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Unintended Consequences of Energy & Chemical Policy with Michael Kolodner of Marsh - Ep. 204

Author
Victoria Meyer
Published
Thu 27 Feb 2025
Episode Link
https://share.transistor.fm/s/3f01eae6

Connect with The Chemical Show guests and industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 30 - October 1, 2025 in Houston, TX.
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Explore the relationship between the chemical industry and energy in this discussion with Mike Kolodner, the US Energy and Power Leader and Global Renewable Energy Leader at Marsh.  Victoria Meyer and Mike discuss the energy transition, the realities of energy consumption, and the role of chemical products in supporting renewable technologies. Discover how the energy demands of industrial sectors, including chemicals, shape the broader energy landscape, and the critical need for informed policymaking to address these challenges. 

Victoria and Mike also discuss perspective on Peter Huntsman, CEO of Huntsman Corporation, keynote at the conference.     Plus, the complexities and unintended consequences of energy policies, especially in Europe, and how these impact global businesses. Related episodes:  

https://thechemicalshow.com/critical-business-risks-in-2025-and-how-to-mitigate-insights-from-marsh/ 

https://thechemicalshow.com/dragos-ceo-robert-lee-on-bridging-the-gap-in-ot-cybersecurity-for-critical-industries/ 

https://thechemicalshow.com/peter-huntsman-discusses-innovation-leadership-and-regulatory-environments-in-chemicals/ 


Be sure to check out the full episode to learn more about: 

  • The complex relationship between energy and chemical industries
  • Importance of industrial demand in power
  • The reality of the energy transition
  • Impact of European policies and international energy consumption 
  • Supporting clients through risk management and policy shaping 


Killer Quote: "We gotta stop pretending that you can just build a bunch of stuff and it's all gonna be fine. There are unintended consequences, and it's a far more complex ecosystem when we talk about global energy infrastructure." —Michael Kolodner 

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