Rob West is the Founder of Thunder Said Energy, a research consultancy into energy technologies spanning new energies, conventional energies, and decarbonizing industries. His main interests are the rise of AI, solar, natural gas, power grids, power electronics and advanced materials. Before launching Thunder Said, Rob was Head of Global Energy Research at Redburn, where he advised institutional investors on the “Super Majors” and was responsible for the team’s energy strategy and commodity market research. Previously, Rob was part of Sanford Bernstein’s European Oil & Gas team. Rob holds a First Class degree in Experimental Psychology from University College, Oxford, and is a CFA Charterholder. He has completed 75 modules from the IPIMS Petroleum Geology & Engineering program, which is widely used for technical training in the upstream oil and gas industry.
