In the Energy News Beat – Conversation in Energy with Stuart Turley talks with Douglas Sandridge, an oil and gas executive advocating for nuclear energy, and Martin Hjelmeland, an energy conference organizer from Norway. They discuss Norway's energy transition from relying on oil and gas to exploring nuclear power, highlighting the enthusiastic public response to nuclear at a recent offshore technology conference. Despite political resistance and challenges, they express optimism for the future of nuclear energy in both Norway and the U.S., emphasizing its critical role in achieving net-zero emissions.

This podcast was filmed while Doug and Martin were at the Norwegian energy conference, and I am looking forward to following up on the political landscape. We cannot even talk about Net Zero without nuclear energy. If the world wants to move away from oil and gas, nuclear has to be improved and rolled out.

Thank you Doug and Martin for your time! I enjoyed our conversation. - Stu

Follow and connect with Doug on his LinkedIn HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-c-sandridge-63996312/

Martin's LinkedIn HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hjelmeland/

Highlights of the Podcast

00:00 - Intro

01:02 - Norway's Oil History

02:33 - Norway's Energy Sobriety

06:50 - Norway's Shift to Nuclear

07:24 - Energy Panels and Public Response

09:10 - Norwegian Nuclear Executives' Reluctance

14:03 - U.S. Nuclear Prospects

17:03 - Advanced Reactors and Waste Reprocessing

19:59 - Energy Industry's Role in Nuclear Development

21:49 - Martin Hjelmeland Joins

24:35 - Political Shifts and Hope for Nuclear

26:22 - Closing Remarks

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