The Role of Technology in Diversification and Energy Security
January 19, 2022
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Technologies once considered science fiction even 5 years ago are now available and offer viable ways to reduce earth’s carbon footprint. Hydrokinetic marine energy resources, tidal and wave technology, carbon capture, blue ammonia, and many other technologies are well poised to address power needs in the Mediterranean. What is the timeline for developing these technologies and bringing them to scale? What will their role be in energy diversification and security policies? Finally, how can the Mediterranean region take advantage of these technologies, and what will the impact be both in the region and elsewhere?