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Xoserve Decarb DiscussionsThe hydrogen imperative: Unlocking the UK’s net zero opportunityIn this episode, we’re joined by Clare Jackson, of Hydrogen UK, to explore hydrogen’s critical role in delivering the UK’s net zero ambitions – and why the time to act is now.From the UK’s unique position as a politically stable, investment-friendly landscape to the staggering £20 billion of private investment poised to accelerate hydrogen deployment, Clare unpacks why hydrogen represents not just an energy solution, but a major economic growth opportunity.We dive into:Why there is no net zero pathway without hydrogenThe untapped £8 trillion global hydrogen marketThe essential role hydrogen could play i...2025-05-2231 min
Xoserve Decarb DiscussionsNational Gas: a multifaceted approach to gas decarbonisationIn this episode of Decarb Discussions, our hosts James Verdon and Orlando Minervino are joined by Corinna Jones, Director of Clean Power at National Gas, to discuss the gas operator’s approach to decarbonisation.Hear how National Gas is aligning its green energy strategy with national and international net zero goals, and the diverse range of projects that are helping the company accelerate decarbonisation while continuing to serve gas customers in the interim. Hosted by James Verdon, Strategic Stakeholder Manager at Xoserve, and Orlando Minervino, Business Development Manager (Decarbonisation Strategy) at Xoserve.Gue...2025-01-3028 min
Xoserve Decarb DiscussionsMeet DecarbDiscussion’s new co-host, Orlando MinervinoDecarbDiscussions is back with a new co-host: Orlando Minervino, Xoserve’s new Business Development Manager, as well as one of our main decarbonisation experts.Find out more about Orlando’s expertise and the wealth of knowledge he brings to Xoserve.Hosted by James Verdon, Strategic Stakeholder Manager, Xoserve.Guest Speaker: Orlando Minervino, Business Development Manager (Decarbonisation Strategy), Xoserve.This episode covers:Orlando’s background in the energy and sustainability spaceHis views on why we’re at a crucial moment in the clean energy transitionXoserve’s role in helping the indust...2024-12-0904 min
Xoserve Decarb DiscussionsThe sustainable progress being made at Tyseley Energy ParkIn this episode of Decarb Discussions, Xoserve’s James Verdon speaks to Tommy Allsopp, Sustainability Manager at Tyseley Energy Park.Bringing together industry, academics and local government, Tyseley Energy Park is on a mission to transform clean energy innovation in Birmingham and the wider region. By demonstrating new technologies and turning them into commercially viable energy systems, it hopes to deliver a greener, cleaner and healthier Birmingham.With James having spoken to David Horsfall, Director of Property and Sustainability at Tyseley Energy Park, in the previous episode, this instalment sees him interview Tommy to understand ho...2024-09-0316 min
Xoserve Decarb DiscussionsThe past, present and future of Tyseley Energy ParkIn this episode of Decarb Discussions, our host James Verdon is joined by David Horsfall, Director of Property and Sustainability at Tyseley Energy Park (TEP). Listen as they discuss the long history of TEP’s site, the significance of its strategic location, and the exciting current and future projects going on in this unique environmental innovation hub. Hosted by James Verdon, Strategic Stakeholder Manager, XoserveGuest Speaker: David Horsfall, Director of Property and Sustainability at Tyseley Energy ParkThis episode covers:The history and milestones of Tyseley Energy Park’s siteOn...2024-07-2929 min
Xoserve Decarb DiscussionsReshaping the UK’s gas infrastructure: what can we learn from the past?In this episode of Decarb Discussions, our host James Verdon is joined by Professor Russell Thomas, who recently published a paper on the transformation of the UK gas industry between 1949 and the end of the 1980s.Listen as they discuss the challenges of the sector during the nationalisation of the gas distribution system, and what lessons can be learned to help with today’s decarbonisation agenda.Hosted by James Verdon, Strategic Stakeholder Manager, XoserveGuest Speaker: Russell Thomas, Technical Director at WSP and Visiting Professor at the University of Strathclyde...2024-05-0721 min
Xoserve Decarb DiscussionsChampioning and supporting women in energy and utilitiesIn this episode of Decarb Discussions, Victoria Mustard, Xoserve's former Decarbonisation Strategy Lead spoke with a wide range of people from across the utilities industry about what can be done to better empower, encourage and support women in the energy and utility industry.Hosted by Victoria Mustard, Decarbonisation Strategy Lead, XoserveGuest speakers:Della Newton, Global Energy Management and Sales at ENGIESophie Dooley, Consultant at Engage ConsultingAyena Gupta, Head of DCC Oversight & Regulatory ReviewMelissa Giordano, Deputy Director of Retail Systems and Processes at OfgemJo Layton, Data Quality Manager at npowerStella Matthews, Head of Business...2024-04-1721 min
Xoserve Decarb DiscussionsConsidering fuel poverty as the energy system changesIn this episode of Decarb Discussions, join Xoserve’s Victoria Mustard as she talks to Matthew Cole, Head of Fuel Bank Foundation.Matthew’s work brings him into contact with many UK families and individuals struggling with fuel poverty. These are often people who understand very well how important energy efficiency is but can’t fund efficiency measures; people who expect to go without heat and light for part of every month; people regularly forgotten in conversations about the future of heat and energy.Hosted by Victoria Mustard, Decarbonisation Strategy Lead, XoserveGues...2023-12-1231 min
Xoserve Decarb DiscussionsHeat demand and the role of energy storage: what are our options?Heat demand and the role of energy storage: what are our options?In this episode of Decarb Discussions, Xoserve’s Victoria Mustard talks to Dr Grant Wilson, Associate Professor at Birmingham Energy Institute, University of Birmingham. Listen as they explore the issues that will impact future energy demand patterns, how the UK’s plans to decarbonise heat will create new challenges for security of supply, and how energy storage can support system flexibility.Hosted by Victoria Mustard, Decarbonisation Strategy Lead, XoserveGuest Speaker: Dr Grant Wilson, Associate Professor at Birmi...2023-11-2342 min
Xoserve Decarb DiscussionsA conversation about the Hydeploy projectHydrogen blending: Delivering safe, non-disruptive and cost-effective carbon reduction for gas customersIn this episode of DecarbDiscussions, Xoserve’s Victoria Mustard talks to Charles Perez-Storey, Principal Engineer at Progressive Energy about the planning and implementation of the Hydeploy project, how safety was built into every stage and why hydrogen blending could be so crucial to decarbonisation of the energy system.Hear about customer experiences of switching from 100% natural gas to a 20% hydrogen blend and about the implications of blending for industrial and commercial gas customers.Hosted by Victoria Mu...2023-09-2839 min
Talking New Energy145. Lifting the lid on decarbonising gas in Great BritainIn this episode, Jon and Sandra delve into decarbonising the gas sector – exploring what’s top of mind in Great Britain, as well as some of the less well-known data-related challenges. Guest Victoria Mustard shines a light on some of the issues and digs into some of the data-related challenges from her perspective as Decarbonisation Strategy Lead at gas industry body Xoserve.
Xoserve occupy a critical and unique position within the heart of Great Britain’s gas industry as the Central Data Service Provider (CDSP). Their role is to facilitate the accurate and efficient flow of information between...2023-09-1239 min
Xoserve Decarb DiscussionsFrom food waste to clean energy: the role of anaerobic digestionWe’re told from an early age that throwing away food is wasteful. However, we don’t often think about the environmental impact of food waste – particularly in terms of harmful greenhouse gas emissions.In this episode of DecarbDiscussions, Christer Stoyell, Managing Director of Severn Trent Green Power, explains how the gas produced by organic waste can be trapped and put to use thanks to anaerobic digestion.Hosted by Victoria Mustard, Decarbonisation Strategy Lead, XoserveGuest Speaker: Christer Stoyell, Managing Director of Severn Trent Green PowerThe episode will cover:2023-09-0618 min
Xoserve Decarb DiscussionsWhat are the best options to decarbonise energy?Hosted by Victoria Mustard, Decarbonisation Strategy Lead, XoserveGuest Speaker:Thomas Baxter, co-founder of the Hydrogen Science Coalition and Senior Lecturer at the University of AberdeenHydrogen, when coupled with CCUS or produced from electrolysis using renewable sources, could provide a carbon neutral alternative to natural gas.But is this reason enough to select it as the default option to decarbonise our gas grid? According to Thomas Baxter, co-founder of the Hydrogen Science Coalition and Senior Lecturer at the University of Aberdeen, the evidence is lacking.2023-08-0839 min
Xoserve Decarb DiscussionsLiving in a hydrogen homeHosted by Victoria Mustard, Decarbonisation Strategy Lead, XoserveGuest Speaker: Alex Brightman, Hydrogen Home Coordinator at Northern Gas NetworkHave you ever wondered how it would be to live in a house where natural gas has been entirely replaced by hydrogen? In this episode of DecarbDiscussions, Alex Brightman, Hydrogen Home Coordinator at Northern Gas Network, explains the benefits of using hydrogen for residential heating and cooking, and debunks some of the myths surrounding this low-carbon gas. The episode will cover:Answers to the mo...2023-07-2624 min
Xoserve Decarb DiscussionsIs Britain ready for hydrogen blending?Hosted by Victoria Mustard, Decarbonisation Strategy Lead, XoserveGuest Speakers:James Earl, Director of Gas at the Energy Networks AssociationMegan Bray, Market Development Lead at National GridBethan Winter, System Operations Manager at Wales & West UtilitiesJoel Martin, Biomethane Connections Manager at SGNIn this episode of Decarb Discussions, we discuss the challenges, opportunities and considerations that need to be given around introducing a hydrogen blend into the natural gas network.Hydrogen blending holds real promise and potential to help decarbonise Britain’s gas network. Blending up to 20% hydrogen into the gas grid with ex...2023-06-2825 min
Xoserve Decarb DiscussionsThe role of hydrogen in decarbonising the UK gas gridIn this episode of DecarbDiscussions, Darren Elsom gives us an overview of the future of gas, and how we can accelerate the decarbonisation of the gas grid in the race to achieve net zero by 2050. Although natural gas will still play a crucial role in the next couple of decades, hydrogen is emerging as a promising carbon-neutral alternative. As well as helping decarbonise our gas grid, hydrogen finds other important applications in heavy-duty transport, shipping and aviation. However, despite strong R&D projects that are serving as inspiration to other countries, the UK is lagging be...2023-05-2217 min
Xoserve Decarb DiscussionsHow can biomethane help us achieve a net zero gas grid?In this new episode of Decarb Discussions, we explore the role of biomethane in decarbonising our gas grid. Traditionally, biogas has been extracted from organic waste and burned to generate electricity. Now, with more electricity coming from renewables, there is the chance to give new purpose to biogas, upgrading it to biomethane that can be injected into the gas grid to heat our buildings in a more sustainable way. Biomethane is more than a great way to repurpose waste: the CO2 generated during its production can also be captured and stored, making the pr...2023-03-2829 min
Xoserve Decarb DiscussionsDecarbonising UK gas: A focus on meter asset ownership and managementIn this podcast episode, hear Xoserve’s Victoria Mustard in conversation with experts from the UK’s leading gas metering organisations. A must-listen for meter asset owners, providers and managers; hear what industry peers believe the impacts of introducing hydrogen to the UK gas mix will have on asset management strategies.With hydrogen projects progressing Is it time for your organisation to take action and prepare for a low-carbon future? Listen today to hear:what opportunities the move to a hydrogen blend...2023-02-1718 min
Xoserve Decarb DiscussionsDecarbonising UK gas: The decarbonisation of domestic heatingIn this podcast episode, hear Xoserve’s Victoria Mustard in conversation with some of the gas industry experts that are collaborating to trial hydrogen as an alternative to natural gas for heating UK homes.Northern Gas Networks and Cadent Gas Limited have worked together on the Hydrogen Village trials and Hydeploy project. With plans for the Uk’s first Hydrogen Town set to be submitted in March 2023, listen today to hear them discuss:what learnings have been taken from the Hydrogen Village programme so far, and how they will be used...2023-02-1028 min
Xoserve Decarb DiscussionsDecarbonising UK gas: The gas metering journey to net zeroIn this podcast session, we take a look at the role of metering in achieving a net zero gas system and the specific challenges metering organisations will face as we transition to low-carbon and then net zero carbon.In the spirit of collaborating towards a shared goal, hear what metering specialists would like the rest of the gas industry to know about:how metering business models are changing as organisations decarbonise what a gas blend or 100% hydrogen replacement for natural gas will mean for metering and the gas customer e...2023-01-2435 min
Xoserve Decarb DiscussionsDecarbonising UK gas: how will the hydrogen Guarantee of Origin scheme benefit businesses?In this podcast session, we will take a look at the new hydrogen Guarantee of Origin (GoO) scheme and why National Grid believes it will be so important to developing a successful low-carbon gas economy. With an in depth look at how I&C businesses will be affected and can benefit from the scheme.Hear how the GoO scheme will work and why National Grid is forwarding the initiative.Hear what the introduction of hydrogen GoOs means for customers, producers, and suppliers.Understand how I&C businesses could benefit from GoOs...2022-11-1723 min
HR DisruptedInterview: Maggie Fox (Head of People Operations - XO Serve)Karen chats to Maggie, the Head of People Operations at SME Xoserve about how they have transformed their approach to performance management and moved away from command and control people policies
2020-11-0438 minHR DisruptedInterview: Maggie Fox (Head of People Operations - XO Serve)Karen chats to Maggie, the Head of People Operations at SME Xoserve about how they have transformed their approach to performance management and moved away from command and control people policies
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What Does It Take To Win?Connecting Employees to a Strategy: Sian JonesWhat does it take to win and to become CEO of a business? Sian Jones lends insights into how to turn around a business in 18 months.“If you don’t have the “why do anything at all”, then there is no way of connecting your employees to the strategy, it’s just a set of work tasks.”CEO of Xoserve the Central Data Service Provider (CDSP) for Great Britain's gas market. Sian’s career began with Accenture, where she helped launch Sainsbury’s first online grocery shopping service and the Nectar loyalty card programme. Sian is current...2019-09-2339 min