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Driving Force Radio: Emerging Energy Technologies


Jan Mazotti and co-host Kelly de la Torre talk with Alan Forbes, President and CEO of Independent Energy Partners.
IWe discuss the basics of new Geo-thermal fuel cell technologies. Including new ways to extract domestic oil reserves, which target unconventional hydrocarbons, and are also applicable to unconventional oil production.

Guest(s) Appearing on this Episode

Alan K. Forbes

Mr. Forbes has launched and grown more than a dozen energy-related ventures during his 25-year tenure in the energy industry. His expertise spans advanced power generation systems, Internet security technologies, an energy industry portal, and monitoring and control systems. A desire to be an entrepreneur and private investor came after an impressive career including management positions with leading engineering firms including Fluor, Gibbs and Hill (acquired by Raytheon) and Kiewit. Leading came naturally as he successfully guided major projects for many top domestic and international energy organizations, including PG&E, Florida Power and Light, PacifiCorp, Xcel Energy, ARAMCO, and the governments of China and Pakistan.

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