As tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue to highlight energy security risks, one critical issue remains largely overlooked: industrial heat. In this episode of the Energy Connects Podcast, Chiranjib Sengupta speaks with Rod McGregor, CEO of GlassPoint, explains why industrial heat accounts for a significant share of global energy demand and why its dependence on imported fuels creates hidden vulnerabilities across supply chains. He discusses energy sovereignty, the economic advantages of direct solar-generated steam, and how industries can strengthen resilience, reduce costs, and secure a reliable heat supply through innovative approaches to industrial process heat.

In this episode of the Energy Connects Podcast, Chiranjib Sengupta speaks with Artemis Kostarelli, Nature Director at Ipieca, to discuss why true sustainability in the energy sector extends beyond carbon reduction to encompass biodiversity, water stewardship, circularity and ecosystem protection. Artemis explains how companies can integrate nature into business decision-making through practical frameworks such as the mitigation hierarchy and biodiversity net gain. She also shares insights on the upcoming COP17 biodiversity conference in Armenia, highlighting the importance of turning global commitments into measurable action and how Ipieca is helping the industry deliver real-world outcomes for nature and communities.

In this episode of the Energy Connects Podcast recorded at Gastech 2026, Chiranjib Sengupta speaks with Anne-Sophie Corbeau, Global Research Scholar at Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy, to explore the shifting dynamics of global LNG and natural gas markets. Anne-Sophie, who is also a columnist for Energy Connects, discusses growing concerns over supply security, market volatility, emerging LNG projects, and the increasingly critical role of the US in global trade flows. The conversation also examines gas as a critical pillar of energy security, the impact of AI-driven power demand, and the need for diversification across suppliers, routes and energy sources as countries navigate an increasingly complex energy landscape.