Joris van der Schot: "Oil Refining 101 and Other Energy Stories”

This podcast episode explores the global energy system and the role of oil refining in powering modern civilization. The speaker emphasizes the scale of the world energy system and the importance of fire and oil in human evolution. They discuss the composition of oil, the lack of specifications in oil trading, and the significance of sulfur in crude oil. The podcast also delves into the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to renewable energy sources and the potential of energy storage to revolutionize industries. The speaker concludes by discussing the potential of low energy fusion as a game-changer for the future of energy.