Empowered to lead: Women making waves in subsea & offshore energy
In this episode of the WGLC Podcast Series: Empowered to Lead, host Rachel McGhie speaks with Melissa Gould of the Society for Underwater Technology (SUT-US) about the vital role women are playing in subsea technology, offshore energy, and the blue economy. Melissa shares how SUT’s Women in Industry initiative is building inclusiveness, encouraging participation, and inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders. From mentorship and networking to breaking barriers and embracing curiosity, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone passionate about innovation, equity, and the future of energy.
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Empowered to lead: Equity, sustainability & the future of women in energy
In this episode of the WGLC Podcast Series: Empowered to Lead, Rachel McGhie speaks with Lamé Verre, co-founder of Lean In Equity & Sustainability. Lamé shares her journey as an advocate and changemaker, the gaps she saw in representation across the energy and sustainability sectors, and how her platform is driving progress for women—especially women of color. Together, they explore why equity matters, how mentorship and networks fuel leadership, and what true empowerment looks like in boardrooms, strategy teams, and across the global energy landscape.Tune in for insights on building inclusive leadership, the transformative role of WGLC, and a bold vision for the future of women in energy.
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Middle East has huge gas opportunity says top energy economist Nakhle
Middle East gas could provide an economic and more sustainable energy option especially in terms of meeting local demand, Crystol Energy CEO Carole Nakhle tells Petroleum Economist’s Paul Hickin. She warns against oversimplifying energy debates around peak demand, explains the evolutionary role of OPEC and talks about the importance of diversifying Middle East economies not just regional energy mixes along with the role of fiscal systems to maximise a country’s strengths
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US shale, OPEC+ spare capacity may underwhelm and support oil prices, says Standard Chartered’s Emily Ashford
OPEC+ spare capacity is much lower than the market consensus and US shale will also struggle to add extra supply in the second half of 2025 providing upside risk to oil prices, according to Emily Ashford. The Standard Chartered energy analyst tells Petroleum Economist’s Paul Hickin that while tariffs, trade and geopolitics add bearishness, much has been priced in and may be offset by a supply side that is likely to see OPEC+’s members involved in additional voluntary cuts take a hiatus in returning volumes after the summer.
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Policymakers need an energy education, says PRAGMA’s Amy Miller
Oil and gas can and should coexist with renewables, and policymakers must be aware of the risks to energy access, affordability and sustainability from sometimes ill-judged efforts to tackle climate issues and demonise energy companies, argues Amy Miller. The PRAGMA CEO tells Petroleum Economist’s chief economist Paul Hickin that it’s important to appreciate every country has a unique energy journey and a practical approach to energy and climate needs to be embraced given its pivotal role in everyday life.
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