PetroNoia
Welcome to PetroNoia, the podcast that cuts through the noise of the energy debate. Hosted by Dan Romito, this show takes complex energy issues, strips away the agendas, and delivers clear, fact-based insights.
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Ep.37 | The U.S. Grid Under Pressure with Travis Fisher (opens the original)
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The U.S. power grid is under pressure and data centers are changing the game. PetroNoia host Dan Romito sits down with Travis Fisher, Director of Energy Policy at the Cato Institute, to explore grid reliability, rising electricity demand, and the infrastructure needed to keep up. They discuss the challenges facing U.S. transmission, the rise of privately financed power networks, and the future of nuclear, geothermal, and AI-driven energy innovation, along with the case for federal permitting ref
Ep. 36 | From Old Oil Fields to Underground Energy with Mike Umbro (opens the original)
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What if old oil fields could become the batteries of the future? PetroNoia host Dan Romito sits down with Mike Umbro to unpack GeoTest, a new approach to long-duration energy storage that uses concentrated solar thermal to store energy underground. They discuss Kern County’s demonstration project, the potential for multi-week energy storage, grid reliability, critical minerals, and what it will take to scale GeoTest. Could California’s oil fields become a blueprint for the next generation of ene
Ep.35 | Osama Rizvi on What Pakistan’s Solar Boom Means for the Future of Energy (opens the original)
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PetroNoia host Dan Romito sits down with Osama Rizvi, global product and market strategist at Primary Vision, to unpack what Pakistan’s rapid solar adoption can teach us about the future of energy. From cheaper solar technology and changing energy economics to grid challenges, EVs, and battery storage, they explore what these shifts mean for businesses, consumers, and energy leaders navigating an increasingly complex market. The energy transition isn’t one-size-fits-all. So what can other market
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