In this episode

Our host Stuart Broadley, CEO of the Energy Industries Council (EIC), speaks with Michael Stirling, Founder and Managing Partner of Stirling Infrastructure Partners. From his early career in law and investment banking to leading a global boutique finance house, Michael shares his perspective on what makes an energy project truly bankable, offering candid insights on green finance, geopolitical uncertainty, and the need for realistic strategies to deliver a just and sustainable energy transition.

What Is the EIC?

The Energy Industries Council (EIC) is one of the world’s largest energy trade associations. As a not-for-profit organisation, it supports more than 950 member companies involved in the global energy value chain. EIC operatesinternationally, with offices in London, Kuala Lumpur, Rio de Janeiro, Houston, Dubai, and soon, Berlin.

It is energy agnostic, supporting all parts of the energy sector. From mature renewable onshore and offshore sectors like wind, solar and hydropower; to grid infrastructure and large nuclear; to hydrocarbon sectors like oil & gas, LNG, FPSO, decommissioning, upstream, midstream and downstream; to emerging low-carbon sectors like hydrogen, carbon capture, CCUS, energy storage, BESS, biofuels, SAF (sustainable aviation fuels), and geothermal.

EIC provides a wide range of services, including access to global market intelligence, CAPEX and OPEX project data, consulting support, events, business development opportunities, and advocacy. It also facilitates connections with key decision-makers and policymakers in the energy sector worldwide.

Stay Connected with EIC

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about the EIC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore EIC membership ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠Learn more about the Five Golden Rules for a Healthy Energy Supply Chain⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠Learn about EIC Consult⁠⁠

• Contact Stuart Broadley about doing your own C-level EIC podcast at Stuart.Broadley@the-eic.com