Talking Infrastructure

👉 Key points As well as an introduction into how hydrogen is made, what it is used for, its pivotal role in the energy transition, and public impact, listeners can expect: - practical insights on hydrogen project planning and delivery - commentary on regulation, investment and technology - thoughts on balancing profitability and risk - an insight into how green ammonia could decarbonise the agricultural sector and stabilise local food systems - a glimpse into exciting new developments that we may see unfold over the next decade. -------------------------------------- Expert speakers: ➡️ Olivier Mussat: CEO at ATOME, the first and only green hydrogen, ammonia and fertiliser production company listed on the London Stock Exchange. ATOME is currently progressing plans to build one of the world’s first commercial large-scale green ammonia facilities in Paraguay. Experience/background: Started as a field engineer in the power sector, moved to oil & gas, then infrastructure finance, before joining ATOME he was the chief investment officer of global energy at the IFC, the private investment arm of the World Bank. ➡️ Dr Nigel Holmes, CEO of the Scottish Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association, an organisation at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to become one of Europe’s clean energy powerhouses. Experience/background: Has been CEO of SHFCA since 2011. Nigel has also worked for the Central Electricity Generating Board (CEGB) and BP Chemicals before leading the national industrial symbiosis programme for reuse of industrial by-products (NISP Scotland). ➡️ Sam Mackilligin, Hydrogen Director for Europe at AECOM. Experience/background: After 15 years in project and commercial roles in the automotive industry and four years as a turbine supplier/EPC contractor building windfarms, Sam has been with AECOM for nearly 15 years looking after energy clients of all shapes and sizes. He now leads service delivery to hydrogen developers, managing the accounts of large corporate clients and new entrants, permitting and engineering some of the largest green hydrogen projects moving to their delivery phase. --------------------------------------------- About the host ➡️James Banks, Director of Marketing and Communications. Been at AECOM for 6 years. Hosting the Talking Infrastructure is a real highlight of my role at AECOM. Having launched the podcast back in 2019 I’ve seen it grow from something that was, to be honest, a bit of an experiment, to something that is now adding real value to our clients and the industry. With a growing and diverse audience, I’m always amazed when I receive emails and social comments from listeners all over the world. So, keep them coming! ----------------------------------------- 👉 FOI report: https://infrastructure.aecom.com?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=tipodcast_s3&utm_content=eu_foi 👉 Discover how partnering with ATOME on the world’s first commercial large-scale green ammonia scheme will help decarbonise agriculture project: https://publications.aecom.com/sustainable-legacies/projects/nurturing-green-ammonia-production-in-paraguay/ ?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=tipodcast_s3&utm_term=video_&utm_content=eu_episode1 👉 Find out how we are decarbonising a carbon-intensive industrial cluster at Net Zero Teesside: https://publications.aecom.com/sustainable-legacies/projects/net-zero-teeside/ ?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=tipodcast_s3&utm_term=video_&utm_content=eu_episode1 👉 Careers: discover the recruitment opportunities here: https://aecom.com/careers/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=tipodcast_s3&utm_term=video_&utm_content=eu_episode1 👉 Podcast survey – take part in our podcast survey to help shape the future of the podcast. You could win your very own exclusive Talking Infrastructure podcast mug (T&Cs apply): Connect with us on social: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aecom/ | https://www.instagram.com/aecom/ | https://twitter.com/aecom

In the latest episode of AECOM’s Talking Infrastructure podcast, we hear from Michael Gove MP, the former (and soon to be reappointed) Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and Minister for Intergovernmental Relations, on the importance of strong local leadership and taking an integrated approach to deliver levelling up at the scale and pace required. Gove was speaking at the 2022 Conservative Party Conference during an AECOM-sponsored panel event convened by thinktank Policy Exchange. He was joined by Councillor Abi Brown from Stoke-on-Trent City Council; Ben Derbyshire, former President of the Royal Institute of British Architects; Ike Ijeh, Head of Housing, Architecture and Urban Space at Policy Exchange; and Jonathan Moore, Head of Project, Programme and Cost Management, North of England at AECOM.

In the latest episode of AECOM’s Talking Infrastructure podcast, AECOM’s Chief Executive for India and Europe, Colin Wood, talks to Nick Smallwood, Chief Executive of the UK Infrastructure and Projects Authority. They discuss how to create ambition across the sector, drive collaboration and find smarter ways to deliver infrastructure that truly benefit society.

Even before the coronavirus pandemic, the idea that we need to make our towns and cities more resilient was growing. From aging and deficient infrastructure… to the challenges of climate change and population growth, it’s widely acknowledged that we are under-prepared to meet the increasingly unpredictable challenges of today. James Banks is joined by Angela Ryan, Water Supply and Resources Strategy Specialist at Irish Water, Caitlin MacLean, Senior Director of Innovative Finance at the Milken Institute and Stephen Engblom, AECOM’s Global Cities Director. Further Reading https://infrastructure.aecom.com/2020/paying-it-forward-why-resilience-is-a-rising-priority

James Banks talks to Chris White, Principle Environmental Economist at AECOM, Professor Ian Convery from the University of Cumbria and Adam Eagle, Chief Executive of The Lifescape Project. They discuss the concept of Natural Capital and the progress that’s been made a year since launching AECOM’s Natural Capital Laboratory. AECOM’s Natural Capital Laboratory is a joint-venture with conservation charity The Lifescape Project, which is located on a 100-acre site near Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands. Working with The Lifescape Project, the landowners and their local advisors, the site’s natural environment is being restored, bringing back native forest, reintroducing wildlife and engaging local communities with the aim of identifying and demonstrating the environmental and social benefits of rewilding. This tool is part of AECOM’s work to design and test experimental new techniques to quantify, measure and communicate environmental and social change, applying cutting-edge technologies such as drones, artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality and satellites.

With ambitions to be a carbon neutral city region by 2038, Greater Manchester wants to be known for its flourishing environment as well as its economic success. James Banks is joined by Greater Manchester’s first Cycling and Walking Commissioner and Olympic gold medallist Chris Boardman, Director of Environment for Manchester based property group Bruntwood, Bev Taylor and AECOM’s Rachel O’Donnell, Business Unit Director of Environmental Liability Solutions in the UK and Ireland. They discuss how we can deliver a more liveable city, that gives back to its people and nature? And what can we take from Coronavirus Pandemic lockdown to drive the agenda on greening our infrastructure and changing our behaviours to support a lower carbon economy and way of working?