Wolfe Power Club Podcast

Episode

• Nuclear at Scale: Inside the Global Push for Energy Security 22.07.2026 26mnt

  Recorded live at the U.S. Trade and Development Agency's Civil Nuclear Energy Workshop, at the U.S. Embassy in London, this episode explores the global momentum behind nuclear energy and the international partnerships shaping its deployment. As the UK enters a new phase of energy policy, with a new Prime Minister and Energy Secretary, the discussion looks at the role nuclear can play in delivering energy security, meeting rising demand and supporting net zero goals. Host Alex Wolfe speaks wi...
• Is Alaska the Key to Energy Security? 15.07.2026 27mnt

  As tensions around the Strait of Hormuz escalate and energy markets face renewed uncertainty, Alex Wolfe explores whether Alaska could offer part of the answer. The episode begins with Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy before moving to the Atlantic Council's 10th Global Energy Forum, where policymakers and industry leaders discuss the future of global energy security. Joining the conversation are Governor Dunleavy, Repsol CEO Josu Jon Imaz and former US Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette, who exami...
• World Energy by the Numbers: Big Questions with Energy Institute CEO Dr Nick Wayth 08.07.2026 59mnt

  The 75th edition of the Statistical Review of World Energy, published by the Energy Institute, isn’t just another report. It’s one of the key benchmarks for understanding how the global energy system is actually evolving. In this episode, Energy Institute CEO Dr Nick Wayth joins host Alex Wolfe to unpack what the data is really showing beneath the headlines. The picture isn’t a simple shift to renewables. Solar and wind are growing quickly, and low-carbon power is now meeting all new electric...
• €100 Million Bet on Ukraine: Inside Octopus-DTEK Energy Partnership 01.07.2026 21mnt

  What does a €100 million investment tell us about the future of energy in Ukraine? In this episode of the Wolfe Power Club, our host Alex Wolfe sits down with DTEK CEO Maxim Timchenko following the signing of a landmark partnership between DTEK and Octopus Energy during London Climate Action Week. The conversation explores why Ukraine has become one of the world's most important proving grounds for energy resilience, how distributed solar and battery storage are strengthening the country's en...
• Regeneration: Has the Public Been Sold an Unrealistically Painless Energy Transition? 24.06.2026 25mnt

  Recorded live at the Energy Institute Young Professionals’ Regeneration event at Hackney Town Hall, this episode captures a single keynote-style panel in which young energy professionals debate one central question: has the public been sold an unrealistically painless version of the energy transition? Across policy, law, engineering, analysis and start-ups, speakers take turns building and challenging arguments on net zero, energy security and rising consumer bills, while responding to audien...
• Energy Dominance: A Conversation with US Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright 17.06.2026 21mnt

  We're delighted to mark our 100th episode with US Energy Secretary Chris Wright, who joins us at the Atlantic Council's Global Energy Forum in Washington for a conversation on energy dominance and the future of global energy. Few policymakers have shaped America's energy story from both the boardroom and government. Before joining the Cabinet, Chris spent more than three decades building companies across shale, natural gas, geothermal and nuclear energy. Chris explains why the Trump administr...
• 8 Steps to More Women in the Boardroom: Monica Collings OBE, Chair of POWERful Women 10.06.2026 18mnt

  In this episode of the Wolfe Power Club, Monica Collings OBE, Chair of POWERful Women, joins us to discuss the 2026 State of the Nation Report and what it reveals about leadership in the UK energy sector. We explore the "glacial-freeze" on why progress towards 40% female representation in senior leadership has stagnated, with 13 major energy boards still having no women and the pipeline to executive roles remaining stuck at 34%. Monica shares her perspective on what's holding the industry bac...
• UK Russian Energy Sanctions Weakness: What it Means for Ukraine 03.06.2026 38mnt

  Kherson has become one of the defining symbols of civilian resilience during the war in Ukraine, with residents continuing daily life despite constant shelling, drone attacks and repeated strikes on energy infrastructure. Alex Wolfe is joined by Oleksandr Tolokonnikov, Deputy Head of Kherson Region, live from Ukraine alongside Dan Whitehead from Medical Life Lines Ukraine, the UK charity that has delivered more than 130 ambulances and emergency vehicles to frontline communities since Russia’s...
• Alison Flower: The International Woman of Energy Leadership 27.05.2026 52mnt

  From global LNG deals to senior advisory roles in government, Alison Flower has spent her career at the intersection of energy, politics, and leadership. In this episode of Wolfe Power Club, Alison joins Alex Wolfe to talk about leadership during crisis, energy security, Net Zero and the growing pressure facing today’s energy leaders. They discuss resilience vs efficiency, emotional intelligence, graduate talent, flexible working and what the industry needs to do differently over the next dec...
• Can Compressed Air Energy Storage Solve the UK Energy Crisis? EnergyPathways CEO Ben Clube 20.05.2026 32mnt

  The UK is producing record amounts of wind energy, yet one billion (£) pounds worth is still being wasted while the country remains heavily reliant on imported gas. In this episode, EnergyPathways plc CEO and Director Ben Clube joins Alex Wolfe to discuss how compressed air energy storage (CAES), large-scale gas storage and hydrogen infrastructure could help solve one of the biggest challenges facing the UK energy system: long-duration storage. Ben explains why EnergyPathways is developing wh...
• Inside the Debate Over Fuel Prices: PRA Executive Director Gordon Balmer 13.05.2026 10mnt

  With two and a half months into the Iran Crisis, forecourt prices are affecting everyone in society. Alex Wolfe speaks with Petrol Retail Association Executive Director Gordon Balmer about rising fuel prices, recorded live at the NEC. They discuss fuel duty, retailer margins, inflation, government relations and how forecourts are responding during a period of higher pump prices. Gordon also explains why local forecourts remain important to communities and the wider UK economy. About Petrol ...
• Has the Iran Crisis Rocked the Classic Car Market? Monaco Auction Insights with RM Sotheby's 06.05.2026 15mnt

  Recorded in Monaco with RM Sotheby’s during their classic car auction, Wolfe Power Club examines how the classic car market has behaved since February 28th, the start of the Iran Crisis. Host Alex Wolfe speaks with Harvey Stanley about Ferrari demand, collector behaviour, and whether global events such as the Iran crisis are affecting high-value car sales. In the auction, there is everything from Ayrton Senna's first F1 car to a Ferrari 250 SWB Spyder formally owned by the Monaco royal family...
• Who Gets YOUR Vote on May 7th? Energy Policy Explained 29.04.2026 1j 33mnt

  In this episode of Wolfe Power Club, Alex Wolfe brings together representatives from Reform UK, the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats to explore how energy policy is shaping public voting decisions. Recorded live from the Exhibition Centre in Liverpool, during the UKIFDA EXPO & Conference 2026, our fireside chats cut through the headlines to focus on what actually matters: rising energy costs, pressure on households and businesses and the trade-offs between affordability, security a...
• Road to Crisis: UK Truckers Slammed by £700 Million Iran Conflict Impact 22.04.2026 50mnt

  In this episode of Wolfe Power Club, host Alex Wolfe explores the growing impact of the Iran crisis on the UK logistics sector, with HGV operators facing rising diesel costs and mounting pressure on already tight margins. Recorded before this week's Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC, Alex is joined by Richard Smith, Managing Director of the Road Haulage Association (RHA), the leading voice representing HGV, coach and van operators across the UK. Together, they discuss the recent surge in fue...
• Utilita CEO and Chairman on Energy Bills, UK Taxes and Smarter Energy Use 15.04.2026 1j 4mnt

  Four years ago, after the energy crisis in Ukraine, utility companies entered administration as a result of a margin shock. Wolfe Power Club, this week, sits down with Utilita CEO and Founder, Bill Bullen, and chairman, Derek Lickorish MBE, to see what lessons we learnt now we're in the middle of the Iran crisis. Bill Bullen is the founder and CEO of Utilita, the pioneering UK energy supplier launched in 2003. An engineering graduate from the University of Bath with an MSc from Cranfield, h...
• The Truth About UK Fuel Prices: Who Really Profits? 08.04.2026 1j 3mnt

  In this episode of Wolfe Power Club, Alex Wolfe is joined by Managing Director, Tom Highland (Highland Group), and Commercial Director, Sarah Kind (Edge Petrol), to uncover the truth behind fuel prices as the UK enters week six of disruption following the Iran conflict. With diesel prices up by as much as 40-50p per litre in just weeks, politicians have accused retailers of profiteering, but this episode challenges that narrative using real data from over 1,000 UK forecourts. We break down wh...
• Kemi Badenoch: Scrap the Energy Tax Rises 31.03.2026 9mnt

  In this episode of Wolfe Power Club, host Alex Wolfe speaks to Kemi Badenoch, Leader of the Conservative Party and His Majesty's Official Opposition, as we enter week 5 of the energy crisis resulting from the Iran War. The current government has not followed other European powers in either supporting their energy industry or reducing pump prices. We hear from Kemi what she would do, if she were Prime Minister, for the North Sea oil industry and the general public. As we go to press, diesel ...
• How Has the Iran War Affected Our Investments? 25.03.2026 23mnt

  🎉 Upcoming Fundraiser – Support SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity. Be sure to join us for our SSAFA fundraiser event on Thursday 26th March 2026. 🎟 Tickets & Dinner: Eventbrite – Greatest Car Company Debate (Use code ForcesSupporter15 for 15% off) 🚗 Charity Auction: Bid online now – closes on the night 🙏 Can’t attend? Donate online: Support SSAFA here Thanks so much for supporting a fantastic cause. This week on Wolfe Power Club, we dive into the extraordinary impact of the...
• Electric Cars: £10 Billion Dilemma, 2021 Expectations vs 2026 Reality 18.03.2026 19mnt

  Be sure to join us for our upcoming fundraiser event with SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity, on Thursday 26th March 2026. Tickets are available: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ssafa-fundraiser-the-greatest-car-company-debate-charity-auction-tickets-1977379995797 This week on Wolfe Power Club, we take a deep dive into the realities of the UK’s electric vehicle transition. After attending the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) Electrified event, our host, Alex Wolfe, reflects on ...
• OIL HITS $119! How to Survive the Fuel Crisis? With Pricing King James Spencer 11.03.2026 48mnt

  Oil markets are moving rapidly. The intra-day high reached $119 per barrel following conflict in the Middle East, after trading in the low $60s just two weeks ago. Earlier this week, the market also moved through $119 per barrel, raising immediate questions about the impact on UK pump prices and fuel costs for drivers and businesses. Could prices move even higher, potentially approaching the $147 per barrel peak seen during the Russian invasion of Ukraine energy shock? In this episode, host A...