At the same time, the call for realism and transparency regarding the energy transition and climate change actions is growing. The ADNOC CEO highlighted that the current energy transition strategy appears to involve removing part of the modern energy system without having built anything to replace it. As the UAE Minister of Energy Al Mazrouei clearly stated during another discussion at ADIPEC, there needs to be a clear call for transparency when it comes to Western energy transition policies, as global energy demand is undeniably growing. While they claim to be committed to the energy transition, they recognize that it will be a long-term and difficult process. If the energy transition needs to become a success story, it will need to be a transition, which will take time.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 19, 2021 08:06 UTC