Oman Shell Host the Energy Security Scenarios Workshop in a bid to Tackle Future Energy and Climate Challenges

The workshop provided a detailed analysis of alternative futures, valuable insights on the latest developments in climate change, and thought-provoking perspectives on energy security and sustainability as well as the challenges and opportunities faced by the world today.

The Energy Security Scenarios were presented by Shell’s Chief Climate Change Adviser, David Hone. The Energy Security Scenarios consist of two scenarios called Archipelagos and Sky 2050. They explore how different country archetypes react to tensions and trends and asks the question: ‘Can a world desperate for immediate security also meet the long-term challenge of climate change?’. Shell’s scenarios stem from the need for energy security, whilst exploring how the world could decarbonise to achieve desirable future outcomes such as net zero by 2050 and limiting global warming to below 1.5°C in line with the Paris Agreement.

Speaking about the Energy Security Scenarios, Malak Al Shaibani, General Manager of Corporate Relations and In-Country Value, Oman Shell, said, “It was a pleasure to welcome David Hone and host the Energy Security Scenarios in Oman. Exchanging ideas and insights on global energy and climate challenges, and understanding how to approach these issues through scenarios research and data was a great learning experience. Failing to plan is planning to fail, which is why scenario planning is so important. Decisions made today have a direct impact on the future. By developing possible future scenarios, we can evaluate current tensions and trends associated with energy and climate, and in turn enhance our decision-making process to affect positive change and shape a sustainable future for our planet.”

Shell has been a partner in Oman’s development and progress over the last several decades. We have been providing pioneering technologies and expertise in the energy industry and creating value for the community. Shell is active in Oman across the oil and gas industry and is involved in joint venture and independent activities ranging from research and development, exploration and production to trading, retail and new energies. Shell also implements an extensive social investment programme that contributes to the sustainable development of the country. Shell holds interests in Petroleum Development Oman (34%), Oman LNG (30%) and Shell Oman Marketing Company (49%). Together they represent a substantial part of Oman’s economic growth.

Since the 1970s, Shell has dedicated itself to developing possible versions of the future based on factors, decisions, and data, and how the world could evolve under these different sets of assumptions. Scenarios planning has helped generations of Shell leaders, academics, governments and businesses to explore and enhance decision-making processes. It asks “what if?” questions, enabling broader perspectives and alternative solutions for significant change.

Shell recently published its Energy Security Scenarios report on March 21, 2023. It can be accessed on Shell’s website at https://www.shell.com/energy-and-innovation/the-energy-future/scenarios/the-energy-security-scenarios.html

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Salima Al Masrouri

External Communication and Campaigns Manager

Shell Development Oman LLC

Email: S.Al-Masroori@shell.com

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