Wolfe Power Club Podcast

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 re...

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 groun...

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 challen...

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 bui...

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...

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...

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,...

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 fac...

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 explai...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 we...

🎉 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 fantas...

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...

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 $1...

How vulnerable are global oil markets to escalation involving Iran? Nearly 20% of the world’s traded crude oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz, making it the most strategically important energy chokepoint in the world. As tensions rise in the Middle East, investors and businesses are reassessing supply risk in 2026. In this episode, Andy Critchlow, Global Head of News at S&P Global Energy...

Formula E had 561 million viewers globally last year. Learn how it is redefining global motorsport. Recorded live, as part of our coverage of Energy Institute's International Energy Week in London , this episode features Tilly Wilkinson, Senior PR & Communications Manager at Envision Racing , discussing with our host, Alex Wolfe, why Formula E is growing so fast in 2026 ⚡ 0–60 mph in 1.8...

Recorded live at Energy Institute's International Energy Week 2026 in London, this episode examines Ukraine’s energy system on the 4th anniversary of the invasion against Russia.  Host Alex Wolfe listens to Maxim Timchenko , CEO of DTEK , who outlines the scale of damage to power plants, substations and generation capacity and what this means for millions of people facing severe winter condit...

Returning by popular demand, Greg Emmenis, Managing Director of Storage Terminals Magazine, joins host Alex Wolfe during a packed week in London for International Energy Week. Greg takes us inside the Top 100 Storage Terminals Influencers list and explains why it was created, how it has evolved and what it reveals about the changing definition of influence across the sector. They explore the stand...

Recorded live from Antwerp, this episode of the Wolfe Power Club sees Alex Wolfe in conversation with the team at Windrose Technology about what it actually takes to make electric long-haul HGV legally homologated for the EU. On the 29th January, this day happened and Windrose recieved their Belgium license plates, after nearly 4 years of work. With 31 electric trucks already operating across five...

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Former Energy Minister and Chair of the Climate Action Coalition Chris Skidmore OBE joins host Alex Wolfe at a critical moment for UK energy policy and clean power. Chris and the Chair of the Climate Change Commitee, Nigel Topping, launch the UK Clean Power Taskforce Report which looks at the electric economy. How do we create census and communicate change? We also get into the detail of Chris&apo...