Accelerating the Just Transition: Nick Wayth, CEO Energy Institute

Episode 23 of the EIC Podcasts podcast, hosted by EIC (Energy Industries Council), titled "Accelerating the Just Transition: Nick Wayth, CEO Energy Institute" was published on February 2, 2026 and runs 33 minutes.

February 2, 2026 ·33m · EIC Podcasts

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Summary

In This Episode Our host, Stuart Broadley is joined by Nick Wayth, CEO of the Energy Institute, for a wide-ranging discussion on how the global energy system is evolving amid geopolitical tension, market volatility, and shifting narratives around net zero. Drawing on Nick’s 20-year career at BP and his four years leading the Energy Institute, the conversation reflects both industry and institutional perspectives on today’s energy challenges.The episode examines why simplistic narratives no longer work in a world of rising demand, geopolitical disruption, and uneven progress toward net zero. Nick shares insights on energy costs, China’s strategic approach to electrification, the evolving role of oil and gas, and why the transition must be both pragmatic and just to succeed.The discussion also explores the Energy Institute’s mission as an independent, trusted voice for the sector, the continued importance of the Statistical Review of World Energy as a data-led reference point, the growing focus on professional development and leadership, the role of diversity initiatives such as Powerful Women, and how International Energy Week brings together competing perspectives to debate the future of the global energy system.What Is the EIC? The Energy Industries Council (EIC) is one of the world’s largest energy trade associations. As a not-for-profit organisation, it supports more than 950 member companies involved in the global energy value chain. EIC operatesinternationally, with offices in London, Kuala Lumpur, Rio de Janeiro, Houston, Dubai, and soon, Berlin.It is energy agnostic, supporting all parts of the energy sector. From mature renewable onshore and offshore sectors like wind, solar and hydropower; to grid infrastructure and large nuclear; to hydrocarbon sectors like oil & gas, LNG, FPSO, decommissioning, upstream, midstream and downstream; to emerging low-carbon sectors like hydrogen, carbon capture, CCUS, energy storage, BESS, biofuels, SAF (sustainable aviation fuels), and geothermal.EIC provides a wide range of services, including access to global market intelligence, CAPEX and OPEX project data, consulting support, events, business development opportunities, and advocacy. It also facilitates connections with key decision-makers and policymakers in the energy sector worldwide.Stay Connected with EIC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about the EIC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore EIC membership ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about the Five Golden Rules for a Healthy Energy Supply Chain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn about EIC Consult⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact Stuart Broadley about doing your own C-level EIC podcast at [email protected]

Episode Description

In This Episode

Our host, Stuart Broadley is joined by Nick Wayth, CEO of the Energy Institute, for a wide-ranging discussion on how the global energy system is evolving amid geopolitical tension, market volatility, and shifting narratives around net zero. Drawing on Nick’s 20-year career at BP and his four years leading the Energy Institute, the conversation reflects both industry and institutional perspectives on today’s energy challenges.

The episode examines why simplistic narratives no longer work in a world of rising demand, geopolitical disruption, and uneven progress toward net zero. Nick shares insights on energy costs, China’s strategic approach to electrification, the evolving role of oil and gas, and why the transition must be both pragmatic and just to succeed.

The discussion also explores the Energy Institute’s mission as an independent, trusted voice for the sector, the continued importance of the Statistical Review of World Energy as a data-led reference point, the growing focus on professional development and leadership, the role of diversity initiatives such as Powerful Women, and how International Energy Week brings together competing perspectives to debate the future of the global energy system.

What Is the EIC?

The Energy Industries Council (EIC) is one of the world’s largest energy trade associations. As a not-for-profit organisation, it supports more than 950 member companies involved in the global energy value chain. EIC operatesinternationally, with offices in London, Kuala Lumpur, Rio de Janeiro, Houston, Dubai, and soon, Berlin.

It is energy agnostic, supporting all parts of the energy sector. From mature renewable onshore and offshore sectors like wind, solar and hydropower; to grid infrastructure and large nuclear; to hydrocarbon sectors like oil & gas, LNG, FPSO, decommissioning, upstream, midstream and downstream; to emerging low-carbon sectors like hydrogen, carbon capture, CCUS, energy storage, BESS, biofuels, SAF (sustainable aviation fuels), and geothermal.

EIC provides a wide range of services, including access to global market intelligence, CAPEX and OPEX project data, consulting support, events, business development opportunities, and advocacy. It also facilitates connections with key decision-makers and policymakers in the energy sector worldwide.

Stay Connected with EIC

Contact Stuart Broadley about doing your own C-level EIC podcast at [email protected]