Can geothermal energy be scaled up globally? In this episode we look at the true arrival of geothermal energy – that important last link that connects this infinite, renewable resource with population centers around the world.

What are the distinctions between different geothermal systems? Why does OMV have to drill several kilometers deep for geothermal energy if geothermal heat can also be harvested several hundred meters deep? Is it necessary to establish new drilling sites every time, or is it possible to drill at existing locations?

What is the role of geothermal energy in the context of deep decarbonization and transitioning to a low carbon future? How much of Austria's energy needs will be covered by geothermal energy? How much of Europe's needs?

Everybody loves a treasure hunt, and it turns out there is a massive source of renewable energy buried right beneath Vienna. A project called „Deeep“ is on the verge of tapping into it and making the Austrian capital one of the world's first major cities to have geothermal energy become a big part of its future energy mix. To find out more about this ambitious treasure hunt, the progress made so far and the promise for tomorrow our host and journalist Steve Chaid is joined by two guests in this episode. Peter Keglovic is the project manager for geothermal energy at „Wien Energie”. Bernhard Novotny is head of OMV's Geothermal Projects in Low Carbon Business.

In this new season we will be talking about an entirely hot new topic: geothermal energy. To find out all about how it works, why it isn't being used widely today, and whether it will be widely used tomorrow our host and journalist, Steve Chaid, is joined by Edith Haslinger. She is a senior scientist for sustainable thermal Energy systems at AIT, the Austrian Institute of Technology.

Lina Mosshammer from VCÖ and Eric Schulze from OMV discuss future trends of sustainable mobility.

Laura Engshuber-Wohnhaas, senior expert for ESG management at OMV, talks about the role of ESG ratings and how they ensure the sustainability and ethical impact of companies.

Georg Brasseur, a leading expert on electrical engineering and the energy transition, maps out a possible path to a successful transition to green energies based on his scientific research.

Bart Verheule, global marketing director for energy at Borealis, talks about why the switch from fossil fuels to renewables is being made possible by plastics.

Olivier Point, a geoscientist and Senior Project Manager for CCS at OMV explains why he thinks that CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) will be necessary to reach net zero.

Dr. Andreas Wagner, an energy transition expert at Systemiq, gives insights on a future beyond fossil fuel.

In this episode of OMV’s podcast series “Rethinking Resources”, the hosts and journalists Julie McCarthy and Steve Chaid are joined by OMV CEO Alfred Stern, he is a firm believer in the Circular Economy and, as the head of OMV, he has unveiled a new strategy for the company and put it on a bold new course to turn away from fossil fuels and make OMV a leader in circular solutions.

In this episode of OMV’s podcast series “Rethinking Resources”, the host and journalist Steve Chaid is joined by Joi Danielson, who will be talking about Project STOP, which is making real progress in cleaning up the massive problem of plastic trash in oceans and waterways.

In this episode of OMV’s podcast series “Rethinking Resources”, the host and journalist Steve Chaid is joined by Hery Henry, a leading expert on design for recyclability.

In the third episode of OMV’s podcast series “Rethinking Resources”, the hosts and journalists Steve Chaid and Julie McCarthy are joined by Gian De Belder from Procter & Gambleto discuss the Holy Grail project, one of the most exciting and ambitious initiatives to revolutionize plastic packaging.

In the second episode of OMV’s podcast series “Rethinking Resources”, the hosts and journalists Steve Chaid and Julie McCarthy are joined by Stephan Roest from Borealis to discuss the topic of sustainable plastics that are produced from renewable or circular feedstocks.

In the first episode of OMV’s new podcast series “Rethinking Resources”, the host and journalist Steve Chaid is joined by Francesca Stevens, managing director of EUROPEN, the European Organization for Packaging and the Environment.

The new OMV Podcast “Rethinking Resources” is officially launched.