An eventful year in energy ends on a high note at COP28

When COP28 UAE President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber ended the UN climate summit in Dubai with a bang of the gavel earlier this month, it marked the end of an eventful and transformative year for the energy sector – with the grand finale being the historic agreement at COP28 where 192 countries reached a consensus to move away from fossil fuels and triple renewable energy capacity.

At Energy Connects , our coverage of the industry throughout the year was similarly fast paced, culminating in our extensive coverage of COP28 – where we welcomed IEF - International Energy Forum Secretary General Joe McMonigle and other global thought leaders and industry executives to our exclusive studio. We also provided timely perspectives on landmark developments at COP28 such as the $30-billion Alterra Climate Fund and the Oil & Gas Decarbonisation Charter .

We were also at the forefront of the global energy conversation all year with comprehensive coverage of the key developments shaping the industry – bringing you insights from around the world with onsite presence in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas and the Middle East. For the first time, the Energy Connects Studio was an integral part of COP summits, the Canadian Hydrogen Convention , the World Utilities Congress , the Future Energy Asia Exhibition & Summit , and the Nigeria Oil & Gas show – apart from returning to host top industry leaders at ADIPEC Exhibition and Conference , Gastech Exhibition & Conference and EGYPES - Egypt Energy Show .

The distilled insights gathered from Ministers, Secretaries-General, CEOs and other C-level executives of top energy companies brought more readers than ever to the Energy Connects website and social platforms in 2023. Our revamped podcast series saw lively discussions with energy leaders at the International Energy Agency (IEA) , Wood Mackenzie , 波士顿谘询公司 , S&P Global Ratings , 贝恩公司 and more, while our in-depth technical webinars saw record participation from the industry.

Bringing the full spectrum of the energy industry together is an essential part of our DNA, and that’s why this year we were delighted to roll out Connections by Energy Connects. With more than 30,000 products and services from 3,000 leading energy companies, Connections hosts innovative and high-quality products and global brands across all sectors.

The impact of the events of 2023 – especially the milestone decisions of COP28 – will be felt across the industry in the years to come as a more nuanced energy transition picks up pace and balancing it with energy security and growing demand continues to take the centre stage. That reflects in the selection below of our coverage in 2023 from exclusive studio interviews, podcasts, and thought leadership.

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ADIPEC to fast-track the energy transition

His Excellency Suhail Mohamed Faraj Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, outlined the UAE’s journey to an ambitious yet pragmatic transition as it marks the Year of Sustainability, and how ADIPEC set the pace for decarbonisation initiatives across the industry. Read the full interview here .

India Energy Week showcases India’s achievement as an engine of global economic growth

His Excellency Hardeep Singh Puri , Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, and Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, outlined how India Energy Week 2023 engaged the industry in answering its most pressing questions. Read the full interview here .

We need a pragmatic and realistic approach to energy and climate challenges

His Excellency Haitham Al Ghais, OPEC Secretary General, shared his views on the vital role of hydrocarbons in terms of energy security, the energy transition and a low-emissions future, and how this year's ADIPEC theme recognised that no energies can be deemed surplus to requirements, and no relevant technologies can be discarded.?Read the full interview here .

Technologies that can be super charged to meet climate goals

Joe McMonigle , Secretary General at the IEF - International Energy Forum (IEF), talked about the early milestones at COP28 and why this COP looked at technologies such as CCUS and hydrogen that could super charge the race to meet climate goals. Watch the full interview here .

Explained: what happens next after historic UAE Consensus at COP28?

The COP28 climate summit in Dubai made history when 198 nations agreed to a long-term transformation of the global energy economy and set a deadline of tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030 – marking the first time such an agreement has been reached in nearly three decades of United Nations-led international climate negotiations. Read the full article here .

Bringing the essential innovation needed to steer a global energy transition agenda

Lorenzo Simonelli , Chairman and CEO at 贝克休斯 explained how collaboration is part of the mix to maintain the sector’s transition momentum.?Read the full interview here .

Weatherford CEO bullish on the outlook for the energy sector

Girish Saligram , CEO of 威德福 , put a spotlight on the company’s strong performance in 2023 and why he has a bullish outlook for the energy sector in the future. Girish also discussed Weatherford’s strong stance on innovation and revealed the company’s new tagline – The Energy of Innovation.?Watch the full interview here .

Keisuke Sadamori , Director of Energy Markets and Security at the International Energy Agency (IEA) , shared exclusive insights into the global energy landscape and the pathways to a clean energy future. Listen to the podcast here.

Industry needs to decarbonise to allow the energy transition

Anne-Laure Parrical de Chammard, Member of the Executive Board at 西门子能源 talked about why there will be no energy transition if industry does not decarbonise.?Watch the full interview here .

Petrofac set for growth

Tareq Kawash , Group Chief Executive of Petrofac , focussed on the exciting news announced during ADIPEC of ADNOC Gas awarding an EPC contract for a CCUS project, one of the largest carbon capture projects in the Middle East and North Africa region. Watch the full interview here .

Nuclear energy holds the key to decarbonising industries and economies

Dr. Sama Bilbao y Leon , Director General of the World Nuclear Association explored on how nuclear energy is opening up enormous opportunities to decarbonise the global economy and pave the way for a sustainable and equitable future. Watch the full interview here .

Finding low-emission solutions for a sustainable tomorrow with true insight

Christophe Malaurie , SVP Decarbonization Solutions, at Technip Energies outlined how the company is capturing the opportunities to decarbonise operations, utilise low-carbon energy and achieve net-zero goals. Read the full interview here .

AI leading the way for a performance revolution

Olfa Zened , Business Development Manager Digital Subsurface MENA at 斯伦贝谢 , discussed about how the company has been working to deliver integrated AI and machine learning solutions to its subsurface customers via its Delfi digital platform.?Watch the full interview here .

The trillion-dollar opportunities on the road to net zero

Gavin Thompson , Vice Chairman, Energy – Asia Pacific at Wood Mackenzie , highlighted a wide range of global themes running across the energy sector as countries and companies pursue the energy transition. Listen to the podcast here .

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