# Energy Transition on The No Agenda Show Energy Transition comes up in 9 chapters across 9 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2017 to November 2025. - **Chapters:** 9 - **Episodes:** 9 - **Discussed:** January 2017 – November 2025 - **Related topics:** [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Airbus A380](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbus-a380.md), [Antony Blinken](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antony-blinken.md), [Bakersfield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bakersfield.md), [Clean Energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clean-energy.md), [Cop27](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cop27.md), [Denmark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/denmark.md), [Department Of Energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-energy.md), [Egypt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egypt.md), [Enron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/enron.md) ## Chapters 1–9 of 9 ### E-Methanol Production in Denmark - **Episode:** [1815: Attunement](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1815-attunement.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-09 - **Time:** 58:44–1:01:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1815-attunement/chapter/e-methanol-production-in-denmark.md European Energy has launched a large-scale e-methanol facility in Kassa, Denmark, aiming to provide a green alternative for the global shipping industry. The process uses renewable energy to split water atoms via electrolysis, combining hydrogen with biogenic carbon dioxide. While the facility currently produces 40,000 tons annually, it faces a massive gap in reaching the 100-million-ton global market for traditional methanol. Keywords: e-methanol, [denmark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/denmark.md), european energy, [green transition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-transition.md), shipping fuel ### European Energy Transition and Natural Hydrogen Discovery - **Episode:** [1625: Call me Bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1625-call-me-bill.md) - **Published:** 2024-01-14 - **Time:** 2:06:58–2:10:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1625-call-me-bill/chapter/european-energy-transition-and-natural-hydrogen-discovery.md Germany's Ruhr region is attempting to transition from coal and steel to a hydrogen-based economy as the country phases out nuclear and fossil fuel plants. Meanwhile, scientists in France have reportedly discovered vast deposits of "natural hydrogen" underground, which could serve as a carbon-free fuel source. Skepticism is expressed regarding hydrogen's ability to reach the high temperatures required for industrial steel manufacturing. Keywords: [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [hydrogen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydrogen.md), [fossil fuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fossil-fuels.md), [energy transition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-transition.md), ruhr region ### Bakersfield Hydrogen Fueling Station Explosion, Green Energy Risks - **Episode:** [1576: Disease X](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1576-disease-x.md) - **Published:** 2023-07-27 - **Time:** 42:20–45:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1576-disease-x/chapter/bakersfield-hydrogen-fueling-station-explosion-green-energy-risks.md A hydrogen fueling station in Bakersfield, California, operated by Golden Empire Transit, suffered a massive explosion that destroyed a hydrogen fuel cell bus. The incident occurred during a refueling operation and forced the closure of the Golden State Highway. The failure highlights the volatility of hydrogen infrastructure, despite marketing claims regarding the safety and effectiveness of alternative fuel technologies. Keywords: [bakersfield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bakersfield.md), hydrogen fuel, golden empire transit, [explosion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/explosion.md), [kern county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kern-county.md), [green energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-energy.md) ### COP27 Egypt, Hydrogen Transition Summit - **Episode:** [1500: No Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1500-no-evidence.md) - **Published:** 2023-03-15 - **Time:** 1:17:32–1:19:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1500-no-evidence/chapter/cop27-egypt-hydrogen-transition-summit.md The upcoming COP27 climate conference in Egypt will host the Hydrogen Transition Summit, focusing on green hydrogen as a replacement for fossil fuels. Egypt is reportedly investing $40 billion in hydrogen infrastructure with support from international banking partners. The hosts compare the corporate language of the summit brochure to that of a marketing or podcasting conference. Keywords: [cop27](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cop27.md), [egypt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egypt.md), [green hydrogen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-hydrogen.md), [energy transition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-transition.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md) ### Hydrogen Bus Implementation Cycles in Porto, Portugal - **Episode:** [1512: Cash is Criminal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1512-cash-is-criminal.md) - **Published:** 2022-12-15 - **Time:** 25:54–27:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1512-cash-is-criminal/chapter/hydrogen-bus-implementation-cycles-in-porto-portugal.md Public transit in Porto, Portugal, has returned to using hydrogen-powered buses after a period of utilizing natural gas vehicles. This shift mirrors an earlier EU project from the early 2000s called CUTE that initially introduced hydrogen technology to the city. Observations of the new buses note they are smooth but potentially top-heavy due to roof-mounted battery systems. Keywords: porto, [portugal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/portugal.md), hydrogen buses, [clean energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clean-energy.md), [public transit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-transit.md) ### Airbus Hydrogen Plane, False Civilization Transition, Port of Rotterdam - **Episode:** [1511: SEERS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1511-seers.md) - **Published:** 2022-12-11 - **Time:** 1:55:39–1:59:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1511-seers/chapter/airbus-hydrogen-plane-false-civilization-transition-port-of-rotterdam.md Airbus announced plans to test a hydrogen-powered A380, the world's largest passenger aircraft. The Mayor of Rotterdam characterized the shift to hydrogen as a "fourth civilization transition" comparable to the move from the Stone Age to electricity. The hosts remain skeptical of the science, citing the poor power-to-weight ratio of hydrogen fuel cells for aviation. Keywords: [airbus a380](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbus-a380.md), hydrogen plane, [rotterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rotterdam.md), [energy transition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-transition.md), [fuel cells](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fuel-cells.md) ### Moldova's Strategic Position and Pipeline Infrastructure - **Episode:** [1446: That 70's Podcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1446-that-70-s-podcast.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-28 - **Time:** 56:54–59:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1446-that-70-s-podcast/chapter/moldova-s-strategic-position-and-pipeline-infrastructure.md The strategic importance of Moldova is emphasized by the presence of U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in the region. Moldova sits on key pipeline trajectories for Russian gas moving through Ukraine to Europe. The hosts discuss the potential for the U.S. State Department to leverage the situation in Moldova for political purposes, noting the region's complex demographics and Soviet-era military parades. Keywords: [moldova](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moldova.md), [antony blinken](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antony-blinken.md), [pipelines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pipelines.md), [transnistria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transnistria.md), [romania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/romania.md), energy transit ### Microgrid Knowledge Conference 2019 and Climate Adaptation - **Episode:** [1185: Resilience](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1185-resilience.md) - **Published:** 2019-10-31 - **Time:** 42:35–50:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1185-resilience/chapter/microgrid-knowledge-conference-2019-and-climate-adaptation.md Speakers at the Microgrid Knowledge Conference 2019 emphasized "resilience" and "transition" as key themes for combating climate change. Consultants Tristan Jackson and Andrea Ruttalo discussed connecting local energy consumption to generation to make consumers more aware of their environmental impact. Some observers compare the current push for rolling blackouts and grid restructuring to the Enron-era energy scams in California. Keywords: microgrid knowledge conference, [resilience](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/resilience.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [energy transition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-transition.md), [enron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/enron.md) ### 97% Consensus Lie, Department of Energy Questionnaire - **Episode:** [891: Bug Juice](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/891-bug-juice.md) - **Published:** 2017-01-01 - **Time:** 2:26:54–2:31:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/891-bug-juice/chapter/97-consensus-lie-department-of-energy-questionnaire.md The frequently cited "97% consensus" on man-made global warming is dismissed as a statistical lie based on a limited set of papers. The discussion also covers the Trump transition team's questionnaire to the Department of Energy, which was met with resistance from civil servants. 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