The need for greater operational efficiency in the E&P industry continues as it manages the challenges of abundant energy supply while reducing its GHG footprint. Digital transformation is merely table stakes for organizations that want to continue to participate in this market environment. Can the industry sustain and grow these digitalization activities through the business cycle? Will companies achieve greater efficiency and digitalization through culture or technology? What are the implications for oil and gas producers and suppliers?
As the oil and gas industry faces an existential challenge from the growing pressure of decarbonization, technology and innovation are critical tools for navigating the energy transition. Startups are an integral component of the solution, bringing with them new technologies, innovative commercial models, and an urgency to rise to the challenge. What is the role of startups in the energy transition? How are they shaping the future of the industry? This panel will feature members of the 2020 class of Energy Innovation Pioneers.