In the latest episode of the Energy Connects podcast recorded at India Energy Week 2026, host Chiranjib Sengupta sat down with a team of experts to explore how Scottish companies are contributing to safer, more efficient energy operations in India and around the world. The panel of experts – Sandeep Sharma from ABL India; Alan Gillespie from IQ Integrity, and Barry Marshall from AISUS Inspections – highlighted how digital tools and robotics are transforming the management of ageing infrastructure. From marine assurance and advanced inspections to asset integrity and AI-enabled software, the conversation highlights the importance of collaboration, innovation and robust standards in delivering resilient energy systems, and how Scottish companies can support India’s energy growing ambitions.

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.