FUTURE OF ENERGY: WHAT WILL ACCELERATE THE ENERGY TRANSITION CURVE?
FUTURE OF ENERGY: WHAT WILL ACCELERATE THE ENERGY TRANSITION CURVE?
29 Oct 2024
The discussion highlights Saudi Arabia's strategic position in energy and technology, emphasizing its competitive edge in data centers due to seawater cooling and human capital9. The kingdom's clear roadmap in electrification and renewable energy projects, such as the low-carbon city in Amala, showcases its commitment to sustainability6. AI plays a crucial role in Saudi Aramco's operations, enhancing efficiency and reducing carbon footprints3. The integration of solar energy into the grid supports emission reduction goals, aligning with the kingdom's net-zero target by 20507. The nuclear industry is also discussed, with a focus on safe, competitive, and economic energy solutions8. The transition to renewable energy is seen as a multidimensional process, considering economic maturity and global support9. The kingdom's investment in human capital through vocational training is highlighted as a key component of local content development12.