The energy transition

An energy transition is under way to a global low-carbon energy system. Managing this transition is complex: energy is needed to meet the needs of a growing global population, yet the energy produced needs to be less carbon-intensive.

There are things societies can do to speed up their own energy transitions. For example, expand the use of renewable energy, use cleaner-burning natural gas to replace coal, and increase the uptake of carbon capture and storage.

This section outlines Shell’s approach to the energy transition.

Photo: Quest carbon capture and storage started up at our oil sands operations in 2015. It can capture more than one million tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year from the Scotford Upgrader and store it safely underground. Alberta, Canada.