Wolfe Power Club

06/08/2025

In the UK, car manufacturers may face a £15,000 fine for every electric vehicle (EV) they fail to sell, as per the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate.

In this episode, our host Alex reviews the overall automotive UK market, analysing the various penalties and the current sales of vehicles in the UK and the current production figures from each of the leading manufacturers. He also reveals why this podcast is getting its electric vehicle...

This week kicks off Part 1 of our special Summer Trilogy on the British Motor Show! We’ll be at the show on Friday, 15th August!

Part 2 features an exclusive interview with a two-time Formula 1 World Champion.

Part 3 wraps up the trilogy with insights, surprises, and key takeaways from the show itself.

It’s an Auto & Energy Summer Special you won’t want to miss!

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21/05/2025

Join host Alex Wolfe in the world of downstream energy with the Wolfe Power Club's inaugural live podcast episode. Recorded at last week's UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) in Leeds, this episode showcases the inspiring stories of UKIFDA Award winners Hannah Ward, Harry Boxall, and Emily Yates, who share their remarkable paths since achieving success at Certas Energy, Fuel Additive Science Technologies Limited (exocet) and Craggs Energy respectively.

Discover the challenges they faced, their proudest achievements, and their visions for the energy industry's future, all while encouraging the next generation to join this dynamic field.

A massive thank you to UKIFDA and our sponsor, Aim Recruit, for making this event possible!

(Noz Miah makes a guest appearance in this episode!)

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14/05/2025

Petrol prices in the UK have been hitting a low mark since the onset of Covid, according to this week's guest, Portland Fuel's managing director, James Spencer. As the fuel distribution community heads to this year's UKIFDA, the fuel industry is witnessing unprecedented changes, with significant benefits for fleet customers and a shift towards alternative fuels like HVO, hydrogen, and ammonia. Join host Alex and James as they look into the global politics of fuel prices, the rise of nuclear energy, and the necessary adjustments the fuel industry must make in a challenging economy.

James Spencer started his career in oil refining in 1994, with Mobil and then BP, after graduating from Cambridge University. In 2003, James joined the Bayford Group of Companies as Group Operations Director, looking after their £500m pa portfolio. During this time, he also became Chairman of the Association of UK Oil Independents. In 2009, James set up Portland Fuel, a company offering fuel price data, advisory services and fuel hedging. He is a regular contributor to national debates on oil prices and has appeared numerous times in the UK media.

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23/04/2025

Happy St George’s Day! In this week's episode, one of Britain’s biggest oil companies is on the podcast!

'Oil Giant BP Climate Crunch Triggers Shareholder Showdown | Helge Lund surviving till 2026?' is now LIVE!

In the hours after BP underwent its biggest AGM protest vote on outgoing chair Helge Lund in five years, host Alex speaks with Thomson Reuters's Energy Columnist Ron Bousso on the divisive five-year journey that led to the vote. They discuss the insights into BP's evolving landscape as major shareholders voice concerns over share value comparisons and North Sea strategies with industry rivals. With CEO Lund's future uncertain, the potential for leadership changes could significantly influence BP's strategic direction. As the UK government and pension holders keep a close eye, BP faces mounting pressure to achieve profitability while committing to a responsible energy transition.

16/04/2025

“I wish I had met Claire Lish back in 2004 instead of 2024 for my first role managing a large team. In our podcast, we cover dysfunctional teams, cultural architects from drivers' porta cabins, dignified resignation and how to build a high-performance team. Don’t wait 20 years like I did to find Claire, listen today!” - Alex Wolfe, MBA

On this week’s episode, Alex and Chief Business Psychologist Claire Lish from Psynergy Consulting look into the challenges of dysfunctional behaviours within energy leadership teams and learn how to cultivate a high-performing energy company. Overcoming dysfunctional behaviours: Explore the impacts of impostor syndrome and gain strategies to foster a stable workplace environment. With expert psychology at the forefront, this episode is a must-listen for energy leaders seeking to enhance team dynamics and drive success.

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The closing date is Wednesday, 16th April.
We will be announcing the winner on our LinkedIn shortly after. Good luck!

At the end of the month, The Association for Business Psychology is holding its annual conference where you can continue the discussion about workforce experience, this week's podcast guest, Claire, has secured a discount for you, listeners and if you use the code: WOLFE50 at checkout, the first three listeners will get a 50% discount on the cost of a ticket.

02/04/2025

This week, Wolfe Power Club is at Silverstone, a racing circuit with a substantial history and the home of the first F1 World Championship Grand Prix, held in 1950.

Our host Alex speaks to the owner of Anglo American Oil Company Ltd -American Fuels, Anders Hildebrand, who supplies the Sonoco brand of racing fuels about how it might be possible to produce such fuels that supply themselves for multiple championships. We also hear from the Ferrari A296 GT3 team, including lead driver Matt Griffin, on the challenges of moving from a car to a hybrid one.

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We're giving away some copies of our guest, Dirk Singer's book 'Sustainability in the Air'.
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The closing date is Friday 4th April. We will be announcing the winners on our LinkedIn shortly after.

12/03/2025

To celebrate International Women's Day 2025 with this week's Wolfe Power Club Podcast episode featuring head of POWERful Women's Georgina Worrall OBE, a prominent advocate for women's leadership in energy. This week, we will explore the advancements and challenges faced by women on boards, examine recent setbacks in workplace diversity, and discuss effective tools and policies necessary to foster a true meritocracy.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-01W9pbO8g&t=393s

05/03/2025

In this week's podcast, Alex reflects on the key takeaways from last week's International Energy Week in Westminster, London. He discusses the main summary areas, covering the implications between Russia and Ukraine, as well as the projection that 2025 will be a significant year for nuclear energy.

Featuring keynote addresses from DTEK Oil&Gas's Maxim Timchenko to International Energy Agency (IEA)'s Executive Director Fatih Birol, along with numerous networking invitations, the Power Club is honoured to extensively cover the world's energy transitions at this year's International Energy Week, hosted by the Energy Institute.

It was amazing to hear from so many thought leaders in the energy sector, such as National Grid's Abbie Badcock-Broe and Mark Jonathan Davis, FEI, FGS CEO of Capterio, during International Energy Week.

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26/02/2025

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25/02/2025

Dear Wolfe Power Club listeners,

Wolfe Power Club podcast International Energy Week Extravaganza is here!

6 Keynote Speakers at International Energy Week, hosted by Energy Institute Network are featured in this week's podcast release.

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19/02/2025

Our host, Alexander is on the road and chats with JayEmm on Cars from YouTube, about where the car industry could go for 2025.

From the rise of Tesla and BYD affecting European and Japanese market share to the growth of car and coffee shows and some funny story time moments, there is plenty to be had on this week's episode.

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🍏 Apple Podcast 🍎

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/is-the-car-industry-reviving-itself-for-2025-with/id1768249172?i=1000693801852

🎙️Spotify 🎙️

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3AnAlNTeijI9CxJT9dIa9Q

💻 YouTube 💻

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy-jmrx7_yU&t=41s

29/01/2025

Trump Winning on North Sea Oil, OPEC & Tariffs episode is now LIVE!

As January is about to pass, the whole world laid eyes on Trump's return to President, but in the midst of it, he criticised the UK government's statement on how they should focus on the North Sea oil tax and ending their work with windmills.

This week, our host Alexander Wolfe, opens on why he believes Trump is winning on the North Sea front as well as the past week's events on Trump's talk with the Saudi Prince on OPEC's next step in production and his threatening message on world tariffs at the Davos World Economic Forum.

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🍏 Apple Podcast 🍎

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/trump-winning-on-north-sea-oil-opec-tariffs-season/id1768249172?i=1000686498236

🎙️Spotify 🎙️

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5hKIq4At9O4PUXZhNAo45x

💻 YouTube 💻

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfxcNtwnodU