Wolfe Power Club Podcast
Hosted by experienced Energy Director Alex Wolfe, the Wolfe Power Club Podcast brings together leading voices from industry, business, and government to discuss the challenges and opportunities of the global energy transition. Each episode delivers dynamic, solution-focused dialogue on topics like sustainable aviation fuel, nuclear trading, and diversity in leadership. The podcast aims to cut through oversimplified narratives and provide clarity on the energy trilemma.
Episodes
Is Energy Stopping Growth in Britain?
In this episode of Wolfe Power Club, host Alex Wolfe examines the problems facing British industry, from delays in connecting new projects to the electricity grid to high energy costs.Microsoft has pulled out of its agreement with Nscale for a planned AI data centre in Loughton, Essex, after the grid connection was pushed back to the 2030s. What does this mean for investment in Britain?Alex also l
What Energy Comes Next for Your HGV? Electric, Diesel or Hydrogen?
What energy comes next for your HGV? As the industry looks towards net zero, are electric trucks the answer, or will diesel, hydrogen and biomethane continue to play a part?At the IAA Transportation truck show in Hannover, Alex Wolfe speaks to more than 11 manufacturers to find out what’s happening in the HGV market. We hear from Dr Till Conrad, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at T
£2 A LITRE: What’s Really Happening at the Pump?!
Britain is now entering a £2 a litre world. So what’s really happening at the pump?! It means that, since February, a return trip in a car from London to Liverpool is £33 up, and a truck is £168 up!!!Almost six months after our last major fuel price discussion, Alex Wolfe is joined again by Tom Highland, Managing Director of Highland Group; Sarah Kind, VP Customer Success of EdgePetrol; and Gordon
UK Refinery Reality: Kathryn Porter and Elizabeth de Jong on Fuel Security
Britain’s refining industry is under growing pressure, with just four oil refineries remaining compared with nine in 2000. At the same time, the UK now imports 55% of its fuel, compared with 20% at the start of the century.Host Alex Wolfe is joined by Kathryn Porter of Watt Logic and Elizabeth de Jong, CEO of Fuels Industry UK, to examine what is happening to Britain’s refining capacity and what i
Can AI Solve the COP31 Climate Challenge? Ambassador Patricia Espinosa and Chris Skidmore OBE
Can AI help tackle the climate challenge ahead of COP31?Season Three of the Wolfe Power Club Podcast begins during New York Climate Week, with Alex Wolfe joined by Ambassador Patricia Espinosa, former Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, and former UK Energy Minister Chris Skidmore OBE.They discuss the 1.5°C target, the prospect of the world temporarily moving beyo
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 tra
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
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
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
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
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 announcemen
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,
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 deliv
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
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 rene
€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
Regeneration: Has the Public Been Sold an Unrealistically Painless Energy Transition?
Recorded live at the Energy Institute Young Professionals’ Regeneration event at Hackney Town Hall, this episode captures a single keynote-style panel in which young energy professionals debate one central question: has the public been sold an unrealistically painless version of the energy transition?Across policy, law, engineering, analysis and start-ups, speakers take turns building and challeng
Energy Dominance: A Conversation with US Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright
We're delighted to mark our 100th episode with US Energy Secretary Chris Wright, who joins us at the Atlantic Council's Global Energy Forum in Washington for a conversation on energy dominance and the future of global energy.Few policymakers have shaped America's energy story from both the boardroom and government. Before joining the Cabinet, Chris spent more than three decades buil
8 Steps to More Women in the Boardroom: Monica Collings OBE, Chair of POWERful Women
In this episode of the Wolfe Power Club, Monica Collings OBE, Chair of POWERful Women, joins us to discuss the 2026 State of the Nation Report and what it reveals about leadership in the UK energy sector.We explore the "glacial-freeze" on why progress towards 40% female representation in senior leadership has stagnated, with 13 major energy boards still having no women and the pipeline t
UK Russian Energy Sanctions Weakness: What it Means for Ukraine
Kherson has become one of the defining symbols of civilian resilience during the war in Ukraine, with residents continuing daily life despite constant shelling, drone attacks and repeated strikes on energy infrastructure.Alex Wolfe is joined by Oleksandr Tolokonnikov, Deputy Head of Kherson Region, live from Ukraine alongside Dan Whitehead from Medical Life Lines Ukraine, the UK charity that has d
Alison Flower: The International Woman of Energy Leadership
From global LNG deals to senior advisory roles in government, Alison Flower has spent her career at the intersection of energy, politics, and leadership.In this episode of Wolfe Power Club, Alison joins Alex Wolfe to talk about leadership during crisis, energy security, Net Zero and the growing pressure facing today’s energy leaders. They discuss resilience vs efficiency, emotional intelligence, g
Can Compressed Air Energy Storage Solve the UK Energy Crisis? EnergyPathways CEO Ben Clube
The UK is producing record amounts of wind energy, yet one billion (£) pounds worth is still being wasted while the country remains heavily reliant on imported gas.In this episode, EnergyPathways plc CEO and Director Ben Clube joins Alex Wolfe to discuss how compressed air energy storage (CAES), large-scale gas storage and hydrogen infrastructure could help solve one of the biggest challenges faci
Inside the Debate Over Fuel Prices: PRA Executive Director Gordon Balmer
With two and a half months into the Iran Crisis, forecourt prices are affecting everyone in society. Alex Wolfe speaks with Petrol Retail Association Executive Director Gordon Balmer about rising fuel prices, recorded live at the NEC.They discuss fuel duty, retailer margins, inflation, government relations and how forecourts are responding during a period of higher pump prices. Gordon also explain
Has the Iran Crisis Rocked the Classic Car Market? Monaco Auction Insights with RM Sotheby's
Recorded in Monaco with RM Sotheby’s during their classic car auction, Wolfe Power Club examines how the classic car market has behaved since February 28th, the start of the Iran Crisis.Host Alex Wolfe speaks with Harvey Stanley about Ferrari demand, collector behaviour, and whether global events such as the Iran crisis are affecting high-value car sales. In the auction, there is everything from A
Who Gets YOUR Vote on May 7th? Energy Policy Explained
In this episode of Wolfe Power Club, Alex Wolfe brings together representatives from Reform UK, the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats to explore how energy policy is shaping public voting decisions.Recorded live from the Exhibition Centre in Liverpool, during the UKIFDA EXPO & Conference 2026, our fireside chats cut through the headlines to focus on what actually matters: rising energy c
Road to Crisis: UK Truckers Slammed by £700 Million Iran Conflict Impact
In this episode of Wolfe Power Club, host Alex Wolfe explores the growing impact of the Iran crisis on the UK logistics sector, with HGV operators facing rising diesel costs and mounting pressure on already tight margins.Recorded before this week's Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC, Alex is joined by Richard Smith, Managing Director of the Road Haulage Association (RHA), the leading voice re
Utilita CEO and Chairman on Energy Bills, UK Taxes and Smarter Energy Use
Four years ago, after the energy crisis in Ukraine, utility companies entered administration as a result of a margin shock. Wolfe Power Club, this week, sits down with Utilita CEO and Founder, Bill Bullen, and chairman, Derek Lickorish MBE, to see what lessons we learnt now we're in the middle of the Iran crisis.Bill Bullen is the founder and CEO of Utilita, the pioneering UK energy supplier
The Truth About UK Fuel Prices: Who Really Profits?
In this episode of Wolfe Power Club, Alex Wolfe is joined by Managing Director, Tom Highland (Highland Group), and Commercial Director, Sarah Kind (Edge Petrol), to uncover the truth behind fuel prices as the UK enters week six of disruption following the Iran conflict.With diesel prices up by as much as 40-50p per litre in just weeks, politicians have accused retailers of profiteering, but this e
Kemi Badenoch: Scrap the Energy Tax Rises
In this episode of Wolfe Power Club, host Alex Wolfe speaks to Kemi Badenoch, Leader of the Conservative Party and His Majesty's Official Opposition, as we enter week 5 of the energy crisis resulting from the Iran War.The current government has not followed other European powers in either supporting their energy industry or reducing pump prices. We hear from Kemi what she would do, if she wer
How Has the Iran War Affected Our Investments?
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Electric Cars: £10 Billion Dilemma, 2021 Expectations vs 2026 Reality
Be sure to join us for our upcoming fundraiser event with SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity, on Thursday 26th March 2026. Tickets are available: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ssafa-fundraiser-the-greatest-car-company-debate-charity-auction-tickets-1977379995797This week on Wolfe Power Club, we take a deep dive into the realities of the UK’s electric vehicle transition.After attending the Society of
OIL HITS $119! How to Survive the Fuel Crisis? With Pricing King James Spencer
Oil markets are moving rapidly. The intra-day high reached $119 per barrel following conflict in the Middle East, after trading in the low $60s just two weeks ago.Earlier this week, the market also moved through $119 per barrel, raising immediate questions about the impact on UK pump prices and fuel costs for drivers and businesses.Could prices move even higher, potentially approaching the $147 pe
How High Could Oil and Gas Prices Go? Strait of Hormuz Closure
How vulnerable are global oil markets to escalation involving Iran?Nearly 20% of the world’s traded crude oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz, making it the most strategically important energy chokepoint in the world. As tensions rise in the Middle East, investors and businesses are reassessing supply risk in 2026.In this episode, Andy Critchlow, Global Head of News at S&P Global Energy &a
How Formula E Is Quietly Taking Over Racing
Formula E had 561 million viewers globally last year. Learn how it is redefining global motorsport.Recorded live, as part of our coverage of Energy Institute's International Energy Week in London, this episode features Tilly Wilkinson, Senior PR & Communications Manager at Envision Racing, discussing with our host, Alex Wolfe, why Formula E is growing so fast in 2026⚡ 0–60 mph in 1.82 sec
4 Years of War... The Reality of Ukraine's Energy Crisis
Recorded live at Energy Institute's International Energy Week 2026 in London, this episode examines Ukraine’s energy system on the 4th anniversary of the invasion against Russia. Host Alex Wolfe listens to Maxim Timchenko, CEO of DTEK, who outlines the scale of damage to power plants, substations and generation capacity and what this means for millions of people facing severe winter condition
Windrose Technology: The Electric Truck Now Legal in Belgium!
Recorded live from Antwerp, this episode of the Wolfe Power Club sees Alex Wolfe in conversation with the team at Windrose Technology about what it actually takes to make electric long-haul HGV legally homologated for the EU. On the 29th January, this day happened and Windrose recieved their Belgium license plates, after nearly 4 years of work.With 31 electric trucks already operating across five
Greg Emmenis: The Top 100 Influencers in the Industry
Returning by popular demand, Greg Emmenis, Managing Director of Storage Terminals Magazine, joins host Alex Wolfe during a packed week in London for International Energy Week.Greg takes us inside the Top 100 Storage Terminals Influencers list and explains why it was created, how it has evolved and what it reveals about the changing definition of influence across the sector. They explore the stando
Andrew Leech: Best Value, Most Popular? Lessons From Leasing 1,600 Cars
LAST REMAINING TICKETS: 'The Wolfe List Launch: Night Before International Energy Week!' is coming Monday 9th February (this will be the best investment of an evening!)Get your tickets here - the big energy careers event 🎟️https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-wolfe-list-launch-night-before-international-energy-week-tickets-1977364549597?aff=oddtdtcreatorDiscount: WPC50 (50% OFF!)Founder an
EXCLUSIVE: Chris Skidmore OBE Launches UK Clean Power Taskforce Report
Former Energy Minister and Chair of the Climate Action Coalition Chris Skidmore OBE joins host Alex Wolfe at a critical moment for UK energy policy and clean power.Chris and the Chair of the Climate Change Commitee, Nigel Topping, launch the UK Clean Power Taskforce Report which looks at the electric economy. How do we create census and communicate change?We also get into the detail of Chris'
CEO Jonathan Marren: Beyond Lithium, Solving Wind Energy Storage
Ever since Kathryn Porter appeared on the podcast, a storm has erupted in the British media, relentlessly tearing into wind energy and branding its storage as hopelessly inefficient. Today we have the CEO of Invinity, Jonathan Marren, who is Britain's largest liquid flow battery producer, who gives the solution.Why isn’t lithium-ion enough for a grid powered by wind and solar? In this week&ap
USA-Venezuela: Landon Derentz Navigates $100 Billion Oil Myth
LAST REMAINING TICKETS: 'The Wolfe List Launch: Night Before International Energy Week!' is coming Monday 9th February (this will be the best investment of an evening!)Get your tickets here - the big energy careers event 🎟️https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-wolfe-list-launch-night-before-international-energy-week-tickets-1977364549597?aff=oddtdtcreatorDiscount: WPC50 (50% OFF!)In this ep
Our Top Share Investments: What we like for 2026?
Our upcoming event: 'The Wolfe List Launch: Night Before International Energy Week!' is coming Monday 9th February (this will be the best investment of an evening!) Get your tickets here - the big energy careers event 🎟️https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-wolfe-list-launch-night-before-international-energy-week-tickets-1977364549597?aff=oddtdtcreatorDiscount: WPC50 (50% OFF!)Our host Alex
Yasmin Ali: Power Up Your Christmas in Sustainable Energy
In our final episode of 2025, host Alex Wolfe welcomes chemical engineer and author of Power Up: An Engineer's Adventure into Sustainable Energy, Yasmin Ali for an extensive discussion on how energy shapes our everyday lives, even when we barely notice it.Using stories from her book, Yasmin explains how energy moves from source to socket, why we take electricity and hot water for granted and
RM Sotheby’s Christmas Special: McLaren Millions, Private Plane Paint Check
The Wolfe List Launch: Night Before International Energy Week!Get your tickets here - the big energy careers event 🎟️https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-wolfe-list-launch-night-before-international-energy-week-tickets-1977364549597?aff=oddtdtcreatorDiscount: WPC50 (50% OFF!)Our host Alex Wolfe welcomes RM Sotheby’s Director of Private Sales, Harvey Stanley, back to the podcast for a festive Christm
2025 Energy Review with Redefining Energy: Scandals of the Year, Deals and Data Centres
The Wolfe List Launch: Night Before International Energy Week!Get your tickets here - the big energy careers event 🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-wolfe-list-launch-night-before-international-energy-week-tickets-1977364549597?aff=oddtdtcreatorDiscount: WPC50 (50% OFF!)2025 reshaped the global energy landscape. In this special crossover episode between our host, Alex Wolfe, and Laurent Segale
Amber Rudd: A Decade On From the Paris Climate Deal That Changed Everything
Recorded live at The Spectator Energy Summit 2025, this episode brings an inside look at one of the most pivotal climate negotiations of the century. Our host, Alex Wolfe, has a fireside chat with former Energy Secretary and Home Secretary Amber Rudd to revisit the drama, diplomacy and scientific urgency behind the Paris 2015 climate agreement. Amber reflects on the tense international negotiation
The Female Crisis that Needs To Be Talked About NOW! POWERful Women Annual Conference
This week, the podcast reports from the POWERful Women Annual Conference, one of the most influential gatherings in the global energy calendar. In a year where the UK prepares for 40% of women to be in energy leading roles by 2030, the stakes have never been higher and neither has the opportunity to reshape who leads the industry.Across a packed day of panels, workshops and networking, our host, A
Collector’s Edition: Alex Wolfe and Michael Gove Review 2025’s Biggest Energy Issues
This is the Collector's Edition of our timely conversation between our host Alex Wolfe and The Spectator's Editor Michael Gove, who are co-hosting The Spectator Energy Summit (Monday 24th November 2025).The Summit brings together political leaders, industry CEOs and climate experts to debate the final energy issues of the year. The day opens with Alex's overview of a year marked by
Alternative Budget Special with The Spectator's Michael Simmons: Inside Westminster’s Energy Storm
Today, we’re joined by one of Britain’s leading economic commentators: The Spectator’s economics editor, Michael Simmons. Together, we explore an alternative budget for the energy industry and why it’s not too late for the Government to adopt some of our proposals.We examine OEUK’s suggested replacement for the Energy Profits Levy and discuss why the GMB union views lower taxation as a means to sa
We Flew to COP30 with Starmer and Miliband: So, why is Britain Pulling Back on Rainforest Funding?
Join us and Michael Gove for The Spectator Energy Summit. Book your tickets now to have the last word on energy debates. Make sure you use discount code: WPC25 at checkout for 25% off your purchase: https://events.spectator.co.uk/events/the-spectator-energy-summit-2025Wolfe Power Club's Max Austin has just been to COP30, the biggest climate event every year. This week, we examine COP30's
Dutch Election: Why Rob Jetten’s D66 Victory Brings Hope for Europe’s Energy Targets
Join us and Michael Gove for The Spectator Energy Summit. Book your tickets now to have the last word on energy debates. Make sure you use discount code: WPC25 at checkout for 25% off your purchase: https://events.spectator.co.uk/events/the-spectator-energy-summit-2025In a political twist few saw coming, Rob Jetten's D66 (Democratics 66) has defeated Geert Wilders’ PVV (Party for Freedom), ma
Russian Sanctions and the Energy Crisis: Who Really Pays the Price?
Join us and Michael Gove for The Spectator Energy Summit. Book your tickets now to have the last word on energy debates. Make sure you use discount code: WPC25 at checkout for 25% off your purchase: https://events.spectator.co.uk/events/the-spectator-energy-summit-2025Since the introduction of Russian sanctions in 2022, the governments of the US, UK and Germany have each faced major political down
North Sea Jackpot: 1.1 Billion Barrel Discovery Challenges UK Energy Policy
Join us and Michael Gove for The Spectator Energy Summit. Book your tickets now to have the last word on energy debates. Make sure you use discount code: WPC25 at checkout for 25% off your purchase: https://events.spectator.co.uk/events/the-spectator-energy-summit-2025An increase of 1.1 billion barrels of oil and gas have been discovered in the North Sea, according to new figures from the North Se
Road Haulage Association: The Future of Trucking, HVO and Clean Fuels
Join us and Michael Gove for The Spectator Energy Summit. Book your tickets now to have the last word on energy debates. Make sure you use discount code: WPC25 at checkout for 25% off your purchase: https://events.spectator.co.uk/events/the-spectator-energy-summit-2025The Road Haulage Association (RHA) joins host Alex Wolfe to explore the future of trucking and how the UK’s logistics sector is ste
He Raised $456 Million! Is Solar the Great Profit Opportunity? With Energea’s Mike Silvestrini
Join us and Michael Gove for The Spectator Energy Summit. Book your tickets now to have the last word on energy debates. Make sure you use discount code: WPC25 at checkout for 25% off your purchase: https://events.spectator.co.uk/events/the-spectator-energy-summit-2025Can you really make a fortune from solar? Energea have raised $456 million!Recorded at Climate Week NYC 2025, Energea co-founder Mi
Baroness Luciana Berger: How Energy Storage will Transform the UK Global Market
Join us and Michael Gove for The Spectator Energy Summit. Book your tickets now to have the last word on energy debates. Make sure you use discount code: WPC25 at checkout for 25% off your purchase: https://events.spectator.co.uk/events/the-spectator-energy-summit-2025How will energy storage change everything for the UK’s energy future and what impact could it have for policy?In this episode, we e
Brazil's Ambassador Antonio Patriota: COP30 Using Diplomacy to Improve the Energy Mix
Join us and Michael Gove for The Spectator Energy Summit. Book your tickets now to have the last word on energy debates. Make sure you use discount code: WPC25 at checkout for 25% off your purchase: https://events.spectator.co.uk/events/the-spectator-energy-summit-2025How can diplomacy shape the future of global energy? In this episode, host Alex Wolfe and Max Austin (Director of Government Relati
Saying 'Yes' to Hydrogen: Toyota's Hydrogen Hilux is a Winner!
Join us and Michael Gove for The Spectator Energy Summit. Book your tickets now to have the last word on energy debates. Make sure you use discount code: WPC25 at checkout for 25% off your purchase: https://events.spectator.co.uk/events/the-spectator-energy-summit-2025Toyota host the Wolfe Power Club Podcast at the famous UTAC Millbrook Proving Ground. Our listeners may know it better as the James
Michael Gove: Why Capitalism Can Save the Planet (The Tories Must Go Green!)
Join us and Michael Gove for The Spectator Energy Summit. Book your tickets now to have the last word on energy debates. Make sure you use discount code: WPC25 at checkout for 25% off your purchase: https://events.spectator.co.uk/events/the-spectator-energy-summit-2025What does the future of UK energy look like and can we really balance Net Zero with security and affordability?We’re kicking off Se
Season 24/25 Highlights: The Best of the Wolfe Power Club Podcast
Join us and Michael Gove for The Spectator Energy Summit. Book your tickets now to have the last word on energy debates. Make sure you use discount code: WPC25 at checkout for 25% off your purchase: https://events.spectator.co.uk/events/the-spectator-energy-summit-2025Relive the best moments from the first season of the Wolfe Power Club Podcast, where we bring you the most impactful conversations,
Can Nigel Farage Really Become Prime Minister in 2029?
Wolfe Power Club is proud to be partnering with the Spectator Magazine to co-host their Energy Summit 2025 on November 24th. If you want to become a potential partner and have the last word on energy debates in 2025, please contact us.At Reform UK’s huge conference last week, our host Alex spoke with everyone from NHS nurses to Reform’s elected politicians, councillors Linden Kemkaran, Peter Harri
UK's £2.7 Trillion Debt Crisis; What It Means for North Sea Energy and Future Jobs
Wolfe Power Club is proud to be partnering with the Spectator Magazine to co-host their Energy Summit 2025 on November 24th. If you want to become a potential partner and have the last word on energy debates in 2025, please contact us.With the future of the North Sea industry high on the agenda, we’re asking: Is it time for a fairer tax policy to protect growth and safeguard over 200,000 jobs?In t
Refinery Economics on the Brink of Bankruptcy
In this week’s episode, our host Alex explores Britain’s shrinking refinery sector, which has fallen from over 20 sites in the 1970s to just 4 today. The Prax Lindsay Oil Refinery is now closing, marking another blow to the industry. Meanwhile, the owners’ fortunes have reversed, shifting from Rich List billionaires to facing a £250 million outstanding tax bill to the UK government. Alex unpacks t
Tesla CyberCab, Mercedes and EV Future with Mark McCann, Nick O’Leary and Yiannimize
This week, we return to Farnborough for the British Motor Show to explore the answers surrounding electric vehicles (EVs) within the energy transition.Our host Alex goes inside the world of hypercars, speaks with YouTubers Mark McCann, Nick O'Leary and Yiannimize and explores the resistance many petrolheads feel toward electric cars, including Mercedes. Tesla gives us exclusive access to both
F1 World Champion Jon Hilton Beating Ferrari with Flavio Briatore and Electrifying Classics
What happens when a world champion Formula One engineer takes on the energy transition? Jon Hilton, former Renault F1 technical director and winner of the 2005 and 2006 World Championships, went on to co-found Flybrid Automotive, developing KERS technology and selling the company for £16 million. He then applied F1 engineering to electrify Rolls-Royce Phantoms, Aston Martin DB5s, and even recyclin
£15K Fine PER Car?! EV Target Pressure on Car Makers!
In the UK, car manufacturers may face a £15,000 fine for every electric vehicle (EV) they fail to sell, as per the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate.In this episode, our host Alex reviews the overall automotive UK market; analysing the various penalties and the current sales of vehicles in the UK and the current production figures from each of the leading manufacturers. He also reveals why this
Electricity Bills: Watt a Rip-Off! In Conversation with Energy Expert Kathryn Porter
In this episode, it’ll blow your mind that the UK pays over £1bn per year to not use wind energy, the great curtailing process exposed.Kathryn Porter, Energy Consultant of Watt-Logic, chats with host Alex on why and how the UK pays over 27p per kilowatt hour for electricity in comparison to Europe paying under 11p per kilowatt hour. Kathryn also goes into in-depth detail about the UK’s journey fro
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly; Energy Review of Labour’s First Year in Government
In July 2024, Labour entered the UK Government with a promise: a fair, fast, and bold transition to net zero. One year on, what has Labour really achieved and has Keir Starmer’s Government stayed true to that promise? On this week’s episode our host Alex and our Director of Government Relations Max Austin review the good, the bad and the ugly of Labour’s energy work across the past year.Key topics
Can Electric Trucks Drive Over 400 Miles? Windrose’s Wen Han Overtakes Elon Musk!
The transportation sector is facing its most significant revolution since the internal combustion engine, and Windrose Technology is leading this transformation with electric heavy-duty trucks that are redefining what's possible. Could this be the beginning of the end for diesel trucks? The revolution in heavy transport has begun.On this week's episode, our host Alex is joined by Windros
Bosch Reignites the Liquid Fuel Debate
On this week’s episode of Wolfe Power Club, our host Alex is joined by John Gassenmaier from technology supplier Bosch, to talk about their pivotal role in the automative value chain.From their involvement with OEM-approved fuels to their ambitious summer Tour d'Europe project, where Bosch collaborated with 28 partners across 17 countries to explore the benefits of HVO fuel in the HGV market,
Tim Henman and Wimbledon’s AELTC Hattie Park; How do you Power the Championships?
To celebrate the start of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, Hattie Park, Wimbledon’s All English Lawn Tennis Club’s sustainability officer at Wimbledon, discusses with our host Alex the various initiatives and challenges faced by the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) in their pursuit of sustainability. We also hear from 4x Wimbledon semi-finalist Tim Henman who predicts the Wimbledon 2025 winne
Time to Grow by £27.8 Billion? How does Smart Data Empower the Energy Consumer?
Last week, policymakers and industry leaders gathered at the Houses of Parliament for the official launch of Smart Data Group - a new industry-led organisation aiming to accelerate the rollout of smart data initiatives across the UK, with a particular focus on transforming the energy sector.In this episode, our Director of Government Relations, Max Austin, reports from the event and speaks with ke
POWERful Women Annual Data Reaction: Why are Energy Companies Failing Women?
This week, Wolfe Power Club attended POWERful Women’s 2025 State of the Nation Annual Report, highlighting the importance of female representation in energy leadership roles. Despite an increase in middle management, overall results remain disappointing among the UK’s top 100 energy employers, underscoring the urgency of a cultural shift in the industry to reach the goal of 40% gender balance by 2
Will the UK Miss Net Zero Transport Targets? From Missing Policies to Elon and Trump Feud
On this week's episode, host Alex reviews the Net Zero Transport Council where the Zemo Partnership unveiled their crucial "Map of Missing Policies" document, revealing where current approaches to zero-emission transport are facing hurdles. Featuring insights from various visionaries, including Lord John Deben (former Conservative Party Chairman under Margaret Thatcher), they analys
Rags to Riches: The Issa Billionaire Brothers’ Journey to the ASDA Empire
On this week's episode, host Alex reflects on the recent publishing of the British Sunday Times Rich List which included the Blackburn billionaires that rank a respective 32nd position.Alex covers the remarkable journey of the Issa brothers from purchasing their first petrol station in Bury for £150,000 to becoming billionaires worth £6 billion. Their entrepreneurial story demonstrates how tw
Nuclear Era Begins! Atlantic Council Talks all Things Small Nuclear Reactors and Fukushima
In this episode, host Alex and Wolfe Power Club’s Director of Government Relations Max Austin dive into the future of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and their potential to meet climate goals while being economically viable. They speak to Atlantic Council’s Nuclear Energy Policy Initiative Director Jennifer Gordon on the U.S. Department of Energy backing NuScale Power's design for deployment by
'Be part of the Solution' | Where are the Previous UKIFDA Young Person of the Year Winners Now?
Join host Alex Wolfe into the world of downstream energy with the Wolfe Power Club's inaugural live podcast episode. Recorded at last week's UKIFDA in Leeds, this episode showcases the inspiring stories of UKIFDA Award winners Hannah Ward, Harry Boxall, and Emily Yates, who share their remarkable paths since achieving success at Certas Energy, fastexocet and Craggs Energy respectively. D
Lowest Petrol Price since COVID! With Pricing King James Spencer
Petrol prices in the UK are hitting a low mark since the onset of Covid, according from this week's guest, Portland Fuel Managing Director James Spencer. As the fuel distribution community head to this year's UKIFDA, the fuel industry is witnessing unprecedented changes, with significant benefits for fleet customers and a shift towards alternative fuels like HVO, hydrogen, and ammonia. J
Blair and Miliband's Net Zero Civil War
In this week’s episode, host Alex unpacks the intense fallout from the Net Zero debate, between the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) and Ed Miliband, exploring the shifting landscape of climate action and the implications of Blair's ambitious plans. Join us as we dissect the contrasting visions of Blair and Miliband, offering insights into their verdicts and what the future holds
Lights Out in Spain! IEA Energy Security Summit | Atlantic Council's Landon Derentz
Experience the insights from the IEA Energy Security Summit, where global energy leaders convened to discuss pressing national interests and the urgent need for investment in energy infrastructure. Join Atlantic Council's Senior Director of Global Energy Center Landon Derentz, shares his expertise, with host Alex, on how energy security has evolved post-COVID and amid the Ukraine crisis. Lear
