Watch EP#15 of The Energy Executive 360 Podcast with Co-Founder & COO of Afentra, Ian Cloke. Ian takes us through an extraordinary career spanning global oil exploration, billion-barrel discoveries in Africa, and the brutal realities of building an oil company during the peak anti-oil era. We dive into: ⬛ What it really feels like to discover oil ⬛ Why 90% of exploration wells fail ⬛ The highs and lows of frontier exploration ⬛ Discovering over 1 billion barrels in Uganda ⬛ Building an oil company when the world had turned against oil ⬛ Why resilience matters more than ever in energy Watch the full episode on your favourite platforms below! YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/lv9llctsVsE?si=P8Rf7dgvC6HzSNNC SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0XLXEIaEJeGLTCO5sByd65?si=8848be6069aa4ef3 APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-energy-executive-360-with-emilio-faulmata/id1830695729

After a career spanning financial services and oil & gas at bp, Emily Ehrgood Watt has made the leap into entrepreneurship with Pontiva Advisory. In this episode, we get into: ⬛ What it really means to go from bp executive to founder ⬛ How decisions are made in high-pressure environments ⬛ Why today’s energy sector needs both expertise and creativity ⬛ How to build meaningful relationships and stand out to mentors ⬛ The key frameworks for managing crisis in global energy markets ⬛ Why Africa is one of the biggest opportunities in energy today ⬛ How to navigate risk, uncertainty, and complex decision-making This one was an absolute pleasure to sit and record! Make sure to watch / listen below on your preferred platform below: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45hU2NOfiWg Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6zgdAgNQmGcNg14sbi8Qfm?si=28142209e5c7483d Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-energy-executive-360-with-emilio-faulmata/id1830695729

My biggest personal takeaway from the session: A lot of things in energy aren’t impossible — they’re a question of will, execution, and economics. Today, we covered everything from building NESR to leadership, energy transition, and scaling in complex markets. What stayed with you most? Drop your thoughts and reflections in the comments You can find the session recording on the classroom section of the community! And if you enjoyed the session make sure to comment and repost the following post on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/emiliofaulmata_just-this-afternoon-it-was-a-pleasure-to-share-7450232579431034881-dJKo?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAADjn5nwBjGCda-BdkFMTt_ppLAzriqsNUxU

Next week, 15th April we’re going live with Sherif Foda, CEO of NESR. As part of the Future Energy Leaders Network, you’ll get priority access to ask him questions directly. Drop your best question below in the comments👇 I’ll select 3 people to go first on the live call. If you want to stand out, to prep your questions, watch the podcast episode we filmed in August 2025 — where Sherif breaks down how he built NESR into a $1.2B company. Video below: And make sure you’re following us on YouTube.

EP #12 of The Energy Executive 360 Podcast is OUT NOW — featuring Akinwole II Omoboriowo, Chairman of Genesis Energy. This was a powerful conversation. We go beyond the business to unpack: • The journey from oil trading to building one of Africa’s most ambitious energy platforms • Why gas-to-power is critical for the continent’s development • How Africa can balance growth, reliability, and the energy transition • The mindset required to build in complex, high-stakes environments Akin shares real, unfiltered insights on leadership, resilience, and what it actually takes to power nations. An absolute privilege to learn from him. 🎧 Watch on your preferred platform below: YOUTUBE: https://lnkd.in/evnNFprm SPOTIFY: https://lnkd.in/ePN9Xxxy APPLE: https://lnkd.in/em5KtqPJ