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Season 25/26 Highlights: The Best of the Wolfe Power Club Podcast

What a season it's been! Here's a look back at some of our favourite moments from Season Two of the Wolfe Power Club Podcast, covering the big stories and debates across the energy sector over the past year. We've had some brilliant guests, plenty of strong opinions and some fascinating conversations about energy security, oil and gas, nuclear power, renewables, energy storage and transport. Here are some of the best bits from Season 25/26. Enjoy. 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

Sep 2

The Graduate Job Crisis: 5 Ways to Start Your Career in Energy

Today, there are over 47,000 fewer graduate jobs. So how do you break into energy? Adzuna reports that there are around 47,000 fewer graduate job adverts compared with nine years ago, highlighting just how challenging today’s graduate job market has become. That statistic triggered this episode of the Wolfe Power Club Podcast. Rather than waiting for the perfect graduate job advert to appear, we look at 5 practical ways to build a career in the energy sector and create opportunities for yourself. Whether you’re a graduate, student or early-career professional looking to break into energy, this episode explores different routes you can take to stand out, build experience and get your foot in the door. Enjoy the penultimate episode of our 2025/2026 season! Resources Top 100 Energy Companies: https://powerfulwomen.org.uk/annual-state-of-the-nation/reportscreens/2026/PfW_2026_report.pdf Energy Institute Young Professionals Network: https://www.energyinst.org/young-professionals-network Young Energy Professionals Forum: https://www.energy-uk.org.uk/careers/young-energy-professionals/ POWERful Women: https://powerfulwomen.org.uk/ Solar & Storage Live: https://solarandstoragelive.com/ London Climate Action Week: https://londonclimateactionweek.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 26

ONS 2026: Norway’s Energy Dilemma on Arctic, Russia and EU

This week, as the Energy World meets in Norway for ONS every two years, Norway says it plans to keep developing oil and gas resources in the Arctic regardless of the European Union’s position on new drilling. Energy Minister Terje Aasland argues that continued activity in the Barents Sea is important not only for Norway’s economy, but also for European energy security. We unpack the growing tension between energy security and climate policy as Norway doubles down on Arctic oil and gas exploration. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 reshaped Europe’s energy landscape, Norway has become Europe’s largest natural-gas supplier, providing roughly 30% of gas demand across the EU and Britain. But Norwegian production is expected to decline significantly after 2030 unless new resources are discovered and developed. That puts the Barents Sea at the centre of a much bigger debate: Can Europe reduce its dependence on fossil fuels while simultaneously relying on Norway to keep its energy system secure? Norway’s position highlights a contradiction at the heart of European energy policy. Europe wants to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels, but the geopolitical upheaval following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has also increased the strategic importance of reliable energy suppliers such as Norway. The result is a debate that goes far beyond a handful of Arctic drilling projects: How much new fossil-fuel infrastructure should Europe support today to guarantee energy security tomorrow and how does it avoid locking itself into assets it may no longer need? 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 19

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

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Season 25/26 Highlights: The Best of the Wolfe Power Club Podcast

The Graduate Job Crisis: 5 Ways to Start Your Career in Energy

ONS 2026: Norway’s Energy Dilemma on Arctic, Russia and EU

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

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Season 25/26 Highlights: The Best of the Wolfe Power Club Podcast

The Graduate Job Crisis: 5 Ways to Start Your Career in Energy

ONS 2026: Norway’s Energy Dilemma on Arctic, Russia and EU

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

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