Why energy infrastructure is key to resilience and security
Apr 22, 2026
In this episode of the Energy Connects podcast, host Chiranjib Sengupta speaks with Grant Dougans, Partner at Bain & Company, about how geopolitical tensions and market volatility are elevating energy infrastructure as a strategic asset. Recorded as a part of ADIPEC’s Energy and Geopolitics series, the discussion focuses on why resilience has become critical to energy security. Dougans highlights the practical strategies companies and countries can adopt to strengthen infrastructure and supply chains in an increasingly fragmented world. He also discusses the outlook on potential consolidation and restructuring across the industry.
Meet our expert guest speaker

Grant Dougans
Partner
Bain and Company

Chiranjib Sengupta
Editor-in-Chief
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