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Data Centers, SMRs, and the Future of Energy Security

Data Centers, SMRs, and the Future of Energy Security

Update: 2025-08-05
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In this episode of Green Shift, we welcome Paul Murphy—nuclear energy veteran and founder of Murphy Energy & Infrastructure Consulting—for a candid conversation about the future of energy.


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.


🔋 Topics we cover:


What "total system cost" really means


Why LCOE alone can mislead


The case for nuclear in Asia


Grid realities and backup power


Debunking common critiques of nuclear


Listen if you're curious about:


How to balance clean energy, cost, and reliability


What hyperscalers are signaling about future power needs


Whether renewables can truly stand alone


📌 Green Shift is a podcast that makes sense of sustainability—especially from an Asian perspective.


🧠 Hosted by:

Jordan Kronen (guest host)

Dr. Victor Nian (CSER)

🎙️ Guest: Paul Murphy


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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


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Data Centers, SMRs, and the Future of Energy Security

Data Centers, SMRs, and the Future of Energy Security