In this episode of the CERAWeek Podcast, our host, Atul Arya, Chief Energy Strategist at S&P Global sets the stage for an insightful discussion as we revisit the inaugural episode of the season, now contextualized by the recently announced themes for CERAWeek 2025. As we close out the year and prepare for CERAWeek 2025, Atul invites listeners to engage with the main theme, "Moving Ahead: Energy Strategies for a Complex World," along with the 14 subthemes that will drive our conversations. Join us as we delve into the critical issues that will define the future of energy and innovation at CERAWeek 2025.

In this episode of the CERAWeek Podcast, host Atul Arya, S&P Global Chief Energy Strategist, welcomes Jacob DeWitte, Co-Founder and CEO of Oklo. As the world seeks clean and sustainable energy solutions, this discussion delves into the transformative potential of advanced nuclear technologies and their role in navigating the evolving energy landscape. Join us as we discuss the potential for next generation nuclear technologies and to continue setting the stage for CERAWeek 2025, where industry leaders and policymakers will gather to shape the future of energy.

• Innovations in Nuclear Technology: An exploration of liquid metal cooled fast reactors, showcasing their enhanced safety and efficiency as a new frontier in nuclear energy.

• Economic Viability of Nuclear Power: Highlights the competitive advantages of nuclear energy in meeting rising global energy demands.

• AI and Nuclear Efficiency: Insights into how artificial intelligence can optimize operations and drive innovation in nuclear management.

• Sustainability and Waste Management: A look at advanced recycling technologies and sustainability practices within the nuclear sector that minimize environmental impact.

• Licensing and Regulatory Challenges: An examination of the complexities of regulatory approvals and the need for modernization to support new technologies.

In this episode of the CERAWeek Podcast, host Atul Arya, S&P Global Chief Energy Strategist, talks with Dan Eggers, EVP and Chief Financial Officer of Constellation Energy. As the U.S. grapples with significant shifts in energy demand driven by the data economy, this discussion delves into the challenges the industry and the nation face in ensuring a reliable and sustainable energy future.

Key topics include:

• Surging Energy Demand: The implications of rising electricity needs from data centers and the data economy, highlighting the urgency for effective energy strategies to address this growing demand
• Importance of Nuclear Energy: The critical role of nuclear power as a stable, carbon-free energy source in meeting increasing energy needs and supporting national priorities
• Natural Gas and Carbon Capture Technologies: The complementary roles these technologies play in facilitating the energy transition while ensuring reliability and sustainability
• Innovative Collaborations: The significance of partnerships with major companies like Microsoft in advancing sustainability initiatives and developing time-matched carbon-free energy solutions

These pivotal discussions set the stage for CERAWeek 2025, where industry leaders and senior government officials will further explore these critical issues shaping the energy future.