EnergyCents

Synthetic graphite is a critical ingredient in lithium-ion batteries, yet around 98% of global supply is produced in China or by Chinese-controlled companies, according to Mike O'Kronley. In this episode of EnergyCents, Mike O'Kronley of NOVONIX joins Sam Humphreys and Hill Vaden to discuss efforts to build a domestic synthetic graphite industry, the challenge of competing at sc...

Nuclear is back in the energy conversation, but can the industry attract the capital needed to turn momentum into projects? Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys speak with Lola Infante of the World Nuclear Association about financing nuclear's resurgence, the role of government and private capital, SMRs, and why making nuclear more "boring" could be the key to scaling the industry. Lear...

As electricity demand surges from AI data centers and electrification, the race is on for safer, cheaper and more flexible energy storage. In this episode of EnergyCents, Mukesh Chatter, CEO of Alsym Energy, joins Sam Humphreys and Hill Vaden to explore the potential of sodium-ion batteries and why he believes they could challenge lithium-ion across a growing range of applicatio...

The shale revolution transformed energy production. Could geothermal be next? In this episode, Carolyn Seto and Melissa Greig join Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys to unpack how horizontal drilling, hydraulic fracturing and lessons from unconventional development are being applied underground to unlock new sources of clean, firm power. The conversation explores costs, scale, superho...

Diesel markets are under mounting pressure as disruptions in Russia and the Middle East squeeze global supplies just as the Northern Hemisphere heads into winter. In this episode of EnergyCents, Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys are joined by Karim Fawaz and Will O'Neil to unpack what is driving the tightening market, whether the new US-Russia diesel deal can offer meaningful relief,...