The Energy Transition in a Day – Opportunities, Risks, What is new, What persists

What are the different parts of the Energy Transition and how do they impact current and future business?

So you have a clear view of your own job or department in the oil and gas industry but what is happening in the Energy Transition that we have all heard so much about? 

Offshore wind power,  utility companies , hydrogen production, car manufacturers, battery manufacturers, industrial clusters.

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Designed for:

Anyone wanting a high level overview of the overall Energy Transition and a broad understanding of how it all fits together.

Duration

1 day

Learning Level

Skills
skills 3
Knowledge
skills 3
Awareness
skills 3

This event paints the broad picture of the Energy Transition from renewable energy supply, managing intermittency, hydrogen supply and carbon capture and storage, new transport and heating solutions, ensuring that sustainability objectives can met through the supply  chain.

There are trade-offs, affordable energy is the main driver for economic growth. There is pressure from society to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to minimise climate change. Some aspects of the Energy Transition involve developing technologies which are expensive at present.

The emphasis is on how aspects in the supply and demand for new energy fit together. What options are there?  Will all countries follow the same path. 

We will start the day with science and policy and end the day taking a look at what opportunities might match your skills.

Course Content

A typical workshop schedule would compromise

Context
  • How important is the Energy Transition in the world; How much of the world’s energy comes from renewable energy now, how rapidly will  this change in the future and what is the mix of energy demand likely to be?
Science, Policy and Businesss
  • Why do we need an Energy Transition; What are the scientific and policy drivers;  How are businesses adapting?
Energy Supply
  • What are the new sources of energy supply; Wind and Solar Power coupled with Energy Storage offset by demand management.
  • Hydrogen production (which may require carbon capture and storage)?
Energy Demand - What is causing the changes in the energy mix
  • Electricity  demand will increase through the use of Electric Vehicles.  Can electricity provide sufficient heat quickly during  the winter? 
  • In the coming years hydrogen is likely to provide heating for the industrial, commercial and the domestic market and power heavy goods vehicles. 
  • What are the options to power rail, shipping and aviation?
Sustainability and Ethical Issues - Is the Energy Transition sustainable?
  • What are the sources of supply for materials used for new, including batteries, and solar panels.  Can the materials used be recycled? 
Opportunities
  • Are there new jobs for me and my organisation in the Energy Transition ?
Course Duration

1 Day

Course Tutors

Arndt Peterhänsel

PhD
20+ years – geoscience

Arndt develops and runs courses in the E&P Overview, Reservoir, Open Air and Master Class series. He has a career background at University of Cambridge, Universität Potsdam, Saudi Aramco, Lukoil and TRACS. Arndt is a technical author, Global Head of Training (TRACS), and Expert to The European Commission on Horizon Europe 2020 research programme.

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