On this episode of the YPE Podcast, we bring you the June edition of DEN Talks: Discussions on Energy and Networking. Mark Hinaman, Director of Engineering Innovation at Franklin Mountain Energy and YPE Denver chapter director, discusses the current state of the oil & gas industry and answers YPE member questions about the topic.
Show notes:
00:54 Oil & gas contribution to the energy mix
07:36 Weighing inexpensive energy vs. a cleaner climate
12:33 The ripple effects of the Shale Revolution on the energy industry
16:28 How does oil & gas play into renewables projects?
19:10 How does Mark respond to oil & gas opponents?
26:39 Is there opportunity in using oil & gas techniques for geothermal?
29:57 How realistic are the zero-carbon targets set for the next few decades?
34:05 Greenwashing in the electric vehicle industry?
40:55 Suggestions for changing the perception of the industry
Mark's LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhinaman/
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