Crystol Energy’s Advisory Board held its Spring Meeting in London against the backdrop of heightened geopolitical and economic uncertainty, following President Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement—an event already sending ripples through global markets.
Chaired by Lord Howell, former UK Secretary of State for Energy, the Board convened a distinguished group of Advisors: Ieda Gomes, Daniel Witt, Peter van Leeuwen, Dr. Nadine Itani, Christof Rühl, Yewande Abiose, and Anton Mifsud-Bonnici. The discussion was enriched by several high-level guests, including Lord Lamont, Viscount Trenchard, Jacob Nell (EDF), Prof. Arun Sharma (Adani Group), Vera de Moraes Dantas Innes (Brazilian Chamber of Commerce), Robert Harvey, Alexander Naumov (BP), and Seyi Ajibola (ZTL Limited).
Together, they explored the far-reaching implications of growing trade tensions, shifting global leadership, and the evolving energy landscape. While the outlook was, at times, sobering, the discussions reinforced the importance of strategic foresight in navigating today’s rapidly changing world.
The meeting also celebrated Lord Howell’s latest book, ‘Avoiding the Coming Anarchy’, a timely contribution to the broader conversation. Informal discussions continued into the evening over dinner at the House of Lords, followed by a lively exchange at a nearby pub.
Crystol Energy remains proud to bring together such diverse and experienced voices to address the pressing challenges shaping the global energy and economic future.
