Natural gas is vital for a balanced, realistic energy transition: Qatar’s Energy Minister

Natural gas is vital for a balanced, realistic energy transition: Qatar’s Energy Minister

Tokyo: Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of QatarEnergy HE Eng. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi highlighted the importance of harmonizing energy security, affordability, and sustainability in the quest for an equitable and realistic energy transition.

In remarks at the Ministerial Plenary Meeting as part of Tokyos Green Transformation Week, HE Minister Al Kaabi expressed a firm belief that "a balanced energy transition demands the incorporation of natural gas in our present and future energy," and that "Natural gas will be indispensable, especially given its reliability as a base-load source for many nations and for many years post-2050."

HE Minister Al Kaabi added, "While the pivot towards renewables is commendable, they cannot be the sole solution, particularly considering their intermittent nature. That's where natural gas, as a cleaner, cost-effective, and ready-to-use component of energy transition, becomes vital. We in the State of Qatar, recognize the gravity of climate change and consistently take actions rather than making pledges."

In concluding his remarks, HE Minister of State for Energy Affairs stressed the importance of exploring cleaner solutions to combat climate change, stating, "Our duty is two-fold: advancing renewable capacity while sustaining a robust baseload capability. I urge this esteemed assembly to