Educators. Communicators. Innovators.

For more than 25 years, we’ve helped keep the energy industry informed and educated.

Our story

Leaders in energy transition education and empowerment.

How the energy industry works

Creating essential reading.

Published in 2007, our ultimate guide to energy quickly became required reading for industry newcomers and seasoned professionals alike.

The energy value chain

Pioneering digital learning.

In 2010, we launched our first learning management system (LMS) and developed our advanced video-based learning platform in 2020.

The energy value chain

Pioneering digital learning.

In 2010, we launched our first learning management system (LMS) and developed our advanced video-based learning platform in 2020.

Energy transition essentials

Enabling education at scale.

In 2024, we launched the Energy Transition Essentials course to meet the growing demands of energy industry professionals and businesses.

What we think

Empowering a future ready workforce.

How engaging, educating and empowering your workforce helps drive change, unlock potential and accelerate the energy transition.

Executive guide

Our team

Meet our energy experts and video-based learning specialists.

Tom Nicholls

Tom Nicholls

Co-founder

Tom’s background is in journalism, writing on a wide range of subjects, from energy to healthcare — and interviewing countless CEOs and leading industry figures in the process.

Tom leads a team of experienced journalists who have written for the FT, The Economist and The Times. With a combination of journalistic rigour and story-telling flair, they get to the heart of the matter and bring complex topics to life through engaging, bite-sized digital experiences.

He holds Master’s degree in Energy Policy (distinction), focusing on low-carbon transitions. Tom studied Modern Languages at Oxford University and and developed a (very) cult following as a stand-up comic.

Edouard de Guitaut

Edouard de Guitaut

Co-founder

The former Commercial Director of Petroleum Economist, Ed has also managed the official publishing activities for organizations including the World Petroleum Congress, World Energy Congress and World Gas Conference.

A well-known and highly respected industry figure, Ed has helped a number of IOCs, NOCs and service companies to build their brand image. Since co-founding Energy Future in 2006, he has been the first point of call for c level executives in search of a compelling, convenient and cost-effective means of rapidly delivering change management, on-boarding and re-skilling.

Away from the day job, Edouard leads fundraising initiatives in support of military veterans and neglected war memorials.

Ana Lopez

Ana Lopez

Executive Director

Having worked for the Economist for eight years, Ana moved to Energy Future to oversee admin and operations.

A qualified language and literature teacher, she is a graduate of Cadiz University and holds an MA in linguistics from London University.

Ana is fluent in Spanish and English, as well as the cuisine of the Middle East.

Ho Sook Wah

Ho Sook Wah

Director, Asia​
Ho has worked in the energy industry for 38 years (yes, he started young). During his time at PETRONAS, his roles included Managing Director and CEO of the Training Centre. Since 2005 he has also been actively involved with the International Gas Union (IGU). In his role as Chairman of the IGU Coordination Committee during the Malaysian Presidency, he was responsible for the technical work and research of 13 Committees, including special projects on Human Capital Development and Nurturing Future Generations. This culminated in the successful World Gas Conference in Kuala Lumpur in 2012.
Simon Welsh

Simon Welsh

Creative Director
Simon is a well-travelled and award-winning creative director, who has held ECD roles in London, Manila and Hong Kong. His work for clients including HSBC, FedEx and P&G has won awards at every major international show, including Cannes, D&AD and One Show, in categories ranging from integrated and direct to mobile and social. It has also had results, as numerous effectiveness awards can testify. Before he fell into advertising and communications, Simon studied Classics at Oxford University, worked as a teacher in Spain and was offered a job as a spy.
Andrew Zbihlyj

Andrew Zbihlyj

Design Director
Educated and originally based in Toronto, he now lives and works in London. He has produced memorable work for The Economist, Business Week, The New Yorker, Wired, Harper’s, ESPN, Bloomberg Markets, Esquire and Variety. His work has been featured in advertising & design campaigns for Universal Music, the Newport Jazz Festival, the Coachella Music Festival, Nissan, Mercedes Benz, Pepsi Cola, Adidas and Random House UK. He has also been honoured by Communication Arts, American Illustration, The Society of Publication Designers, 3×3 and The Society of Illustrators.
Shiv Deepak Sharma

Shiv Deepak Sharma

Head of Design

Shiv is dedicated to bringing together a host of design elements to create a better learning experience for Generation Y. He is a skilled post-production manager, with 15+ years of experience in numerous design fields, including Flash, After Effects, and video editing.

Hitesh Kumawat

3D Modelling and Animation specialist

We hate stock images, so Hitesh – with fastidious attention to detail – creates and animates 3D models to create memorable learning experiences for millennials.

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Our team would be delighted to explore how we can help you reap the rewards of the Energy Transition Essentials course for your organisation.