In Episode 100 of " The Energy Question" Michelle Manook, CEO of FutureCoal, discusses the organization's mission to represent all aspects of the coal value chain and the need for responsible energy policies. The conversation covers topics like the importance of baseload power, the impact of shipping disruptions on the coal industry, and the challenges of transitioning to renewable energy sources. Manook emphasizes the importance of factual, non-emotional discourse in shaping energy policy and invites engagement with FutureCoal through its website and LinkedIn page.
Highlights of the Podcast
00:48 - FutureCoal: Membership and mission
02:59 - Demand for coal being driven by developing nations
03:40 - Energy Security, reliability and affordability are critical
04:21 - The Energy Trilemma is not solved, contrary to popular belief
06:49 - The Global South is firmly focused on energy reliability, affordability and security
08:22 - The enormous cost of the transition
11:36 - What a new modern coal plant actually does in terms of emissions
14:49 - The conversation around energy in general
15:43 - Responsibility in the power generation space
18:14 - The energy debate lacks facts
20:48 - Shipping disruptions
23:02 - The nature of coal players
24:24 - The future coal platform
27:52 - Current technology
29:03 - Challenging the notion of what is responsible policy, investment, etc.: How do we define reposibility?
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