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Arguing for oil as an energy source of the future


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During the recent energy conference CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, big oil companies like Chevron were – again – arguing for slowing down the transition to clean energy, and making sure oil and gas remain within the system for the foreseeable future.
Mike Wirth, Chairman of the Board & CEO, Chevron Corporation, said:
”I think the issue of how we best move towards a lower-carbon energy system is getting re-framed. /…/ The discussion is moving to a more balanced state. I hope it is.”
He then moved on to say that Chevron intends to increase oil production.
”We intend to grow energy supplies, both traditional energy and new energy, because demand for both continues to grow.”
Mr. Wirth argued that a quick transition might lead to chaos, without mentioning with a single word the chaos that science has made clear awaits us all if we do not transition fast enough.
During the conference, several other Big Oil CEOs also spoke enthusiastically about the bright future for oil. As Rick Muncrief, chief executive of Devon Energy, put it:
“Our strategy is to stay as oily as we can for as long as we can.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Amdio1QY52A


Learn more:
At CERAWeek, Big Oil Executives Call for ‘Energy Security’ and Longevity for Fossil Fuels - Inside Climate News

At CERAWeek, Big Oil Executives Call for ‘Energy Security’ and Longevity for Fossil Fuels - Inside Climate News

HOUSTON—The past 12 months brought new climate extremes, with Pakistan’s devastating floods and record-melting of Antarctica’s sea ice as just two examples. But when the world’s top oil executives gathered for an annual conference in Houston this week, they were focused instead on the war in Ukraine and the painful reminder it delivered of the […]

https://insideclimatenews.org/news/09032023/cera-week-houston-fossil-fuel-executives/




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      Dear Markus Lutteman Thank you for getting your climate warning to level 2! We have reached out to Chevron and asked for a response. I will keep you updated on any progress! /Adam We Don't Have Time

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      • Edwin wangombe

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        It's info to see that such a giant organization that should be calling out fossil fuels is in support of it... Clean energy all the way

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        • Joseph Githinji

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          Drilling oil should be the last thing the world thinks about. The dependence of fossil fuels is really sickening

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          • Timothy Ndegwa

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            I agree with the issue addressed by the review about oil has to be left to the ground. I also subscribe to same school of thought for a better future. Nevertheless, ever thought if we consumers totally shun from buying fossil products completely companies such chevron would get such attention? Oil should be left underneath and people should be deliberately shun away from fossil fuel products, that's the only way we will be able to encourage use of clean energy.

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            • Elizabeth Gathigia

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              Keep oil in the ground! They should end their addiction and go clean energy

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              • mercy nduta

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                Clean energy all the way.

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                • Munene Mugambi

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                  Oil cannot be considered a future oil.

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                  • rosebellendiritu

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                    I would say dissapointing words.. how can they advocate for this...we don't need it for longer!we need clean 100t ransition

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                    • Elizabeth Gathigia

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                      @rosebellendiritu Their greed for profits gas blinded they

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                    • Tabitha Kimani

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                      How can they be advocating for slowing down the transition while the effects of climate change are getting out of hand.

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                      • Ajema Lydiah

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                        we need clean energy

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