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Our host, Stuart Broadley, speaks with Lee Vettese, Regional Manager for the Middle East at ASCO, about setting up a brand-new frontier business in one of the world's most dynamic energy markets.
Stuart and Lee take a deep dive into ASCO’s strategic expansion into Qatar, exploring how the company is leveraging its 60 years of North Sea heritage, materials management, and logistics expertise. They discuss the unique challenges of breaking into a competitive region, adapting the ASCO model from offshore operations to local market demands, and filling a critical upcoming gap in regional decommissioning and environmental services.
The conversation also examines ASCO’s successful blueprint from Australia, the importance of local partnerships and joint ventures, and the meticulous process of transferring company culture and high safety standards without missing a beat. From port infrastructure development to navigating in-country value requirements, this episode provides a compelling look at long-term international expansion under extreme operational standards.
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.
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Produced, engineered, and promoted by: Samara Bernardo, Lucas Almeida, João Otero, Isabella Costa, Laura Carvalho, and Clara Machado.
In this episode.
Our host, Stuart Broadley, is joined by three members of the Lloyd’s Register team, namely Ian Crehan, Global Head of Energies Solutions, Ambrish Bansal, Global Head of Investment Advisory, and John Yates, Global Advisory Lead for Energy Projects and Assets, for a deep dive into the increasingly important role of due diligence in the global energy sector. Against a backdrop of heightened mergers and acquisitions activity, geopolitical uncertainty and shifting energy security priorities, they explore what drives investment decisions and why understanding an asset’s true value goes far beyond its purchase price. From portfolio transformation and energy transition investments to the consolidation of oil and gas assets, the conversation examines how investors are adapting their strategies to capture opportunities in a rapidly evolving market.
The discussion explores how technical due diligence helps buyers assess asset integrity, operational performance, future capital expenditure and the risks that could affect long-term returns. Drawing on Lloyd’s Register’s extensive experience across the energy asset lifecycle, the guests explain why robust due diligence must go beyond a tick-box exercise, challenging assumptions and translating technical findings into meaningful commercial insights. They also examine the growing M&A activity in floating gas infrastructure and global drilling markets, the opportunities presented by mature North Sea assets, and the increasing interest from investors entering the energy sector for the first time.
At the heart of the conversation is a fundamental question: what are investors really buying when they acquire an energy asset? The guests share why combining technical, commercial and market perspectives is essential to understanding future cash flows, identifying opportunities and avoiding costly surprises.
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
Contact Stuart Broadley about doing your own C-level EIC podcast at [email protected]
Produced, engineered, and promoted by: Samara Bernardo, Lucas Almeida, João Otero, Isabella Costa, Laura Carvalho, and Clara Machado.
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Our host, Stuart Broadley, is joined by Brock Falkenhagen, Vice President of FULKRUM, and Muhammad Tayyab Javed, Regional Manager for the Middle East and Caspian, for a conversation on people-first leadership, international expansion and the changing opportunities across the global energy supply chain. They explain how FULKRUM has built its business around a distinctive company culture, prioritising talent, inclusivity and long-term career development to differentiate itself in a competitive market. From cross-border mentoring and employee engagement to developing future leaders, they share how investing in people has helped the company double in size over the past three years.
The discussion explores FULKRUM’s growth across the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Iraq, and the importance of local partnerships, regulatory compliance and workforce development in establishing a lasting presence in the region. Against the backdrop of geopolitical conflict and project delays, Brock and Tayyab discuss how the business has navigated uncertainty, supported its teams and identified opportunities in markets including Brazil, Nigeria and Namibia. They also examine FULKRUM’s diversification into asset integrity management and infrastructure, alongside its ambitions to expand further in Asia and China.
At the heart of the conversation is the connection between culture, resilience and sustainable growth. The guests reflect on the importance of staying committed to regional markets through challenging periods, building trust with clients and developing local talent. With energy demand continuing to rise and new projects moving towards investment decisions, they share why they remain optimistic about the Middle East’s long-term prospects and how a people-centred approach can help businesses adapt, diversify and grow.
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.
Stay Connected with EIC
Contact Stuart Broadley about doing your own C-level EIC podcast at [email protected]
Produced, engineered, and promoted by: Samara Bernardo, Lucas Almeida, João Otero, Isabella Costa, Laura Carvalho, and Clara Machado.
This podcast episode is brought to you by ADIPEC, the world's largest energy event, taking place in Abu Dhabi from 2-5 November.
As demand rises and global energy markets evolve, ADIPEC 2026 brings together governments, industry, investors and technology leaders to accelerate investment, advance technology and build the partnerships needed to meet today's energy needs while building a more resilient system for tomorrow.
Discover more at adipec.com.
In this episode.
Our host, Stuart Broadley, is joined by Chris Hudson, President of DMG Events, for a wide-ranging conversation on the evolution of ADIPEC, the changing global energy landscape and the role of major industry events in bringing together the people, investment and technologies needed to meet growing energy demand. Drawing on more than 30 years in the events industry, Chris reflects on ADIPEC’s journey from a small, technically focused oil and gas exhibition to one of the world’s largest energy gatherings, and explains how its success depends on creating meaningful connections and delivering measurable value for participants.
The discussion explores how geopolitical instability, energy security concerns and shifting global supply chains are reshaping the industry, and why energy events must increasingly encompass everything from oil and gas and LNG to renewables, hydrogen, nuclear power, digitalisation and AI. Chris shares insights into ADIPEC’s international reach, its relationships with industry leaders and policymakers, and its growing role in connecting governments, investors, technology providers and industrial energy users. He also discusses the challenge of organising a major global event amid regional conflict, and why resilience, collaboration and adaptability have been essential to maintaining momentum and growing participation.
At the heart of the conversation is the changing purpose of the energy industry itself: delivering more energy to more people while making it affordable, reliable and progressively lower in emissions. Chris reflects on leadership through uncertainty, the importance of investing in people and long-term relationships, and how events such as ADIPEC can help turn global challenges into opportunities for innovation, investment and collaboration.
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.
Stay Connected with EIC
Contact Stuart Broadley about doing your own C-level EIC podcast at [email protected]
Produced, engineered, and promoted by: Samara Bernardo, Lucas Almeida, João Otero, Isabella Costa, Laura Carvalho, and Clara Machado.
In this episode.
This podcast episode is brought to you by ADIPEC, the world's largest energy event, taking place in Abu Dhabi from 2-5 November.
As demand rises and global energy markets evolve, ADIPEC 2026 brings together governments, industry, investors and technology leaders to accelerate investment, advance technology and build the partnerships needed to meet today's energy needs while building a more resilient system for tomorrow.
Discover more at adipec.com.
Our host, Stuart Broadley, is joined by Brian Sullivan, CEO of Ipieca, the global oil and gas industry association, for a wide-ranging conversation on energy security, sustainability and the industry's evolving role in the global energy transition. Drawing on four decades of experience across the sector, including 15 years leading Ipieca, Brian reflects on how the industry has changed and why environmental and social responsibility have become increasingly central to its long-term success.
The discussion explores how oil and gas companies can balance profitability with reducing emissions, protecting biodiversity and respecting human rights, and why strong business cases are essential to sustaining progress amid shifting political priorities. Brian also explains Ipieca's role in engaging with the United Nations and supporting international climate discussions, while sharing his perspective on methane emissions, the challenges of transferring technology to high-risk markets, and the importance of ensuring that global energy policies account for the diverse needs of countries in the Global South.
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
Contact Stuart Broadley about doing your own C-level EIC podcast at [email protected]
Produced, engineered, and promoted by: Samara Bernardo, Lucas Almeida, João Otero, Isabella Costa, Laura Carvalho, and Clara Machado.
In this episode.
Hydrogen has the potential to play a critical role in decarbonising industry, but how can the sector move beyond ambitious targets and turn promising technologies into commercially viable projects? In this special episode of EIC Inside Energy, produced in partnership with the Hydrogen Technology World Expo and Carbon Capture Technology World Expo, Stuart Broadley is joined by Susanne Thöle, Director of Hydrogen at Uniper, to explore the practical challenges of building a hydrogen economy in Europe.
Susanne discusses two flagship projects demonstrating how the hydrogen value chain is taking shape: a 30MW green hydrogen production facility in eastern Germany, connecting renewable electricity, electrolysis, pipeline infrastructure and an industrial refinery, and an ammonia cracking demonstration plant designed to convert imported ammonia back into hydrogen. The conversation examines why Europe will need both domestic hydrogen production and international imports, alongside the infrastructure, industrial partnerships and customer commitments required to make these projects work. Susanne also explains why the hydrogen market has become more challenging, with investment decisions taking longer, regulation adding complexity and securing long-term customer demand remaining a significant hurdle.
Stuart and Susanne explore why regional industrial clusters can provide a practical starting point for hydrogen deployment, how modular technologies and lower capital costs could accelerate future projects, and why operational experience will be essential to scaling the industry. At the heart of the discussion is a fundamental question: how can the hydrogen sector move from ambition to delivery, building the reliable infrastructure, credible business models and genuine market demand needed to make hydrogen a dependable part of Europe’s future energy system?
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
Contact Stuart Broadley about doing your own C-level EIC podcast at [email protected]
Produced, engineered, and promoted by: Samara Bernardo, Lucas Almeida, João Otero, Isabella Costa, Laura Carvalho, and Clara Machado.
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Our host, Stuart Broadley, is joined by Daniel Cahalarn and Conor O’Leary, directors at asset55, for a conversation on digital innovation, project delivery and the challenges facing the global energy industry. Drawing on decades of experience across oil and gas operations and major capital projects, Daniel and Conor explain how their team combines frontline engineering expertise with in-house software development to tackle persistent problems with fragmented data, project delays and cost overruns.
The discussion explores how asset55’s software solutions, including Validate and Execute, help bring project data together, improve collaboration between contractors and operators, and identify potential problems earlier. Daniel and Conor share the story of their work on ExxonMobil’s FPSO project in Guyana, demonstrating how a trusted data foundation and better planning can improve delivery performance and help projects reach first oil on schedule. They also reveal how a team of just 33 people has built trust with major industry players, secured repeat business and achieved significant growth by focusing on measurable results.
At the heart of the conversation is the power of small and medium-sized enterprises to make a major impact on the energy sector. Daniel and Conor reflect on the importance of delivery excellence, continuous innovation and building strong relationships with clients and partners. As asset55 looks to scale its business, unify its software offerings and explore new markets, they explain why successful digital transformation ultimately depends on bringing people together and empowering them to make better decisions.
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
Contact Stuart Broadley about doing your own C-level EIC podcast at [email protected]
Produced, engineered, and promoted by: Samara Bernardo, Lucas Almeida, João Otero, Isabella Costa, Laura Carvalho, and Clara Machado.
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Our host, Stuart Broadley, is joined by Jan van der Tempel, founder and CEO of Ampelmann, for an in-depth conversation about entrepreneurship, business transformation and the strategies behind building a successful global energy technology company. From developing a motion-compensated access system inspired by flight simulator technology to returning to lead Ampelmann through a challenging period, Jan shares the story behind the company’s evolution and the lessons he learned along the way.
The discussion explores how Jan reshaped the business by bringing teams closer to customers, introducing modular product design, expanding operational support across global hubs and moving beyond a rental-only business model. He also explains the company’s shift from hydraulic to fully electric gangways, a technological advance capable of reducing energy consumption by 80–90%, depending on vessel configuration. With applications across oil and gas and offshore renewables, Ampelmann’s journey highlights the importance of turning engineering innovation into practical, scalable solutions.
At the heart of the conversation is what it takes to lead a company through change without losing the spirit that made it successful in the first place. Jan reflects on the challenges of returning as a founder, learning to lead a larger organisation and bringing people along with a shared vision. He also looks ahead to new opportunities in offshore logistics, including drone-based cargo delivery to wind turbines, and explains why keeping the entrepreneurial spirit alive is essential to long-term growth.
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
Contact Stuart Broadley about doing your own C-level EIC podcast at [email protected]
Produced, engineered, and promoted by: Samara Bernardo, Lucas Almeida, João Otero, Isabella Costa, Laura Carvalho, and Clara Machado.
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Our host, Stuart Broadley, is joined by Sarah Moore, CEO of Peterson Energies, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, digital innovation and the future of the UK energy supply chain. Drawing on her journey from technology entrepreneur to energy industry leader, Sarah reflects on how digitalisation and AI are reshaping logistics, improving operational efficiency and helping customers anticipate challenges before they arise.
The discussion explores Peterson Energies’ Lighthouse AI platform and its potential to connect data, streamline operations and deliver tangible benefits across oil and gas and renewable energy projects. Sarah also shares her perspective on the differences between operating in the UK and the Netherlands, the importance of collaboration across the North Sea, and why greater certainty, investment and stronger local content commitments are essential to getting energy projects moving.
At the heart of the conversation is the challenge of delivering a just energy transition. As a member of Scotland’s Just Transition Commission, Sarah argues that the industry must move beyond ambitions and ensure that workers, businesses and communities benefit from the changes ahead. From creating new opportunities in digital technology to protecting skilled jobs and strengthening energy sovereignty, she makes the case for a future that embraces renewables without overlooking the people and expertise that underpin the energy industry.
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
Contact Stuart Broadley about doing your own C-level EIC podcast at [email protected]
Produced, engineered, and promoted by: Samara Bernardo, Lucas Almeida, João Otero, Isabella Costa, Laura Carvalho, and Clara Machado.
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Our host, Stuart Broadley, is joined by Saber Belghith, founder and CEO of Twin Tech, the company behind Konnect xD, for a wide-ranging conversation on AI, digitalisation, and the future of energy mega-projects. Drawing on his experience as an aerospace engineer, pilot and former Technip Energies engineer, Saber reflects on the moment he decided to leave the corporate world and build a technology company of his own.
The discussion explores how Konnect xD is creating a single continuous digital thread across complex EPC projects, helping to tackle fragmented data, costly rework, budget overruns and schedule delays. Saber explains how the platform brings together five dimensions of project data, addresses vendor and data lock-in, and uses AI to make project delivery more predictable while keeping humans in the loop for critical decisions.
Stuart and Saber also discuss the challenges of building trust as a fast-growing technology start-up, how Konnect xD secured its early clients, and what the future could look like as automation transforms industrial construction. At the heart of the conversation is a question facing the energy industry: how can digital technology, AI and better-connected data fundamentally change the way the world delivers its biggest and most complex projects?
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
Contact Stuart Broadley about doing your own C-level EIC podcast at [email protected]
Produced, engineered, and promoted by: Samara Bernardo, Lucas Almeida, João Otero, Isabella Costa, Laura Carvalho, and Clara Machado.
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