The global energy landscape is rapidly evolving, with emerging economies playing an increasingly pivotal role in shaping its future. Geopolitical events, technological advancements, and climate impacts and pressures have disrupted energy systems, driving nations to reassess their energy strategies, emphasising the need to accelerate the transition to a multifaceted new energy system. However, emerging markets have different economic structures, resources and capabilities, and transition starting points, and there is no universally applicable solution to address all circumstances. How can these countries leverage their distinct capabilities and unique starting positions to formulate their energy strategy and shape their future? How can they balance their energy demands, technological advancement, environmental stewardship, energy security, and economic prosperity?

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Gain insights into energy strategies as well as the role of policy in shaping the energy transition and supporting access to a diversified clean energy mix.

AI has the potential to benefit society by making a real difference in energy, healthcare, education, environment, and safety. While the advantages are immense, AI also poses ethical risks. Addressing these risks requires clear ethical guidelines and regulatory frameworks to ensure that AI serves humanity fairly and responsibly.

The energy world is at a crossroads. As fossil fuel demand increases, the resulting rise in global temperatures is contributing to more frequent and severe storms, droughts, floods, and wildfires. Without drastic emission cuts the UNEP 2023 Emissions Gap Report warns the remaining carbon budget to limit global warming to 1.5°C will likely be depleted by 2030, highlighting the urgency of tackling pollutants like methane. At last year’s Climate Talks in Dubai a major methane deal led by the UAE brought 50 oil producers together and put them on a pathway for achieving meaningful reductions. The oil and gas industry has a pivotal role to play in getting the world back on track and accelerating progress toward an abundant, affordable, sustainable, and equitable energy future.

This Energy Talk will focus on the industry’s climate agenda following COP 28, expectations for outcomes and what producers need to do on the road to COP29 and 30.

The IEA projects global demand for oil and gas is set to peak by 2030, with all major climate scenarios concluding that the 2050 energy mix will include oil and gas, albeit in smaller volumes than today. As the world continues to rely on energy for economic growth and technological advancement, oil and gas will have an important role to play in providing a stable and affordable energy supply. However, the industry is navigating multi-faceted challenges around delivering the required energy supply, meeting the expected returns of their public and private shareholders, and achieving decarbonisation and climate ambitions. How can oil and gas companies balance these different requirements? How are they working across the different value chains to help manage the demand? How are they future proofing their business model and operations through their investments?

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Global CEOs will share insights into how they are balancing business priorities whilst meeting the rapidly increasing energy demand and the realities of climate change.  

Energy is directly linked to economic development. Greater energy access, affordability and reliability result in higher levels of GDP. Ultimately, there is no path to economic development without greater energy access and consumption. To ensure a just and equitable energy transition, governments, the private sector and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) must collaborate to create enabling, reliable infrastructure, inclusive market dynamics and practical, diversified energy supply for all. In the case of access to clean energy—which is playing a growing role in the global energy system—opportunities are opened to address socio-economic inequalities including jobs creation, access to education, improved health outcomes and more.

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This Action Session will examine the role of governments, the private sector and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in creating the right solutions for a diversified energy supply for all, prioritising universal access to clean energy and empowering communities to participate in energy decision making processes.

Flaring operations contribute significantly to climate change by releasing both carbon and methane into the atmosphere. However, by implementing robust policies and regulations that mandate monitoring, reporting, and abatement of emissions, countries can effectively eliminate routine flaring, minimise non-routine flaring, and achieve near zero methane operations. This not only helps combat climate change but also creates opportunities to bolster energy supply by utilising the natural gas that would otherwise have been flared, whether for on-site power generation or sale on the market. Addressing flaring and methane in tandem is essential to attain sustainable and energy-efficient operations.

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This session will explore policy and regulation strategies aimed at ending routine flaring and mitigating methane emissions as well as the implementation strategies needed to implement them.

Addressing climate change is one of today’s greatest challenges and the need to decarbonize our global economy represents a significant investment opportunity. While there is broad alignment around the need to replace fossil fuels with low carbon energy sources, there is complexity and misalignment from policymakers, capital providers and corporates around what actions are required to achieve the energy transition and how fast we get there. How are governments directing capital to this need? How do we decarbonize traditional energy companies and transition them into the energy companies of the future in a way that facilitates growth and enhances enterprise value?

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Hear from Jeff Currie, a globally renowned expert on energy and commodity markets, and his firm Carlyle, a leading investor in traditional and renewable energy, discuss the investment opportunities resulting from the global energy transition.

A successful global energy transition will naturally be advanced in large part by the acceleration of renewables project deployment, advances in clean technology and scalability, and more. Large scale capital investment is critical to advancing the development of clean and lower carbon energy projects including hydrogen and LNG. Investment and finance confidence will be built across a combination of mechanisms, from policy incentives to transition knowledge building across the finance community a tolerance for the risk profile required to deliver the global transition. How can the energy and finance sectors work better together to unlock the needed finance? What are investors and banks looking for in energy projects to prove their bankability? How can the energy sector inspire investor confidence to create the risk tolerance required to deliver innovative energy projects?

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Hear how leading investors and banks can collaborate with the energy industry to deliver the required investment to ensure the energy transition progresses at the pace and scale needed.

Solving climate change challenges and ensuring a successful energy transition will require increased collaboration between the Global North and the developing economies of the Global South, inclusive of financing, technology and clean energy skills. The energy transition will reshape the global industrial and competitive landscape. New centers of low-cost, low-carbon energy will emerge, and industries in which energy accounts for a sizable share of overall costs—for example, ammonia production, data centers, aluminum, pulp and paper, and steel manufacturing—could be leading candidates to relocate. Enhanced collaboration across these new value chains is essential, and governments and private sector across the North and South need to work together to ensure effective and sustainable integration. The Global North must take action to enable substantial de-risked investment across several critical fronts to ensure energy access and affordability in the Global South. How can governments and businesses catalyse socio-economic development, including integration of value chains, ensure access to technology and a skilled workforce, provide supportive international partnerships, create viable carbon markets and incentivise energy transition policies?

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Gain insights into supporting mechanisms to increase collaboration between the Global North and the Global South to further tackle climate change challenges and what’s required for a just, orderly and equitable transition in the Global South.

Despite the relatively low contributions to global GHG emissions by most countries in the Global South, these countries are often the most vulnerable to rising sea levels, floods and extreme temperatures. Additionally, these countries face additional challenges including limited access to financial resources, lack of infrastructure and heavy dependence on climate-sensitive sectors like agriculture. To accelerate an equitable energy transition across the Global South, collaboration with the Global North will be needed across finance and investment, digital integration, technology development and innovation, and capacity-building while also enabling sustainable energy sources and reduced carbon emissions. Global energy's future hinges on collaboration. Governments, businesses, and civil society must unite to dismantle obstacles. Their joint efforts can propel an equitable shift for developing nations while fostering worldwide sustainability and decarbonisation.

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This session will focus on crucial strategies and actions to reduce carbon emissions, combat climate change and ensure an accelerated energy transition across the Global South.

Technology has the potential to accelerate the transition of the energy sector to a low-carbon and clean energy system and contribute to meeting ambitious climate targets in time and in a just and equitable manner. But what will this look like in practice? At its core, the digital transformation of the energy sector will require cooperation, data sharing, and investment at an unprecedented scale. With immense benefits, especially in energy efficiency, this cross-sector collaboration is key for industry development.

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Hear from industry leaders on how they plan to navigate the digitalisation of energy and how they are setting up their businesses, in particular workforces, for success in the digital era.

In 2023, global investment in the energy transition reached a record US$1.8 trillion, a 17% increase from the previous year. However, approximately US$4.8 trillion in annual investments is still needed to achieve transition targets. Similarly, global private investments in AI between 2013 and 2023 totalled US$1.3 trillion. These substantial financial commitments reflect the transformative impact both will have. They are poised to transform sectors ranging from heavy industries to food, healthcare, and finance, but could exacerbate existing inequalities in terms of access and sustainable growth. What are the investments being made in these two sectors, and how are public and private investors adapting their investment strategies?

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Major public and private investors will shed light on the current and future investment trends in AI and energy, and what is driving their investment strategies, elaborating on the opportunities and challenges in these sectors.

As investors and energy companies work to secure finance for projects and business ventures vital to the energy transition, they are still accountable to investor expectations of high and consistent returns. This is intensified by the high CAPEX and risk profiles of clean energy projects. How can investor relations instil confidence in energy transition investment, while ensuring profitability expectations are met? What practical measures can be taken to boost investor confidence and overcome a short-term return mindset?

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Hear how leading investor relations professionals are developing sustainable and inclusive long-term investment perspectives, with the goal of deploying the capital needed to fund the energy transition.

Biofuels could potentially contribute to about 2-5% reduction in global GHG emissions. Their applicability could be the largest in transportation. However, while biofuels offer a solution, it is crucial to ensure their production is sustainable. Building a resilient biofuel supply chain requires a focus on the right feedstocks and advanced production technologies. Biofuels manufacturing must aim to diversify their feedstock beyond purpose-grown energy crops to ensure a more efficient, net-zero biofuels supply.

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Learn about the challenges in scaling sustainable biofuel and the opportunity it presents to contribute to a decarbonised energy system.

Road vehicles are a significant contributor to global CO2 emissions, accounting for 15% of total emissions. With car ownership expected to surge due to increasing population and income levels, tackling the dependency of road transportation on non-renewable energy is imperative for decarbonising this sector. Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Electric Autonomous Vehicles (EAVs) are at the forefront of this transformation, currently displacing 1.7 million barrels of oil per day, which is roughly 3% of the total road fuel demand. The future of mobility is undeniably electric and although EV adoption rates are rising globally, the pace varies significantly between countries. To ensure widespread EV adoption, three crucial factors need to be addressed: government policy and regulation, technological advancements, and robust infrastructure and integration. The synergy of these elements will drive the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable transportation future, but what decisive actions can we take to accelerate this adoption and ensure the transition?

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This Action Session will gather holistic views of the critical factors, challenges, business implications, investment opportunities, and partnerships necessary to accelerate the transition to a fully electric and autonomous future in road transportation.

The global energy transition is set to dramatically reshape the energy landscape. Currently, about 80% of global energy is derived from fossil fuels, but the IEA’s Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario aims for renewable energy to constitute two-thirds of global supply by 2050. Achieving this target is no small feat and will necessitate a substantial shift in how energy companies look at their business, profoundly affecting their entire value chain—from strategy to production to the end consumer. In response to this, numerous energy companies have embarked on a transformative journey. Companies are approaching the transition in different ways, with many using innovative approaches, from shifting business models, to changing their product portfolio, to providing differentiated consumer experiences. The pressing question remains: How can energy companies adapt to this rapidly evolving energy landscape, and what strategic insights can they learn from the trailblazers who have successfully navigated this transition?

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Energy leaders – from traditional energy players and renewable providers to new entrants – will provide their perspectives on how their organisations are navigating the energy transition and how are they innovating to achieve their goals.

As the digital evolution continues to change the way the economy develops, businesses are having to rewire business and operating models to remain competitive. To navigate this transformation successfully, businesses must make large-scale investments in technologies, work force development, supply chain modelling and R&D, seamlessly integrating them into business operations to facilitate increased operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

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Hear from a leading mind in the space how they are approaching the digitalisation of the sector, covering investment, technology selection, integration, and the human aspect, ultimately delivering a return for the business and its customers.

The operating environment for energy-related stakeholders is rapidly evolving, with increasing pressure for transparency and accountability around emissions, sustainability metrics, and net-zero progress. By adopting a digital-first mindset, that leverages data analytics and emerging technologies, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, organisations can optimise operations for decarbonisation and contribute to a sustainable future. However, there are challenges in leveraging operational excellence including establishing accurate emissions baselines, accounting for value chain emissions, aligning incentives, and engaging the entire organisation in decarbonisation efforts. Overcoming these challenges requires companies to take a holistic, collaborative approach that embeds decarbonisation into their core operating model and gives it the same importance as improving efficiencies and reducing costs.

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Understand the role of digital technologies and cultural integration in optimising operations for reduced emissions and impactful decarbonisation.

The energy transition represents a trillion-dollar investment opportunity for investors. With public investment on the rise, risk profiles are becoming more attractive and are starting to facilitate the mobilisation of capital. However, for the global economy to transition at the pace and scale necessary to meet climate targets, private finance must play a greater role. How can the energy and finance sectors work more closely together to accelerate the flow of investments in clean energy projects to match investor risk return expectations?

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The industry’s most influential investors and energy providers on how they are shaping the future of the energy transition to be profitable and green from both a financial and energy perspective.

The power of AI to accelerate research and development in fields such as climate science, physics and quantum computing—as well as the way the work is conducted—is immense. In addition, AI can also support and accelerate societal agendas, driving substantial economic growth and productivity gains, reducing social inequalities while increasing opportunities, and more. AI is also transforming the energy sector, driving change across operational optimisation, renewable energy integration, energy efficiency sustainability, and more.

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In this Energy Talk, Anima Anandkumar, Bren Professor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences from Caltech, until recently, AI research head at NVIDIA, will discuss the future of AI—in particular, its potential for accelerating the energy transition—key challenges for the emerging AI industry, and energy sector as well as how AI innovations are driving the energy transition towards a decarbonised future at speed and scale.

The direction of travel for the global energy sector is clear, delivering affordable, secure, sustainable energy supply which in turn will require the energy ecosystem to evolve and incorporate new energy sources and new business models. Existing technologies, skills and operating processes will need to be transformed to ensure the market position of energy companies in a transformed energy system. Energy businesses are uniquely tasked with both implementing their own AI agendas and responding to the sharp increase in power demand created by AI and data centre development. A focus on investment in R&D, project development, scalability, and infrastructure build-out will be needed to keep pace. What strategies should energy producers and suppliers adopt to build bespoke energy mixes creating flexibility for nations and regions aligned with the priorities and pathways to net-zero?

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Hear from industry leaders on the strategies being put in place to modernise companies and lead in a time of constant change and new economic environments.

The ability of nuclear energy to provide low-carbon electricity, hydrogen, and high-grade heat makes it a versatile source that can contribute significantly to decarbonising heavy-emitting sectors and helping achieve global climate goals. With more than 20 nations signing the Declaration to Triple Nuclear Energy, this joint commitment underscores the global recognition of nuclear energy's part in global net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. However, risks such as safety, environmental and geopolitical issues must be addressed to secure its place as a reliable source of energy given its steady baseload power, 24/7 availability, and long operating lifetime.

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Understand the potential for nuclear energy and its role as a lower-carbon energy source in the new energy systems.

With an estimated US $35 trillion required for a successful energy transition, bringing in the private capital needed will require larger flows of clean energy projects that match investor’s risks and expectations. While energy companies have refocused investment and increased M&A activity, to deliver measurable transition progress, governments have introduced new policies, including the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, Europe’s Green Deal and China's 13th five-year plan, which aim to boost the clean energy market, deliver critical infrastructure development and incentivise investment, as well as stimulate national economic growth. What more can governments do to create an enabling environment for both public and private finance institutions to secure the capital needed to fund the energy transition?

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Understand what investment is needed to deliver the energy transition, including technology development and the regulatory frameworks introduced to boost investment and infrastructure development.

Tripling renewable capacity and doubling energy efficiency by 2030 is seen as critical to achieving a sustainable and low-carbon energy future. However, this initiative faces a unique set of challenges for each goal, including the lack of investment in the grid infrastructure needed to deliver renewable energy from generation sources to end-users, as well as driving operational excellence through the adoption of efficient electric technologies like heat pumps, EVs, etc. While long-term operational costs are lower compared to traditional fuels, the initial investment can be a barrier for investors as can long ROI windows. Collaboration across all stakeholder groups including utilities, grid technology vendors, investors and others will be needed to de-risk investment and deliver a reliable grid infrastructure that will enable increased renewable capacity and energy efficiency.

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Understand the significant role of investment in establishing a modernised, reliable grid infrastructure to enable renewable energy capacity.

To accelerate energy transition finance, it is necessary to build credibility in the investment market and dispel any appearance of greenwashing. The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has been tasked with providing a comprehensive global baseline of sustainability disclosures for capital markets. Its first two proposed standards address sustainability-related and climate-related disclosure requirements, which can provide the information needed to inspire confidence in investors. Green and transition finance taxonomies are also being utilised to encourage sustainable capital flows through science-based definitions to tackle greenwashing, protect investor credibility and lower transactions costs. However, a lack of interoperability between local and international classifications has produced a fragmented landscape. How might these frameworks evolve to build trust and boost energy transition investment?

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Learn how standardised sustainability reporting could provide the key to boosting investment into the energy transition through higher levels of investor insight and confidence.

AI’s boom has highlighted the potential threat posed to the grid due to the amount of energy required by data centres. So much so that governments around the world are intensifying scrutiny of building new data centres over fears they are putting excessive pressure on electricity grids. For AI and other data-centric solutions to continue to grow, developers must find solutions for the sharp increase in power demand. Increased energy efficiency, onsite power generation, and nuclear energy are potential solutions. However, many believe restructuring of supporting electrical infrastructure and an overhaul of supportive policy will be required.

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Hear from leading data centre operators and developers how they are approaching the AI boom and the unprecedented increase in data centres while addressing realistic constraints to meeting rising power demand.

Many of the climate technologies needed to deliver decarbonisation targets already exist, but the path to scalability faces bottlenecks on multiple fronts including critical minerals supply, manufacturing capacity, skills and infrastructure. In addition to incentivising policy measures, like those included in the European Green Deal and the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, energy companies have opportunities to accelerate scalability and the commercial viability across renewables, nuclear, and storage to meet energy transition targets.

In this Action Session, we will examine the scalability of technologies needed to drive the energy transition. We will hear from industry experts on what the best innovative solutions are and what investment and capital is needed to scale them.

In a world facing unprecedented environmental challenges, the role of innovation in sustainability is more vital than ever. From climate resilience to sustainable energy solutions, new technologies must be aligned with environmental and societal needs.

In this Energy Talk, Anousheh Ansari, CEO of XPRIZE, will discuss how targeted innovation can drive transformative change in sustainability, paving the way for resilient and intelligent growth across sectors.

In recent years, geopolitical events have disrupted energy supplies, threatening energy security and underscoring the urgency of accelerating the transition to a multifaceted new energy system. Policy plays a pivotal role in establishing the mechanisms for meeting energy transition targets, ensuring a reliable and resilient energy future. Consequently, diverse energy supply mixes will be built to suit a country or region’s unique energy assets and needs. However, it is crucial to explore to what extent policies, such as the Inflation Reduction Act and the EU Green Deal, can ensure energy security and industrial competitiveness and drive progress in scaling new clean energy solutions and the required infrastructure. How can we foster a holistic approach between governments, the private sector, and international organisations to bolster energy security while transitioning to cleaner energy sources?

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Gain insights into energy security strategies as well as the role of policy in shaping the energy transition and supporting access to a diversified clean energy mix.

To secure hydrogen market share and competitive advantage, companies must calibrate their business models to minimise risk, mitigate uncertainties and enable scalable expansion. To be successful, they must also customise their strategies to account for variabilities across regional contexts and market conditions including local energy prices, government policies and incentives, availability of renewable resources, and infrastructure and technology development.

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Gain a better understanding about the evolving hydrogen business models, how organisations can best position themselves in the emerging market and what factors must be considered to enable success.

Wind and solar energy hold immense promise to diversify the world’s energy mix and contribute to the net-zero transition. The costs of wind and solar power have dropped dramatically in recent years, making them increasingly cost-competitive with traditional fuels. Continued innovation, supportive policies, and scale-up of renewable energy deployment will be key to realising this potential and transitioning to a sustainable, zero-emissions energy future. However, challenges such as the intermittent nature of wind and solar power, significant upfront investment requirements, energy storage solutions and grid transmission upgrades must be addressed.

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Understand the importance of wind and solar energy as clean energy sources with the capacity to mitigate climate change and provide affordable, reliable clean power.

The global energy transition is estimated to require US$5-7 trillion a year in funding through 2050, far beyond the means of public finance capabilities. With challenges that vary from region to region and across economic maturity, natural resources, and socioeconomic differences, questions must be addressed to ensure accelerated and equitable progress. How can governments, lenders, investors, and project developers work together to enact de-risking mechanisms and incentivise the private finance required to increase the bankability of critical new energy projects?

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Gain insights into how public policy is being shaped to promote investment and how the private sector is looking to mobilise capital on the scale needed to meet ambitious net-zero goals.

To maximise the advances AI and machine learning can deliver, open technology standards that foster greater data interoperability among energy operators, service, equipment providers and software vendors are critical to unleashing the full potential of the digital technology. Organisations like the Trusted Energy Interoperability Alliance and the Open AI Energy Initiative are working toward standardising security formats, application interfaces, and compliance requirements for energy hardware and software. To achieve potentially optimised production, reduced costs, and an accelerated energy transition across the energy industry these standards and strategies will need to be widely adopted.

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Gain exclusive insight into the opportunities open technology standards can unlock for the entire energy value chain.

According to the World Economic Forum, heavy industry accounts for one-third of global energy use and one-quarter of global GHG emissions. Steel, cement and chemicals are the three highest emitters and amongst the most difficult to decarbonise, due to both technical and economic factors.  Close collaboration among producers, technology providers and users can open new decarbonisation solutions and potentially enable cost savings that are challenging to achieve. Favourable government policies also have a role to play in unlocking viable path to decarbonisation solutions.

In this Action Session, we will examine what can be done to decarbonise heavy emitting sectors including collaboration opportunities and favourable industry policies.

The central challenge facing heavy industry is to increase production whilst decarbonising its operations, with the latter requiring innovative technology deployment, broader electrification of the industrial base and new energy sources like green hydrogen. To effectively decarbonise heavy industrial manufacturing, it is imperative global collaboration intensifies, leveraging advanced technologies and policies such as Europe's Green Deal Industrial Act and the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act. How can policy makers and heavy industry work together to leverage progressive policies and advance clean technology to accelerate the decarbonisation of the industrial value chain?

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Gain insights into the importance of fostering collaboration, leveraging progressive policies, and building trust across sectors to accelerate the decarbonisation of heavy industry.

The global hydrogen industry is making steady but cautious progress, with nearly 1,400 projects announced worldwide. And while a significant recalibration of expectations of the impact of hydrogen on the global energy system has taken place, it is still expected to play an important role in decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors, enabling the transport of energy at scale and facilitating a clean and resilient energy system. To do so, however, will require coordination across stakeholders to address project affordability, subsidy accessibility, and technology development at a pace in keeping with electricity-based solutions. However, only a fraction of the projects needed have reached Final Investment Decisions. What needs to be done to build a commercially viable hydrogen market, attract substantial investment and stimulate cross-border collaboration to ensure the hydrogen economy becomes a reality?

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The keynote will address the evolving global hydrogen economy, focusing on strategies for overcoming challenges, such as increasing investments, enhancing cross-border collaboration, and securing demand to ensure the viability and growth of the hydrogen market.

With heavy industries accounting for a significant portion of global emissions, there will be a strong push for decarbonisation strategies. Businesses will need to innovate and adopt technologies that reduce emissions, particularly in sectors like manufacturing, energy, and transportation.

The energy transition is transforming global energy production and consumption by integrating traditional sources like oil and gas with the growing presence of renewables. This shift presents both challenges and opportunities, as industries adapt and consumers access energy in different ways. The trading industry plays a crucial role in ensuring equitable energy access while balancing sustainability and efficiency.

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Understand the significant trading opportunities that are emerging in the energy industry and the rapid evolution of markets.

Europe has emerged as a leader in low-carbon hydrogen strategies, supported by policy instruments, stringent emissions standards and an evolving network for hydrogen transport across the continents. Europe’s hydrogen strategies have been further strengthened through international alliances with Japan, South Korea, and Australia, fostering technology sharing, harmonised standards, and collaboration on research. However, hydrogen project development has stalled due to slow regulatory implementation and high production costs. It is estimated only 4% of announced hydrogen production projects, set for completion by 2030, have taken a final investment decision. What does Europe need to do to address high entry barriers and uncertainty in project viability, in order to realise its extensive hydrogen ambitions?

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Hear about Europe's ambitions, progress and continuous efforts to build a sustainable hydrogen ecosystem, key challenges, and opportunities for international collaboration.

Oil and gas operations account for 15% of total energy-related Scope 1 and 2 emissions globally. To meet the IEA’s Net Zero Emissions by 2050 scenario, Scope 1 and 2 emissions must be reduced by 50% by 2030. Producers have the means to achieve this target, including reducing methane emissions, the elimination of non-emergency flaring, the clean electrification of upstream facilities and equipping oil and gas processes with CCUS technologies. However, an estimated US $600 billion in investment will be needed to deliver the 50% reduction in the timeframe required. In addition, collaboration between sectors will be critical when optimising supply chain operations, allowing for greater efficiencies and increased profitability.

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Understand what is needed to decarbonise upstream, midstream and downstream operations, addressing the necessary requirements related to Scope 1 and 2 emissions and identifying the effective levers for decarbonisation.

Heavy industries and shipping are significant contributors to global carbon emissions and face challenges to delivering lower carbon processes due to high thermal demands and stringent carbon reduction targets. Hydrogen could be a promising solution for decarbonising these heavy-emitting sectors due to its high energy content and versatility, allowing it to be used as both a heat source and a chemical reagent in various industrial processes. But, for hydrogen and its derivatives to enable a decarbonised future for heavy industry, substantial advances in hydrogen production, infrastructure development, regulatory support, and technological integration need to happen simultaneously. Scaling up the production of hydrogen, enhancing transport and storage infrastructure, implementing supportive policies that incentivise investment, and developing technologies that effectively integrate hydrogen into existing industrial systems are critical steps towards realising this potential.

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Gain a better understanding of the opportunities low-carbon hydrogen can open for decarbonising heavy industry, the innovative technologies poised to facilitate progress and the challenges to overcome in integrating hydrogen into industrial processes.

The world’s population is projected to rise by as much as 1.7 billion by 2050, according to the IEA - but global energy demand is expected to rise even faster. In addition to population growth, greater wealth creation, increased consumer demand and urban expansion will all drive higher energy demand. Technology is positioned to help shape a sustainable future by advancing low-carbon solutions, improving energy efficiency and innovation across ecosystems.

In this Energy Talk, Lorenzo Simonelli, the CEO of Baker Hughes will address how technology can help drive sustainable energy development, delivering reliable, affordable and sustainable energy,  and how Baker Hughes is investing in innovative solutions and technologies that can help make this possible.

Clean energy projects are challenged by rising capital costs that deter investment, as well as underinvestment in critical supporting infrastructure like grids and storage – not to mention the non-financial barriers that impede project development speed and scale. What must governments do to de-risk investing across the clean energy project life cycle to reduce costs? What role should the finance industry and project developers play in prioritising the development of risk-mitigating mechanisms?

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Understand the global economic bottlenecks impeding crucial clean energy project development.

Financial institutions are advocating for a robust policy framework of incentives, grants, and loan guarantees to enhance the economic viability of hydrogen projects. Green bonds, dedicated hydrogen investment funds, and other specialised financial instruments will be crucial in facilitating the scale-up of low-carbon hydrogen initiatives. Additionally, the establishment of public-private partnerships and project insurance schemes could play a pivotal role in mitigating investment risks and attracting private sector capital. What is required to ensure integrated financial strategies, supportive regulatory environments, banks and financial entities, all combine to unlock the substantial capital flow essential for hydrogen’s growth and integration into the global energy mix?

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Gain a better understanding of the innovative financing mechanisms, risk mitigation strategies, and policy interventions that can unlock investment in hydrogen projects as well as the challenges in enabling them.

AI is contributing to the transformation of the energy sector through its utilisation of large data sets. According to BNEF’s net-zero scenario modeling “every 1% of additional efficiency in demand creates $1.3 trillion in value between 2020 and 2050 due to reduced investment needs”, with AI set to help achieve this by enabling greater energy efficiency and flexible demand. Machine learning, deep learning and generative AI are improving operations effectiveness, providing insights for lowering emissions, anticipating mechanical and supply chain malfunctions and driving substantial energy efficiency gains. However, scaling AI from successful pilots to broad implementation brings its own challenges. AI uptake and the use of associated high energy demand data centres - which are growing globally in number by the day (200TWh power is needed to meet global data centers demand according to Goldman Sachs) - are on track to outpace the power available to run them. What will be needed, both in the AI application and securing access to new energy supplies, to deliver on the promise of AI and its contribution to the energy transition?

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Understand how AI is transforming business operations, its opportunities and challenges related to data centers and energy consumption needs.

According to the IEA, 685 million people live with no access to energy, particularly those in remote and underserved communities. Research shows access to reliable energy positively impacts socio-economic opportunity and development, including increased availability of education and health resources, job creation and economic diversification. Advances in solar solutions open paths to clean, reliable, and affordable energy access through solar home systems and at the community level through mini-grids. Some of the challenges in scaling the capacity of solar home systems and mini-grids include the optimisation of design, improving affordability, grid integration, and enabling regulatory environments. To unlock the full potential of solar solutions, policymakers, grid operators, investors, and rural electrification agencies must work together to create the right supporting frameworks.

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Understand the potential of solar solutions like home systems and mini-grids as means to deliver clean, affordable and accessible energy for all.

Hydrogen demand is characterised by cautious growth, as high production costs, underdeveloped infrastructure, and market immaturity pose significant challenges to securing consistent offtake agreements and broader market adoption. Stimulating demand for low-carbon hydrogen remains a key challenge, particularly in sectors such as transportation, industry, and heating. Supportive policies and financial incentives to promote the adoption of hydrogen technologies will pave the way for market activation but will only take effect if public-private partnerships are established to develop hydrogen infrastructure. Collaboration amongst industry stakeholders is key to establish standardised offtake agreements and supply chain mechanisms that ensure reliable and affordable hydrogen supply.

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Gain a better understanding of the mechanisms, policies and strategies to expedite uptake as well as what will be required to overcome commercial barriers, foster market growth, and ensure security of supply for end-users through robust offtake agreements.

Electrifying the energy system is widely recognised as the backbone of the energy transition. As the world accelerates efforts to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, electrifying demand across industrial activities, data centers, heating, cooling, and transport is paving the way to a low-carbon future. However, expanding the electricity system to meet the annual demand growth equivalent to that of the world’s 10 largest cities poses significant challenges.

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This Energy Talks will explore how major electricity players are responding to the surge in demand and the critical role collaboration plays in advancing the electrification agenda.

As the energy transition transforms the global economy, the energy and finance sectors have a crucial role in providing the technical capabilities and capital flows needed to achieve the low carbon high growth economy of tomorrow. While public-private collaborations are accelerating the accessibility and mobilisation of investment into key climate technologies, a lack of supporting infrastructure, issues achieving industrial scalability, high initial capital investment and longer ROI windows are slowing progress. With energy transition investments needing to increase from US$1.8 trillion in 2023 to US$4.5 trillion a year to meet targets, per the IEA, how can the energy, finance, and policy makers shape the pathway to net-zero?

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Evaluate the state of the energy transition and explore how industry leaders are navigating and mobilising the capital flows and investment needed to achieve a successful transition at the pace and scale society expects.

The energy sector is at the cusp of a monumental shift driven by technological innovation and a growing imperative for sustainability. This shift towards sustainability will require intensive efforts across multiple fronts. The IEA’s Net Zero by 2050 Scenario forecasts that nuclear output will have to double, the energy supply from bioenergy will need to increase by almost threefold, and renewable energy supply will have to increase eightfold by 2050, predominantly from solar and wind, which will increase the need for long-term energy storage. Decarbonisation technologies will have to help us reduce annual emissions by roughly 40 Gt CO2 in tandem with other mitigation strategies, including electrification, improved energy efficiency, carbon capture, utilisation, and storage, and direct air capture. The critical need for the development, deployment, and scaling of these technologies, therefore, is paramount, but what is the outlook on these breakthrough technologies, and do they have the potential to reshape today’s energy system towards a sustainable future?

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In this Energy Talk, Talal Hassan the Founder & CEO from 44.01 will share how breakthrough technologies are set to dramatically alter the energy space and help the industry achieve its sustainability goals.

Technology advances are rapidly enhancing the production of low-carbon hydrogen. More efficient electrolysers can now integrate seamlessly with intermittent renewable energy sources, while artificial intelligence (AI) is improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions in hydrogen production processes. AI also enables the integration of carbon capture technologies with traditional hydrogen production methods, streamlining the production of blue hydrogen. Future technological advances will be vital to scaling a low-carbon hydrogen economy, as is the substantial investment required to deploy and scale these technologies, ensuring an increasing number of low-carbon hydrogen projects move from concept to commercialisation.

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Gain insights into the technologies expected to accelerate low-emission hydrogen production and overcome the cost and supply challenges in scaling a low-carbon hydrogen market.

To achieve a just and equitable energy transition capital must be accessible, available, and affordable. The UAE Leaders’ Declaration on a Global Climate Finance Framework and ALTÉRRA are examples of the collaborative mechanisms aiming to mobilise capital and reduce risk, but progress still needs to be made. Barriers to investor confidence range from developing economies’ high borrowing costs, real and perceived investment risks, limited creditworthy off takers, and uncertain regulatory environments, all of which need to be addressed to attract and secure critical funding. 

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In the lead up to COP29, join a multilateral stakeholder group to progress dialogue around viable, sustainable, and innovative finance structures to enable a pragmatic and equitable energy transition. Participants will provide insights on finance structures, the development of domestic capital resources, and how to facilitate international private finance flows.

The world is entering a new era of significant power demand growth, which is expected to double by 2040. This reflects both unmet needs, with 750 million people lacking access to reliable power, and the expanding role of electricity in modern economies. Combined with geopolitical tensions, energy security is back to the top of the agenda.

Despite concerns that this supercycle could slow down the energy transition, we already have today the technologies to meet load growth while progressively cleaning up the system. An ‘all-of-the-above’ approach is needed, leveraging dispatchable sources like gas, nuclear or hydro, accelerating renewables and modernising the grid.

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In this Energy Talk, Maví Zingoni, CEO, Power at GE Vernova, will also discuss how this energy supercycle represents an opportunity to invest in transformative technologies like small modular reactors (SMRs), carbon capture, low-carbon fuels, and more.

Given the significant investment needed for clean energy projects and increased capital costs, the energy sector faces challenges to get innovative projects beyond early development. While these issues are not unique to the energy industry, factors such as complex risk profiles, the high cost of capital, unproven technologies, and unpredictable policy incentives further exacerbate the situation. For these first of their kind projects to attract capital and technological development, existing technical and regulatory challenges must be overcome to prove viability and instil investor confidence. 

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Hear from key investors and energy providers on the critical challenges the sector faces when proving clean energy bankability. Explore how communication channels can be improved to lead to a higher flow of capital.

As we accelerate the energy transformation, the role of Youth will be more important than ever. In this Youth talk, Tayba Al Hashemi, CEO of ADNOC Offshore and ADIPEC Chair, will set out the role of future leaders to deliver a more sustainable energy future. Tayba will discuss: how energy companies are cultivating and developing young talent; why opportunities in the energy sector matter; and how youth can drive their own development. Tayba will also share insights from her journey to become a CEO and the ways ADNOC is helping youth fulfil their potential. Join us to fast-track your own development journey and shape the future of energy.

Against the backdrop of reducing global emissions and transitioning to the new energy system, a siloed approach to problem solving is not an option. Businesses, sectors and governments must develop collaborative and transparent partnerships to bring together complementary expertise and the needed finance in pursuit of mutually beneficial, tangible energy transition results. How can such partnerships accelerate progress and innovation by unlocking new resources and revenue streams, enabling organisations to access new markets and enhance their businesses? What is required to forge integrated collaboration across sectors and governments, to unlock solutions faster at scalable, replicable, sustainable and effective levels to meet decabonisation targets?

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Hear from different sectors collaborating to accelerate the energy transition on their successful cross-sector partnerships.

The absence of clear international standards and certifications, defining what constitutes clean hydrogen, is causing market confusion and uncertainty. Variations in production methods and feedstocks results in significant differences in validating the carbon footprint of hydrogen. Robust international certification is required to ensure global industry standards and a common baseline for clean and low emission product qualifications. To ensure market integrity and fair competition, how can hydrogen producers and buyers collaborate with regulatory authorities to align, monitor and report clean hydrogen standards?

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Gain a better understanding of why international standards and certifications to define clean hydrogen are critical in the development of the hydrogen economy, and how the standardisation of a cohesive and transparent hydrogen market, based on globally agreed standards, will build trust among stakeholders.

Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) and Direct Air Capture (DAC) are among the leading carbon capture technologies being developed and deployed to reduce emissions from various industrial sources, supporting the transition to a net-zero economy. However, the availability of CCUS and DAC technology is still limited globally, and while its availability is increasing in certain regions, particularly North America and Europe, more R&D and investment are needed to ensure their wider use. In addition, these are expensive technologies that come with challenges not all companies are willing to take or have the right tools to overcome.

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Understand the importance of examining and aligning CCUS and DAC technologies and the readiness of organisations to adopt and implement them based on existing research and frameworks.

Unpredictable policy incentives, a lack of credible transition data, and a shortage of commercially viable projects are restricting transition finance. These barriers are felt on a greater scale when combined with higher costs of capital and geopolitical and environmental factors. Despite this, financial institutions are expected to achieve consistent levels of growth while playing a key role in mobilising foreign direct investment into clean technology, energy efficiency, and renewable energy.

Beyond trade conflicts and geopolitical challenges, climate change has brought extreme weather, impacting port and canal access around the globe, requiring a balance between maintaining operations and managing disruptions. While the maritime industry is accustomed to supply chain shocks, shifts in the global trade landscape, such as increasing protectionism, rising tanker freight rates and longer trade routes, present new challenges and opportunities. How can the maritime sector respond to the changes in global trade flows and energy production in the face of growing disruptions?

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Gain a better understanding on how the maritime industry can navigate the challenges posed by geopolitical challenges, climate change, and shifts in global energy trade, with a focus on strategies for maintaining supply chain resilience and decarbonisation progress.

An informal panel-style session with panellists sat in a circle surrounded by the audience. After an initial conversation, led by a facilitator and the panellists, the audience will be invited to comment on and ask questions to the wider group.

A recent IEA report on the relationship between energy and AI found there are only 22,000 AI specialists globally across all industries, and 61% of large businesses surveyed in the US and UK, reported a lack of staff with sufficient AI experience. As a result, all industries are competing for a limited skill set. Many energy companies are approaching this challenge through the upskilling and retraining of their existing workforces, as well as implementing innovative new programming such as back-to-school initiatives. However, cost-effectively achieving this, at scale, while managing the increased power demand for all of the above is a challenge.

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Learn through case studies and demonstrations how digital twin technology can be used to overcome challenges when it comes to implementing pre-emptive physical asset monitoring.

Egypt plays a key role in the energy sector; not only has the country been driving economic stability and growth through strategic reforms, the government’s commitment to transparency, investment and regional cooperation has really showcased its leadership and robust investment opportunities. In addition, Egypt continues to drive its vision to become an energy hub by investing in key strategic partnerships, and emphasising the country’s focus on maximising production, while assuring global energy stakeholders that it will build on past efforts to drive further progress toward a just energy transition.

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In this Energy Talk, H.E. Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Arab Republic of Egypt will discuss Egypt’s key priorities and the new government’s mandate, Egypt’s investment opportunities, the importance of partnerships for its energy sector and the country’s progress towards energy security and a sustainable energy future.

The energy transition requires trillions of dollars in funding to reach the climate targets set by governments and satisfy the expectations of their citizens. While investment in clean energy is rising, it still faces challenges associated with high-risk profiles, elevated initial capital costs and long ROI windows. Projects based in developing nations often face these challenges on an even greater scale.

High initial costs, scaling complexities, and fluctuating policy support make the financial landscape for green hydrogen projects challenging. For project developers, managing these factors involves not only innovative approaches to reduce production costs but also active engagement with governments to secure consistent and supportive policy frameworks. Additionally, securing early and reliable off-takers through strategic partnerships is crucial to justify the heavy upfront investments, ensuring that projects can transition from ambitious blueprints to operational realities. This pragmatic approach is essential for harnessing hydrogen's potential as a cornerstone of a low-carbon future.

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Understand the challenges and opportunities of scaling green hydrogen projects from the developer’s perspective.

Natural gas - and LNG in particular – is forecast to play an important role as the fuel of choice in the multifaceted energy system. However, although natural gas is supporting global energy security, particularly in Europe, where LNG supplies have increased by 15% since 2022, many argue gas should not be considered a long-term solution and its transition needs to be fast tracked. Many markets, particularly Asian, will look to affordable and secure LNG supply in their efforts to phase out coal in the decades ahead. Additionally, access to gas supplies will potentially play an important role in securing new energy supply to meet high volume AI demand. Given the conflicting pressures on gas production, what is the long-term future for natural gas? How can LNG establish itself as the fuel of choice during the energy transition and beyond?

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Understand the role of natural gas and LNG during the energy transition, the perspectives on what role it may play in the long-term, including meeting high volume AI demand, and what may enhance or impede its growth potential in the global energy mix.

The World Oil Outlook (WOO) is one of OPEC’s flagship publications, combining the expertise of the OPEC Secretariat and professionals in OPEC Member Countries. The 18th edition of the WOO continues to examine developments in energy and oil demand, oil supply and refining, the global economy, policy and technology, demographic trends, environmental issues and sustainable development.

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The Outlook provides a helpful and insightful reference tool, and underscores OPEC’s commitment to knowledge-sharing and data transparency.

Carbon markets have a pivotal role in accelerating the energy transition, supporting large-scale climate goals, and aiding countries and businesses in achieving their net-zero emissions targets. While carbon markets hold immense promise, challenges such as fragmentation and the lack of standardised crediting mechanisms can undermine both the credibility and effectiveness of carbon markets. Establishing clear guidelines on the accepted uses of carbon credits, along with improved standards and infrastructure for their development and sale, can make carbon markets a more effective tool for driving the rapid emissions reductions needed to limit global warming to 1.5°C. However, they should be seen as a complement to, not a substitute for, strong climate policies and corporate action to decarbonise operations

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Understand the significant role carbon markets play in reducing emissions as well as the barriers to increasing their uptake and delivering improved decarbonisation results.

New policy frameworks are steering the maritime industry towards net-zero, highlighted by key agreements at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). The consensus from MEPC 81, on measures such as the GHG Fuel Standard and Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) framework, has set the stage for stringent regulations by 2025, aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and reducing emissions. Yet, the question remains: do these regulatory advances possess sufficient strength to propel the industry towards decarbonisation? To avoid a fragmented regulatory environment and steer towards a cohesive global approach, proactive innovation from all stakeholders to adapt to new operational realities and accountability will be essential.

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Gain insights into the evolving maritime decarbonisation policy frameworks, what the industry can expect in the near-term from a regulatory perspective and how increasingly stringent measures are impacting stakeholders across the maritime value chain.

The variable nature of renewable energy sources creates challenges for ensuring a reliable, consistent power supply. Combined with the rising number of prosumers and continuing rising power demand this complexity is expected to increase. To effectively navigate this challenge, grid operators must invest in supporting infrastructure to modernise grids and maximise the impact and financial potential of renewable energy. To achieve this, providers will need to utilise novel technologies, including distributed energy resource management systems, advanced voltage, reactive power controls and network digital twins to provide robust, future-proofed power grids.

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This session will explore how utilities are integrating next-generation technologies to develop a more resilient grid and maximise the financial value of renewable energy.

With the world committing to tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030 as part of the historic UAE Consensus achieved at COP28, renewable energy is being adopted at a record rate. However, while achieving this goal remains within reach, it will require a global effort to help reach it.

This Energy Talk will explore how major renewable energy players like Masdar are supercharging the global growth of renewables to achieve net-zero, and what more needs to be done to get there.

Middle Eastern countries possess abundant renewable energy resources and low-cost natural gas, creating the opportunity for them to lead in green and blue hydrogen production. In addition, the Middle East’s strategic location and existing infrastructure make it well-suited to supplying hydrogen to potential high-demand regions such as Europe and Asia. However, to capitalise on the region's competitive advantages, investment in hydrogen infrastructure, including pipelines, terminals, and storage facilities, needs to increase to ensure reliable supply chains to global markets. As Middle Eastern countries focus on developing a comprehensive hydrogen infrastructure, to what extent can the region reshape hydrogen trade dynamics and accelerate global efforts towards a sustainable, low-carbon future?

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Learn about the regional low-carbon hydrogen opportunities and prospects for export markets, as well as the role of the Middle East in the global hydrogen supply chain and its implications for regional economic development and energy security.

AI has the power to revolutionise downstream operations and drive advancements in efficiency, innovation, and productivity. Through its implementation, AI can strengthen health and safety practices, optimise inventories and production output, provide predictive maintenance, boost energy efficiencies, improve supply chain management, and enhance internal decision-making processes, driving significant improvements across the downstream value chain. This can help reduce operational costs, increase output, optimise revenues, and improve the carbon footprint of downstream operations. However, maximising these gains requires the adoption of new technologies, the integration of diverse data sources and IT tools, the enhancement of cybersecurity protocols, and the adaptation of the workforce to new operational paradigms. As the potential opportunities in leveraging AI to transform operations, drive efficiency, and unlock growth are far-reaching, how can the downstream industry effectively navigate these challenges to fully realise AI’s transformative potential?

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Understand how AI is driving innovation, improving efficiency, and creating new opportunities for growth in the downstream energy industry.

According to the Energy Institute’s Statistical Review of World Energy, traditional fuels continue to meet more than 80% of the world's energy needs despite record growth in renewable energy. Building a resilient, diversified clean energy supply necessitates expanding production and sourcing capabilities across multiple countries and regions to minimise reliance on any single source. Economies built on production are seizing the chance to rethink their infrastructure, resources and skills. Their focus is shifting to create clean energy supply chains, driven by low-carbon solutions such as LNG and other new energy sources. This change brings huge advantages: stronger economies, new jobs, and fresh market opportunities.

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This session will explore the crucial role of a diversified energy mix in the broader energy transition while ensuring a sustainable supply to meet the increasing energy demand.

Digital twin technology - a combination of technologies that replicates a physical asset in a virtual model and then uses data to analyse and support decision making - is enabling energy companies to improve asset performance and business impact. Combined with the emergence of AI and machine learning, digital twin technology allows businesses to assess their power plants, transmission lines, distribution networks, and other assets to optimise performance through predictive maintenance and production optimisation. But companies must overcome barriers to implementation including aging infrastructure, data standardisation and management, upfront investment concerns and more.

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Learn through case studies and demonstrations how digital twin technology can be used to overcome challenges when it comes to implementing pre-emptive physical asset monitoring.

The Global Decarbonisation Accelerator encompasses a series of landmark initiatives and is designed to speed up the energy transition and significantly reduce global emissions. The Oil and Gas Decarbonisation Charter (OGDC), which is part of the Global Decarbonisation Accelerator, aims to align the industry to eliminate routine flaring by 2030, to deliver net-zero operations emissions by 2050 and to achieve near-zero upstream methane emissions. Beyond the decarbonisation priorities, the charter points to the need for the oil and gas industry to up its game, including engaging with customers, investing in the energy systems of the future, and increasing transparency in measurement, reporting and independent verification.

In this Action Session we will discuss the role of the GDA, more particularly the OGDC, in supporting oil and gas companies in its ambition to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their operations.

The International Hydrogen Trade Forum (IHTF) plays a pivotal role in fostering a global hydrogen market, connecting regions abundant in renewable resources with high-demand areas. This initiative is crucial for developing seamless hydrogen supply chains. However, challenges such as the projected supply-demand gap for 2030, rising costs, and lagging infrastructure development necessitate urgent strategic interventions. The IHTF, as a high-level platform for a dialogue between importing and exporting countries, catalyses the development of the hydrogen economy and the necessary solutions to strengthen public-private partnerships, expand infrastructure, and implement supportive governmental policies.

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Gain insights into how the International Hydrogen Trade Forum fosters collaboration across borders and sectors to build a resilient and efficient hydrogen energy system.

The International Energy Agency estimates clean energy investment must reach $4.5 trillion per year by the early 2030s to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Despite the rapid growth of the clean tech sector and the new opportunities it creates for businesses and investors, clean energy investment remains significantly lower than required, due to the capital-intensive nature of clean energy projects and their long payback periods. Additionally, many of the technologies and solutions have not yet been proven in the market, adding another layer of investment risk. Supportive policies such as tax incentives, and financial innovations such as large public funding programmes, will pave the way for innovative cleantech projects to thrive.  

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Understand strategies for de-risking and incentivising clean technology investment.

Francois Chupin will provide further insights into how integrating Al in Downstream operations holds transformative potential for enhancing efficiency, profitability and safety from innovation.