In this episode. Our host, Stuart Broadley, wraps up the 2026 Energy Exports Conference in Aberdeen with a series of conversations with members of the EIC leadership team: Ryan McPherson, Regional Director for Middle East, Africa and CIS; Rebecca Groundwater, Global Head of External Affairs; Neil Golding, Director Market Intelligence; Diveena Danabalan, Head of Consult; Jack Boggis, Energy Analyst; Clarisse Rocha, Regional Director Americas; Amanda Duhon, Regional Director North & Central America; and Kim Stephen, Regional Director UK and Ireland. Reflecting on two days of discussions, they explore the key opportunities and challenges emerging across global energy markets, from the Middle East and Africa to South America, Europe and the UK. The conversation covers energy security and sovereignty, local content, international expansion, data centres, decommissioning, hydrogen, nuclear, renewables and the continued importance of oil and gas. The team also discusses what the changing global landscape means for the UK supply chain, including the need to diversify into new markets and technologies, engage with projects earlier, build strong local partnerships and identify where investment is actually happening. With insights from across EIC's regional, market intelligence and consulting teams, this episode brings together the key takeaways from Energy Exports Conference 2026 — and looks at where the next opportunities could emerge for the global energy supply chain. 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 operates internationally, 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 ConsultRead the full Survive & Thrive Report Contact Stuart Broadley about doing your own C-level EIC podcast at Stuart.Broadley@the-eic.com Produced, engineered, and promoted by: Samara Bernardo, Lucas Almeida, João Otero, Isabella Costa, Laura Carvalho, and Clara Machado.
