Energy Connects Quarterly Review: transforming energy

Welcome to the second issue of the Energy Connects Quarterly Review – your essential guide to the latest insights on priorities, opportunities, and challenges transforming the global energy landscape.

In this issue, we delve into the energy transition’s complexities with exclusive contributions from leading voices, including H.E. Eng. Karim Badawi, Egypt’s new Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, who shares his vision for Egypt’s energy future. Top industry figures like the Chair of Ipieca , the Director-General of International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) , and CEOs from the Hydrogen Council and Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) bring expert perspectives on sustainable pathways, natural gas’s pivotal role, and the critical need to scale renewable investments to meet global targets.

As we build a sustainable, secure, and inclusive energy future, this issue unpacks key advancements, from offshore wind’s rapid expansion to the accelerating momentum behind hydrogen. Explore these insights and gain valuable perspectives to fuel our journey towards a more sustainable tomorrow.

Egypt’s bold 2030 Vision to transform the energy sector

Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, H.E. Eng. Karim Badawi, shares his forward-looking vision for the country’s energy sector. Focused on elevating Egypt as a leading energy hub, Minister Badawi discusses the pivotal role of oil and gas in Egypt’s growth, innovative strategies to attract investments, and the commitment to Egypt’s 2030 Vision. Dive into this insightful conversation as Egypt positions itself for a sustainable, secure, and resilient energy future.

Forging the path towards a sustainable future

In a world poised for a sustainable energy transformation, Francesco La Camera , Director-General of International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) , reflects on the critical steps needed to accelerate the global energy transition. As renewable energy takes center stage, supported by advancements in hydrogen and sustainable biomass, the urgency for a faster, scaled transformation becomes evident. Explore the challenges and promising opportunities that lie ahead as we approach COP29.

A sustainable roadmap for the oil & gas sector

Paul Krishna , Chair of Ipieca , shares insights on the global oil and gas sector’s role in the energy transition. Highlighting the significance of natural gas as a bridge to a low-emissions future, Krishna discusses IPIECA’s commitment to advancing environmental and social performance, reducing methane emissions, and fostering global partnerships for sustainable energy solutions. Read the full interview for an in-depth look at the roadmap to a sustainable energy future.

We don’t have the luxury yet to be choosing technologies for the energy transition

Joe McMonigle , Secretary General of the IEF - International Energy Forum , underscores the importance of natural gas and LNG as low-carbon energy sources in the journey toward a cleaner energy future. Speaking from Houston, McMonigle highlights how technologies like carbon capture and storage (CCS) can elevate gas from a transitional resource to a core solution in emissions reduction. Read the full interview to explore how gas can bridge - and sustain - the transition.

Now that hydrogen is a reality in the energy transition, keep calm and keep deploying

Ivana Jemelkova , CEO of the Hydrogen Council , reveals the transformative progress in the global hydrogen project pipeline, as captured in the Council’s latest Hydrogen Insights report. Jemelkova outlines both the promising advancements and the urgent need to accelerate hydrogen deployment to meet climate targets. Discover her insights into overcoming these challenges and the essential role of hydrogen in the energy transition.

Global push to scale offshore wind as innovation and policies drive renewables

Now that hydrogen is a reality in the energy transition, Ben Backwell , CEO of the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) , delves into the rapidly expanding world of offshore wind energy and its pivotal role in the shift to renewables. Highlighting the ambitious pledges made at COP28 to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030, Backwell discusses how partnerships and advanced technologies are driving offshore wind’s growth. Discover the innovations and policies positioning offshore wind as a key player in the global energy transition.

Transforming energy together: discover the latest from Energy Connects Quarterly Review

Delve into exclusive insights and forward-thinking strategies from top industry leaders tackling the energy transition’s toughest challenges. Don’t miss this issue’s thought-provoking articles that illuminate the path forward.

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