Bain & Company: energy leaders optimistic on scaling up AI and carbon capture

In an exclusive studio interview at ADIPEC 2024, Chiranjib Sengupta spoke to H.E. Matt Jones, the Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade in the Government of Alberta, to discuss how Canada’s largest energy producing province is helping advance a clean energy future. Minster Jones also spoke about the significance of attending his second consecutive ADIPEC, and what Alberta companies bring to the world’s largest energy event. Underscoring the critical role of hydrogen in Alberta’s energy future and the opportunities for hydrogen in the global energy market, Minister Jones explained how Alberta is leading Canada in carbon capture technology, the pivotal role of CCUS, and how Alberta has developed an impressive track record of reducing methane emissions.

In an exclusive studio interview at World Utilites Congress 2024, Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), outlined the organisation’s efforts to support nations—especially developing ones—in their energy transition. La Camera also addressed key barriers to limiting global warming to 1.5°C and the role of decentralised renewable energy projects, s

In an exclusive studio interview at Gastech 2024 in Houston, Chiranjib Sengupta spoke to Joe McMonigle, Secretary General of the International Energy Forum (IEF), to discuss the critical role of natural gas and LNG as low carbon energy sources for the transition. Highlighting the importance of clean utilisation of gas to compliment renewable energy, the Secretary General explained why technologies

In an exclusive studio interview at India Energy Week 2024, Chiranjib Sengupta spoke to Keisuke Sadamori, Director of Energy Markets and Security at the International Energy Agency, soon after the launch of the IEA’s Indian Oil Market 2030 report. With India poised to be the world's biggest oil demand growth driver through 2030, Keisuke shared some of the report’s top findings and underscored the

In an exclusive studio interview at Gastech 2024, Chiranjib Sengupta spoke to Ivana Jemelkova, the CEO of Hydrogen Council, to discuss the fast-maturing hydrogen project pipeline as revealed in the Council’s latest Hydrogen Insights report. Ivana outlines why, despite a sevenfold growth in FID to $75 billion in committed capital and a 92% growth in new project investments in the last six months, t

In an exclusive studio interview at ADIPEC 2024, Chiranjib Sengupta sat down with Peter Parry, Chairman, Global Energy and Natural Resources at Bain & Company, to discuss the major themes and trends to look out for in 2025 when it comes to energy and natural resources – dominated by energy security and the critical role of AI. Highlighting the opportunities as well as the challenges of the energy transition, Peter outlined some of the key industry concerns, and how companies are balancing the act between production and decarbonisation and working towards their long-term net-zero goals. He also underscored how ADIPEC brings together the global energy industry to chart pragmatic transition pathways and a sustainable future.

In an exclusive studio interview at Gastech 2024, Chiranjib Sengupta spoke to Paul Krishna, Chair of IPIECA, to discuss the sustainable roadmap for the global gas & oil sector. Paul elaborated on IPIECA’s mandate in advancing environmental and social performance across the energy transition, underscoring the pivotal role of natural gas in shaping the pathway to a low-emissions future. He also disc

In an exclusive studio interview at the Future Energy Asia Exhibition and Summit 2024, Chiranjib Sengupta sat down with Julien Perez, Managing Director of OGCI, to discuss how the CEO-led oil & gas industry initiative is accelerating action for a net zero future consistent with the Paris Agreement. In a wide-ranging conversation, Julien outlines how the industry has progressed in terms of curbing