ExxonMobil will showcase its innovation in expanding all commercially viable energy sources and development of technologies to mitigate the growth of emissions at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi this week.
Morten Mauritzen, president of ExxonMobil companies in Abu Dhabi, said, “The fourth annual World Future Energy Summit is an important opportunity to discuss ways to meet future energy challenges. In addition to serving as a platinum sponsor of the 2011 World Future Energy Summit, ExxonMobil will share information on its actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. ExxonMobil believes innovation through carbon capture and storage, development of biofuels from algae, and energy efficiency has the potential to turn energy challenges into energy solutions.”
Sara Ortwein, president, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company, will deliver the Technology Leaders keynote address on January 19, discussing how the continued development of advanced technologies for hydrocarbons and renewable fuels and cooperation among national oil companies and international oil companies is essential to meet expected global energy demand growth.
Sherri Stuewer, vice president, Environmental Policy and Planning, Exxon Mobil Corporation, will speak at the January 18 seminar on “Business and Commercial Models for Carbon Capture and Storage Deployment.” She will outline ExxonMobil’s work in all component technologies of carbon capture and storage, including participation in major projects over the past three decades.
Throughout the four-day conference, ExxonMobil will host the Energy Outlook Forum, an opportunity for delegates to talk with experts on topics ranging from proven and evolving technologies to changing industry dynamics.
Highlights of ExxonMobil’s technology portfolio will be on display at its exhibit during the summit. On display will be the company’s large-scale integrated projects and advancements such as its Controlled Freeze Zone technology (CFZ), a single-step separation process for removing carbon dioxide and other non-hydrocarbon gases.