Solving for Climate Change and Human Development Starts with a Clear Understanding
of the Facts


All forms of energy will continue to play a critical role in advancing global climate objectives, while also providing billions of people with access to affordable energy. This is a complex problem that cannot be solved with the flip of a switch, and hydrocarbons will remain critical for decades to come. 

 

HYDROCARBONS

Natural gas and petroleum (hydrocarbons) will be a critical energy source for decades. Hydrocarbons are the naturally occuring basis for crude oil, natural gas and other petrochemical products.

Energy access brings people out of poverty

There are nearly 1 billion people without electricity and up to 2 billion whose electricity is inadequate and unreliable.