Wolfe Power Club Podcast

What happens when a world champion Formula One engineer takes on the energy transition?  Jon Hilton, former Renault F1 technical director and winner of the 2005 and 2006 World Championships, went on to co-found Flybrid Automotive, developing KERS technology and selling the company for £16 million. He then applied F1 engineering to electrify Rolls-Royce Phantoms, Aston Martin DB5s, and even recycli...

In the UK, car manufacturers may face a £15,000 fine for every electric vehicle (EV) they fail to sell, as per the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate. In this episode, our host Alex reviews the overall automotive UK market; analysing the various penalties and the current sales of vehicles in the UK and the current production figures from each of the leading manufacturers. He also reveals why this...

In this episode, it’ll blow your mind that the UK pays over £1bn per year to not use wind energy, the great curtailing process exposed. Kathryn Porter, Energy Consultant of Watt-Logic, chats with host Alex on why and how the UK pays over 27p per kilowatt hour for electricity in comparison to Europe paying under 11p per kilowatt hour. Kathryn also goes into in-depth detail about the UK’s journey fr...

In July 2024, Labour entered the UK Government with a promise: a fair, fast, and bold transition to net zero. One year on, what has Labour really achieved and has Keir Starmer’s Government stayed true to that promise? On this week’s episode our host Alex and our Director of Government Relations Max Austin review the good, the bad and the ugly of Labour’s energy work across the past year. Key topic...

The transportation sector is facing its most significant revolution since the internal combustion engine, and Windrose Technology is leading this transformation with electric heavy-duty trucks that are redefining what's possible.  Could this be the beginning of the end for diesel trucks? The revolution in heavy transport has begun. On this week's episode, our host Alex is joined by Windr...

On this week’s episode of Wolfe Power Club, our host Alex is joined by John Gassenmaier from technology supplier Bosch, to talk about their pivotal role in the automative value chain. From their involvement with OEM-approved fuels to their ambitious summer Tour d'Europe project, where Bosch collaborated with 28 partners across 17 countries to explore the benefits of HVO fuel in the HGV market...

To celebrate the start of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, Hattie Park, Wimbledon’s All English Lawn Tennis Club’s sustainability officer at Wimbledon, discusses with our host Alex the various initiatives and challenges faced by the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) in their pursuit of sustainability. We also hear from 4x Wimbledon semi-finalist Tim Henman who predicts the Wimbledon 2025 winne...

Last week, policymakers and industry leaders gathered at the Houses of Parliament for the official launch of Smart Data Group - a new industry-led organisation aiming to accelerate the rollout of smart data initiatives across the UK, with a particular focus on transforming the energy sector. In this episode, our Director of Government Relations, Max Austin , reports from the event and speaks with...

This week, Wolfe Power Club attended POWERful Women’s 2025 State of the Nation Annual Report, highlighting the importance of female representation in energy leadership roles. Despite an increase in middle management, overall results remain disappointing among the UK’s top 100 energy employers, underscoring the urgency of a cultural shift in the industry to reach the goal of 40% gender balance by 2...

On this week's episode, host Alex reviews the Net Zero Transport Council where the Zemo Partnership unveiled their crucial "Map of Missing Policies" document, revealing where current approaches to zero-emission transport are facing hurdles.  Featuring insights from various visionaries, including Lord John Deben (former Conservative Party Chairman under Margaret Thatcher), they analy...

On this week's episode, host Alex reflects on the recent publishing of the British Sunday Times Rich List which included the Blackburn billionaires that rank a respective 32nd position. Alex covers the remarkable journey of the Issa brothers from purchasing their first petrol station in Bury for £150,000 to becoming billionaires worth £6 billion. Their entrepreneurial story demonstrates how t...

In this episode, host Alex and Wolfe Power Club’s Director of Government Relations Max Austin dive into the future of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and their potential to meet climate goals while being economically viable. They speak to Atlantic Council’s Nuclear Energy Policy Initiative Director Jennifer Gordon on the U.S. Department of Energy backing NuScale Power's design for deployment by...

Join host Alex Wolfe into the world of downstream energy with the Wolfe Power Club's inaugural live podcast episode. Recorded at last week's UKIFDA in Leeds, this episode showcases the inspiring stories of UKIFDA Award winners Hannah Ward , Harry Boxall , and Emily Yates , who share their remarkable paths since achieving success at Certas Energy , fastexocet and Craggs Energy respectivel...

Petrol prices in the UK are hitting a low mark since the onset of Covid, according from this week's guest, Portland Fuel Managing Director James Spencer. As the fuel distribution community head to this year's UKIFDA, the fuel industry is witnessing unprecedented changes, with significant benefits for fleet customers and a shift towards alternative fuels like HVO, hydrogen, and ammonia. J...

In this week’s episode, host Alex unpacks the intense fallout from the Net Zero debate, between the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) and Ed Miliband, exploring the shifting landscape of climate action and the implications of Blair's ambitious plans. Join us as we dissect the contrasting visions of Blair and Miliband, offering insights into their verdicts and what the future holds...

Experience the insights from the IEA Energy Security Summit, where global energy leaders convened to discuss pressing national interests and the urgent need for investment in energy infrastructure. Join Atlantic Council's Senior Director of Global Energy Center Landon Derentz, shares his expertise, with host Alex, on how energy security has evolved post-COVID and amid the Ukraine crisis. Lear...

In the hours after BP underwent its biggest AGM protest vote on outgoing chair Helge Lund in five years, host Alex speaks with Reuters energy columnist Ron Bousso on the divisive five year journey that led to the vote. They discuss the insights into BP's evolving landscape as major shareholders voice concerns over share value comparisons and North Sea strategies with industry rivals. With CEO...

On this week’s episode, Alex and Chief Business Psychologist Claire Lish from Psynergy Consulting look into the challenges of dysfunctional behaviours within energy leadership teams and learn how to cultivate a high-performing energy company. Overcoming dysfunctional behaviours Explore the impacts of imposter syndrome and gain strategies to foster a stable workplace environment. With expert psycho...

As the UK gears up for its annual rowing race this weekend between the Cambridge and Oxford University Boat Clubs, our host Alex is joined by two-time Cambridge serial boat race winner Charlie Fisher. They discuss what really happens when qualifying for a spot in the team and the brutal preparations that come. Charlie also talks through how he represented the team, winning in 2016, and how his 201...

Alex and the Wolfe Power Club team are at Solar & Storage's 2025 London show for this week's episode. An event that brings the whole world community in one place, the solar storage market is shaping up discussions that aim to diversify funding and backings further. As part of our Solar & Storage coverage, Alex is talking this week to; the Minister of Energy Michael Shanks on the...

This week, Wolfe Power Club are at Silverstone, a racing circuit with a substantial history and the home of the very first F1 World Championship Grand Prix back in 1950.  Our host Alex speaks to owner of Anglo American Fuels, Anders Hildebrand, who supplies the Sunoco brand of racing fuels about how it might be possible to produce such fuels that supply themselves for multiple championhsips. We al...

This week, the SimpliFlying Head of Sustinability and co-author of ' Sustainability in the Air' , Dirk Singer joins Alex in the studio as they look into the immense research in sustainable aviation. Explore Airbus's stance on delaying hydrogen aircraft and Norway's ambitious goal of achieving electric flying by 2040, while examining the optimism and concerns surrounding Sustain...

This week on the Wolfe Power Club, it is a double header special for StocExpo from last week in Rotterdam.  In this first part, Alex evaluates the key messages that came out of StocExpo, consisting of the new investments and structures within the storage terminals market. We also have an interview with commercial manager, Peter Geertse, from North Sea Port, on the hydrogen and ammonia markets. Be...

This week on the Wolfe Power Club, it is a review of StocExpo 2025 split into two parts.  In this second part, it is all about motorsports! Alex speaks to both the British Touring Car driver Nicolas Hamilton (one half of the Hamilton racing brothers) on being the first cerebal palsy driver in the BTCC and Lucas of the Hydrogen Forze racing team on the insights into a hyrdrogen fuel cell racing car...

Celebrate International Women's Day 2025 with this week's Wolfe Power Club Podcast episode featuring head of POWERful Women Georgina Worrell OBE, a prominent advocate for women's leadership in energy. This week, we will explore the advancements and challenges faced by women on boards, examine recent setbacks in workplace diversity, and discuss effective tools and policies necessary...