ASCO’s Push into Emerging Energy Hubs: A Conversation with CEO Mike Pettigrew

In this episode  - In this inaugural episode of the Energy Focus Podcast, EIC CEO Stuart Broadley sits down with Mike Pettigrew, CEO of ASCO Group, to discuss the opportunities and obstacles shaping international trade and export in today’s global energy supply chain. From ASCO’s remarkable turnaround story to its bold expansion into frontier markets like Namibia and Cote d’Ivoire, Mike offers candid insights on leadership, sustainability, and navigating the uncertainties of geopolitics and the energy transition. What is Energy Focus?Energy Focus is the EIC’s flagship quarterly magazine, delivering in-depth features, regional market insights, and expert commentary on the global energy industry. The Energy Focus Podcast builds on this trusted content by offering a fresh, conversational perspective from the magazine’s contributors and energy leaders.Liked this episode? Don’t miss the magazine! Read Energy Focus to hear more from leading operators, contractors, industry bodies, and academic institutions across oil and gas, power, nuclear, and renewable sectors.The Energy Focus publication is produced by Redactive. You can learn more about their services on their website, linked at the end of this description.Special thanks to EIC supporting editor Lucas Machado, who also contributes to the production of the magazine. 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 Learn more about the EIC: www.the-eic.com Read the Energy Focus Magazine: https://www.the-eic.com/MediaCentre/Publications/EnergyFocusExplore EIC membership: www.the-eic.com/Membership Redactive website: https://redactive.co.uk/. Follow the EIC on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/energy-industries-council-the-eic-