Graham Weale is an expert on energy transitions in both Europe and the USA, with a deep understanding of their political, economic, and technological dimensions. He is known for explaining how end-goals can be achieved at the lowest cost to society and highlighting the difficult issues that politicians face.

Professional Experience:

• RWE (2007-2016): Chief Economist at Germany’s largest power generator, navigating the company through the German Energiewende (transition from nuclear power to renewables).
• IHS Globalinsight (now CERA): Director of European Services at one of the world’s leading energy and economic consultancies, covering gas and coal extensively and frequently serving as an Expert Witness in high-profile gas contract arbitrations.
• ExxonMobil: Gained valuable experience in the oil industry.

Key Contributions:

• Combined Cycle Gas Plants: In the late 1980s, he was credited as the first energy expert to highlight their potential as a major source of power generation in Europe.
• Advisory Roles: Worked as an advisor to the European Commission and other European governments.
• Academic and Professional Recognitions:
  IEA Business Council: Member of the council.
• Honorary Professor of Energy Economics: Appointed at Ruhr University Bochum (Germany’s 5th largest) in 2015.

Graham Weale combines his technical and commercial background from Oxford University to offer unique insights into the intersection of these disciplines. His most recent focus has been on Europe’s electricity system, but his extensive experience spans all major forms of energy. He is also recognized for his ability to explain the challenges of energy transitions in an illuminating way.