Energy transition: Opportunity, risk and reality

The energy transition is often framed as a decisive shift from hydrocarbons to renewables. In practice, it is proving to be far more complex. Rather than a single event, the transition is emerging as a gradual and uneven rebalancing of the energy system—one that must carefully reconcile decarbonisation ambitions with security of supply, affordability and economic stability.In this episode of Podcasts by Brodies, Malcolm Gunnyeon and Martin Ewan discuss this tension, which sits at the heart of the energy industry’s current challenge. From skills transfer, investor confidence and geopolitical instability, what is next for the UK and the energy transition? They explore the findings of Brodies’ Energy Transition Investment Report, which highlights the realities of the transition to net‑zero and the investment trends shaping the next phase of global and UK energy development. Listen to the first episode of our energy transition podcast series 'Evolution not revolution: Investing in the energy transition', featuring Clare Munro, Keith Patterson and Sarah-Jane Macarthur now. All information in this episode was correct at the time of recording. The content of Podcasts by Brodies does not constitute legal advice.