Powering the age of electricity: balancing growth and reliability

Energy Connects Podcast · Sep 9, 2026 · 12m

Ahead of Gastech 2026, in the latest episode of the Energy Connects Podcast, host Chiranjib Sengupta speaks to Andreas Pistauer, Global Head of Sales for Gas Services, Thermal Power Plants at Siemens Energy, to discuss the realities of the age of electricity. As power demand accelerates, driven by AI, data centres and rapid electrification, Andreas explores why energy transitions are unfolding differently across regions and the growing need for reliable, flexible and lower-carbon power solutions. From the role of natural gas in supporting renewable integration to the importance of early…