This is the Collector's Edition of our timely conversation between our host Alex Wolfe and The Spectator's Editor Michael Gove, who are co-hosting The Spectator Energy Summit (Monday 24th November 2025).The Summit brings together political leaders, industry CEOs and climate experts to debate the final energy issues of the year. The day opens with Alex's overview of a year marked by nuclear expansion, North Sea challenges and major policy decisions on affordability and transition.Michael Gove sets the scene with a keynote on the UK’s energy direction, followed by Emma Pinchbeck outlining the UK’s climate strategy. Panels then explore:Backing a broad energy mix for UK security, with leaders from Equinor and National GridInnovation and consumer energy with Greg Jackson of Octopus EnergyThe future of storage with major storage firms and Baroness Luciana BergerA major wind-power debate between RenewableUK and Kathryn PorterPorts and industrial electrification, including the Port of Dover and CCS AssociationIndustry and mobility, with Bosch and automotive expert Harry MetcalfeSustainable aviation fuels, featuring Firefly, Wizz Air, Boeing and Graham BradyThe Summit closes with Amber Rudd reflecting on the Paris Agreement ten years on, remarks from Claire Coutinho and final words from Gove, before a drinks reception.The original episode between the two hosts, that was recorded in the Spectator boardroom, tackles the UK’s central energy dilemma: how to balance Net Zero, security, and affordability without losing the engineering talent and resources that already make Britain a global energy leader.From the North Sea debate to international lessons on resilience, Michael Gove offers a clear view of how policy, markets and innovation must work together and why the UK’s energy future depends on building its strengths.Michael Gove was Member of Parliament (MP) for Surrey Heath from 2005 to 2024. A member of the Conservative Party, Gove twice ran to become its leader, in 2016 and 2019, finishing in third place on both occasions. He has been editor of The Spectator since October 2024._____________________________________________________________Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/tatami/residenceLicense code: JI1XYNLQRBRLWN12#WolfePowerClub #EnergyPodcast #TheSpectator Season Two is in Partnership with The SpectatorTickets for the upcoming The Spectator Energy Summit, on Monday 30th November 2026, are available on sale. Use code: WPC50 for 50% off your purchaseIf you would like to partner with The Spectator Energy Summit, please contact Alex on LinkedIn or [email protected] Our SocialsWebsite: https://www.wolfepowerclub.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfePowerClubLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfe-power-club/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfepowerclub/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wolfe.power.club Wolfe Power Club Production TeamFounder and Host: Alex WolfeDirector of Government Relations: Max AustinDesigner: Nick PelekanosEditor: Adam WoodwardSocial Media Manager: Bella Carter Recorded at Studio 55 - which has produced podcasts, including Breaking the Taboo with Theo Clarke and The ABTO Podcast

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