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Future of Energy
This chart shows where America got its energy from in 2020
79% of America's energy consumption still originates from fossil fuels; however, the statistics shown demonstrate a shift towards more renewable sources.
Oil and Gas
Shareholder rebellion and litigation: the climate future for energy firms, on Radio Davos
Shareholder revolts and legal precedents - an expert explains how recent developments may change how oil and gas companies deal with climate change, on Radio Davos.
Oil and Gas
What new strategic imperatives in the oil and gas sector mean for the energy transition
Incumbents must understand their role in the energy transition and decide what to offload, where to diversify and which new opportunities to target.
Climate Change
What do the Dutch court ruling on Shell and shareholder moves at Chevron and Exxon mean for large oil companies in the era of climate action?
A Dutch court ruled against Royal Dutch Shell, and in the US shareholders in Exxon and Chevron pushed for more climate action. Here's what it all means.
Digital Economy and New Value Creation
How the sharing economy can transform asset-heavy industries
The sharing economy is a mature concept in the B2C segment, however it is in its early days for becoming business as usual in B2B.
Cybersecurity
The US pipeline attack shows the energy sector must act now on cybersecurity. Here are 6 ways how
Critical infrastructure such as oil and gas must get used to the idea of a continually escalating cyberthreat landscape – and plan accordingly
Cybersecurity
What the cyber-attack on the US oil and gas pipeline means and how to increase security
The recent cyber-attack on the US oil and gas pipeline could become one of the most expensive attacks to an economy. Here are six principles to improve cybersecurity.
Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa needs fair access to global carbon budget
Western economies are using Africa's natural gas energy whilst its own nations are disenfranchised, unable to build infrastructure to power green economy.
Plastics and the Environment
The future of the plastics industry is green
We need a global approach to developing measures against plastic pollution and regulating the petrochemicals industry.
Oil and Gas
We can end routine gas flaring by 2030. Here's how
Gas flaring is an environmental disaster and a waste of precious resources. Here's how to meet the World Bank's goal to end routine flaring by 2030.
Future of Energy
What can the Texas electricity crisis tell us about the future of energy markets?
Extreme winter weather in Texas caused energy shortages and threatened health and safety. A mix of energy sources could be the way forward, say two experts.
Oil and Gas
Can oil and gas investment go hand in hand with energy transition?
Demand for oil and gas is likely to remain, albeit lowered, for the foreseeable future, so the challenge is how to invest in the lowest emitting options.
Climate Change
Since 1850, these historical events have accelerated climate change
From 1880, the Earth's average surface temperature has risen by 0.07°C every decade, significantly fuelled by human developments such as industrial revolutions.
Oil and Gas
The oil and gas sector must reinvent itself. This is how it could be done
The oil and gas sector must start planning and working together as it faces an increasingly uncertain future – and doing so will unlock new opportunities.
COVID-19
COVID-19 hit commodities hard - these 8 charts show what we can expect
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic effect on the price of metals, energy and food, with record lows for oil and highs for gold. Here's the World Bank's forecast for their recovery.