Delfina Govia: The Infrastructure Bottleneck No One Talks About | Energy Sector Heroes

For anyone building a career in energy—whether you're a graduate, a mid-career engineer, or a senior executive—the rapid evolution of our sector brings both opportunity and complexity. This week, I sat down with Delfina Govia, a Chief Sustainability Officer with over 46 years in the oil and gas industry, to unpack what’s changing, what’s not, and what that means for the future of work in energy. We talk frankly about everything from her disguised entry into offshore life in the 1970s, to why the energy transition isn’t about eliminating fossil fuels—but balancing competing priorities like affordability, infrastructure, and global access. Delfina also reflects on what younger generations need to know as they step into a sector under scrutiny, ripe with innovation, and still shaped by geopolitics and economic realities. 🔑 3 Takeaways You Can Use ·      💡 Don’t lose your idealism—learn the system: If you’re passionate about energy transition, pair that passion with a deep understanding of economics, infrastructure, and geopolitics to avoid naivety in real-world applications. ·      🔍 Be selective with innovation: Not all technologies can—or should—be adopted at the core of operations. Understand the risk thresholds in oil and gas before pushing digital or AI solutions. ·      🛠️ Infrastructure is the real bottleneck: Want to accelerate decarbonisation? Focus your skills on solving the hard logistical questions—especially how we transport, store, and distribute energy beyond fossil fuels. 🎙️Whether you’re shaping policy, deploying tech, or just getting started—this conversation is a grounded look at the realities and opportunities shaping the next energy era.