A look back at the highlights of the 2022 Conference of Paris

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How, in the context of the post-Covid world and the energy crisis, can we restore trust in supply chains, set out a new type of economy, reinvent business models, reposition Europe within global governance, or address the challenge of new mobility solutions? All of these questions – and more – were discussed over two days of debates and meetings on 15 and 16 December at the OECD in Paris.

Find out more about some of the most memorable moments from ENGIE speakers:

• At the opening session, Jean-Pierre Clamadieu set out the main focus of the discussions to come: “Energy availability and sovereignty have become top priorities for Europe. (…). The crisis that we are experiencing must, more than ever, allow us to accelerate the energy transition for more resilience, for more local energy, and to decarbonise our economy”.
  >> Replay of the inaugural session with Jean-Pierre Clamadieu here (9:52 to 20:30) <<

• During “Le Grand Moment”, Jean-Pierre Clamadieu highlighted the importance of reforming the energy market: “We must find a response that not only secures but also strengthens the European energy market – this is absolutely crucial for the European project as a whole!”
  >> Watch the full discussion here <<

• At the “Tech and Climate” panel, Biljana Kaitovic drew attention to the shape our energy needs will take by 2050: “these needs will grow by 50%, in particular with the growth of digital. Collecting and analysing data will help to better anticipate and manage the production of renewable energy.”
  >> Watch the full discussion here <<

• For Claire Waysand, while Europe is at the cutting edge in terms of decarbonisation, it must remedy its energy price problem by “accelerating its energy transition”. And to bring this transition to the necessary speed, “we should take inspiration from the pragmatic attitude of the USA.”
  >> Watch the full discussion here <<

• Cécile Prévieu gave an overview of the fuels developed by ENGIE for green mobility, including for the land, sea and even air transport sectors. “Currently, 30% of greenhouse gas emissions come from transport, and so decarbonizing mobility is essential. This means electricity for light vehicles, and biogas, hydrogen and related products for heavy mobility such as air and sea transport.”
  >> Watch the full discussion here <<

• Didier Holleaux pointed out the “interrelation between the electricity crisis and the gas crisis”. He also noted that “renewable gas is a large part of the solution to ensure Europe’s security of supply, particularly as a replacement for Russian gas”. 
  >> Watch the full discussion here <<