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The Post Iran Energy Play: Why Syria and Lebanon Could Be the Key

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 energy corridor, Türkiye’s role as a regional hub, and whether new routes could reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz, the Suez Canal and the Red Sea. Alex also asks who would finance the infrastructure, whether Syria’s energy resources could help fund reconstruction and what the US, China, Russia and Gulf states stand to gain. The Four Seas Initiative report: https://newlinesinstitute.org/middle-east-center/the-four-seas-initiative-2/ Biography Dr Dania Arayssi is a Program Head and Senior Analyst at the New Lines Institute, where she leads the Four Seas Project and Central Asia Center and researches political behavior, institutional trust, economic vulnerability, and remittances across the Middle East and beyond. She also teaches at Georgetown University and George Washington University and has previously worked with the World Bank, USAID, Oxfam America, and the U.S. Army War College. She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Colorado-Boulder. Contact her further inquiries on Twitter (X) and email: darayssi@thenewlinesinstitute.org About The Host Host Alex Wolfe has over 20 years of experience in the energy industry, including previously serving as Commercial Director at Certas Energy and Director of the South, with responsibility for 900 fuel HGVs. In addition, he has led M&A activity, ran Hollies Truck Stop, and was a Director of the 5th largest fuel company in the UK. Currently, Alex not only hosts the Wolfe Power Club Podcast but also chairs The Spectator Energy Summit. Season Two is in Partnership with The Spectator Tickets for the upcoming The Spectator Energy Summit, on Monday 30th November 2026, are available on sale. Use code: WPC50 for 50% off your purchase If you would like to partner with The Spectator Energy Summit, please contact Alex on LinkedIn or emilia@wolfepowerclub.com Follow Our Socials Website: https://www.wolfepowerclub.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfePowerClub LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfe-power-club/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfepowerclub/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wolfe.power.club Wolfe Power Club Production Team Founder and Host: Alex Wolfe Director of Government Relations: Max Austin Designer: Nick Pelekanos Editor: Adam Woodward Social Media Manager: Bella Carter Recorded at Studio 55 - which has produced podcasts, including Breaking the Taboo with Theo Clarke and The ABTO Podcast

Aug 12

Are These the Most Important 3 Months in Electric Car History?

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, the cost of motoring and the reasons consumers are still choosing petrol and diesel cars. With the government targeting 52% electric new-car sales by 2028, the next few months could tell us a lot about whether that target is realistic. Sources Used EV mandate debate needs facts, not anti-industry fiction (SMMT) - https://www.smmt.co.uk/ev-mandate-debate-needs-facts-not-anti-industry-fiction/ Electric Car Markets in a Time of Uncertainty (IEA) - https://www.iea.org/reports/electric-car-markets-in-a-time-of-uncertainty Living with a BMW iX3 for a WEEK! | FULL REVIEW & DRIVE (Nick O'Leary - YouTube) - https://youtu.be/8KiH8M26ZXU?is=kHCEXE0kTsEm92tY About The Host Host Alex Wolfe has over 20 years of experience in the energy industry, including previously serving as Commercial Director at Certas Energy and Director of the South, with responsibility for 900 fuel HGVs. In addition, he has led M&A activity, ran Hollies Truck Stop, and was a Director of the 5th largest fuel company in the UK. Currently, Alex not only hosts the Wolfe Power Club Podcast but also chairs The Spectator Energy Summit. Season Two is in Partnership with The Spectator Tickets for the upcoming The Spectator Energy Summit, on Monday 30th November 2026, are available on sale. Use code: WPC50 for 50% off your purchase If you would like to partner with The Spectator Energy Summit, please contact Alex on LinkedIn or emilia@wolfepowerclub.com Follow Our Socials Website: https://www.wolfepowerclub.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfePowerClub LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfe-power-club/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfepowerclub/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wolfe.power.club Wolfe Power Club Production Team Founder and Host: Alex Wolfe Director of Government Relations: Max Austin Designer: Nick Pelekanos Editor: Adam Woodward Social Media Manager: Bella Carter Recorded at Studio 55 - which has produced podcasts, including Breaking the Taboo with Theo Clarke and The ABTO Podcast

Aug 5

Is It Over for GB Energy? The Questions Labour Can't Ignore

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 Juergen Maier's departure matters, and whether the Government's priorities have shifted towards energy bills, North Sea oil and gas, defence spending and wider energy security. About The Host Host Alex Wolfe has over 20 years of experience in the energy industry, including previously serving as Commercial Director at Certas Energy and Director of the South, with responsibility for 900 fuel HGVs. In addition, he has led M&A activity, ran Hollies Truck Stop, and was a Director of the 5th largest fuel company in the UK. Currently, Alex not only hosts the Wolfe Power Club Podcast but also chairs The Spectator Energy Summit. Season Two is in Partnership with The Spectator Tickets for the upcoming The Spectator Energy Summit, on Monday 30th November 2026, are available on sale. Use code: WPC50 for 50% off your purchase If you would like to partner with The Spectator Energy Summit, please contact Alex on LinkedIn or emilia@wolfepowerclub.com Follow Our Socials Website: https://www.wolfepowerclub.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfePowerClub LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfe-power-club/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfepowerclub/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wolfe.power.club Wolfe Power Club Production Team Founder and Host: Alex Wolfe Director of Government Relations: Max Austin Designer: Nick Pelekanos Editor: Adam Woodward Social Media Manager: Bella Carter Recorded at Studio 55 - which has produced podcasts, including Breaking the Taboo with Theo Clarke and The ABTO Podcast

Jul 29

Vertical Aerospace Electric Aircraft Interview: Farnborough Airshow and Mel Stride on Energy Policy

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 announced, the Bristol-based company is aiming to bring electric and hybrid aircraft into service by the end of the decade. The episode also features the Shadow Chancellor, Mel Stride, discussing the UK's defence sector, industrial opportunities, regulation and how emerging technologies could support economic growth. GIVEAWAY! To celebrate our 100th episode, we're giving away a 45-47 MAGA hat! To enter, please: • Leave a comment on any of our social platforms, telling us what your favourite episode or moment from our back catalogue is. Please see links to our socials at the bottom of the description. We will inform you if you have won. Good luck! Biographies Sergio Minguela is an aerospace and electronics engineering professional currently serving as the Head of Power & BMS (Battery Management Systems) at Vertical Aerospace. Based in Bristol, United Kingdom, he plays a key role in developing and certifying electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Mel Stride is a British Conservative Party politician who has been serving as Kemi Badenoch's Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer since November 2024. He has continually been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Central Devon since May 2010. About The Host Host Alex Wolfe has over 20 years of experience in the energy industry, including previously serving as Commercial Director at Certas Energy and Director of the South, with responsibility for 900 fuel HGVs. In addition, he has led M&A activity, ran Hollies Truck Stop, and was a Director of the 5th largest fuel company in the UK. Currently, Alex not only hosts the Wolfe Power Club Podcast but also chairs The Spectator Energy Summit. Season Two is in Partnership with The Spectator Tickets for the upcoming The Spectator Energy Summit, on Monday 30th November 2026, are available on sale. Use code: WPC50 for 50% off your purchase If you would like to partner with The Spectator Energy Summit, please contact Alex on LinkedIn or emilia@wolfepowerclub.com Follow Our Socials Website: https://www.wolfepowerclub.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfePowerClub LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfe-power-club/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfepowerclub/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wolfe.power.club Wolfe Power Club Production Team Founder and Host: Alex Wolfe Director of Government Relations: Max Austin Designer: Nick Pelekanos Editor: Adam Woodward Social Media Manager: Bella Carter Recorded at Studio 55 - which has produced podcasts, including Breaking the Taboo with Theo Clarke and The ABTO Podcast

Jul 22

Nuclear at Scale: Inside the Global Push for Energy Security

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 with William D. Magwood IV, Director General of the Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA), about why nuclear is gaining renewed momentum. He discusses the lessons from past projects, rebuilding supply chains and skills, and why international cooperation will be critical to delivering nuclear at scale. We also hear from Carl Kress, Regional Director for Europe and Eurasia at the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), on supporting civil nuclear projects across Europe and Eurasia. He shares insights into growing interest in small modular reactors (SMRs), U.S. partnerships in Central Europe, and the importance of long-term collaboration to strengthen energy security. GIVEAWAY! To celebrate our 100th episode, we're giving away a 45-47 MAGA hat! To enter, please: • Leave a comment on any of our social platforms, telling us what your favourite episode or moment from our back catalogue is. Please see links to our socials at the bottom of the description. We will inform you if you have won. Good luck! Biographies William D. Magwood, IV took up his duties as Director-General of the Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) in 2014. Previously, Mr Magwood was Director of the US Government’s civilian nuclear energy programme at the US Department of Energy (DOE). From 2010 to 2014, he served as one of the five Commissioners appointed by the US President and confirmed by the US Senate to the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). While a commissioner, he advocated the importance of nuclear regulatory independence and the necessity of maintaining strong, credible and technically sound nuclear regulation in the United States and all countries that use nuclear power. Carl B. Kress is Regional Director for Europe and Eurasia. As Regional Director, he and his team develop infrastructure projects of strategic priority in critical minerals, digital infrastructure, energy and transportation that position U.S. companies to partner with local public and private sector project developers. He also co-leads USTDA’s Worldwide Energy Industry Team, which has a particular focus on nuclear power and natural gas infrastructure development around the globe. About The Host Host Alex Wolfe has over 20 years of experience in the energy industry, including previously serving as Commercial Director at Certas Energy and Director of the South, with responsibility for 900 fuel HGVs. In addition, he has led M&A activity, ran Hollies Truck Stop, and was a Director of the 5th largest fuel company in the UK. Currently, Alex not only hosts the Wolfe Power Club Podcast but also chairs The Spectator Energy Summit. Season Two is in Partnership with The Spectator Tickets for the upcoming The Spectator Energy Summit, on Monday 30th November 2026, are available on sale. Use code: WPC50 for 50% off your purchase If you would like to partner with The Spectator Energy Summit, please contact Alex on LinkedIn or emilia@wolfepowerclub.com Follow Our Socials Website: https://www.wolfepowerclub.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfePowerClub LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfe-power-club/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfepowerclub/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wolfe.power.club Wolfe Power Club Production Team Founder and Host: Alex Wolfe Director of Government Relations: Max Austin Designer: Nick Pelekanos Editor: Adam Woodward Social Media Manager: Bella Carter Recorded at Studio 55 - which has produced podcasts, including Breaking the Taboo with Theo Clarke and The ABTO Podcast

Jul 15

Is Alaska the Key to Energy Security?

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 examine why secure shipping routes, regulatory certainty and long-term investment are becoming just as important as the resources themselves. The discussion comes as Repsol announces a $3 billion investment in Alaska, highlighting growing confidence in the state's strategic role. As governments and investors rethink global supply chains, the episode asks whether Alaska could become one of the world's most important and dependable energy hubs. Many thanks to Atlantic Council for providing us with the footage of 'Day 1 — Energy Stage - Imaz and Dunleavy Session' from their 10th Global Energy Forum GIVEAWAY! To celebrate our 100th episode, we're giving away a 45-47 MAGA hat! To enter, please: • Leave a comment on any of our social platforms, telling us what your favourite episode or moment from our back catalogue is. Please see links to our socials at the bottom of the description. We will inform you if you have won. Good luck! BIOGRAPHY Governor Mike Dunleavy arrived in Alaska in 1983. He obtained a Master of Education degree from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and worked as a teacher, principal, and superintendent for nearly two decades. Dunleavy and his family moved to Wasilla in 2004, where he owned an educational consulting firm and worked on several projects statewide. He served on the Mat-Su Borough School Board, with two years as Board President, and then as a state senator for five years. Dunleavy was first elected Governor in 2018 and then again in 2022, making him the first Republican Governor in Alaska to win re-election since 1978. Through challenges, Governor Dunleavy has kept the health of the economy and jobs at the forefront of his Administration. He spent nearly two decades in northwest Arctic communities working as a teacher, principal and superintendent. ABOUT THE HOST Host Alex Wolfe has over 20 years of experience in the energy industry, including previously serving as Commercial Director at Certas Energy and Director of the South, with responsibility for 900 fuel HGVs. In addition, he has led M&A activity, ran Hollies Truck Stop, and was a Director of the 5th largest fuel company in the UK. Currently, Alex not only hosts the Wolfe Power Club Podcast but also chairs The Spectator Energy Summit. Season Two is in Partnership with The Spectator Tickets for the upcoming The Spectator Energy Summit, on Monday 30th November 2026, are available on sale. Use code: WPC50 for 50% off your purchase If you would like to partner with The Spectator Energy Summit, please contact Alex on LinkedIn or emilia@wolfepowerclub.com Follow Our Socials Website: https://www.wolfepowerclub.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfePowerClub LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfe-power-club/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfepowerclub/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wolfe.power.club Wolfe Power Club Production Team Founder and Host: Alex Wolfe Director of Government Relations: Max Austin Designer: Nick Pelekanos Editor: Adam Woodward Social Media Manager: Bella Carter Recorded at Studio 55 - which has produced podcasts, including Breaking the Taboo with Theo Clarke and The ABTO Podcast

Jul 8

World Energy by the Numbers: Big Questions with Energy Institute CEO Dr Nick Wayth

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 electricity demand. But overall energy demand is still rising, driven by AI, data centres, cooling, aviation and broader global growth. That’s where the tension lies. Energy security is back at the top of the agenda and different regions are taking very different paths including: China’s rapid electrification, US gas and data center expansion and Europe’s grid constraints. The real question now isn’t just what we build, but whether we can build fast enough to keep up. GIVEAWAY! To celebrate our 100th episode, we're giving away a 45-47 MAGA hat! To enter, please: • Leave a comment on any of our social platforms, telling us what your favourite episode or moment from our back catalogue is. Please see links to our socials at the bottom of the description. We will inform you if you have won. Good luck! BIOGRAPHY Dr Nick Wayth has spent his career helping navigate the changing world of energy. As Chief Executive of the Energy Institute, he works with professionals across the sector to support the transition to a more sustainable energy system. Before joining the Institute, Nick spent over two decades at BP, working across both conventional and low-carbon energy sectors. is an esteemed energy sector leader who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Institute (EI), a major global professional body for the energy industry. RESOURCES Energy Institute: https://www.energyinst.org/home Statistical Review of World Energy 2026 Report: https://www.energyinst.org/statistical-review ABOUT THE HOST Host Alex Wolfe has over 20 years of experience in the energy industry, including previously serving as Commercial Director at Certas Energy and Director of the South, with responsibility for 900 fuel HGVs. In addition, he has led M&A activity, ran Hollies Truck Stop, and was a Director of the 5th largest fuel company in the UK. Currently, Alex not only hosts the Wolfe Power Club Podcast but also chairs The Spectator Energy Summit. Season Two is in Partnership with The Spectator Tickets for the upcoming The Spectator Energy Summit, on Monday 30th November 2026, are available on sale. Use code: WPC50 for 50% off your purchase If you would like to partner with The Spectator Energy Summit, please contact Alex on LinkedIn or emilia@wolfepowerclub.com Follow Our Socials Website: https://www.wolfepowerclub.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfePowerClub LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfe-power-club/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfepowerclub/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wolfe.power.club Wolfe Power Club Production Team Founder and Host: Alex Wolfe Director of Government Relations: Max Austin Designer: Nick Pelekanos Editor: Adam Woodward Social Media Manager: Bella Carter Recorded at Studio 55 - which has produced podcasts, including Breaking the Taboo with Theo Clarke and The ABTO Podcast

Jul 1

€100 Million Bet on Ukraine: Inside Octopus-DTEK Energy Partnership

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 energy system and why innovation is happening at a pace rarely seen elsewhere in Europe. The episode also features Philip Steele, Future Technologies Evangelist at Octopus Energy, who shares his insights on Octopus' Kraken platform, microgrids, heat pumps, flexible tariffs and the technologies shaping the next phase of the energy transition. GIVEAWAY! To celebrate our 100th episode, we're giving away a 45-47 MAGA hat! To enter, please: • Leave a comment on any of our social platforms, telling us what your favourite episode or moment from our back catalogue is. Please see links to our socials at the bottom of the description. We will inform you if you have won. Good luck! BIOGRAPHIES Maxim Timchenko is the CEO of DTEK Group, having led the company since its foundation in 2005. DTEK has grown to become Ukraine’s largest private energy group, with a presence in eight European countries. Since the invasion in 2022, Timchenko has directed the rebuilding of destroyed energy infrastructure and fast-tracked new, more resilient energy assets in pursuit of greater energy security. DTEK has spent over €15 billion on repairs and investments to become the country’s biggest wartime investor. Philip Steele is the Future Technologies Evangelist at Octopus Energy. He leads an international R&D team dedicated to inventing, testing, and launching disruptive energy innovations. His work focuses on shifting to a greener grid through smart home tech, dynamic time-of-use tariffs, and whole-home electrification. ABOUT THE HOST Host Alex Wolfe has over 20 years of experience in the energy industry, including previously serving as Commercial Director at Certas Energy and Director of the South, with responsibility for 900 fuel HGVs. In addition, he has led M&A activity, ran Hollies Truck Stop, and was a Director of the 5th largest fuel company in the UK. Currently, Alex not only hosts the Wolfe Power Club Podcast but also chairs The Spectator Energy Summit. Season Two is in Partnership with The Spectator Tickets for the upcoming The Spectator Energy Summit, on Monday 30th November 2026, are available on sale. Use code: WPC50 for 50% off your purchase If you would like to partner with The Spectator Energy Summit, please contact Alex on LinkedIn or emilia@wolfepowerclub.com Follow Our Socials Website: https://www.wolfepowerclub.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfePowerClub LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfe-power-club/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfepowerclub/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wolfe.power.club Wolfe Power Club Production Team Founder and Host: Alex Wolfe Director of Government Relations: Max Austin Designer: Nick Pelekanos Editor: Adam Woodward Social Media Manager: Bella Carter Recorded at Studio 55 - which has produced podcasts, including Breaking the Taboo with Theo Clarke and The ABTO Podcast

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The Post Iran Energy Play: Why Syria and Lebanon Could Be the Key

Are These the Most Important 3 Months in Electric Car History?

Is It Over for GB Energy? The Questions Labour Can't Ignore

Vertical Aerospace Electric Aircraft Interview: Farnborough Airshow and Mel Stride on Energy Policy

Nuclear at Scale: Inside the Global Push for Energy Security

Is Alaska the Key to Energy Security?

World Energy by the Numbers: Big Questions with Energy Institute CEO Dr Nick Wayth

€100 Million Bet on Ukraine: Inside Octopus-DTEK Energy Partnership

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