The 75th edition of the Statistical Review of World Energy, published by the Energy Institute, isn’t just another report. It’s one of the key benchmarks for understanding how the global energy system is actually evolving. In this episode, Energy Institute CEO Dr Nick Wayth joins host Alex Wolfe to unpack what the data is really showing beneath the headlines.
The picture isn’t a simple shift to renewables. Solar and wind are growing quickly, and low-carbon power is now meeting all new electricity demand. But overall energy demand is still rising, driven by AI, data centres, cooling, aviation and broader global growth.
That’s where the tension lies. Energy security is back at the top of the agenda and different regions are taking very different paths including: China’s rapid electrification, US gas and data center expansion and Europe’s grid constraints. The real question now isn’t just what we build, but whether we can build fast enough to keep up.
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BIOGRAPHY
Dr Nick Wayth has spent his career helping navigate the changing world of energy. As Chief Executive of the Energy Institute, he works with professionals across the sector to support the transition to a more sustainable energy system.
Before joining the Institute, Nick spent over two decades at BP, working across both conventional and low-carbon energy sectors. is an esteemed energy sector leader who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Institute (EI), a major global professional body for the energy industry.
RESOURCES
Energy Institute: https://www.energyinst.org/home
Statistical Review of World Energy 2026 Report: https://www.energyinst.org/statistical-review
ABOUT THE HOST
Host Alex Wolfe has over 20 years of experience in the energy industry, including previously serving as Commercial Director at Certas Energy and Director of the South, with responsibility for 900 fuel HGVs. In addition, he has led M&A activity, ran Hollies Truck Stop, and was a Director of the 5th largest fuel company in the UK. Currently, Alex not only hosts the Wolfe Power Club Podcast but also chairs The Spectator Energy Summit.
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