The Energy Executive 360 with Emilio Faulmata

TEE360 STUDIO by Emilio Faulmata

I'm Emilio Faulmata, I'm 23 and Welcome to The Energy Executive 360 Podcast, in which I sit down with the most influential leaders and CEOs in global energy to uncover their stories, mindsets, and vision for the future. For too long, the energy industry has been misunderstood, even vilified. Our mission is to change that by giving energy’s biggest decision-makers a platform to speak openly and unfiltered about leadership and the energy transition. This is the podcast that takes you behind closed doors — into the minds of the people shaping the future of energy and the future of the world.

  1. 6 days ago

    Chuck Yates: AI Will Be Bigger Than Shale & the Internet! The Secret to Making Money in Oil & Gas

    In this episode of The Energy Executive 360 Podcast, we sit down with Chuck Yates, former Managing Partner at Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, podcast host and entrepreneur behind Collide, for a conversation about the US shale revolution, oil and gas private equity, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, failure and reinventing yourself.Having spent 25 years in oil and gas private equity, Chuck witnessed firsthand one of the greatest transformations in modern energy history: the American shale revolution. He takes us behind the scenes of how unconventional oil and gas development challenged some of the industry's best engineers, why the economics of shale investing were so unforgiving, and how the revolution transformed global energy markets and geopolitics.Now, Chuck believes we are witnessing another technological revolution — artificial intelligence. Drawing parallels between the internet, shale and AI, he explains why the next wave of innovation could be even more transformative, how energy companies are sitting on enormous amounts of untapped institutional knowledge, and why the people who embrace AI will have a significant advantage over those who don't.But this conversation goes far beyond energy and technology. Chuck opens up about getting fired after 25 years in private equity, expecting his phone to ring with new opportunities only to discover that nobody was calling, and how starting a podcast unexpectedly led him into entrepreneurship. He reflects on the realities of building a business after spending decades investing in others, the lessons learned from divorce and personal setbacks, and why understanding what truly matters in life becomes increasingly important as we get older.What You'll Learn:⬛ How the American shale revolution proved some of the industry's best engineers wrong⬛ What Chuck learned from 25 years investing in oil and gas companies⬛ Why the shale revolution transformed global energy markets and geopolitics⬛ Why successful investing isn't just about picking winners, but knowing when to cut your losses⬛ How the internet, shale and artificial intelligence represent three major technological revolutions⬛ Why Chuck believes AI could transform the energy industry even more profoundly than shale⬛ How AI could unlock decades of institutional knowledge hidden inside energy companies⬛ Why AI won't necessarily take your job — but someone using AI might⬛ What happened when Chuck was fired after 25 years in private equity⬛ How starting a podcast unexpectedly led him to build an AI company⬛ Why being an entrepreneur is far harder than being an investor⬛ What AI revealed about Chuck's own personality and behaviour⬛ The lessons Chuck has learned from failure, divorce and starting over⬛ Why challenging conventional wisdom is essential to innovation and success⬛ How to think about the legacy you want to leave for future generationsFollow Chuck Yates & CollideChuck Yates: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-yates-4935834/ Collide: https://collide.io/ Follow Emilio and The Energy Executive 360Follow Emilio on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/EmilioFaulmataTEE360 Studio: https://www.emiliofaulmata.com #energy #oilandgas #shale #shalerevolution #artificialintelligence #AI #privateequity #energyinvestment #entrepreneurship #leadership #energytechnology #EnergyExecutive360

    Chuck Yates: AI Will Be Bigger Than Shale & the Internet! The Secret to Making Money in Oil & Gas

  2. 6 Oct

    $900BN Energy Banker: True Price of Success & Why Energy Is Entering Its Greatest Era Yet!

    In this episode of The Energy Executive 360 Podcast, we sit down with Stephen Trauber, Chairman and Global Head of Energy and Clean Technology at Moelis & Company, for a conversation about energy, investment banking, leadership, winning and the real price of success.Across a 38-year career, Stephen has advised on more than $900 billion of transactions across the energy industry. But despite nearly four decades in the business, he believes there has never been a better time to be in energy than today — with growing demand for natural gas, LNG, power, data centres and infrastructure creating a new wave of opportunity across the sector.Stephen also takes us behind the scenes of the world of energy investment banking and M&A. He explains why even the best bankers may only win 10–15% of the opportunities they compete for, why losing is an essential part of becoming successful, and how relationships, trust and relentless preparation ultimately separate the best from everyone else.But this conversation goes far beyond deals. Stephen opens up about the sacrifices required to reach the top, why he tells young people that investment banking “is not a balanced life,” building high-performing teams, raising a family alongside an extraordinarily demanding career, and what nearly four decades of winning and losing have taught him about the real meaning of success.What You'll Learn⬛ Why Stephen believes there has never been a better time to be in energy⬛ What he has learned from advising on more than $900 billion of energy transactions⬛ Why even the world's best investment bankers may lose 85–90% of the time⬛ What really happens behind the scenes of major energy M&A deals⬛ How a proposed acquisition offering a 45% premium still fell apart⬛ Why Stephen treats investment banking like a competitive sport⬛ Why he tells aspiring bankers: “This job is going to grind you”⬛ How to build, develop and lead high-performing teams⬛ Why trust, relationships and confidentiality matter at the highest levels of business⬛ The real price of success — and whether it's ultimately worth payingChapters[INSERT CHAPTERS]Follow Stephen Trauber & MoelisStephen Trauber: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emiliofaulmata/Moelis & Company: https://www.moelis.com/Follow Emilio and The Energy Executive 360Follow Emilio on all platforms: ⁠https://linktr.ee/EmilioFaulmata⁠TEE360 Studio:⁠ https://www.emiliofaulmata.com#energy #oilandgas #investmentbanking #mergersandacquisitions #leadership #energytransition #naturalgas #LNG #privateequity #EnergyExecutive360

  3. 14 Sept

    What's next for Venezuelan Oil & Gas? Former Oil CEO & Hostage Tells The True Story of the CITGO 6.

    In this episode of The Energy Executive 360 Podcast, we sit down with José Ángel Pereira, former President of CITGO Petroleum, to explore an extraordinary journey through Venezuela’s oil industry, executive leadership, nearly five years of captivity, and ultimately, resilience and rebuilding. A fourth-generation oil & gas professional, José spent more than three decades in the industry, experiencing PDVSA’s golden era, its transformation under Hugo Chávez, and its eventual decline before moving to the United States and eventually becoming President of CITGO Petroleum. But in November 2017, everything changed. José travelled from Houston to Caracas with five colleagues for what was supposed to be a routine business meeting. After completing their presentation, the six executives were suddenly accused of being American spies, handcuffed and taken into captivity. José would spend the next 10 months in solitary confinement and nearly five years away from his family, at one point losing around 100 pounds. José shares how the six executives developed a survival plan built around discipline, exercise, food, faith and collective leadership; how his son spent four years helping provide the food and support that kept him alive; and how he secretly smuggled letters to his wife from captivity that would eventually become his memoir. We also discuss the moment José was finally told “put your civil clothes on so that you're free,” the prisoner swap that brought him home, meeting his grandson for the first time, and how the experience completely transformed his understanding of family, faith, gratitude and what truly matters in life. Finally, José takes us back inside the Venezuelan oil industry and shares his perspective on what went wrong at PDVSA and what could come next for one of the world's largest oil & gas resource holders—including why he believes smaller and mid-sized companies could help drive a new wave of investment and potentially rebuild production. What You'll Learn: ⬛ How a routine business meeting turned into nearly five years of captivity ⬛ What happened when José and five CITGO executives were accused of being American spies ⬛ What 10 months in solitary confinement did to his sense of time⬛ How six oil executives created a structured plan to survive captivity ⬛ Why José says his son effectively dedicated four years of his life to keeping him alive ⬛ How he secretly smuggled letters to his wife that eventually became his memoir ⬛ The moment José finally heard the words: “You're free” ⬛ How meeting his grandson for the first time changed him ⬛ What José witnessed during the golden era and decline of PDVSA ⬛ Why firing more than 20,000 experienced workers changed Venezuela's oil industry ⬛ Why José believes Venezuela could significantly increase oil production over the coming years ⬛ Why smaller and mid-sized companies could play a major role in Venezuela's next energy chapter ⬛ What captivity taught José about resilience, leadership, faith, family and gratitude ⬛ Why reaching the top of your career means very little if you lose balance in the rest of your life Follow Jose Angel Pereira Ruimwyk: José’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jose-angel-pereira/ José’s Book — From Hero to Villain: Follow Emilio and The Energy Executive 360 Follow Emilio on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/EmilioFaulmata TEE360 Studio: https://www.emiliofaulmata.com #JoséÁngelPereira #CITGO #CITGO6 #Venezuela #OilAndGas #EnergyIndustry #Leadership #Resilience #PDVSA #EnergyLeadership #CEO #Podcast #TheEnergyExecutive360 #FutureLeaders

  4. 27 Jul ·  Bonus

    BONUS EPISODE I Inside PRAGMA's New York Energy Investment Series with 3 Future Energy Leaders

    What happens when three ambitious young professionals are given access to a room normally reserved for CEOs, investors, and senior energy executives?Earlier this year, PRAGMA (https://www.pragma-energy.com/) partnered with TEE360 to offer three ambitious students and young professionals VIP access to its New York Energy Investment Series, held at Nasdaq. This invitation-only event brought together more than 250 senior leaders from across the energy, finance, and investment sectors to discuss the trends shaping the future of global energy and capital allocation.Following a competitive application process run by TEE360, Ozioma Ozigbo, Haamid Adam, and Adam Hussaini were selected to attend the event.In this special bonus episode, they reflect on what it was really like to spend a day inside one of the energy industry's most exclusive executive forums—from their first impressions walking into a room full of senior decision-makers, to the conversations that had the biggest impact, the lessons they took away, and how the experience has influenced the way they think about their own careers.So if you're an aspiring energy leader looking to accelerate your career, connect with like-minded professionals, and access opportunities like this in the future, join the TEE360 Future Energy Leaders Network below:TEE360 Future Energy Leaders Network:https://www.skool.com/tee360-global-energy-network-7260/aboutConnect with the guestsOzioma Ozigbo:https://www.linkedin.com/in/oziomaozigbo/Haamid Adam:https://www.linkedin.com/in/haamidadam/Adam Edwards Hussaini:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamhussaini/Learn more about PRAGMALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pragma-energy/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PragmaenergyWebsite: https://www.pragma-energy.com/Follow TEE360 & Emilio FaulmataEmilio Faulmata:https://linktr.ee/EmilioFaulmataTEE360 Studio:https://www.emiliofaulmata.com

  5. 20 Jul

    EIC CEO Reveals the Secrets to Great Leadership After Interviewing 700 Business Leaders

    In this episode of The Energy Executive 360 Podcast, we sit down with Stuart Broadley, CEO of the Energy Industries Council (EIC), to explore the leadership lessons, personal experiences and mindset shifts that have shaped his journey from removing staples as a teenager to leading one of the world's largest energy trade associations.Having interviewed over 700 CEOs through his Survive & Thrive initiative and podcast, Stuart shares what separates exceptional leaders from everyone else—and why success has far less to do with intelligence than it does with vision, communication, humility and the willingness to listen.But this conversation goes far beyond leadership.Stuart opens up about one of the most defining periods of his life: how feedback from his own team forced him to confront his leadership style, and how his wife's terminal diagnosis completely changed the way he views time, relationships and what truly matters.We also discuss the future of podcasting in an AI-driven world, why travelling is essential to understanding global energy, and why the only things truly capable of holding you back are your own fear and arrogance.What You’ll Learn⬛ The leadership lesson that completely changed Stuart's career⬛ What interviewing over 700 CEOs has taught him about success⬛ Why only 1 in 20 leaders can clearly communicate their vision⬛ The exercise that revealed his biggest leadership weakness⬛ Confidence vs arrogance—and how to know the difference⬛ How his wife's terminal illness transformed his outlook on life and leadership⬛ Why listening is one of the most underrated leadership skills⬛ The psychology behind receiving difficult feedback⬛ How to negotiate better using the BATNA framework⬛ Why trust is the foundation of every great relationship and business⬛ Why AI will never replace authentic human conversations⬛ Why travelling the world is essential for understanding the energy industry⬛ How to become a better communicator—even if you're an introvert⬛ Why nobody can hold you back except your fear and your arroganceChaptersFollow Stuart Broadley & the Energy Industries CouncilStuart’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-r-broadley-fei-a041a58/ EIC Website: https://www.the-eic.com/The Energy Executive 360 with Emilio FaulmataFollow Emilio on all platforms:https://linktr.ee/EmilioFaulmataTEE360 Studio:https://www.emiliofaulmata.com► TEE360 Future Energy Leaders Networkhttps://www.skool.com/tee360-global-energy-leaders-7756/aboutWe've recently launched the TEE360 Future Energy Leaders Network—a global community designed for ambitious young professionals, entrepreneurs and students in energy who want to accelerate their careers.Connect with future industry leaders, build meaningful relationships across the global energy sector, and learn directly from the executives and CEOs shaping how the world is powered.If you're serious about becoming an energy leader, join us today.#leadership #StuartBroadley #EnergyLeadership #CEO #BusinessLeadership #Podcast #PersonalDevelopment #Communication #Negotiation #ArtificialIntelligence #EnergyIndustry #TheEnergyExecutive360 #CareerGrowth #FutureLeaders

  6. 22 Jun

    The French Banker Who Challenged The Oil & Gas Status Quo! The Untold Story of Panoro Energy

    In this episode of The Energy Executive 360 Podcast, we sit down with Julien Balkany, Chairman of Panoro Energy, to explore his journey from investment banker and fund manager in New York to leading the transformation of an African independent oil & gas company.At just 27 years old, Julien found himself as a French outsider with no technical oil & gas background trying to convince seasoned Texas oil executives to embrace a new vision for value creation. What followed was a career built on persistence, determination, disciplined capital allocation, and the willingness to challenge conventional thinking.Throughout the conversation, Julien shares the story behind Panoro Energy's transformation from a struggling company during the 2014 oil price collapse into a profitable African-focused producer with operations across Gabon, Tunisia, Equatorial Guinea and South Africa.We also explore what may be the next defining chapter in Panoro's growth story: the transformational acquisition from Kosmos Energy of an increased stake in the Block G offshore Equatorial Guinea in early 2026.Beyond the business story, Julien offers powerful insights into shareholder value creation, leadership, acquisitions, partnerships, mentoring and why patience remains one of the most underrated ingredients of long-term success.What You'll Learn:⬛ How a French banker became Chairman of a £300M oil & gas company⬛ The challenge of being an outsider in the oil industry⬛ Why persistence and determination matter more than credentials⬛ Turning around companies during industry downturns⬛ How Panoro transformed from a struggling company into a profitable African producer⬛ The acquisition strategy that delivered payback in less than 18 months⬛ Why the 2026 Block G acquisition could transform Panoro's future⬛ The importance of geographic focus and strategic discipline⬛ How to create long-term shareholder value⬛ Why trust and partnerships are critical in the energy industry⬛ The future of African oil & gas in the energy transition⬛ Why smaller companies can unlock value where larger companies cannot⬛ Lessons from mentors, leadership and boardroom decision-making⬛ Why success is a marathon, not a sprintFollow Julien Balkany & Panoro EnergyWebsite: https://www.panoroenergy.com/ Julien’s LinkedIn:   / julien-balkany-37752442   The Energy Executive 360 with Emilio FaulmataFollow Emilio on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/EmilioFaulmataTEE360 Studio: https://www.emiliofaulmata.com► TEE360 Future Energy Leaders Network:https://www.skool.com/tee360-global-e...We’ve recently launched the TEE360 Future Energy Leaders Network — a global community designed for ambitious young professionals, entrepreneurs, and students in energy who want to level up their careers.Get access to the right connections, build relationships across the global energy industry, and learn directly from executives and CEOs shaping the future of the sector.If you're serious about becoming an energy leader, join us today. #PanoroEnergy #JulienBalkany #OilAndGas #EnergyLeadership #africaenergy #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Investing #MergersAndAcquisitions #EnergyTransition #BusinessStrategy #CorporateLeadership #EnergyExecutive360

  7. 8 Jun

    Africa's Energy Future Depends On This! The Key Lesson That Separates Winners From Losers

    In this episode of The Energy Executive 360 Podcast, we sit down with Anibor Kragha, Executive Secretary of the African Refiners & Distributors Association (ARDA), to explore one of the most important but often overlooked questions facing the energy industry today:Who will actually turn our energy ambitions into reality?Having held leadership positions across ExxonMobil, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), and now ARDA, Anibor brings a unique perspective that spans finance, operations, policy, refining, infrastructure, and human capital development across Africa.Throughout the conversation, he explains why people remain the most important factor in any organisation's success, why Africa's energy future depends on value addition rather than simply exporting resources, and how the continent can unlock greater investment in refining, storage, petrochemicals, sustainable aviation fuel, and clean cooking solutions.Anibor also shares the personal lessons that have guided his career, from almost missing out on his dream job after graduating from MIT, to leading through uncertainty, the importance of building your personal brand, developing future leaders, and adopting the mindset that has shaped his success: Some people walk in the rain, while others simply get wet... Whether you're interested in energy, leadership, business, entrepreneurship or personal development, this episode offers powerful lessons on how to build a meaningful career, lead people effectively, and make the most of the opportunities in front of you.What you'll learn:⬛ Why you can't turn PowerPoint into performance without people⬛ The role of human capital in driving energy projects and investment⬛ Lessons from leadership at ExxonMobil, NNPC and ARDA⬛ Why Africa needs more refining, storage and distribution infrastructure⬛ The opportunity behind Africa's industrialisation agenda⬛ Why the continent needs multiple "Dangote-sized" refining projects⬛ How ARDA is working to attract investment across Africa⬛ The future of petrochemicals, aviation fuels and clean cooking solutions⬛ Why positivity, resilience and adaptability matter in leadership⬛ The importance of building a strong personal brand⬛ How to remain authentic while navigating career pivots⬛ What it takes to lead people and deliver results at scale⬛ Why Africa's energy transition must focus on value creation and developmentChaptersFollow Anibor Kragha & ARDALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anibor-kragha-63277022b/Website: https://arda.africa/ The Energy Executive 360 with Emilio FaulmataFollow Emilio on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/EmilioFaulmataTEE360 Studio: https://www.emiliofaulmata.comJoin our first in person TEE360 Live Event in London on 29th June... See speakers and get your tickets below:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tee360-live-london-oil-gas-in-the-global-energy-transition-registration-1990469947194?aff=General► TEE360 Future Energy Leaders Network:https://www.skool.com/tee360-global-energy-leaders-7756/aboutWe’ve recently launched the TEE360 Future Energy Leaders Network — a global community of over 170 ambitious aspiring future energy leaders worldwide.Join to get access to the right connections, build relationships across the global energy industry, and learn directly from executives and CEOs shaping the future of the sector.If you're serious about becoming an energy leader, join us today.#AfricaEnergy #ARDA #EnergyTransition #Leadership #HumanCapital #Refining #OilAndGas #EnergyInfrastructure #Petrochemicals #CleanCooking #SustainableAviationFuel #EnergyLeadership #AfricanEnergy #FutureOfEnergy #EnergyExecutive360

  8. 25 May

    Oil Explorer: 90% Of Oil Wells Fail! Why We Built An Oil Company During The Anti-Oil Era...

    In this episode of The Energy Executive 360 Podcast, we sit down with Ian Cloke, Co-Founder & COO of Afentra, to explore his extraordinary career in global oil & gas exploration — from getting lost in the jungles of Borneo as a PhD student to discovering billion-barrel oil basins across Africa. With more than 30 years of experience spanning companies including Conoco, Mobil, and Tullow Oil, Ian shares the highs, failures, uncertainty, and resilience required to survive in one of the highest-risk industries in the world.He takes us inside the reality of exploration drilling: the sleepless nights before wells, the pressure of making billion-dollar decisions with incomplete information, and the emotional rollercoaster of going from “hero to zero” — and back again — within days. Ian also reflects on the journey of building Afentra during one of the toughest periods in modern energy history. Launching the company in 2020 at the peak of anti-oil sentiment and low oil prices, he explains why he and the team believed the world still needed pragmatic, balanced energy thinking — and why Africa remains one of the biggest long-term opportunities in global energy. What you’ll learn: ⬛ The emotional reality of oil & gas exploration and discovery ⬛ Why resilience is the most important skill in the energy industry ⬛ Lessons from discovering over 1 billion barrels of oil in Uganda ⬛ The story behind Kenya’s first oil discovery ⬛ How intuition, science, and experience combine in high-stakes decision-making ⬛ Why exploration geologists must become comfortable with uncertainty ⬛ The dangers of bad decision-making during high oil-price environments ⬛ Building Afentra during the 2020 “peak green” anti-oil climate ⬛ Why the best opportunities are often where nobody else is looking ⬛ The future of Africa’s role in global energy markets ⬛ Why the energy transition must be about “and,” not “or” ⬛ The importance of secure, affordable, and balanced energy systems Follow Ian Cloke & Afentra LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-cloke... Website: https://www.afentraplc.com/ The Energy Executive 360 with Emilio Faulmata Follow Emilio on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/EmilioFaulmata TEE360 Studio: https://www.emiliofaulmata.com ► TEE360 Future Energy Leaders Network: https://www.skool.com/tee360-global-e... We’ve recently launched the TEE360 Future Energy Leaders Network — a global community designed for ambitious young professionals, entrepreneurs, and students in energy who want to level up their careers. Get access to the right connections, build relationships across the global energy industry, and learn directly from executives and CEOs shaping the future of the sector. If you’re serious about becoming an energy leader, join us today:https://www.skool.com/tee360-global-e... #afentra #oilandgas #energytransition #africaenergy #angola #exploration #leadership #energyleadership #upstream #offshore #energysecurity #entrepreneurship #podcast #futureofenergy #businessleadership #energyindustry #westafrica

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I'm Emilio Faulmata, I'm 23 and Welcome to The Energy Executive 360 Podcast, in which I sit down with the most influential leaders and CEOs in global energy to uncover their stories, mindsets, and vision for the future. For too long, the energy industry has been misunderstood, even vilified. Our mission is to change that by giving energy’s biggest decision-makers a platform to speak openly and unfiltered about leadership and the energy transition. This is the podcast that takes you behind closed doors — into the minds of the people shaping the future of energy and the future of the world.

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