In the latest episode of the Energy Connects podcast, host Chiranjib Sengupta sat down with Peter Parry, Chairman of the Global Energy & Natural Resources practice at Bain & Company, to discuss how energy companies can work toward a more sustainable and resilient future. Peter highlighted how this strategy could convert lofty targets into tangible results by integrating digital innovation, AI-driven insights and operational efficiency. With the modern energy infrastructure depending heavily on natural gas, Peter also emphasised why the secret to success for the sector rests in aligning robust growth with climate accountability.

In this special year end podcast, ChiranjibSengupta brings together the defining voices and moments from our coverage in2025 as the global energy conversation shifts from transition to energyaddition. Featuring exclusive insights from Secretary Doug Burgum, SecretaryChris Wright, H.E. Haitham Al Ghais, Dr Sama Bilbao y León, Simon Flowers,Francesco La Camera and Jassim Al-Shirawi, this review episode explores how AI,population growth and economic development are driving unprecedented demand forpower.
Focusing on the key themes of 2025, the discussion spans the $18 trillioninvestment needed in oil and gas, the revival of nuclear and SMRs, the rapidgrowth of LNG, and the infrastructure and investment needed to deliverreliable, affordable energy at scale. With a strong focus on energy equity, theepisode underscores why an all of the above strategy is essential to meetglobal demand while ensuring no region is left behind.

In the latest episode of the Energy Connects Podcast, Edo Hoekstra, Business Line Director for Subsurface Workflows at SLB, dives deep into how the company’s XD strategy is accelerating digital transformation across the energy sector. From integrating AI and machine learning into flagship applications like Petrel and Techlog to enabling seamless cloud interoperability through the Delphi and Lumi platforms, Edoa explains how SLB is helping energy organisations evolve at their own pace. He also shares insights on customer adoption, the shift toward agile cloud environments and how “agentic” AI-driven workflows are set to shape the next phase of efficiency, collaboration and innovation in subsurface operations.