Energy Decarbonization: From A to Zero

Decarbonizing the world’s fossil fuel-based energy system is one of humanity’s greatest challenges. It also represents one the greatest opportunities to make global energy supplies more available, more reliable and affordable than ever before.

While we believe net-zero emissions by 2050 isn’t possible, an 80 percent reduction is. Achieving that goal requires bold action, as well as bold moves into sectors that depend on hydrocarbons today. It also calls for ambition.

Oil and gas companies have the opportunity to lead the transition. We outline what we consider to be the only three viable options for oil and gas companies moving forward. Companies can choose only one path to follow.

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Capabilities

We bring a full range of services for an energy transformation in an increasingly digital world.

Exploration and production

We optimize upstream operating models to help you develop and maintain a competitive advantage.

Liquefied natural gas (LNG)

From investment decisions to operations, we assist you across the end-to-end LNG value chain.

Trading and commercial

We help you gain new efficiencies by managing energy trading risk, reducing costs and monetizing opportunities.

Refining operations

How digital technology is rapidly driving powerful results for refineries.

Sales and marketing

Transform the customer experience at the service station with solutions that capitalize on digital technologies.

Blockchain in oil and gas

Oil and gas blockchain applications help companies tackle supply chains and regulatory demands.

Cybersecurity

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SAP in oil and gas

With SAP S/4HANA we help you navigate and accelerate your digital transformational journey.

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Explore, imagine, develop. We bring prototypes and demos to life, at speed and scale.

Transform core operations with Industry X

To unlock lasting value companies must select the right set of technologies. That’s where Industry X— the digital reinvention of industry—comes in.

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