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Expert predicts the digital future of the green process industries

The energy sector is going green. This, like any previous energy transition, is understood to be inevitable. But what will that future look like? And, more mysteriously, what paths must green process industries take to make alternatives of traditionally petrol-based products?

In this podcast, John Nixon, Global Vice President of Process Industries at Siemens Digital Industry Software and Thiago Ribeiro, Global Head of Energy, Chemicals and Infrastructure at Siemens Digital Industry Software shed some light on these questions.

In this podcast you will learn:

  • 01:19 – Why green energy producers are born digital
  • 08:42 – How green process industries make traditionally petro-based products
  • 11:33 – What future generations might think of today’s society burning oil for energy

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John Nixon - Global Vice President of Process Industries at Siemens Digital Industry Software

John Nixon – Global Vice President of Process Industries at Siemens Digital Industry Software

As Group Vice President for Process Industries at Siemens, John leads a global team that helps process industries leverage digital solutions that enhance efficiency, accelerate innovation and achieve sustainability goals.

John has over three decades of experience in strategy, operations and technology deployment for energy, chemicals, life sciences and CPG. He is well versed in the operational and business pressures of industry, including regulatory demands, decarbonization, talent gaps and the push for innovation.

Thiago Ribeiro - Global Head of Energy, Chemicals and Infrastructure at Siemens Digital Industry Software

Thiago Ribeiro – Global Head of Energy, Chemicals and Infrastructure at Siemens Digital Industry Software

As Global Head of Energy, Chemicals and Infrastructure at Siemens, Thiago defines strategy, investment priorities and go-to-market guidance that drive profitable growth and long-term customer value.

Thiago has over two decades of experience in chemical engineering and the energy industry. He has led large-scale digital transformation for companies worldwide, such as in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, South America and Asia.

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Shawn Wasserman
Process Industry Marketing Writer

As a process Industry thought leadership writer at Siemens Digital Industries Software, Shawn produces podcasts and blogs to help leaders in the process industry streamline their operations via new tools, technologies and software. For over 10 years, he has informed, inspired and engaged the engineering and thought leadership communities through online content.

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This article first appeared on the Siemens Digital Industries Software blog at https://blogs.sw.siemens.com/podcasts/industry-forward/green-process-industries/