Wolfe Power Club Podcast

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  Season 25/26 Highlights: The Best of the Wolfe Power Club Podcast 09.09.2026 29min

  What a season it's been! Here's a look back at some of our favourite moments from Season Two of the Wolfe Power Club Podcast, covering the big stories and debates across the energy sector over the past year. We've had some brilliant guests, plenty of strong opinions and some fascinating conversations about energy security, oil and gas, nuclear power, renewables, energy storage and transport. Here are some of the best bits from Season 25/26. Enjoy. About The Host Host Alex Wolfe has over 20 ye...
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  The Graduate Job Crisis: 5 Ways to Start Your Career in Energy 02.09.2026 22min

  Today, there are over 47,000 fewer graduate jobs. So how do you break into energy? Adzuna reports that there are around 47,000 fewer graduate job adverts compared with nine years ago, highlighting just how challenging today’s graduate job market has become. That statistic triggered this episode of the Wolfe Power Club Podcast. Rather than waiting for the perfect graduate job advert to appear, we look at 5 practical ways to build a career in the energy sector and create opportunities for yours...
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  ONS 2026: Norway’s Energy Dilemma on Arctic, Russia and EU 26.08.2026 16min

  This week, as the Energy World meets in Norway for ONS every two years, Norway says it plans to keep developing oil and gas resources in the Arctic regardless of the European Union’s position on new drilling. Energy Minister Terje Aasland argues that continued activity in the Barents Sea is important not only for Norway’s economy, but also for European energy security. We unpack the growing tension between energy security and climate policy as Norway doubles down on Arctic oil and gas explor...
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  The Post Iran Energy Play: Why Syria and Lebanon Could Be the Key 19.08.2026 50min

  The Middle East’s energy map could be changing fast. Could Syria and Lebanon play a bigger role in what comes next? In this episode of the Wolfe Power Club Podcast, Alex Wolfe questions Dr Dania Arayssi, the Program Head and Senior Analyst at New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy, about the energy opportunities emerging after Iran, and whether Syria and Lebanon could become important parts of a new regional energy network. They discuss the Four Seas Project, Syria’s potential as an ener...
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  Are These the Most Important 3 Months in Electric Car History? 12.08.2026 17min

  The next three months could be some of the most important in the history of the electric car. In this episode of the Wolfe Power Club Podcast, Alex Wolfe looks at the latest EV market figures and asks whether electric car sales are really ready to move to the next level. With cars like the new BMW iX3 offering close to 500 miles of range, has the industry finally solved one of the biggest arguments against EVs? Alex also looks at charging infrastructure, the UK’s EV mandate, energy prices, th...
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  Is It Over for GB Energy? The Questions Labour Can't Ignore 05.08.2026 10min

  GB Energy was meant to be one of Labour's flagship energy policies. Two years on, we're asking a simple question: is it already over? In this episode, Alex Wolfe asks what has happened to Great British Energy. With just a fraction of the promised jobs created in Aberdeen, little public activity from the organisation and no recent mention in the Government's biggest energy announcements, has the project quietly lost momentum? Alex looks at what's changed since GB Energy launched, why Jue...
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  Vertical Aerospace Electric Aircraft Interview: Farnborough Airshow and Mel Stride on Energy Policy 29.07.2026 22min

  Electric flight is moving from concept to reality. Recorded at Farnborough International Airshow 2026, this episode explores the technology, engineering challenges and energy infrastructure behind the next generation of aviation, two years on from our first visit. Alex speaks with Vertical Aerospace's Sergio Minguela about their electric aircraft programme, battery systems, charging challenges, certification and the journey towards commercial operations. With more than 1,500 pre-orders announ...
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  Nuclear at Scale: Inside the Global Push for Energy Security 22.07.2026 26min

  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...
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  Is Alaska the Key to Energy Security? 15.07.2026 27min

  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...
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  World Energy by the Numbers: Big Questions with Energy Institute CEO Dr Nick Wayth 08.07.2026 59min

  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...
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  €100 Million Bet on Ukraine: Inside Octopus-DTEK Energy Partnership 01.07.2026 21min

  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...
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  Regeneration: Has the Public Been Sold an Unrealistically Painless Energy Transition? 24.06.2026 25min

  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...
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  Energy Dominance: A Conversation with US Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright 17.06.2026 21min

  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...
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  8 Steps to More Women in the Boardroom: Monica Collings OBE, Chair of POWERful Women 10.06.2026 18min

  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...
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  UK Russian Energy Sanctions Weakness: What it Means for Ukraine 03.06.2026 38min

  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...
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  Alison Flower: The International Woman of Energy Leadership 27.05.2026 52min

  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...
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  Can Compressed Air Energy Storage Solve the UK Energy Crisis? EnergyPathways CEO Ben Clube 20.05.2026 32min

  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...
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  Inside the Debate Over Fuel Prices: PRA Executive Director Gordon Balmer 13.05.2026 10min

  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 ...
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  Has the Iran Crisis Rocked the Classic Car Market? Monaco Auction Insights with RM Sotheby's 06.05.2026 15min

  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...
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  Who Gets YOUR Vote on May 7th? Energy Policy Explained 29.04.2026 1t 33min

  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...