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Meeting growing energy demand while limiting CO2 emissions is a global challenge. See how the world can make choices now to help achieve it.
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Climate change
Population growth and economic development are driving energy demand. All energy sources will be needed, with fossil fuels meeting the bulk of demand. At the same time CO2 emissions must be reduced to avoid serious climate change. To manage CO2, governments and industry must work together. Government action is needed and we support an international framework that puts a price on CO2, encouraging the use of all CO2-reducing technologies. We believe the best way Shell can help secure a sustainable energy future is by focusing on four main areas: natural gas, biofuels, carbon capture and storage, and energy efficiency.
More natural gas for electricity generation
Providing more natural gas for electricity generation to help meet rising energy demand with lower CO2 emissions.
Carbon capture and storage
Helping to advance technologies that capture CO2 and store it safely underground.
Energy efficiency in our own operations
Investing in multi-billion dollar energy-efficiency programmes in our operations.
Helping customers to use less energy
Offering customers more energy-efficient fuels and lubricants, as well as driver coaching to help save fuel.
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The Quest Project will capture and permanently store deep underground more than one million tonnes of CO2 per year from Shell’s Scotford Upgrader near Edmonton, Alberta, which processes heavy oil from the Athabasca oil sands.
Dr Graeme Sweeney, Executive Vice President, CO2, Shell, spoke at the Royal Institute of International Affairs, Chatham House, London on October 10, 2011
