Dr Carole Nakhle is a globally respected thought leader in the energy sector, known for her deep expertise at the intersection of energy policy, fiscal regimes, market development, governance, and geopolitics.
Dr Carole Nakhle is a globally respected thought leader in the energy sector, known for her deep expertise at the intersection of energy policy, fiscal regimes, market development, governance, and geopolitics. She is the Founder and CEO of Crystol Energy, an independent, multi-award-winning advisory firm recognised for its strategic insights and impact across the energy value chain.
With nearly three decades of experience spanning five continents, Dr Nakhle has worked at the highest levels with major energy companies (Eni, Equinor), governments and parliaments, international organisations, multilateral institutions, and world-class academic and policy centres. Her work is distinguished by its clarity, depth, and ability to bridge policy, industry, and academia, has made her a trusted advisor to both public and private sector leaders navigating complex energy transitions.
She also serves as:
Dr Nakhle has played a central role in shaping global best practices in extractive industries, notably contributing to the OECD’s Principles for Durable Extractive Contracts. She has also been a strategic voice in the COP28 Hydrogen Expert Committee and an advocate for responsible resource development.
Her academic credentials include lecturing at top-tier institutions, such as:
A champion for inclusion, she founded Access for Women in Energy in 2007—one of the first global initiatives focused on gender equality in the sector—and supported diversity platforms in Ghana, Tunisia, and the UAE. She also serves on the ADIPEC Advisory Board for Inclusion & Diversity, and has mentored young professionals around the world, helping to cultivate the next generation of energy leaders.
She is also a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Fuellers, a historic London livery company supporting excellence in the energy industry.
Dr Nakhle is a prolific author and media commentator. Her two books—Petroleum Taxation: Sharing the Wealth and Out of the Energy Labyrinth (co-authored with Lord David Howell)—are widely cited references. She is regularly featured on leading networks including BBC, Bloomberg, CNBC, CNN, Sky News, France 24, Al Jazeera, and quoted by The Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, and others.
Her editorial leadership includes serving as Executive Editor of Newsweek’s special edition New Technological Frontiers in the Oil and Gas Industry, and becoming the first ever guest blogger for Aspentech.
Fluent in Arabic, English, and French, Dr Nakhle has advised and worked in over 40 countries, from Arctic energy dialogues to fiscal reforms in emerging markets. In 2017, she gave formal evidence to the UK Parliament’s International Relations Committee on Middle East energy dynamics and their implications for British foreign policy.
Selected Honours & Recognition:
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Dr Nakhle has been consistently recognised for her important contribution to the energy industry. Read more in these articles:
“Dr. Carole Nakhle Honoured at the Arab Women Awards 2025” May 2025
“Dr Carole Nakhle among the ‘Top 20 Outstanding Women CEOs of 2022’” June 2022
“Dr Carole Nakhle, CEO of the Year” January, 2022
“Dr Carole Nakhle – The G100 Global Chair for Energy and Power” July 2021
“Dr Carole Nakhle: ‘Global Female Influencer’” April, 2020
“Dr Carole Nakhle awarded the prestigious Energy Institute Fellowship” March, 2020
“Dr Carole Nakhle receives the 2017 Professional Recognition Award” Oct, 2017