
Episode #45
Great British Energy: Public Ownership with Purpose | Dan McGrail
In this episode. Our host, Stuart Broadley, is joined by Dan McGrail, CEO of Great British Energy, for a wide-ranging conversation on the UK's energy future, industrial strategy and the role of public investment. Drawing on his experience across the wind industry, Dan discusses the vision behind Great British Energy and how it can support energy security, strengthen UK supply chains and create new economic opportunities. The discussion explores offshore wind, emerging technologies, UK content and the importance of attracting investment while developing a stronger domestic energy industry. Dan also reflects on his experience at Siemens, the lessons learned from building manufacturing capability in the UK, and the challenges of creating a competitive and resilient supply chain. At the heart of the conversation is the opportunity presented by the energy transition: to not only decarbonise the UK's energy system, but also drive reindustrialisation, create skilled jobs and build long-term industrial capability across the country. 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 operates internationally, 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 Read the full Survive & Thrive Report World Energy Supply Chain Awards (WESCA) Contact Stuart Broadley about doing your own C-level EIC podcast at Stuart.Broadley@the-eic.com Produced, engineered, and promoted by: Samara Bernardo, Lucas Almeida, João Otero, Isabella Costa, Laura Carvalho, and Clara Machado.






