{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6822e274043ee33ab6c260cd/68916a354ea73e1468a08b38?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Data Centers, SMRs, and the Future of Energy Security","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6822e274043ee33ab6c260cd/1762091537800-1fa76e52-253d-4e78-b20c-83861ef5b9e4.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of Green Shift, we welcome Paul Murphy—nuclear energy veteran and founder of Murphy Energy &amp; Infrastructure Consulting—for a candid conversation about the future of energy.</p><p><br></p><p>Paul breaks down the total system cost of different energy sources, explains why baseload power matters, and challenges common assumptions about renewables and nuclear. With co-hosts Dr. Victor Nian and Jordan Kronen, this episode goes beyond the headlines to tackle the real math behind the energy transition.</p><p><br></p><p>🔋 Topics we cover:</p><p><br></p><p>What \"total system cost\" really means</p><p><br></p><p>Why LCOE alone can mislead</p><p><br></p><p>The case for nuclear in Asia</p><p><br></p><p>Grid realities and backup power</p><p><br></p><p>Debunking common critiques of nuclear</p><p><br></p><p>Listen if you're curious about:</p><p><br></p><p>How to balance clean energy, cost, and reliability</p><p><br></p><p>What hyperscalers are signaling about future power needs</p><p><br></p><p>Whether renewables can truly stand alone</p><p><br></p><p>📌 Green Shift is a podcast that makes sense of sustainability—especially from an Asian perspective.</p><p><br></p><p>🧠 Hosted by:</p><p>Jordan Kronen (guest host)</p><p>Dr. Victor Nian (CSER)</p><p>🎙️ Guest: Paul Murphy</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe for future episodes and follow us for deeper dives.</p><p><br></p><p>Read the policy brief on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) here: https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/ca134fed-3c95-42d1-bf19-decdd72df6d1/downloads/66be7022-ba09-45d0-b2b6-339a0ddd8ba6/CSER_PB6_SG-MY%20Nuclear%20Energy%20Cooperation_Web.pdf?ver=1752843377572</p>","author_name":"Austin Media"}