In this TEE360 Masterclass bonus session, Foday Mansaray, Director General of the Petroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone, lays out a bold, first-principles vision for unlocking offshore oil & gas exploration and production in Sierra Leone — for the first time.

From the cascading economic multipliers of upstream development, to local refining, downstream value addition, Foday explains how hydrocarbons can catalyse industrialisation, manufacturing growth, logistics, skills transfer, infrastructure development, energy access, and long-term job creation — with one clear national mission: ensure the benefits of resource development reach all 8.5 million Sierra Leoneans.

A powerful nation-building conversation from The Energy Executive 360 Podcast on energy sovereignty, resource monetisation, local content, economic diversification, shared prosperity, and Africa-led energy development — and what it really takes to turn natural resources into inclusive, sustainable economic growth.

In this TEE360 Masterclass bonus session, Sherif Foda, CEO of NESR, shares a raw, personal reflection on leadership, growth, and the foundations of long-term success — shaped by his upbringing in Egypt and a global energy career.

From lessons on discipline and work ethic passed down by his father, to the people and experiences that challenged his thinking, Sherif explains why progress comes from humility, curiosity, and being willing to learn from everyone — and to be wrong.

A clear, timeless message from The Energy Executive 360 Podcast on leadership, ambition, resilience, and risk — and why, especially when you’re young, life is risk: don’t let fear slow you down, build strong foundations, work relentlessly, and use time wisely.

In this TEE360 Masterclass bonus session, Jordan Ferguson, CEO of Pier Solutions, delivers a candid reality check on the UK energy industry, energy policy, and the growing gap between public perception and economic reality.From government decision-making, energy security, and domestic oil and gas production, to the contradictions of importing energy while sitting on recoverable UK reserves, Jordan explains why the energy transition must be practical, economically viable, and evidence-based.A short, sharp insight from The Energy Executive 360 Podcast on oil and gas, renewables, clean energy, sustainability, energy economics, and energy education — and why a balanced transition is critical for the UK economy, manufacturing, plastics, jobs, and long-term energy affordability.