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The Energy Executive 360 with Emilio Faulmata
Hosted by TEE360 STUDIO by Emilio Faulmata · EN
I'm Emilio Faulmata, I'm 23 and Welcome to The Energy Executive 360 Podcast, in which I sit down with the most influential leaders and CEOs in global energy to uncover their stories, mindsets, and vision for the future.
For too long, the energy industry has been misunderstood, even vilified. Our mission is to change that by giving energy’s biggest decision-makers a platform to speak openly and unfiltered about leadership and the energy transition.
This is the podcast that takes you behind closed doors — into the minds of the people shaping the future of energy and the future of the world.
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Oil Explorer: 90% Of Oil Wells Fail! Why We Built An Oil Company During The Anti-Oil Era...
3d ago00:46:09Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Energy Executive 360 Podcast, we sit down with Ian Cloke, Co-Founder & COO of Afentra, to explore his extraordinary career in global oil & gas exploration — from getting lost in the jungles of Borneo as a PhD student to discovering billion-barrel oil basins across Africa.With more than 30 years of experience spanning companies including Conoco, Mobil, and Tullow Oil, Ian shares the highs, failures, uncertainty, and resilience required to survive in one of the highest-risk industries in the world.He takes us inside the reality of exploration drilling: the sleepless nights before wells, the pressure of making billion-dollar decisions with incomplete information, and the emotional rollercoaster of going from “hero to zero” — and back again — within days.Ian also reflects on the journey of building Afentra during one of the toughest periods in modern energy history. Launching the company in 2020 at the peak of anti-oil sentiment and low oil prices, he explains why he and the team believed the world still needed pragmatic, balanced energy thinking — and why Africa remains one of the biggest long-term opportunities in global energy.What you’ll learn:⬛ The emotional reality of oil & gas exploration and discovery⬛ Why resilience is the most important skill in the energy industry⬛ Lessons from discovering over 1 billion barrels of oil in Uganda⬛ The story behind Kenya’s first oil discovery⬛ How intuition, science, and experience combine in high-stakes decision-making⬛ Why exploration geologists must become comfortable with uncertainty⬛ The dangers of bad decision-making during high oil-price environments⬛ Building Afentra during the 2020 “peak green” anti-oil climate⬛ Why the best opportunities are often where nobody else is looking⬛ The future of Africa’s role in global energy markets⬛ Why the energy transition must be about “and,” not “or”⬛ The importance of secure, affordable, and balanced energy systemsFollow Ian Cloke & AfentraLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-cloke... Website: https://www.afentraplc.com/ The Energy Executive 360 with Emilio FaulmataFollow Emilio on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/EmilioFaulmataTEE360 Studio: https://www.emiliofaulmata.com► TEE360 Future Energy Leaders Network: https://www.skool.com/tee360-global-e...We’ve recently launched the TEE360 Future Energy Leaders Network — a global community designed for ambitious young professionals, entrepreneurs, and students in energy who want to level up their careers.Get access to the right connections, build relationships across the global energy industry, and learn directly from executives and CEOs shaping the future of the sector.If you’re serious about becoming an energy leader, join us today:https://www.skool.com/tee360-global-e...#afentra #oilandgas #energytransition #africaenergy #angola #exploration #leadership #energyleadership #upstream #offshore #energysecurity #entrepreneurship #podcast #futureofenergy #businessleadership #energyindustry #westafrica
Transcribe →How One Big Risk Got Me In The Room With Energy CEOs Worldwide. Road to TEE360 Episode 20
2w ago00:41:58Tap to summarizeIn Episode 14 of The Energy Executive 360 Podcast, Emilio Faulmata steps away from the traditional interview format for a raw solo episode filmed in Paris — reflecting on the journey of building one of the fastest-growing independent energy podcasts from nothing.From filming early episodes across Spain, Aberdeen, London, Kuwait and South Africa, to sitting down with CEOs, founders and some highly influential figures in global energy, Emilio breaks down what he’s learned about ambition, risk-taking, belief, and why moving with intention changes everything.This episode is not just about podcasting or energy.It’s about what happens when you stop waiting for permission.Emilio opens up about why he started the podcast less than a year ago, why the oil & gas industry desperately needs more honest and unapologetic conversations, and why he believes the future of energy cannot be built through ideology alone.He also speaks candidly about fear, quitting his job, taking risks before feeling ready, and the mindset shift that happens once you start betting on yourself fully.At the core of this conversation is a bigger mission:changing the narrative around energy, leadership, and what is actually possible for people willing to pursue something irrational enough that others initially call it crazy.What you'll learn:⬛ How Emilio went from zero connections to interviewing global energy CEOs⬛ Why oil & gas leaders need to speak more openly and publicly⬛ The mission behind changing the narrative around energy⬛ Why the energy transition and oil & gas are not opposing concepts⬛ The psychology of taking risks before you feel ready⬛ Why belief in yourself changes how the world responds to you⬛ What happens when you stop waiting for permission⬛ Why “moving with intention” opens doors faster than people think⬛ The real reason most people never pursue what they actually want⬛ Why action creates pathways and clarity over time⬛ Lessons learned from founders, CEOs and entrepreneurs across the energy industry⬛ Why energy is ultimately about improving lives and creating opportunity⬛ The importance of building something bigger than yourself⬛ Why the people who fail the most often believe in themselves the most⬛ “Trust your delusion” — and let the path define itselfThis episode is for anyone trying to build something difficult, unconventional, or ambitious — especially when nobody around them fully understands the vision yet.The Energy Executive 360 with Emilio FaulmataFollow Emilio on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/EmilioFaulmataTEE360 Studio: https://www.emiliofaulmata.com ► TEE360 Future Energy Leaders Network: https://www.skool.com/tee360-global-energy-network-7260/about We recently launched the TEE360 Future Energy Leaders Network — a global community designed for ambitious students, young professionals and entrepreneurs who want to build meaningful careers in energy.Connect with future leaders across the industry, access exclusive opportunities, and learn directly from executives shaping the future of global energy.If you’re serious about becoming a leader in energy, join us today.#energyleadership #oilandgas #energytransition #leadership #entrepreneurship #podcast #energyleadership #motivation #business #careergrowth #futureofenergy #founderstory #energyindustry #mindset #selfbelief #youngprofessionals #globalenergycrisis #energyleadership #tee360
Transcribe →How to Lead Through Global Crisis! Why I Left BP to Build My Own Firm with Emily Watt
Apr 2000:47:15Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Energy Executive 360 Podcast, we sit down with Emily Watt, former BP executive and now founder of Pontiva Advisory, to explore what it really takes to step away from a high-powered corporate career and build something from the ground up.After nearly two decades in leadership roles — including heading trading and shipping across Europe and Africa at BP — Emily shares the defining moments that shaped her career, from moving out of finance in search of purpose to leading through disruption in global energy markets.She breaks down the realities of leadership at the highest level: how decisions are made under pressure, why delegation is critical as you scale, and the importance of knowing your strengths — without trying to be someone else.Emily also opens up about her biggest leap yet: founding Pontiva Advisory — a company built to help energy businesses navigate complexity, enter new markets, and unlock growth by rolling up their sleeves and working side by side with clients.⬛ What it really means to go from BP executive to founder⬛ Why leadership is about knowing your strengths — and delegating effectively⬛ How decisions are made in high-pressure environments⬛ Why many professionals don’t bring their full selves to work⬛ The mindset shift from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship⬛ Why today’s energy sector needs both expertise and creativity⬛ How to build meaningful relationships and stand out to mentors⬛ The key frameworks for managing crisis in global energy markets⬛ Why Africa is one of the biggest opportunities in energy today⬛ The importance of integrated energy systems and flexible solutions⬛ How to navigate risk, uncertainty, and complex decision-makingFollow Emily Watt & Pontiva AdvisoryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-ehrgood-watt-20608bb9/The Energy Executive 360 with Emilio FaulmataFollow Emilio on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/EmilioFaulmataTEE360 Studio: https://www.emiliofaulmata.com► TEE360 Future Energy Leaders Network: https://www.skool.com/tee360-global-energy-network-7260/aboutWe’ve recently launched the TEE360 Future Energy Leaders Network — a global community designed for ambitious young professionals, entrepreneurs, and students in energy who want to level up their careers.Get access to the right connections, build relationships across the global energy industry, and learn directly from executives and CEOs shaping the future of the sector.If you’re serious about becoming an energy leader, join us today:https://www.skool.com/tee360-global-energy-network-7260/about#corporatetofounder #founderstory #bp #pontivaadvisory #energyleadership #entrepreneurship #energytransition #energymarkets #africaenergy #emergingmarkets #leadership #businessleadership #careergrowth #decisionmaking #futureofenergy
Transcribe →From Oil Trading to Powering African Nations: The Genesis Energy Story
Mar 2300:42:59Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Energy Executive 360 Podcast, we sit down with Akinwole Omoboriowo II, Chairman of Genesis Energy, to explore one of the most important — and misunderstood — challenges in global energy: building scalable power systems in emerging markets.Akinwole breaks down what it really takes to deliver electricity where it doesn’t exist — and why in regions like Sub-Saharan Africa, the priority is not climate narratives, but access, reliability, and economic survival.He explains how Genesis combines renewables, gas, and local grid infrastructure to solve both access and availability challenges — and why solar alone isn’t enough without flexible power.We also explore his transition from oil trading to long-term infrastructure, the mindset required to build in markets without a playbook, and why partnerships, experimentation, and reinvestment are critical to scaling impact.From energy access to food security and economic development, this conversation connects energy to real-world outcomes — and challenges how we think about the energy transition.What you'll learn:⬛ Why energy access — not climate — is the real priority in emerging markets⬛ The difference between energy access and energy availability⬛ Why solar alone cannot support industrialisation⬛ How gas-to-power enables renewable scale⬛ Why integrated energy systems outperform single solutions⬛ The business case behind solving food security through energy⬛ Why Genesis reinvested 98% of its earnings into growth⬛ The mindset shift from short-term trading to long-term infrastructure⬛ Why partnerships — not “going alone” — drive real progress⬛ How to think about risk, uncertainty, and decision-making under pressure⬛ Why overthinking kills execution — and what to do instead⬛ The link between profit, purpose, and long-term impactChaptersFollow Akinwole Omoboriowo II & Genesis EnergyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akinwole-ii-omoboriowo-620b573/ Website: https://www.genesisenergygroup.net/ The Energy Executive 360 with Emilio FaulmataFollow Emilio on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/EmilioFaulmataTEE360 Studio: https://www.emiliofaulmata.com► TEE360 Future Energy Leaders Network: https://www.skool.com/tee360-global-energy-network-7260/aboutWe’ve recently launched the TEE360 Future Energy Leaders Network — a global community designed for ambitious young professionals, entrepreneurs, and students in energy who want to level up their careers.Get access to the right connections, build relationships across the global energy industry, and learn directly from executives and CEOs shaping the future of the sector.If you’re serious about becoming an energy leader, join us today.#energyleadership #africa #energyaccess #power #renewablesolutions #gas #energytransition #infrastructure #entrepreneurship #leadership #emergingmarkets #energyleadership
Transcribe →The Energy Entrepreneur Mindset: Believing in the Power of Possible
Mar 900:36:00Tap to summarizeIn Part 2 of Episode 11 of The Energy Executive 360 Podcast, Kahina Abdeli-Galinier reflects on the decision to leave Schlumberger after 17 years and why the pull of entrepreneurship ultimately became impossible to ignore.Having spent much of her career building new businesses and initiatives within SLB — including transformational platforms such as Delfi and SEES — Kahina explains how that experience gave her the “entrepreneurship bug.” Once you have built something from scratch and seen an idea become reality, returning to “business as usual” becomes incredibly difficult.In this conversation, she shares the mindset behind taking the leap to Blue Spark Energy, describing how opportunities often appear when you are willing to think differently and surround yourself with people willing to challenge the status quo.We also explore one of the leadership principles that defines her philosophy today: the Power of Possible.Kahina explains why leaders must actively instil belief and ambition within their teams, and how organisations unlock creativity when people feel empowered to challenge assumptions and push boundaries.Beyond leadership and entrepreneurship, the conversation turns to a broader issue facing the energy sector: the narrative gap surrounding oil and gas, and the industry's failure to communicate its importance to global energy systems. Finally, Kahina outlines her vision for Blue Spark Energy, explaining how the company plans to evolve from a focused technology play into a globally implemented platform capable of transforming well productivity across the industry.If you want to understand the mindset behind entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation in energy, this episode goes far beyond technology.What you'll learn:⬛ Why Kahina left a 17-year career at Schlumberger to lead Blue Spark Energy⬛ The “entrepreneurship bug” and why builders struggle to return to normal roles⬛ The leadership philosophy behind the Power of Possible⬛ How leaders align teams around a clear north star and shared vision⬛ Why creativity thrives when people challenge assumptions⬛ The communication gap between the oil & gas industry and society⬛ Why young professionals must help reshape the energy narrative⬛ Blue Spark Energy’s vision: from technology startup to global platformFollow Blue Spark Energy & Kahina Abdeli-GalinierBlue Spark Energy: https://bluesparkenergy.com/ Kahina Abdeli-Galinier: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kahina-ab... The Energy Executive 360 with Emilio FaulmataFollow Emilio on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/EmilioFaulmataTEE360 Studio: https://www.emiliofaulmata.comJoin our TEE360 Live Community If you are a young professional in energy who wants to gain access to top energy leaders around the world sign up to our live sessions and community here: https://www.emiliofaulmata.com/tee360... ► Conversations with the leaders shaping the real future of energy — beyond headlines, politics, and PR.#oilandgas #wellintervention #energyinnovation #oilfieldservices #upstream #maturefields #productionoptimization #energytransition #decarbonisation #energyleadership
Transcribe →How Pulse Power Could Define A New Era Of Oil & Gas
Mar 200:38:30Tap to summarizeIn Part 1 of episode 11 of The Energy Executive 360 Podcast, Kahina Abdeli-Galinier, CEO of Blue Spark Energy, breaks down the strategic case for reinventing well intervention — and why revitalising existing oil & gas wells may become one of the most pragmatic levers in the energy transition.We explore how pulse power technology works, why scale removal and well productivity optimisation matter more than ever, and why the future of oil & gas may not be about drilling more — but extracting more intelligently from what already exists.Beyond technology, we also discuss leadership and career development in global energy.Drawing from her 17-year career at SLB, Kahina shares lessons on risk-taking, building businesses from the ground up, operating outside your skillset, and why leadership agility is built through discomfort.She reflects on early exposure to Nobel Prize–winning physicist Charles Townes, and how principles around curiosity, simplification, and non-linear career paths shaped her approach to innovation.If you’re serious about understanding how legacy industries evolve from within — this conversation goes deep into both the mindset and the mechanics.What you'll learn:⬛ How pulse power technology removes scale and restores well productivity⬛ Why mature field optimisation may be a key emissions lever⬛ The economic case for boosting output from existing wells⬛ Why energy transition timelines require pragmatic solutions⬛ The leadership traits required to scale innovation⬛ Why focus determines whether ideas succeed or fail⬛ The importance of agility in global energy careersFollow Blue Spark Energy & Kahina Abdeli-GalinierBlue Spark Energy: https://bluesparkenergy.com/ Kahina Abdeli-Galinier: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kahina-abdeli-galinier-5a74382/ The Energy Executive 360 with Emilio FaulmataFollow Emilio on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/EmilioFaulmataTEE360 Studio: https://www.emiliofaulmata.comJoin our TEE360 Live Community If you are a young professional in energy who wants to gain access to top energy leaders around the world sign up to our live sessions and community here: https://www.emiliofaulmata.com/tee360-live ► Conversations with the leaders shaping the real future of energy — beyond headlines, politics, and PR.#oilandgas #wellintervention #energyinnovation #oilfieldservices #upstream #maturefields #productionoptimization #energytransition #decarbonisation #energyleadership
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The 3 Forces That Rewrote The Rules of Global Energy in 2025
Feb 1601:14:35Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Energy Executive 360 Podcast, Sarim Sheikh breaks down the three forces that are fundamentally reshaping global energy markets in 2025: politics, artificial intelligence, and the collapse in battery storage costs.Sarim explains why the political consensus around the “energy transition” has fractured, why oil’s resurgence surprised even seasoned analysts, and why coal — still responsible for the largest share of global emissions — remains the real problem the world must confront first.We explore why energy is a game of cents, not dollars — and how that reality is forcing governments and investors to rethink ideology in favour of economics.From Trump’s executive orders and their global signalling effect, to AI’s unprecedented speed of demand growth, to the grid failures that exposed transmission vulnerabilities — this conversation strips away slogans and looks at how energy systems actually work.But this episode isn’t just about markets.Sarim reflects on leaving Shell at a pivotal moment in his career, becoming one of the youngest country CEOs in the company’s history, and the three principles that have guided him ever since: people, impact, and learning.He shares his advice for young professionals on mastering the “drudgery” phase of growth, why staying close to your 12-year-old self matters, and why the most important leadership trait in crisis is being dispassionate.What you'll learn:⬛ Why 2025 disrupted the global energy narrative⬛ Why coal — not oil — is the biggest emissions challenge⬛ How Trump’s executive orders reshaped energy signalling globally⬛ Why AI demand is forcing unprecedented speed in energy investment⬛ The risk that AI could drive higher consumer energy bills⬛ How falling battery storage prices are changing baseload economics⬛ Why hydrogen and SAF must now prove themselves economically⬛ Why blackouts are transmission problems — not generation failures⬛ Why grid upgrades may become one of the biggest infrastructure opportunities of the decade⬛ The mindset shift required to make major career decisions⬛ Why being “dispassionate” is critical in moments of crisis⬛ Why mastery requires going through the mudFollow Sarim SheikhLinkedIn: / sarimsheikh The Energy Report Newsletter: / theenergy-report-7314011410521358336 The Energy Executive 360 with Emilio FaulmataFollow Emilio on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/EmilioFaulmataTEE360 Studio: https://www.emiliofaulmata.com► Conversations with the leaders shaping the real future of energy — beyond headlines, politics, and PR.#energymarkets #ai #energytransition #energysecurity #grid #batteries #coal #oilandgas #energyleadership #energypolicy #infrastructure #globalsouth
Transcribe →Why the UK Government Has Got It Wrong on North Sea Oil & Gas
Feb 201:12:19Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Energy Executive 360 Podcast, Amy Miller (co-founder and CEO of PRAGMA) explains what the UK is getting wrong about energy policy, why the term “energy transition” is misleading, how the UK was hours away from a blackout in January 2025, and why oil and gas faces a growing talent and purpose crisis.Amy’s path to founding PRAGMA didn’t start in boardrooms or strategy meetings. It started in places most people would never choose to work — including a high-security prison, where she learned more about people, leadership, and human behaviour than any corporate job could ever teach.Those lessons later became the foundation for how she approaches energy, policy, communication, and leadership today.We explore the meeting that changed everything and led to the birth of PRAGMA, Amy’s reflections on entering rooms she didn’t feel she belonged in, and the source of the ambition that pushed her to build something of her own.This is a conversation about confidence, chaos, leadership, policy, people, and the uncomfortable truths the energy industry needs to confront if it wants to reconnect with the next generation.Amy also shares how PRAGMA is going global and her advice for staying calm and effective when everything around you feels uncertain.What you’ll learn in this episode:⬛ Why the phrase “energy transition” may be misleading and what we should be saying instead⬛ What is happening in the UK today that makes little long-term sense for energy security⬛ Why the UK was hours away from a blackout in January 2025 — and why blackouts might be the wake-up call society needs⬛ Why moving away from domestic gas production is ideologically inconsistent⬛ Why activists were necessary for the industry to start thinking differently⬛ Why “net zero” can be a privileged concept disconnected from reality⬛ Why industry leaders often agree — until politics enters the room and distorts long-term thinking⬛ The real and growing talent crisis in oil and gas, and why young professionals are searching for purpose⬛ How unlikely experiences shape leadership and confidence⬛ How to walk into rooms you feel you don’t belong in⬛ How to stay calm, effective, and clear-headed in chaos and crisisFollow Amy Miller & PRAGMAAmy MillerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-miller-09860014/ PRAGMALinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pragma-energy/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Pragmaenergy Website: https://www.pragma-energy.com/ The Energy Executive 360 with Emilio FaulmataFollow Emilio on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/EmilioFaulmataTEE360 Studio: https://www.emiliofaulmata.com► Conversations with the leaders shaping the real future of energy — beyond headlines, politics, and PR.#energyleadership #oilandgas #energypolicy #energytransition #uk #energysecurity #netzero #OilAndGasCareers #energydebate #TalentCrisis #PRAGMA #AmyMiller
Transcribe →The MINDSET SHIFT That Could Change Energy & Africa Forever with NJ Ayuk JD (P2)
Dec 100:39:16Tap to summarizeNJ Ayuk JD — Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, best-selling author, and the driving force behind African Energy Week.This conversation reveals the philosophy and battles that took NJ from being underestimated to becoming a global industry force. From taking on a 30-year established organisation and winning, to treating every negotiation as if it were his last, NJ breaks down the mentality that turns pressure into performance and fear into fuel.This episode blends leadership, personal development, and purpose with Africa’s mission to create opportunity for the next generation. NJ makes it clear that credentials mean nothing without delivery, that action will always beat ideas. At its core, this is a blueprint for anyone who wants to build something extraordinary — whether it’s a business, a career, or in Emilio’s case, the best energy podcast in the world.We also dive into one of NJ’s defining missions: making energy poverty history by 2030. He explains why removing energy poverty is essential to unlocking hope and ambition for Africa’s youth. This is a conversation about purpose, excellence, resilience, and refusing to accept low expectations. If you have big goals, want to build something that matters, or are fighting to change your life, this episode will challenge you, energise you, and push you to think bigger.What You’ll Learn:⬛ How the stories you tell yourself shape your success⬛ The mindset behind taking on industry giants — and winning⬛ Why fear of failure can become your greatest driver⬛ How to build confidence when nobody believes in you⬛ Why thinking small destroys potential⬛ The truth about “low expectations” and how to break them⬛ Why making energy poverty history is essential for Africa’s future⬛ What it takes to build something world-class⬛ How to stay focused when everyone tells you you’ll fail⬛ Why destiny is not fate — it’s a choice you createFollow NJ Ayuk JD, the African Energy Chamber & African Energy Week below:NJ Ayuk JD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nj-ayuk-jd-mba-6658662/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/njayuk/ African Energy ChamberLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/african-energy-chamber/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/africanenergychamber/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPCEPmBHjhwMw3dQn4y1C7Q Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanenergychamber# X/ Twitter: https://x.com/energy_african?s=20 African Energy WeekLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/aec-african-energy-week/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/africanenergyweek/ The Energy Executive 360 with Emilio FaulmataFollow Emilio on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/EmilioFaulmataVisit TEE360 Studio: https://www.emiliofaulmata.com► Stay tuned for future episodes exploring leadership, mindset, entrepreneurship, and the future of global energy.#Mindset #EnergyLeadership #AfricanDevelopment #EnergyPoverty #WinningMentality #NJAyuk #AfricaRising #Entrepreneurship #FutureOfEnergy #PurposeDriven
Transcribe →The Truth About Energy, Oil & Gas The West REFUSES To Accept with NJ Ayuk JD
Nov 2400:44:05Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Energy Executive 360 Podast, we dive deep into the unfiltered truth about Africa’s energy future with NJ Ayuk JD — one of the continent’s most influential energy voices, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, and best-selling author of Billions at Play and A Just Transition.This conversation cuts through the noise and exposes the realities that global narratives ignore:- 600 million Africans still live without electricity.- 1 billion people cook with unsafe, polluting fuels.- 2 million people die, due to lack of access to clean cooking technologies.While the West pushes a one-size-fits-all transition, NJ argues that Africa needs energy justice — not energy ideology. Oil, gas, and renewables all matter, but Africa cannot industrialise without affordable, reliable baseload energy.This episode blends energy policy, leadership, geopolitics, and economics to paint a clear picture of what Africa must do to unlock growth, attract capital, and build opportunity for the next generation. We explore why capital avoids African projects, why the continent’s mega-projects matter more than ever in 2025, and how rushed transition policies threaten to derail Africa’s progress.NJ also unpacks the leaders reshaping the sector — from ENI’s Claudio Descalzi to emerging African CEOs driving bold reforms — and why resource nationalism often destroys the very opportunities countries are trying to create.This is a conversation about energy, sovereignty, development, and the mindset Africa needs to scale real prosperity.What You’ll Learn:⬛ Why defending oil & gas still matters for Africa’s development⬛ The truth about Western hypocrisy in the global energy transition⬛ Africa’s biggest energy bottlenecks — and how to unlock investment⬛ Why energy poverty remains Africa’s No.1 development challenge⬛ The mega-projects that could transform the continent in 2025 and beyond⬛ NJ Ayuk’s insights from writing three globally recognised energy books⬛ What a truly African “just transition” looks like⬛ How to make energy exciting for the next generation of African talent⬛ Why a rushed transition could devastate African economies⬛ The African & global CEOs redefining what energy leadership looks like⬛ The dangers of resource nationalism — and why contract stability is critical⬛ How Africa can use its natural resources to build long-term prosperityFollow NJ Ayuk JD, the African Energy Chamber & African Energy Week below:NJ Ayuk JD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nj-ayuk-jd-mba-6658662/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/njayuk/ African Energy ChamberLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/african-energy-chamber/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/africanenergychamber/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPCEPmBHjhwMw3dQn4y1C7Q Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/africanenergychamber#X/ Twitter: https://x.com/energy_african?s=20 African Energy WeekLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/aec-african-energy-week/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/africanenergyweek/The Energy Executive 360 with Emilio FaulmataFollow Emilio on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/EmilioFaulmataVisit TEE360 Studio: https://www.emiliofaulmata.com► Stay tuned for future episodes exploring leadership, African energy, geopolitics, entrepreneurship, and the future of global energy.#AfricaEnergy #EnergyPoverty #JustTransition #OilAndGasAfrica #EnergyLeadership #FutureOfEnergy #AfricanDevelopment #EnergyTransitionAfrica #AEC #NJAyuk #600Million
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