Qatar calls for a realistic energy transition

DOHA, Sep 26 – PRIME Qatar’s Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi has called for a serious and realistic energy transition without a hasty phasing out of hydrocarbons, but with increased investment in cleaner and renewable energy sources.

“A more realistic energy transition needs to be pursued with increased investment in cleaner and renewable energy sources, but without hastily abandoning traditional hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons will not disappear in the near future. Cleaner forms of hydrocarbons with appropriate carbon reduction solutions are an integral part of a reliable and responsible In this regard, natural gas is by far the cleanest fossil fuel, and a much-needed reliable and economical solution to power outages from other sources when the sun is not shining or the wind is not blowing,” he said at an energy conference in Japan, his words are quoted by the minister’s press office.

Al-Kaabi expressed support for Japan’s “Asian Clean Energy Transition Initiative”, reaffirming the importance of a responsible and sustainable energy transition that helps achieve sustainable economic growth and significant reductions in carbon emissions, while financially supporting renewable energy, energy efficiency and LNG projects.