EY at the 26th World Energy Congress

There can be no energy transition without energy security — but how do we mitigate against geopolitical volatility and economic challenges? This episode explores how new trade rules such as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism can accelerate clean energy adoption and enhance energy security without creating friction between nations and an uneven playing field for developing countries. 

Old ways of infrastructure delivery don’t meet the needs of new energy projects. How can we rethink delivery roadmaps to expedite the rollout of low-carbon energies, including renewable energy technologies, battery storage and smart grids? This episode investigates what infrastructure we will need, who will pay for it, and the bold, innovative solutions that can chart a new way forward, delivering projects more efficiently to accelerate the path to a sustainable energy future.

Can oil and gas companies use their traditional strengths to lead the way in a new energy world? The sector’s healthy capital and expertise in managing complex networks could be invaluable in driving the transformation of our energy system, but only if oil and gas companies can transform themselves first. This episode explores how new business models and revenue streams can help these organizations reimagine their role as leaders in a net-zero future.

The success of the energy transition depends on all of us changing our behavior — but consumer fatigue is setting in, stalling confidence and stagnating progress. We need a fundamental shift in how we engage and activate sustainable consumer behavior. How can we make clean energy solutions more appealing, affordable and accessible for everyone? This episode outlines strategies that can help energy providers inspire and empower consumers to actively participate in the energy transition.

Even with record amounts of capital being invested in clean energy, higher inflation and interest rates mean project costs are likely to climb. This episode discusses how energy transition projects can stay competitive and deliver ongoing profits, and the strategies investors can take to balance solid returns and new ventures.

Natural gas plays a complex role in the energy transition, with some arguing its case as an important transition fuel even as government policies incentivize the switch to cleaner alternatives. This episode looks at the future of gas, considering the options for heavy industry, the likely sources of gas to meet remaining demand and the impact on liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure and investments.