Ed Crooks

Ed Crooks serves as vice chair for the Americas at energy analytics firm Wood Mackenzie and hosts the "Energy Gang" podcast. Based in New York, Crooks leads research into commodities, companies, and global trends, with a focus on climate policy, economics, and the energy transition. His expertise spans a wide range of commodities, technologies, and sectors within the energy industry.

Before joining Wood Mackenzie, Crooks built a career in journalism. He was energy editor for Financial Times in both London and New York, where he wrote the "Energy Source" newsletter. Crooks began at Financial Times as economics editor before leading the energy team. His previous roles include positions at BBC News as a researcher and correspondent, reporter for Investor's Chronicle magazine, and economic researcher at the Institute for Fiscal Studies. He has also served on the UK government's Sustainable Development Commission.

At Wood Mackenzie, Crooks produces "Energy Pulse," a weekly column analyzing the intersection of politics, finance, and technology in the energy sector. He also hosts "Energy Gang," a bi-weekly podcast that provides analysis of developments in clean technology, climate change, and energy markets. The podcast features guests from academia, finance, and business, offering insights into energy policy, climate commitments, and innovation.

Crooks is a commentator and speaker on topics such as the global energy transition, electricity demand, and mergers and acquisitions in the energy industry. He has appeared on CNBC and participated in international forums, including India Energy Week, where he has hosted panels on renewables and advanced energy solutions. Crooks is a member of the National Petroleum Council, advising the U.S. Secretary of Energy. His work addresses key issues in the energy sector, including the impact of artificial intelligence on power demand and the geopolitics of the global energy transition, providing analysis for audiences in business, policy, and finance.