Wolfe Power Club Podcast

• 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 Segalen of Redefining Energy, we debate the turning moments, breakthrough technologies, major deals, scandals, leadership shake-ups and data-centre trends that marked one of the most transformative years in modern energy.We also highlight the quotes and results that influenced thinking across the industry before closing out with our and predictions for 2026.Listen to Laurent's podcast Redefining Energy here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/redefining-energy/id1439197083Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FDIRo16s1C9Fpc9v1HyGi?si=72897cc74fc648d6Laurent Segalen is a Franco-British clean energy investor. Laurent is the founder and CEO of Megawatt-X, the London-based Energy Transition investment platform. His career in Clean Energy spans over 25 years, from Director at PWC, Fund Manager at Mirova (Natixis) to Managing Director Clean Commodities at Lehman Brothers then Nomura. He has a track record of trading and investing billions of Euros in Clean Energy. Recent investments have focused on Digital Green Markets, Residential Solar, Batteries and Interconnectors. Laurent co-hosts the Award-winning “Redefining Energy” podcast (2.5m downloads)._______________________________________________________Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/tatami/residenceLicense code: JI1XYNLQRBRLWN12#WolfePowerClub #EnergyPodcast #RedefiningEnergy #EnergyTransition #PowerRankingSeason Two is in Partnership with The Spectator Follow Our Socials Website: https://www.wolfepowerclub.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfePowerClub LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfe-power-club/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfepowerclub/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wolfe.power.club Wolfe Power Club Production Team Account Manager: Emilia Donovan Director of Government Relations: Max Austin Designer: Nick Pelekanos Editor: Adam Woodward Social Media Manager: Bella Carter Recorded at Studio 55 - that has produced Breaking the Taboo and The ABTO Podcast

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• 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 negotiations, the race to keep 1.5°C alive and the political pressures shaping each decision. With stories from world leaders, diplomatic standoffs and last-minute breakthroughs, she reveals what the world must learn ten years on.Find out how the Pope got involved!Special thanks to The Spectator for hosting us at the Summit!Amber Rudd was the MP for Hastings and Rye from 2010 - 2019 and held office in cabinet for four years. She was Energy Secretary 2015 - 2016, Home Secretary 2016 - 2018 and Work and Pensions Secretary 2018 - 2019. She played an active role in the campaign to stay in the EU during the Brexit referendum. She is currently the Non-Executive Director for Centrica and Ryanair, in addition to being Special Advisor to energy major Equinor._______________________________________________________Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/tatami/residenceLicense code: JI1XYNLQRBRLWN12#WolfePowerClub #EnergyPodcast #AmberRudd #ParisAgreement #ClimateDiplomacySeason Two is in Partnership with The Spectator Follow Our Socials Website: https://www.wolfepowerclub.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfePowerClub LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfe-power-club/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfepowerclub/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wolfe.power.club Wolfe Power Club Production Team Account Manager: Emilia Donovan Director of Government Relations: Max Austin Designer: Nick Pelekanos Editor: Adam Woodward Social Media Manager: Bella Carter Recorded at Studio 55 - that has produced Breaking the Taboo and The ABTO Podcast

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• 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, Alex Wolfe, interviewed an extraordinary lineup of energy leaders, policymakers and diversity champions. They all stand by one clear message: advancing gender balance in energy leadership is essential to powering the future.Wolfe Power Club and POWERful Women will be at the upcoming International Energy Week in February 2026.Special thanks to our featured guests for contributing to this episode (in order of appearance):Chris McDonald MP (Energy Minister)Jessica Taylor (Korn Ferry)Dr. Nick Wayth (Chief Executive of Energy Institute)Georgina Worrall OBE (POWERful Women)Alison FlowerOla Balbaa (BP)Yasmin Ali (RWE)Gamiel Yafai (Diversity Marketplace)Senda Kavindele (KPMG)Joanna Aunon (WiHTL & Diversity in Retail)POWERful Women (PfW) is a professional initiative, based at the Energy Institute, that seeks to address the continued underrepresentation of women at the top of the UK energy industry and in the leadership pipeline.Visit POWERful Women's website here_____________________________________________________________Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/tatami/residence License code: JI1XYNLQRBRLWN12#WolfePowerClub #EnergyPodcast #POWERfulWomen Season Two is in Partnership with The Spectator Follow Our Socials Website: https://www.wolfepowerclub.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfePowerClub LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfe-power-club/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfepowerclub/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wolfe.power.club Wolfe Power Club Production Team Account Manager: Emilia Donovan Director of Government Relations: Max Austin Designer: Nick Pelekanos Editor: Adam Woodward Social Media Manager: Bella Carter Recorded at Studio 55 - that has produced Breaking the Taboo and The ABTO Podcast

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• 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 nuclear expansion, North Sea challenges and major policy decisions on affordability and transition.Michael Gove sets the scene with a keynote on the UK’s energy direction, followed by Emma Pinchbeck outlining the UK’s climate strategy. Panels then explore:Backing a broad energy mix for UK security, with leaders from Equinor and National GridInnovation and consumer energy with Greg Jackson of Octopus EnergyThe future of storage with major storage firms and Baroness Luciana BergerA major wind-power debate between RenewableUK and Kathryn PorterPorts and industrial electrification, including the Port of Dover and CCS AssociationIndustry and mobility, with Bosch and automotive expert Harry MetcalfeSustainable aviation fuels, featuring Firefly, Wizz Air, Boeing and Graham BradyThe Summit closes with Amber Rudd reflecting on the Paris Agreement ten years on, remarks from Claire Coutinho and final words from Gove, before a drinks reception.The original episode between the two hosts, that was recorded in the Spectator boardroom, tackles the UK’s central energy dilemma: how to balance Net Zero, security, and affordability without losing the engineering talent and resources that already make Britain a global energy leader.From the North Sea debate to international lessons on resilience, Michael Gove offers a clear view of how policy, markets and innovation must work together and why the UK’s energy future depends on building its strengths.Michael Gove was Member of Parliament (MP) for Surrey Heath from 2005 to 2024. A member of the Conservative Party, Gove twice ran to become its leader, in 2016 and 2019, finishing in third place on both occasions. He has been editor of The Spectator since October 2024._____________________________________________________________Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/tatami/residenceLicense code: JI1XYNLQRBRLWN12#WolfePowerClub #EnergyPodcast #TheSpectator  Season Two is in Partnership with The Spectator Follow Our Socials Website: https://www.wolfepowerclub.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfePowerClub LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfe-power-club/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfepowerclub/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wolfe.power.club Wolfe Power Club Production Team Account Manager: Emilia Donovan Director of Government Relations: Max Austin Designer: Nick Pelekanos Editor: Adam Woodward Social Media Manager: Bella Carter Recorded at Studio 55 - that has produced Breaking the Taboo and The ABTO Podcast

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• 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 safeguard jobs. We also pay tribute to the late Quentin Willson, who, beyond his well-known Top Gear career, championed the FairFuelUK campaign, a movement credited with preventing fuel duty hikes at the pump for nearly two decades.We then turn to the question of VAT on electricity and gas, before concluding with fellow Spectator writer Rory Sutherland’s ideas on how to make tax more aspirational.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-2025Michael Simmons, Economics Editor of The Spectator, joins host Alex Wolfe in the studio to discuss the UK Budget, The Spectator Energy Summit and how Westminster’s decisions are reshaping Britain’s energy and economic future. Listen and download Michael Simmons' podcast, Reality Check, here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/reality-check/id1676225649Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5fIxijJIuHXpFLLZiK7rzb?si=4756c8f6336240e6YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDCXLWdvtIuZWz4RZype5YoX8zSWRQqIk_____________________________________________________________Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/tatami/residenceLicense code: JI1XYNLQRBRLWN12#WolfePowerClub #EnergyPodcast #UKBudgetSeason Two is in Partnership with The Spectator Follow Our Socials Website: https://www.wolfepowerclub.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfePowerClub LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfe-power-club/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfepowerclub/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wolfe.power.club Wolfe Power Club Production Team Account Manager: Emilia Donovan Director of Government Relations: Max Austin Designer: Nick Pelekanos Editor: Adam Woodward Social Media Manager: Bella Carter Recorded at Studio 55 - that has produced Breaking the Taboo and The ABTO Podcast

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