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The most influential people in energy

Your essential gateway to market-moving perspectives from the most influential figures shaping global energy. This curated collection brings you direct access to global ministers, visionary policymakers, and pioneering CEOs who exclusively share their insights with Energy Connects

Doug Burgum

Doug Burgum

US Secretary of the Interior

Energy addition is key to winning the AI arms race

H.E. Suhail Mohamed Faraj Al Mazrouei

H.E. Suhail Mohamed Faraj Al Mazrouei

UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure

Artificial intelligence is now embedded in the UAE’s energy strategy

Dr Sama Bilbao y León

Dr Sama Bilbao y León

Director General of World Nuclear Association

We have seen incredible ambition, but now the real work begins

Dr Fatih Birol

Dr Fatih Birol

Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA)

Natural gas supply security and diversification key to boosting global energy resilience

Secretary Wright: LNG is the fastest growing energy source on the planet

Chris Wright, US Secretary of Energy

In an exclusive studio interview, Secretary Wright discusses the evolving landscape of natural gas and LNG demand, and the US strategy to champion that growth. He explains why natural gas is the fastest growing energy source on the planet, and how it will help meet the energy demand spikes of the future.

Pioneering Egypt’s vision for energy leadership in North Africa and the Mediterranean

H.E. Eng. Karim Badawi, Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources

In an exclusive interview, H.E. Badawi shares his vision for the energy sector and how the country is poised to consolidate its reputation as a leading energy hub. He emphasised how the country is poised to consolidate its reputation as a leading regional energy hub by leveraging its state-of-the-art infrastructure, expanding liquified natural gas (LNG) export capacities, and fostering robust public-private partnerships.

From CCS to sovereign compute: Canada’s roadmap to secure the future of energy

Hon. Tim Hodgson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources

Minister Hodgson outlines how Canada is positioning itself as a key energy partner for India and the Global South, the infrastructure needed to power growing demand from data centres and electrification, and the role of finance and technology in advancing a lower-carbon future. He also reflects on the significance of the Canada-Alberta agreement, the expansion of large-scale CCUS projects and regulatory reforms.

Alberta is working to attract private investment, expand infrastructure, and create an energy policy framework that supports robust growth as demand from AI data centres rises

Danielle Smith

Premier of Alberta

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Thailand’s role in strengthening Asia’s energy security and resilience

Ahead of the Gastech Exhibition & Conference taking place in Bangkok in September, H.E. Akanat Promphan, Thailand’s Minister of Energy, shares his insights on Thailand’s role as a central energy hub in Asia and how Gastech 2026 provides a strategic platform for the global energy industry.

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Powering progress: how Zimbabwe is transforming its energy sector

Hon. July Moyo, Minister of Energy and Power Development of Zimbabwe

In an exclusive studio interview, Hon. July Moyo, Minister of Energy and Power Development of Zimbabwe, discusses the bold transformation underway in the country’s power and energy sector. Minister Moyo shared how Zimbabwe is prioritising energy security, affordability, and investment-led growth, with reforms designed to attract international partners and close the gap between energy demand and supply.

OPEC Secretary General: oil needs $18.2 trillion by 2050 to secure our energy future

H. E. Haitham Al Ghais, OPEC Secretary General

In this exclusive interview recorded at the OPEC Secratariat in Vienna, the OPEC Secretary General reveals the latest insights from the World Oil Outlook, the critical need for $18.2 trillion investments in oil and gas by 2050 and why oil and gas are the essential pillars of a stable and secure energy future.

East Med: driving reliable and diversified energy supply

H. E. Osama Mobarez, Secretary General of the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF)

H.E. Osama Mobarez discusses the East Mediterranean’s role in energy security, supply diversification, and new energy corridors.

Policy key to unlocking hydrogen’s next growth cycle

Ivana Jemelkova, CEO of the Hydrogen Council

Ivana Jemelkova highlights the Global Hydrogen Compass report and the growth of committed investment in clean hydrogen to $110 billion.

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IRENA chief calls for ramping up infrastructure investment

Francesco La Camera, IRENA Director General

Francesco La Camera cautions that the pace and scale of the energy transition are insufficient to meet the 1.5°C global warming target.

Building resilient energy systems through cross-border cooperation

H.E. Tarek El-Molla, Former Minister of Petroleum & Mineral Resources for Egypt

H.E. Tarek El Molla discusses the future of natural gas in the Mediterranean amid geopolitical tensions and the expansion of renewable energy.

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How solar and AI are powering global energy access

Ashish Khanna, Director General of the International Solar Alliance

Ashish Khanna examines the growth of solar deployment, shifting investment trends, and the role of technology in expanding energy access.

The cost of energy supply chain bottlenecks on the global economy

Simon Flowers, Chairman and Chief Analyst at Wood Mackenzie

Simon Flowers assesses the global economic consequences of energy supply disruptions and the growing importance of supply chain resilience.