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Upstream Energy Sector Increasingly Turns to Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Analytics to Navigate Energy Transition and Accelerate Carbon Reduction Efforts

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Monday, December 18, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The upstream energy sector is turning to artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to speed up analysis and decision-making to realize their carbon reduction commitments. With an increased focus on strategies and investment surrounding carbon reduction, S&P Global Commodity Insights is leveraging its leading industry content set, deep domain expertise and advanced data capabilities to provide solutions that accelerate informed and confident decisions supporting the industry's decarbonization targets.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The upstream energy sector is turning to artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to speed up analysis and decision-making to realize their carbon reduction commitments.
  • Applying advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence can accelerate these efforts."
  • The challenges that come with properly assessing and de-risking energy transition initiatives necessitates new data tools.
  • However, finding the optimal carbon storage sites requires different analysis to that carried out for hydrocarbon exploration.

Zoetic Global and the City of Columbus Join Forces to Achieve Net Zero Carbon Goals

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a landmark agreement announced at COP28, climate impact pioneer Zoetic Global and the City of Columbus, Ohio have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to tackle the city's net zero carbon goals.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a landmark agreement announced at COP28, climate impact pioneer Zoetic Global and the City of Columbus, Ohio have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to tackle the city's net zero carbon goals.
  • "We are proud that Zoetic Global is growing into a global powerhouse and making deals in every corner of the world.
  • It's only fitting they are leading on climate change as well," said Tim Ryan, Chief Global Business Development Officer of Zoetic Global.
  • "Zoetic's carbon reduction solutions will support Columbus in achieving its ambitious net zero goals.

Clean Cooking Alliance and Partners Prioritize Clean Cooking at COP28

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Clean cooking was a prominent topic at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai. The Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) and partners ensured that clean cooking was at the forefront of discussions around climate change, environmental sustainability, carbon finance, investment, gender equality, food systems, and sustainable cities.

Key Points: 
  • /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Clean cooking was a prominent topic at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai.
  • The Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) and partners ensured that clean cooking was at the forefront of discussions around climate change, environmental sustainability, carbon finance, investment, gender equality, food systems, and sustainable cities.
  • The new African Clean Cooking Consortium will address the actions required to achieve universal access to clean cooking in Africa, including country-level planning, establishing Delivery Units, developing country programs, and catalyzing investment.
  • The AfDB announced it will allocate up to 20% of its approved annual lending for energy toward clean cooking solutions.

At COP, Itaipu reinforces the importance of partnerships for sustainable local development

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

FOZ DO IGUAÇU, Brazil, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Joint efforts to achieve more effective results, adaptation of global technologies for local use, and investments in environmental and social care. These were some of the messages conveyed by the ITAIPU Binacional hydroelectric power plant, which belongs to and provides energy to Brazil and Paraguay, at COP 28 in Dubai.

Key Points: 
  • For Itaipu's Director-General, Enio Verri, this was a conference of renewed partnerships and agreements.
  • According to Verri, Itaipu leaves COP with an even stronger image as a socially responsible and environmentally committed company.
  • The company also highlighted its efforts within each of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and discussed energy transition and renewable fuels as a viable alternative for the economy.
  • Now we want to go further; we return with very interesting ideas and proposals from these days of dialogue and cooperation," she said.

At COP, Itaipu reinforces the importance of partnerships for sustainable local development

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 13, 2023

FOZ DO IGUAÇU, Brazil, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Joint efforts to achieve more effective results, adaptation of global technologies for local use, and investments in environmental and social care. These were some of the messages conveyed by the ITAIPU Binacional hydroelectric power plant, which belongs to and provides energy to Brazil and Paraguay, at COP 28 in Dubai.

Key Points: 
  • For Itaipu's Director-General, Enio Verri, this was a conference of renewed partnerships and agreements.
  • According to Verri, Itaipu leaves COP with an even stronger image as a socially responsible and environmentally committed company.
  • The company also highlighted its efforts within each of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and discussed energy transition and renewable fuels as a viable alternative for the economy.
  • Now we want to go further; we return with very interesting ideas and proposals from these days of dialogue and cooperation," she said.

COP28: WWF says "Earth is down but not out" as countries agree to transition away from fossil fuels

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Nevertheless, a decision to transition away from fossil fuels is a significant moment.

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  • Nevertheless, a decision to transition away from fossil fuels is a significant moment.
  • After three decades of UN climate negotiations, countries have at last shifted the focus to the polluting fossil fuels driving the climate crisis.
  • For a liveable planet we still need a full phase out of all fossil fuels and will continue working towards that.
  • Fernanda Carvalho, WWF Global Climate and Energy Policy Lead, said:
    "Along with phasing out fossil fuels, nature is integral to effective climate action.

ENGIE Launches Desalination Center of Excellence to Amplify Sustainable Water Solutions

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Through the Desalination Center of Excellence, ENGIE aims to secure access to sustainable water for people so that future generations flourish and live in harmony.

Key Points: 
  • Through the Desalination Center of Excellence, ENGIE aims to secure access to sustainable water for people so that future generations flourish and live in harmony.
  • Latifa Lahsine, Head of the Desalination Center of Excellence at ENGIE said, "With more than 30 years of experience, ENGIE stands as a leader in desalination and potable water solutions.
  • We are proud to launch our Desalination Center of Excellence, a hub dedicated to address and promote solutions for water scarcity and a carbon neutral world.
  • The Center aspires to be a global example for excellence in desalination, propelling the advancement of technology and sustainable water solutions through stakeholder collaboration,  innovation, research, education.

ENGIE Launches Desalination Center of Excellence to Amplify Sustainable Water Solutions

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Through the Desalination Center of Excellence, ENGIE aims to secure access to sustainable water for people so that future generations flourish and live in harmony.

Key Points: 
  • Through the Desalination Center of Excellence, ENGIE aims to secure access to sustainable water for people so that future generations flourish and live in harmony.
  • Latifa Lahsine, Head of the Desalination Center of Excellence at ENGIE said, "With more than 30 years of experience, ENGIE stands as a leader in desalination and potable water solutions.
  • We are proud to launch our Desalination Center of Excellence, a hub dedicated to address and promote solutions for water scarcity and a carbon neutral world.
  • The Center aspires to be a global example for excellence in desalination, propelling the advancement of technology and sustainable water solutions through stakeholder collaboration,  innovation, research, education.

Largest industry gathering at COP28 set out plans to deliver a net zero future

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a day of active discussions at the Shaping the Future of Shipping: Delivering a Net Zero World summit on 10 December, a course was set to deliver on the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) net zero strategy.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a day of active discussions at the Shaping the Future of Shipping: Delivering a Net Zero World summit on 10 December, a course was set to deliver on the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) net zero strategy.
  • The industry initiative brought together over 60 organisations to discuss tangible solutions to meet the ambitious net zero targets by or around 2050.
  • The summit built on the discussions that have taken place throughout COP28, to determine ambitious solutions to advance infrastructure, fuel availability and financing.
  • And as you shape the future of shipping remember that our choices will reverberate for hundreds even thousands of years.

Largest industry gathering at COP28 set out plans to deliver a net zero future

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 12, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a day of active discussions at the Shaping the Future of Shipping: Delivering a Net Zero World summit on 10 December, a course was set to deliver on the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) net zero strategy.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a day of active discussions at the Shaping the Future of Shipping: Delivering a Net Zero World summit on 10 December, a course was set to deliver on the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) net zero strategy.
  • The industry initiative brought together over 60 organisations to discuss tangible solutions to meet the ambitious net zero targets by or around 2050.
  • The summit built on the discussions that have taken place throughout COP28, to determine ambitious solutions to advance infrastructure, fuel availability and financing.
  • And as you shape the future of shipping remember that our choices will reverberate for hundreds even thousands of years.