Episode 242: Perspectives on Energy

Episode 242 originally broadcast on January 23, 2010

Russ visits with Bob Schwartz of Energy Ventures, a Norwegian-based venture capital company. Schwartz explains investment criteria, upstream oil exploration and “game-changing technology.” Then, flashback to our interview with John Hofmeister, former president of Shell Oil Co., who wants to be the voice for grassroots Americans in the future of affordable energy.

School of Business 01/23/10

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Game-changing Oil and Gas Exploration Technology

Russ visits with Bob Schwartz of the Norwegian-based venture capital company. The company has, to date, invested three funds in oil and gas exploration production technology. The company is staffed by engineers and geophysicists. Schwartz explains investment criteria, upstream oil exploration and what he considers to be “game-changing technology.” It’s an intriguing look at the finances of oil and gas and how we define energy independence.

Energy Ventures Website

Flashback - John Hofmeister, Citizens for Affordable Energy

John Hofmeister, former president of Shell Oil Co., wants to be the voice for grassroots Americans in the future of affordable energy. Energy is a broad term, he says, and people need to know more about what’s at stake for our future demand and our environment. Russ hits all the buttons and the outspoken Hofmeister is quick to offer his opinion. In this segment, Hofmeister explains his “4 Mores,” tenets he believes should guide our energy decisions going forward.

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