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Energy Literacy in the Global South | Rodrigo Paris, CEO, Barefoot...
We speak with Rodrigo Paris about how to help energy literacy in the global south with appropriate solutions for rural communities.
Young People in Energy | Helen Watts, Executive Director, Student Energy
We speak with Helen Watts about young people who are passionate about energy and climate having an impact and a voice in the energy...
Wales Leading the Way with Net Zero Legislation | Jane Davidson,...
We speak with Jane Davidson about how Wales is leading the way with Net Zero legislation.
The Pillars of Decarbonisation | Dr Javier Cavada, President & CEO,...
We speak with Javier Cavada about the three pillars that make up decarbonisation as part of the energy transition.
Renewable DME | Frankie Ugboma, CEO, Dimeta
We speak with Frankie Ugboma about how renewable DME helping to decarbonise the off grid sector.
Energy from Space | Dr. Sanjay Vijendran, Lead, ESA Solaris Initiative
We speak with Dr. Sanjay Vijendran about how the European Space Agency' s Solaris Initiative that will harvest solar energy from space.
Gen AI and the Energy Transition | Ana Domingues, Global Energy...
We speak with Ana Domingues about how Gen AI is changing the face of the energy transition.
Energy Landscape in Romania | Rares Hurghis, Executive Director, Future Energy...
We speak with Rares Hurghis about the energy landscape in Romania and about being a Future Energy Leader.
Fusion Energy as Part of the Energy Transition | Sabina Griffith,...
We speak with Sabina Griffith about fusion energy as part of the energy transition and the latest from the ITER fusion energy project.
The Energy Transition in Lebanon | H.E. Dr. Walid Fayad, Minister...
We speak with H.E. Dr. Walid Fayad about the energy transition in Lebanon.
Transitioning Oil and Gas | Saulius Adomaitis, Global Oil & Gas...
We speak with Saulius Adomaitis about transitioning oil and gas.
Sustainable Motorsport | Ali Russell, Extreme E, Managing Director
We speak with Ali Russell about how Extreme E is making motorsport sustainable and the transition to hydrogen next year.
How Does Digitisation Help Energy Transition | Andrei Covatariu
We speak with Andrei Covatariu about how digitisation will help the energy transition.
Making Aviation Sustainable | Brian Moran, Chief Sustainability Officer, Boeing
We speak with Brian Mora about how Boeing is helping to make aviation sustainable.
Neil Wilmshurst | Chair of the US Member Committee, World Energy...
We speak with Neil Wilmshurst about the part technology has to play in the energy transition.
Angela Wilkinson | Secretary General, World Energy Council
In advance of the World Energy Congress we speak with Angela Wilkinson, Secretary General, World Energy Council about this year's theme 'Redesigning Energy for...
What is the World Energy Council?
Dive into the World Energy Council, Explore its pivotal role, objectives, and the global impact on energy policies and sustainability. Understand the intricacies of...
What is the Energy Trilemma?
Discover the concept of the Energy Trilemma, a framework addressing the challenges of providing sustainable energy solutions that are secure, affordable, and environmentally sensitive....
World Energy Congress 2024
Delve into the intricacies of the World Energy Congress, a pivotal event in the global energy sector. Unearth its significance, history, and impact on...
Deep decarbonisation: New strategies for net zero carbon emissions
The transition in the global economy to reach net zero emissions requires commitment and strong strategic leadership from across the political and business community....
New regional perspectives: Designing attractive energy markets for Latin America and...
Latin America and the Caribbean are among the most richly endowed regions in terms of energy sources, but are also facing significant challenges in...
World Energy Scenarios: Navigating disruptive innovation in the era of prosperity
The Grand Transition is underway and whilst it is not all about energy, new ways of producing, trading and using energy are emerging and...
The role of gas in the transition to a lower carbon...
Demand for natural gas for power generation and desalination is rising rapidly, forcing several Middle Eastern countries to import LNG at high cost. The...
New visions of energy: Succeeding in a context of disruption
Achieving a timely, managed energy transition presents an unprecedented challenge. No country, company, city or community can achieve the global energy transition alone or...
The outlook for hydrocarbon economies
Hear from world energy leaders of hydrocarbon economies on the complex challenges and opportunities facing their energy futures, the future role of oil and...
H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber Minister of State for the...
H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber Minister of State for the UAE welcome keynote at WEC24
Younghoon David Kim, Chair, World Energy Council
Younghoon David Kim, Chair, World Energy Council welcome keynote at WEC24
H.E. Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Industry, United Arab...
H.E. Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Industry, United Arab Emirates opening keynote at WEC24
Hydrocarbon Frontiers: What is the Next Game Changer?
Large amounts of new energy supplies will potentially come from non-traditional technologies and regions. Over the past decade enormous developments have taken place with...
Ministerial Dialogue: Transition a Country in a Decade
Achieving a smooth and quick transition to sustainable, affordable, and low-carbon energy is a crucial objective for the developing and developed countries alike as...
European Electricity Market Harmonisation and the Role of Market Designs
Today electricity generated from renewables is one of the most important sources of power, supporting the grand transition towards a low carbon economy. However,...
Climate of Innovation: Hard Technology Choices and Innovation Priorities
The World Energy Council’s scenarios illustrate that technology innovation has to be a critical part of the solution to move towards a clean energy...
Energy-Water-Food Nexus
98% of electricity supply directly depends on access to water. A recent World Energy Council report on resilience highlights that water stress and competition...
Talent and Capacity Building: Showcasing Success
Across Africa, skilled entrepreneurs are solving some of the continent’s most pressing energy challenges of energy access, climate change and resilience. The mobile revolution...
New Energy Realities
The world is undergoing a Grand Transition driven by a combination of factors including the fast-paced development of new technologies, an unstoppable digital revolution,...
Empowering Africa: Realising the Potential
While Africa is blessed with a vast and diverse wealth of energy resources, from vast oil and gas reserves to great potential for renewable...
Driving the Vision for Regional Integration
Africa is blessed with a vast and diverse wealth of energy resources, from deep oil and gas reserves to great potential for renewable energy...
Disruptive Business Models: Reshaping Rural Opportunities
The rise of innovative and disruptive business models for off-grid power solutions is reshaping rural development in Africa.
By combining state of the art...
Disruptive Business Models: Reshaping Rural Opportunities
The rise of innovative and disruptive business models for off-grid power solutions is reshaping rural development in Africa.
By combining state of the art...
Africa Renewables Update: The Reality of Scaling Up
Renewables are not only a solution to mitigate environmental impacts, but in an increasing number of cases they have become the most cost effective...
The Imperative of Trade: Accelerating the Innovation Transfer
About three quarters of the estimated productivity potential comes from catching up, only one quarter from pushing the frontier.
Trilemma objectives including mitigation of...
Renewable Energy Systems: Learning from Large-Scale Integration
Renewable energy sources, including hydropower, now account for around 30% of the total global installed power generating capacity, and 23% of total global electricity...
Next Generation Biofuels: Rescaling Ambition
Biofuels have gone through an intense decade with controversy around food in the tank and good versus bad biofuels, excitement around 2nd generation technology,...
Regional Crossroads Central Asia: Caspian Basin Gas to World Markets
The Caspian basin has attracted much international attention due to its riches in natural gas.
The Southern Gas Corridor, the ambitious undertaking to connect...
H.E. Dr. Yuval Steinitz, Minister of Energy and Water Resources of...
H.E. Dr. Yuval Steinitz, Minister of National Infrastructures, Energy and Water Resources of Israel - Press Conference
Cyber Threat: Are We at Risk of the Lights Going Out?
The increasing interconnection and digitisation of the energy sector, ranging from smart grids, or digital oil fields smart devices and the growing Internet of...
The Road to Resilience: Managing and Mitigating Extreme Weather Risks
The energy industry is going through extraordinary change and has to become resilient against a number of new and growing risks:
WEC considers the...
The Role of Multipurpose Hydropower in a Water-Stressed World
Hydropower provides over 16% of global electricity production and the sector has the potential to double its capacity to 2,000GW by 2050.
Emerging markets...
Energy Efficiency: Accelerating Progress
According to the World Energy Council’s Issues Monitor, energy efficiency is among the top action priorities for energy leaders globally.
The G20, the clean...
Amin H. Nasser, President & CEO, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Keynote speech from Amin H. Nasser, President & CEO, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Technology Innovation Frontiers
Annual global investment in renewables, mainly wind and solar PV, has overtaken investment in conventional generation capacity.
Global wind power generation reached 432 GW...
Innovative Business Models: The New Frontier
The rise of new technologies in smart energy and the impact of customer behavioural changes are transforming the power sector, challenging conventional centralised thinking...
Smart Grids Update: Engaging with the Prosumer
The vision for smart grids is to enable integration and better coordination of intermittent renewables, decentralized storage opportunities and automated demand response and thereby...
Tomorrow’s Nuclear & Today’s Realities
The development of nuclear power today is concentrated in a relatively small group of countries. China, India, Korea and Russia account for 40 of...
China’s Energy Outlook to 2060
China has grown rapidly for more than three decades by following a strategy of high investment, strong export orientation and energy-intensive manufacturing. While China...
Decarbonising the future: The Role of CCS
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology will need to play a substantial role in mitigating global emissions alongside measures such as renewable energy and...
Berat Albayrak, Minister of Energy, Turkey, Press Conference
Berat Albayrak, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Turkey Press Conference
Joan MacNaughton, Executive Chair of the WEC’s Energy Trilemma Index
Joan MacNaughton, Executive Chair of the WEC's Energy Trilemma Index, talks to us about the 2016 report and its growing importance post COP.
Andrew George, Head of Energy Practice, Marsh
Andrew George, Head of Energy Practice, Marsh, talks to us about cyber security in the energy sector, how new risks are developing in a...
Bader Al Lamki, Executive Director of Clean Energy, Masdar
Bader Al Lamki, Executive Director of Clean Energy, Masdar talks to us about how the UAE is leading the way in the GCC, Madar's...
Francois Austin, Practice Leader Energy at Oliver Wyman
Francois Austin, Practice Leader Energy at Oliver Wyman, talks to us about the Trilemma Index
Pierre El Khoury, Gen Dir of the Lebanese Center for Energy...
Pierre El Khoury, General Director of the Lebanese Center for Energy Conservation, talks to us about how Lebanon is on target to reach its...
Scenarios 2060: The Grand Transition
In order to explore the Grand Transition, the World Energy Council has built three energy scenarios - Modern Jazz, Unfinished Symphony and Hard Rock...
Marie-José Nadeau, Chair of the World Energy Council – Opening Address
World Energy Congress | Marie-José Nadeau, Chair of the World Energy Council - Opening Address Ms. Nadeau is Chair of the World Energy Council...