Speeches 2006

Setting the energy scene

13/02/2006

Based on a speech given by Jeroen van der Veer, Chief Executive Royal Dutch Shell plc, at International Petroleum Week, London, 13 February 2006

Setting the energy scene - Based on a speech given by Jeroen van der Veer, Chief Executive Royal Dutch Shell plc, at International Petroleum Week, London, 13 February 2006

The energy scene is a fascinating one, featuring great challenges but also the ingenuity and innovation to overcome those challenges. Meeting the world’s growing demand for energy will require investment in infrastructure and continued technological development to gain access to new resources. We will also see bigger and more demanding projects and we need to ensure we have the skilled professionals in place to manage those projects. A further element in the energy challenge ahead will be to tackle the carbon dioxide problem and Shell is supporting a range of work to develop greener fossil fuels. International oil companies and their access to technology will play a key part in meeting future energy challenges but they will also be seizing opportunities to work in partnership with national oil companies who are seeking to develop and grow their own businesses.

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