{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Baringa's Energy Innovators","title":"The future of long-distance clean power","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1307,"description":"In this episode of Baringa’s Energy Innovators Podcast, you’ll hear from James Humfrey, CEO of Xlinks, as he takes you inside one of the most ambitious renewable energy projects in the world: transporting clean power across continents using subsea cables.\nAs you listen, you’ll discover:\nWhy interconnectors matter to you as the energy system shifts toward net zero.\nHow Morocco’s solar and wind patterns can deliver up to 19 hours of clean power to Europe — and what that means for grid stability.\nWhat it really takes to navigate the geopolitical, regulatory, and technical challenges of mega‑scale energy infrastructure.\nHow projects like this get financed, and what you should understand about the balance between public and private capital.\nHow subsea cables are protected and repaired, giving you a clearer picture of the real security risks (and the myths).\nLeadership lessons you can apply, as James reflects on mentors, risk‑taking, and building a career in the energy transition.\nBy the end, you’ll walk away with a sharper understanding of how long‑distance clean‑energy transmission works — and how it could reshape the future energy system you rely on every day.\n \nAbout our guest:\nJames Humfrey, CEO, Xlinks\nJames has over 25 years’ experience in the Energy Industry, most recently as EVP for Growth and Industry in ADNOC in Abu Dhabi, where he led capital project development and business development including the development of the new $25 billion Chemical Park in Ruwais. Previously, James held senior roles at Shell, with his last as SVP Downstream M&A. He was also previously in charge of Shell’s Global Capital Projects Contracting (including the $14 billion Canada LNG EPC LS contract) and Chemicals Capital Projects.\n \nAbout our host:\nEllen Fraser, Partner and Expert in Energy and Resources, Baringa\nChances are, you’ve already met Ellen. When it comes to the energy sector, she’s a trusted expert – a familiar face commenting on the BBC, she’s quoted everywhere from the...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/AmfjxlZrzVBFlkA3Qlg_7oVWuaeXq3VfZbNg-9TDnek/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ5ODM1LzE3MDg2/ODQwMDUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}