Crystol Energy joins International Energy Forum's Industry Advisory Council
London, United Kingdom – Crystol Energy is pleased to announce its membership of the International Energy Forum (IEF)'s Industry Advisory Council (IAC), represented by Chief Executive Officer Dr Carole Nakhle.
The IEF convenes energy ministers from producing, consuming, and transit countries across the world, including both OPEC producing and IEA consuming members, to foster informed dialogue on energy policy and security, data transparency, as well as orderly, inclusive, and affordable energy transitions.
The Industry Advisory Council provides a vital bridge between policymakers and industry leaders, advising the Forum's Secretary General and Executive Board with on the ground, industry insights and solutions. The IAC meets regularly to inform the IEF's Programme of Work, ensuring that ministerial deliberations are grounded in operational realities. The Council includes senior leaders from across the global energy value chain, to deliver real world perspectives on investment trends, technology developments, market dynamics, and transition pathways.
Crystol Energy's engagement with the IEF and its IAC, will contribute to crucial discussions on how to meet the world's growing energy needs while ensuring energy security and advancing sustainability goals.
Carole Nakhle, CEO of Crystol Energy, said: "We are honoured to join the IEF Industry Advisory Council at such a pivotal time for global energy. The Forum's unique convening power - bringing together a truly diverse set of voices, across geographies, sectors, and perspectives - makes it an indispensable platform for meaningful dialogue and action. At Crystol Energy, we share the IEF's commitment to rigorous analysis, inclusivity, and practical solutions. We look forward to supporting the Council's efforts to strengthen cooperation and help chart a path toward more secure, sustainable, and affordable energy futures."
Lord Howell, Chairman of the Advisory Board of Crystol Energy said:
"Energy planners world-wide, and especially those concerned with the security and welfare of all peoples, face a choice of futures. Do they take sides in a struggle between continued strong oil and gas production, which the world and its poorest are going to need for decades to come, and the green transition (where emissions continue grimly to rise)? Or should they instead seek to align interests: building a reinforcing unity between the ongoing contribution of oil and gas and the shared objectives of climate action.
The IEF stands for that creative unity, and so does Crystol Energy, which is why they belong in the same camp, with the same constructive aims, and have wisely come together to help steer the energy world forward through all the giant dilemmas to achieve a sensibly balanced way ahead."
Jassim Alshirawi, Secretary General of the IEF, said: "Crystol Energy's active engagement in the IEF Industry Advisory Council strengthens our mission to foster open and inclusive dialogue across the global energy community. Dr. Carole Nakhle is an internationally recognised expert in energy economics renowned for bringing exceptional clarity to complex issues. Her experience and perspective will help ensure that the industry voice contributes meaningfully to shaping practical, balanced, and forward-looking responses to today’s energy challenges."
In an era of heightened geopolitical uncertainty, shifting supply chains, and growing decarbonisation challenges, the Council's role in fostering transparency, cooperation, and pragmatic transition pathways has never been more vital.
About Crystol Energy
Crystol Energy, founded in 2012 by Dr. Carole Nakhle, is an independent advisory, research, and training firm specializing in global energy markets, policy, and geopolitics. Known for rigorous analysis and trusted insights, the company advises governments, industry leaders, and investors worldwide, and its experts are regularly featured in leading international media. Guided by CEO Dr. Nakhle and an advisory board chaired by Lord David Howell, Crystol Energy combines academic excellence with practical expertise, delivering tailored solutions and promoting diversity in the energy sector through initiatives such as Access for Women in Energy.
