Wolfe Power Club Podcast

This week, as the Energy World meets in Norway for ONS every two years, Norway says it plans to keep developing oil and gas resources in the Arctic regardless of the European Union’s position on new drilling. Energy Minister Terje Aasland argues that continued activity in the Barents Sea is important not only for Norway’s economy, but also for European energy security.

We unpack the growing tension between energy security and climate policy as Norway doubles down on Arctic oil and gas exploration.

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 reshaped Europe’s energy landscape, Norway has become Europe’s largest natural-gas supplier, providing roughly 30% of gas demand across the EU and Britain. But Norwegian production is expected to decline significantly after 2030 unless new resources are discovered and developed.

That puts the Barents Sea at the centre of a much bigger debate: Can Europe reduce its dependence on fossil fuels while simultaneously relying on Norway to keep its energy system secure?

Norway’s position highlights a contradiction at the heart of European energy policy. Europe wants to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels, but the geopolitical upheaval following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has also increased the strategic importance of reliable energy suppliers such as Norway. The result is a debate that goes far beyond a handful of Arctic drilling projects: How much new fossil-fuel infrastructure should Europe support today to guarantee energy security tomorrow and how does it avoid locking itself into assets it may no longer need?
About The Host
Host Alex Wolfe has over 20 years of experience in the energy industry, including previously serving as Commercial Director at Certas Energy and Director of the South, with responsibility for 900 fuel HGVs. In addition, he has led M&A activity, ran Hollies Truck Stop, and was a Director of the 5th largest fuel company in the UK. Currently, Alex not only hosts the Wolfe Power Club Podcast but also chairs The Spectator Energy Summit.
Season Two is in Partnership with The Spectator
Tickets for the upcoming The Spectator Energy Summit, on Monday 30th November 2026, are available on sale. Use code: WPC50 for 50% off your purchase
If you would like to partner with The Spectator Energy Summit, please contact Alex on LinkedIn or emilia@wolfepowerclub.com

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Designer: Nick Pelekanos
Editor: Adam Woodward
Social Media Manager: Bella Carter
 
Recorded at Studio 55 - which has produced podcasts, including Breaking the Taboo with Theo Clarke and The ABTO Podcast

The Middle East’s energy map could be changing fast. Could Syria and Lebanon play a bigger role in what comes next?
In this episode of the Wolfe Power Club Podcast, Alex Wolfe questions Dr Dania Arayssi, the Program Head and Senior Analyst at New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy, about the energy opportunities emerging after Iran, and whether Syria and Lebanon could become important parts of a new regional energy network.
They discuss the Four Seas Project, Syria’s potential as an energy corridor, Türkiye’s role as a regional hub, and whether new routes could reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz, the Suez Canal and the Red Sea. Alex also asks who would finance the infrastructure, whether Syria’s energy resources could help fund reconstruction and what the US, China, Russia and Gulf states stand to gain.
The Four Seas Initiative report: https://newlinesinstitute.org/middle-east-center/the-four-seas-initiative-2/
Biography
Dr Dania Arayssi is a Program Head and Senior Analyst at the New Lines Institute, where she leads the Four Seas Project and Central Asia Center and researches political behavior, institutional trust, economic vulnerability, and remittances across the Middle East and beyond. She also teaches at Georgetown University and George Washington University and has previously worked with the World Bank, USAID, Oxfam America, and the U.S. Army War College. She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Colorado-Boulder. Contact her further inquiries on Twitter (X) and email: darayssi@thenewlinesinstitute.org
About The Host
Host Alex Wolfe has over 20 years of experience in the energy industry, including previously serving as Commercial Director at Certas Energy and Director of the South, with responsibility for 900 fuel HGVs. In addition, he has led M&A activity, ran Hollies Truck Stop, and was a Director of the 5th largest fuel company in the UK. Currently, Alex not only hosts the Wolfe Power Club Podcast but also chairs The Spectator Energy Summit.
Season Two is in Partnership with The Spectator
Tickets for the upcoming The Spectator Energy Summit, on Monday 30th November 2026, are available on sale. Use code: WPC50 for 50% off your purchase
If you would like to partner with The Spectator Energy Summit, please contact Alex on LinkedIn or emilia@wolfepowerclub.com

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Wolfe Power Club Production Team
Founder and Host: Alex Wolfe
Director of Government Relations: Max Austin
Designer: Nick Pelekanos
Editor: Adam Woodward
Social Media Manager: Bella Carter
 
Recorded at Studio 55 - which has produced podcasts, including Breaking the Taboo with Theo Clarke and The ABTO Podcast

The next three months could be some of the most important in the history of the electric car.
In this episode of the Wolfe Power Club Podcast, Alex Wolfe looks at the latest EV market figures and asks whether electric car sales are really ready to move to the next level. With cars like the new BMW iX3 offering close to 500 miles of range, has the industry finally solved one of the biggest arguments against EVs?
Alex also looks at charging infrastructure, the UK’s EV mandate, energy prices, the cost of motoring and the reasons consumers are still choosing petrol and diesel cars. With the government targeting 52% electric new-car sales by 2028, the next few months could tell us a lot about whether that target is realistic.

Sources Used
EV mandate debate needs facts, not anti-industry fiction (SMMT) - https://www.smmt.co.uk/ev-mandate-debate-needs-facts-not-anti-industry-fiction/
Electric Car Markets in a Time of Uncertainty (IEA) - https://www.iea.org/reports/electric-car-markets-in-a-time-of-uncertainty
Living with a BMW iX3 for a WEEK! | FULL REVIEW & DRIVE (Nick O'Leary - YouTube) - https://youtu.be/8KiH8M26ZXU?is=kHCEXE0kTsEm92tY

About The Host
Host Alex Wolfe has over 20 years of experience in the energy industry, including previously serving as Commercial Director at Certas Energy and Director of the South, with responsibility for 900 fuel HGVs. In addition, he has led M&A activity, ran Hollies Truck Stop, and was a Director of the 5th largest fuel company in the UK. Currently, Alex not only hosts the Wolfe Power Club Podcast but also chairs The Spectator Energy Summit.
Season Two is in Partnership with The Spectator
Tickets for the upcoming The Spectator Energy Summit, on Monday 30th November 2026, are available on sale. Use code: WPC50 for 50% off your purchase
If you would like to partner with The Spectator Energy Summit, please contact Alex on LinkedIn or emilia@wolfepowerclub.com

Follow Our Socials
Website: https://www.wolfepowerclub.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfePowerClub
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfe-power-club/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfepowerclub/?hl=en
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Wolfe Power Club Production Team
Founder and Host: Alex Wolfe
Director of Government Relations: Max Austin
Designer: Nick Pelekanos
Editor: Adam Woodward
Social Media Manager: Bella Carter
 
Recorded at Studio 55 - which has produced podcasts, including Breaking the Taboo with Theo Clarke and The ABTO Podcast

GB Energy was meant to be one of Labour's flagship energy policies. Two years on, we're asking a simple question: is it already over?
In this episode, Alex Wolfe asks what has happened to Great British Energy. With just a fraction of the promised jobs created in Aberdeen, little public activity from the organisation and no recent mention in the Government's biggest energy announcements, has the project quietly lost momentum? 
Alex looks at what's changed since GB Energy launched, why Juergen Maier's departure matters, and whether the Government's priorities have shifted towards energy bills, North Sea oil and gas, defence spending and wider energy security.

About The Host
Host Alex Wolfe has over 20 years of experience in the energy industry, including previously serving as Commercial Director at Certas Energy and Director of the South, with responsibility for 900 fuel HGVs. In addition, he has led M&A activity, ran Hollies Truck Stop, and was a Director of the 5th largest fuel company in the UK. Currently, Alex not only hosts the Wolfe Power Club Podcast but also chairs The Spectator Energy Summit.
Season Two is in Partnership with The Spectator
Tickets for the upcoming The Spectator Energy Summit, on Monday 30th November 2026, are available on sale. Use code: WPC50 for 50% off your purchase
If you would like to partner with The Spectator Energy Summit, please contact Alex on LinkedIn or emilia@wolfepowerclub.com

Follow Our Socials
Website: https://www.wolfepowerclub.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfePowerClub
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfe-power-club/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfepowerclub/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wolfe.power.club
 
Wolfe Power Club Production Team
Founder and Host: Alex Wolfe
Director of Government Relations: Max Austin
Designer: Nick Pelekanos
Editor: Adam Woodward
Social Media Manager: Bella Carter
 
Recorded at Studio 55 - which has produced podcasts, including Breaking the Taboo with Theo Clarke and The ABTO Podcast

Electric flight is moving from concept to reality.
Recorded at Farnborough International Airshow 2026, this episode explores the technology, engineering challenges and energy infrastructure behind the next generation of aviation, two years on from our first visit.
Alex speaks with Vertical Aerospace's Sergio Minguela about their electric aircraft programme, battery systems, charging challenges, certification and the journey towards commercial operations. With more than 1,500 pre-orders announced, the Bristol-based company is aiming to bring electric and hybrid aircraft into service by the end of the decade.
The episode also features the Shadow Chancellor, Mel Stride, discussing the UK's defence sector, industrial opportunities, regulation and how emerging technologies could support economic growth.
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Biographies
Sergio Minguela is an aerospace and electronics engineering professional currently serving as the Head of Power & BMS (Battery Management Systems) at Vertical Aerospace. Based in Bristol, United Kingdom, he plays a key role in developing and certifying electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
Mel Stride is a British Conservative Party politician who has been serving as Kemi Badenoch's Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer since November 2024. He has continually been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Central Devon since May 2010.
About The Host
Host Alex Wolfe has over 20 years of experience in the energy industry, including previously serving as Commercial Director at Certas Energy and Director of the South, with responsibility for 900 fuel HGVs. In addition, he has led M&A activity, ran Hollies Truck Stop, and was a Director of the 5th largest fuel company in the UK. Currently, Alex not only hosts the Wolfe Power Club Podcast but also chairs The Spectator Energy Summit.
Season Two is in Partnership with The Spectator
Tickets for the upcoming The Spectator Energy Summit, on Monday 30th November 2026, are available on sale. Use code: WPC50 for 50% off your purchase
If you would like to partner with The Spectator Energy Summit, please contact Alex on LinkedIn or emilia@wolfepowerclub.com

Follow Our Socials
Website: https://www.wolfepowerclub.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfePowerClub
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfe-power-club/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfepowerclub/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wolfe.power.club
 
Wolfe Power Club Production Team
Founder and Host: Alex Wolfe
Director of Government Relations: Max Austin
Designer: Nick Pelekanos
Editor: Adam Woodward
Social Media Manager: Bella Carter
 
Recorded at Studio 55 - which has produced podcasts, including Breaking the Taboo with Theo Clarke and The ABTO Podcast