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Executive Plenary I: Energy for All: Innovate

Wednesday, 19 February
Conference Hall 2, Level 3
Dialogue/Plenary

Charting the Course: Innovations for a Sustainable Energy Future

This dynamic plenary session will explore the constantly changing energy landscape, with a spotlight on the oil and gas as it charts its course for a secure and sustainable future. Over recent decades, this industry has witnessed remarkable transformations driven by market dynamics and fierce competition, emphasising the crucial role of innovation in driving technological advancements and novel business models.

The industry has been pushing technological boundaries to improve technology efficiency in maintaining energy accessibility and security. Significant technological breakthroughs and advancements have been achieved across various domains, including subsurface, offshore, and refining tecazmiehnologies. In addition to technological advancements, natural gas is increasingly viewed as a transition fuel toward a low-carbon energy future. This shift underscores the industry's commitment to not only enhancing operational efficiency but also supporting the global move towards more sustainable energy sources.

There is also a growing recognition of the pivotal role of technological innovation in our collective journey towards decarbonization. Particularly, carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) technologies have emerged as vital solutions for reducing carbon emissions from our sector’s industrial operations, turning challenges into opportunity.

In this plenary, industry leaders will share their views on innovative solutions and technologies for a sustainable future. They will delve into the necessity of strategic frameworks and partnerships, emphasizing low-carbon solutions and gas as a transition fuel to ensure energy security, affordability, and accessibility for all.

Chairperson
Carole Nakhle, Founder and Chief Executive Officer - Crystol Energy
Speakers
Adif Zulkifli, Executive Vice President & CEO, Gas & Maritime Business - PETRONAS
Khaled Al Mogharbel, Executive Vice President - Geographies - SLB
Ali A. Al-Meshari, Senior Vice President, Technology Oversight & Coordination - Saudi Aramco
Helle Kristoffersen, Member of the Executive Committee, President Asia - TotalEnergies

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