This episode is sponsored by Lloyd’s Register. Our host, Stuart Broadley, is joined by James Foley from Santander Corporate & Investment Banking, Andrew Lee from Société Générale, and Mahmoud Habboush, Neil Golding, Kim Stephen, and Becca Groundwater from the Energy Industries Council (EIC) to explore the factors shaping the bankability of energy transition projects in today’s rapidly evolving market. Recorded following EIC’s Bankable Energies Conference in 2026, the episode brings together perspectives from across the investment community, energy supply chain, policy makers, and project development ecosystem to examine what it takes to move projects from concept to construction. The discussion explores the challenges affecting investment decisions, including policy uncertainty, permitting and licensing delays, grid connection constraints, and the need for greater visibility across future project pipelines. Drawing on their experience financing, supporting, and analysing major energy projects, the guests discuss how developers, investors, governments, and supply chains can work together to create the confidence needed to unlock capital and accelerate project delivery. The conversation highlights the importance of long-term policy stability, realistic deployment timelines, and clear market signals in attracting investment across renewables, low-carbon technologies, and critical infrastructure. The episode also examines the role of collaboration in overcoming barriers to growth. From strengthening supply chain readiness and improving communication between stakeholders to addressing regulatory bottlenecks and investment risk, the panel reflects on the practical steps needed to build a more investable energy sector. At the heart of the discussion is a simple but critical message: bankability is about more than access to finance. It is about creating the certainty, trust, and strategic alignment required to transform ambitious energy plans into real-world projects capable of delivering energy security, economic growth, and long-term decarbonization. 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 our Global Platinum Partner, Lloyd's RegisterLearn more about the Five Golden Rules for a Healthy Energy Supply ChainLearn about EIC ConsultContact 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.
