In this episode host Alexandria Shrake interviews Peter Tertzakian, Deputy Director, ARC Energy Research Institute.
Peter is clear that energy transition is muddy and complex, but technology won’t be the biggest challenge to Canada’s net zero goals, something else will be.
We answer the question ‘is oil and gas going anywhere?’ and reflect on historical disruption compared to today. Are we seeing the signs that this really is the next big opportunity for prosperity?
Peter Tertzakian is Deputy Director of ARC Energy Research Institute. He is an economist, investment strategist, author, podcaster and dynamic public speaker. Using entertaining stories, Peter has a unique ability to distil, clarify and communicate complicated issues surrounding energy, economy and the environment. His presentations inspire, guide and spark discussion.
A respected industry leader, Peter is frequently called on to share his knowledge of strategic business issues with investors, corporate leaders, policy makers and educators.
His Energyphile project, including his latest book, The Investor Visit and Other Stories: Disruption, Denial and Transition in the Energy Business, embodies his unique approach to analysing the biggest challenges facing society today. Peter’s earlier books — A Thousand Barrels a Second and The End of Energy Obesity — were both bestsellers.
Peter has more than 30 years of experience in the business of energy, spanning all systems, from oil and gas to renewables. His holistic knowledge of finance, physics, innovation and economics forms a foundation for his unvarnished, balanced and thought-provoking presentations on how audiences should think about sustainable energy solutions.
A graduate of MIT’s Sloan School of Management, Peter is an adjunct professor at the University of Calgary and an Executive-in-Residence at the Ivey Energy Policy and Management Centre. His daily responsibilities are as Deputy Director of ARC Energy Research Institute. He was recently appointed to the 14-member Net-Zero Advisory Body. An independent group from across the country, who will provide the Government of Canada with advice on the best pathways to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.