How does energy travel across the world? | The Energy Podcast

Shipping is a crucial cog of the energy system. But how does it work? And how is the shipping industry tackling decarbonisation? In this episode, The Energy Podcast is joined by Karrie Trauth, Executive Vice President for Shipping and Maritime at Shell. She explains shipping’s role in the energy system, connecting supply with demand across continents. Our guest also tackles frequently searched questions about shipping, including: how do ships refuel at sea; how fast does a cargo ship travel; how many people are needed to operate a ship; what is the biggest ship Shell operates; and what is required to become a ship captain. Learn more about The Energy Podcast: https://go.shell.com/3ZfhSvo In 2024, 78.2% of Shell's global investments included oil & gas, 11.37% included low-carbon energy solutions and 10.43% non-energy products. Shell's target is to become a net-zero emissions (NZE) business by 2050. Disclaimers, including NZE target: https://go.shell.com/43Hdnet Cautionary note: https://go.shell.com/43Hdnet For more on green corridors, visit :https://globalmaritimeforum.org/green-corridors/ #TheEnergyPodcast #shipping #ShippingIndustry #EnergyTransition Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 02:08 – Meet the guest: Karrie Trauth 04:02 – How energy gets from source to consumer 06:50 – Energy security and resilience 12:26 – Quick fire questions: decoding shipping 18:12 – Decarbonising shipping 21:55 – Green corridors and infrastructure 25:56 – Autonomous shipping and future opportunities 27:42 – Wrap-up and reflections