From Orderly to Extraordinary Transition

Over the last two weeks, I’ve been taking part in key events and exciting industry conversations in the US – and it’s been our chance to talk about Wood’s role in designing the future.

I attended the 瑞信 Vail Summit and 摩根士丹利 Global Energy & Power Conference in NYC for the first time to discuss the balance between energy security and transition including the opportunities the Inflation Reduction Act now brings.??

I then hit Houston to take part in CERAWeek which was a hugely important forum for Wood . We had eight speakers across the CERAWeek stages which was a point of pride for me to see our remarkable people in action talking about how and what it will take to deliver the integrated energy systems of the future.

Thanks to Katherine Zimmerman , Daniel Carter , Richard Spires , Thomas Grell , Azad Hessamodini , Craig Shanaghey , Justin Jackson and Jennifer Richmond for showing up strong and talking so emphatically about the solutions and projects we believe will be the game changers for cleaner energy and faster transition. Listening to our leaders and industry experts shine on the world stage was something special.?

I listened intently and spoke purposefully the last few weeks and I want to leave you with three reflections.??

Firstly, there was much talk about the need for an orderly transition but that sounds too slow and we’re already behind. I am of the belief that it’s fast and furious action that we need to deliver an extraordinary transition.??

Secondly, I realise I can say this as Wood because we are systems integrators and not backing one technological solution, but I don’t believe that all the technology needed for the energy transition even exists today. I am however confident it will be developed by this industry given the commitment I heard this week to find scalable and cost-efficient solutions to decarbonise and digitalise.??

Finally, as data and digitally advanced as we are in this sector, at the end of the day it’s still going to take remarkable people to achieve what we need to do. It's going to need master planners, project managers and more engineers than ever to design and build the new energy projects and that means investing in the supply chain to continue developing the skills and talent to make net zero happen.??

I left CERAWeek inspired, confident of our purpose and strategic direction, and brimming with excitement about the opportunities to continue playing a leading role in the future of energy and materials.?

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