"Key Players and Hot Topics at CERAWeek 2024 Energy Conference"

Top oil executives and ministers gather in Houston for the CERAWeek conference, buoyed by stable oil prices and blockbuster mergers, while discussions shift from market-share battles to energy security issues amidst geopolitical turmoil. The conference will address rising demand for oil and gas alongside clean fuels, with a focus on LNG developments, U.S. climate policies, and the role of artificial intelligence in energy production. Climate concerns are reflected in sessions on carbon sequestration technology and hydrogen fuels, as the industry grapples with consumer willingness to pay for clean fuels and the ability to generate adequate returns on investment.