OPEC secretary-general takes aim at net-zero targets calling them ‘detached from reality’ / Global
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 3:23 pm permalink
Speaking at the Global Energy Show in Calgary, OPEC’s Secretary General lambasted net-zero targets as being detached from reality. His remarks, delivered with notable candor, challenged prevailing energy policies by highlighting expected future demand increases, sparking debate over the feasibility of current climate ambitions while drawing both criticism and reluctant nods from industry watchers.
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