Energy in Transition Podcast

Episode #58 - Jamie Liang, President and CEO at TerraVolta

In this episode, we sit down with Jamie Liang, CEO of TerraVolta Resources, live from the Urban Office Studios in Houston, Texas.Hosts Josh Lowrey and Dan Pickering dive into Jamie’s remarkable journey from financial services to leading innovation in lithium extraction. They discuss the current state of the lithium market, emerging direct lithium extraction technologies, and the future of domestic production in the U.S.Jamie also shares valuable insights on the financial and regulatory hurdles in lithium mining, the role of federal grants, and the industry’s potential to drive significant job creation. Tune in now! 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:16 Meet the Hosts: Josh and Dan 00:50 Event Highlights: EWTC Annual Meeting 02:47 Special Guest: Jamie Liang, CEO of Terra Volta Resources 03:37 Jamie's Background and Career Journey 11:55 The Birth of Terra Volta and Lithium Exploration 16:41 Challenges and Innovations in Lithium Extraction 19:28 Market Dynamics and Future Prospects 26:01 Historical Context and Exploration Efforts30:31 Building the Terra Volta Team 32:53 Starting Leases and Institutional Capital 33:39 ExxonMobil's Entry into Lithium 34:47 Validating the Resource 36:17 Testing and Piloting Success 43:37 Building the Value Chain 46:15 Domestic Lithium Demand and Production 49:28 Financing and Government Support 53:37 Future Prospects and Industry Impact 01:00:13 Entrepreneurial Advice and Lightning Round

Episode #57 - Michael Skelly, CEO at Grid United

In this episode of The Energy in Transition podcast, hosts Josh Lowrey and Dan Pickering sit down with Michael Skelly, CEO of Grid United, to talk about the oil and gas industry and how he and his team are shaking things up. Don't miss this insightful conversation!

Episode #56 - Justin Edmiston, Director Growth & Acquisitions DTE Energy

In this episode of The Energy in Transition podcast, hosts Josh Lowrey and Dan Pickering sit down with Justin Edmiston, Director Growth & Acquisitions of DTE Energy, and break down the latest innovations, challenges, and strategies shaping the future of energy!

Episode #55 - Andrew Barth, CSD Energy Advisors

In this episode of The Energy in Transition podcast, hosts Josh Lowrey and Dan Pickering sit down with Andrew Barth, Partner and Co-Founder of CSD Energy Advisors, to explore the ever-evolving oil and gas industry. Andrew shares expert insights on energy markets, industry trends, and the future of energy procurement.

Episode #54 - David Modesett, Arc57

In this episode of The Energy in Transition podcast, hosts Josh Lowrey and Dan Pickering sit down with David Modesett, Founder and President of Arc57, to discuss innovations, and opportunities shaping the energy sector today. From sustainability efforts to emerging technologies.