Warehouse Power Infrastructure Is Redefining Leasing
In this episode, Kevin interviews Blake Chroman, Principal at Sitex Group, about how warehouse power infrastructure is becoming a decisive factor in industrial real estate leasing and development. Chroman explains that electrical capacity, utility connection timelines, and total occupancy costs now drive site selection, prompting developers to reposition older buildings and prioritize power readiness. He shares examples from Sitex’s portfolio in New Jersey, New York, and South Florida, illustrating how power considerations are moving from a background issue to a front‑line requirement for tenants.
Weight of Freight: Suez Uncertainty- Implications for Clean Tankers and Diesel”
Erika Tsirikou and Josh Michalowski discuss how ongoing Red Sea tensions are forcing tankers to bypass the Suez Canal and the potential reopening of the canal by 2026. They examine the resulting pressure on clean LR1 and LR2 freight rates,...
A Case Study of Excellence From Canada’s Nuclear Golden Age
In this episode, Chris Keefer interviews Ken Petrunik, a veteran of Canada’s nuclear golden age who led the construction of large CANDU reactors—including the Qinshan Phase III project in China—delivered ahead of schedule and under budget under a fixed‑price EPC contract....
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[Episode #268] – Activism 101
In this 26‑minute mini‑episode, host and guest Carter Lavin break down how everyday activists can turn climate and transportation goals into effective local campaigns. Lavin shares tactics from his new handbook, including power mapping, coalition building, and the “inside‑outside game”...
Friday: Oil Down 4.9% as Iran Tensions Ease
In this brief episode, ANZ Research analysts discuss the recent 4.9% drop in oil prices, attributing the decline primarily to easing geopolitical tensions with Iran. They explain how reduced risk of supply disruptions has softened market sentiment and led to...
EPR: The Reactor That Tried to Please Everyone and Satisfied No One
In this episode of Decouple, the hosts dissect the European Pressurised Reactor (EPR), showing how its over‑engineered safety philosophy—extreme redundancy and conservative margins—clashed with Western construction capacity, supply‑chain readiness, and project‑management culture, leading to massive delays and cost overruns. They...
[Episode #267] – Japan: Petrostate or Electrostate?
In this mini‑episode, Chris and former IEA Executive Director Nobuo Tanaka examine Japan’s precarious position in the global energy transition, weighing whether it should align with petro‑states, join the electrostate movement, or straddle both. Tanaka proposes a bold East Asian...