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"Synergy, Commitment Are Key to Global Energy Sustainability, Says Bounour

By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade  The Chief Executive Officer, Egbin Power Plc, Mr Mohktar Bounour says global transition to cleaner energ and sustainable environment are achievable, as long as there is strong synergy and commitment among stakeholders in the value chain.  He spoke during the maiden edition of  Asharami Square in Lagos. This is an initiative introduced and implemented by the Sahara Group, in order to amplify discourse on energy sustainability through  media advocacy globally. He said: " Having analyzed the percentage of global greenhouse emissions attributed to sectors including electricity/heat production, agriculture/forestry and transportation, we are realised that there is need for synergy  and renewed commitment among stakeholders". According to him, Egbin Power has unwavering commitment to reduce carbon emissions and promotes sustainable energy sources, stressing that the need to depeening engagement and advocacy among stakeholders in
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TotalEnergies, Shell, BP deepen energy diversification programmes


By Favour Ajibade


Oil giants TotalEnergies, Shell and BP, are significantly increasing investments in oil and gas, as part of their long- term to deepening energy diversification plans.

The idea is to make them focused in the years ahead.

Currently, Shell, BP and TotalEnergies share of low-carbon spend is growing as they try to diversify their portfolios, according to research from credit rating agency Moody’s.

The company said: “In the next two decades BP, Shell and TotalEnergies are aiming to transform themselves into diversified energy companies that own, manage and market energy. They are laying the groundwork for this by gradually repositioning their asset and energy portfolios.

“The strategies they are pursuing are broadly similar growing access to renewable energy, investing in existing lower-carbon operations and new energy growth markets but with some differences in emphasis that play to their existing strengths; for example Shell and TotalEnergies have particularly strong positions in natural gas and LNG.”

All three companies face a “range of risks” on their decarbonisation journey though, not least because many green energy markets are yet to cultivate.

As they grow their renewable businesses, Shell, BP and TotalEnergies will also face more direct competition from utilities for projects.

Moreover, if diversification comes with weaker profitability and cash flow generating capabilities,  the credit implications could also be negative.

But Moody’s says increasing business diversification is positive for the oil and gas giants.

Growing low-carbon operations is also vital to the future of Shell, BP and TotalEnergies, potentially providing greater stability against volatile oil markets.

Ukraine conflict not changed approach

Moody’s said: “The three companies are using a mix of organic investments in existing operations, investments in new projects as well as acquisitions, in a bid to transition their businesses.

“For example, BP expects to allocate more than 40% of its investments towards transition growth businesses by 2025 compared with around 20% in 2021.

“The heightened focus on energy security issues since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began has not significantly altered companies’ strategies, but their broad capital guidance offers some flexibility to make tweaks.”

Low carbon to form bigger part of revenue by 2030

For the rest of the decade, Moody’s expects oil and gas to underpin cash flow for BP, Shell and TotalEnergies, enabling strong balance sheets.

As 2030 nears, “material increases in contributions from transition growth business” are likely to increase.

That is because of the time it takes to build assets and infrastructure, and for demand to reach a level where it materially effects companies books.

TotalEnergies will extend its $2 billion buyback program into the third quarter after profit surged to a record, propelled by surging gasoline prices and soaring demand for natural gas in Europe.

Moody’s said: “All three companies are honing their investments in their existing hydrocarbon operations to improve costs and meet their emissions targets. They are also adjusting their product mixes and divesting noncore assets.

“BP expects to reduce oil and gas production the most by 2030, which carries greater execution risk in the near term. Shell and TotalEnergies have particularly large natural gas and liquefied (LNG) businesses that may provide additional cash flow during the transition, but remain exposed to

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