Dr. Carole Nakhle, CEO of Crystol Energy, joined Stuart Broadley CEO of the Energy Industries Council, EIC, for a wide ranging podcast discussion on the geopolitical and economic forces reshaping global energy markets. The conversation explored how countries and businesses are responding to rising uncertainty, from energy security pressures in the UAE and Iran to competitiveness concerns in Europe, investment opportunities in Africa and the need to build greater resilience against future shocks.
Key themes discussed include:
- UAE and energy security: Protecting energy security, maintaining market confidence and reinforcing the UAE’s role as a reliable supplier.
- Iran under pressure: The economic and political pressures facing Iran and the role of energy in supporting broader resilience.
- Europe’s competitiveness challenge: The impact of high energy costs on industry, investment, competitiveness and deindustrialisation.
- Africa’s long term potential: Unlocking Africa’s energy and resource potential through stronger institutions, predictable policies and investment.
- Preparing for geopolitical shocks: Building resilient infrastructure, partnerships and businesses rather than trying to predict every future crisis.
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