In this special Energy Insights episode recorded at EIC Connect Energy UK in Manchester, our host Stuart Broadley, CEO of the EIC, examines the realities of the UK’s energy transition through a series of candid conversations with leaders from across industry, government and the energy supply chain. The episode explores the growing disconnect between the pace of oil and gas decline and the slower-than-expected ramp-up of new energy projects, the risk of long-term skills and capability loss, and why so many projects continue to move “to the right.” Discussion spans workforce mobility, export pressures, foreign direct investment, decommissioning, grid expansion, and the urgent need for clearer policy direction and better sequencing that reflects real project timelines. With perspectives covering oil and gas, renewables, CCUS, hydrogen, nuclear, decommissioning, infrastructure and global export markets, the episode features Michael Love, Director of Policy at OPITO; Shozey Jafferi, Head of Energy Transition at the UK Government’s Department for Business and Trade; Becca Groundwater, Global Head of External Affairs at the EIC; Steve Andrew, Director of Technical and Business Development at RVA Group; Cheryl Wells, UK Business Development Manager at Wood; Phil Hackett, Regional Manager for the UK, Ireland and the Nordics at TRS Workforce Solutions; Dawn Robertson, Global Director and Oil & Gas Sector Lead at Bureau Veritas; Kim Stephen, Regional Director for UK & Ireland at the EIC; and Neil Golding, Director of Market Intelligence at the EIC. What Is the EIC? The Energy Industries Council (EIC) is one of the world’s largest energy trade associations. As a not-for-profit organisation, it supports more than 950 member companies involved in the global energy value chain. EIC operatesinternationally, with offices in London, Kuala Lumpur, Rio de Janeiro, Houston, Dubai, and soon, Berlin. It is energy agnostic, supporting all parts of the energy sector. From mature renewable onshore and offshore sectors like wind, solar and hydropower; to grid infrastructure and large nuclear; to hydrocarbon sectors like oil & gas, LNG, FPSO, decommissioning, upstream, midstream and downstream; to emerging low-carbon sectors like hydrogen, carbon capture, CCUS, energy storage, BESS, biofuels, SAF (sustainable aviation fuels), and geothermal. EIC provides a wide range of services, including access to global market intelligence, CAPEX and OPEX project data, consulting support, events, business development opportunities, and advocacy. It also facilitates connections with key decision-makers and policymakers in the energy sector worldwide. Stay Connected with EIC Learn more about the EICExplore EIC membership Learn more about the Five Golden Rules for a Healthy Energy Supply ChainLearn about EIC ConsultHistory of the EICContact Stuart Broadley about doing your own C-level EIC podcast at Stuart.Broadley@the-eic.com
