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In this episode.
Stuart Broadley is joined by Charlotte Hope, Managing Director of IK Trax, to explore the remarkable turnaround of the pipeline technology company. After joining the business in 2023, Charlotte led a company-wide transformation that took IK Trax from significant losses and operational challenges to record revenue and profitability in just two years.
The conversation examines the leadership decisions that drove the turnaround—from introducing stronger financial controls and redefining product strategy to rebuilding customer relationships, empowering employees and creating a culture of accountability. Charlotte also shares how listening to employees, embracing difficult conversations and maintaining a relentless customer focus helped reshape both the business and its reputation.
The episode also explores Charlotte's approach to leadership, the lessons she learned from leading transformation under pressure, and the importance of resilience, authenticity and continuous improvement. At the heart of the conversation is a powerful reminder that sustainable growth begins with people, culture and the courage to challenge the status quo.
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.
The UK is entering one of the largest grid infrastructure upgrades in a generation, but how can the country attract the investment, build the infrastructure and keep energy costs under control?
This special episode of Inside Energy is produced in partnership with GRID, the major new information and event platform for the UK grid infrastructure sector. Stuart Broadley is joined by Sir Greg Hands, Chair of the GRID Advisory Board and former Energy Minister, to explore the policies, investments and infrastructure needed to transform the UK's electricity network.
The conversation examines why long-term policy stability is essential for attracting investment into major energy infrastructure projects, and why the UK needs to evolve its energy policy without creating abrupt changes that could undermine investor confidence. Greg also discusses the UK's energy costs, the challenges facing energy-intensive industries, and the need for greater transparency around the factors driving electricity prices.
Stuart and Greg also explore the growing importance of interconnectors, the scale of the UK's grid expansion, transmission infrastructure, supply chain and skills challenges, and the potential role of AI and virtual grids in shaping future electricity networks. At the heart of the conversation is the question of how the UK can build a more secure, flexible and affordable energy system while maintaining the long-term investment needed to support electrification and net zero.
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.
The UK's energy transition depends on much more than building renewable generation—it also requires a modern electricity network capable of connecting new power sources, supporting growing demand, and reducing energy costs.
This special episode of Inside Energy is produced in partnership with GRID, the UK's leading event for grid infrastructure, bringing together industry leaders to shape the future of the nation's electricity network.
In this episode, Stuart Broadley is joined by Mark Neller, Energy Business Leader for Europe, India, the Middle East and Africa at Arup, to discuss the UK's once-in-a-generation grid transformation. From the Great Grid Upgrade and long-term infrastructure investment to supply chain capacity, skills development and community engagement, they explore what's needed to deliver one of the country's largest infrastructure programmes.
The conversation also examines how digital technologies, flexible energy systems and smarter planning can improve grid efficiency, support economic growth, and create a pathway towards lower electricity bills. Along the way, Mark shares insights into Arup's role in major UK grid projects and why long-term policy certainty is essential for attracting investment, strengthening the domestic supply chain and accelerating the energy transition.
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.
Our host, Stuart Broadley, is joined by Anne Karin Sæther, author, journalist and senior adviser at the Norwegian Climate Foundation, for a thought-provoking conversation on one of the energy industry's greatest contradictions: how Norway became both a global climate leader and one of the world's most successful oil and gas nations.
Drawing on the themes of her book With the Best of Intentions, Anne Karin explores the political decisions, cultural values and long-term strategies that shaped Norway's energy model. The discussion examines the country's sovereign wealth fund, its approach to climate policy, and why oil and gas have remained central to Norway's economy despite ambitious environmental goals.
The conversation also looks at the role of public trust, political communication, energy security, offshore wind, and the changing debate around the energy transition. Anne Karin shares her perspective on why transparency matters, how narratives influence public opinion, and whether Norway's model can continue to balance economic prosperity with climate ambition in an increasingly complex global energy landscape.
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.
Our host, Stuart Broadley, is joined by Ruth Herbert, CEO of EET Hydrogen, for a wide-ranging conversation on the realities of delivering one of the UK's most significant low-carbon energy projects.Drawing on her experience spanning HM Treasury, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, the Low Carbon Contracts Company, and Carbon Capture & Storage Association, Ruth reflects on her journey from shaping energy policy to leading a business at the forefront of hydrogen project development. She shares candid insights into the challenges of securing investment, maintaining investor confidence, and navigating the complex relationship between government policy and private capital.
The discussion explores the UK's ambitions for hydrogen, carbon capture and industrial decarbonisation, alongside the critical role these technologies will play in preserving industrial competitiveness, supporting energy security, and delivering net-zero targets. Ruth also explains why attracting investment is becoming an increasingly global competition and why policy certainty remains essential to keeping major projects moving forward.
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.
Our host, Stuart Broadley, is joined by Andreas Nauen, Operating Partner at Sandbrook Capital and former CEO of Siemens Wind, Siemens Gamesa, and Senvion. This is a candid conversation on leadership, strategy, and the evolution of the global wind industry.
Drawing on more than three decades in energy, Andreas reflects on the 10x scale up of Siemens Wind, on leading REpower (latterly Senvion) while working with Suzlon’s visionary Tulsi Tanti, and on the valuable lessons learned during his corporate highs and lows.
The discussion explores why business outcomes are often shaped more by leadership decisions than market conditions, the importance of company culture, and how leaders can avoid the "decision traps" that prevent organisations from adapting. Andreas also shares his perspective on offshore wind, investment cycles, the growing influence of China in renewable energy supply chains, and why energy security, affordability, and resilience must now sit alongside decarbonisation as the industry's defining priorities.
Looking ahead, Andreas explains why he remains optimistic about the energy transition, the value of long-term partnerships, and what today's leaders—and the next generation of professionals—can learn from both success and failure.
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.
Our host, Stuart Broadley, is joined by James Frew, Energy Director at Lloyd's Register, for an insightful discussion on how one of the world's oldest engineering organisations is helping shape the future of the global energy industry. Drawing on Lloyd's Register's 260-year heritage, James explains how the company has evolved from a trusted assurance provider into a strategic partner, supporting clients across the full lifecycle of energy assets—from project inception and design to operation, life extension, and repurposing.
The conversation explores some of the industry's biggest challenges, including decarbonisation, ageing infrastructure, supply chain resilience, cybersecurity, and the growing need for standardisation and digitalisation. James also shares his perspective on how geopolitical uncertainty, evolving regulation, and emerging technologies are reshaping investment decisions, while highlighting the importance of engineering expertise, collaboration, and long-term thinking in delivering a safe, reliable, and economically sustainable energy transition.
The discussion also looks ahead to the future of offshore and maritime energy, covering floating infrastructure, AI and digitalisation, talent development, and why trust, resilience, and innovation will be critical to meeting the world's evolving energy needs. Whether you're interested in energy strategy, engineering, or the technologies driving the transition, this episode offers valuable insights into how industry leaders are preparing for the decades ahead.
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.
What does it take to survive and/or thrive in today's challenging energy markets?
In this episode of Survive & Thrive, Stuart Broadley is joined by Kim Stephen, EIC Regional Director for the UK & Ireland, and Ryan McPherson, EIC Regional Director for the Middle East, Africa & CIS, to unpack the findings of EIC's tenth Survive & Thrive report.
Drawing on insights from more than 130 energy supply chain companies around the world that operate across all energy technologies, the discussion explores how businesses are responding to economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, skills shortages, and shifting investment patterns. Stuart, Kim and Ryan examine why policy stability remains the number one priority for many companies, the growing importance of export-led growth, and the increasing pull of markets across the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
The conversation also highlights the resilience of the energy supply chain, the importance of investing in people and skills, and the strategies companies are using to navigate an increasingly competitive global market.
At the heart of the episode is a clear message: while challenges remain, businesses that embrace international opportunities, invest in their workforce, and adapt to changing market conditions are positioning themselves for long-term success.
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.
What do the latest energy investment trends reveal about the future of the global energy sector?
In this episode of Energy Insights, Stuart Broadley is joined by Neil Golding, EIC's Director of Market Intelligence, to unpack the biggest findings from EICDataStream's mid-year analysis of more than 14,500 energy projects worth $13 trillion. Together, they examine where investment is accelerating, where it is slowing, and what these trends mean for companies across the global energy supply chain.
The discussion explores the sharp decline in new announcements and final investment decisions for hydrogen, carbon capture, sustainable aviation fuel and floating offshore wind, alongside continued momentum in upstream oil and gas, transmission and distribution, and energy storage. Stuart and Neil also assess the regional outlook, highlighting opportunities across the Middle East, Africa, North America and Southeast Asia, while examining the policy and market forces shaping investment decisions.
From energy security and electrification to grid expansion and investor confidence, the episode provides a data-driven snapshot of where the global energy industry is heading—and where businesses should be looking next.
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.
The North West of Great Britain is home to some of the UK's largest manufacturers, chemical plants and energy infrastructure—but can it become the country's first truly low-carbon industrial cluster?
In this episode of Inside Energy, Stuart Broadley sits down with Jane Gaston, CEO of Net Zero North West, to discuss what it will take to turn ambition into delivery. From hydrogen and carbon capture to skills shortages, industrial competitiveness and government policy, they unpack why the region has become one of the UK's most important proving grounds for the energy transition.
The conversation explores how industry, policymakers and investors can work together to unlock major projects, why timing and policy certainty matter just as much as funding, and what happens if the UK misses the opportunity to secure its manufacturing base.
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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