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U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-FORUM

(240321) -- HOUSTON, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Shaikh Nawaf S. Al-Sabah (R), deputy chairman and CEO of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, speaks at the global forum CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, on March 19, 2024. Energy leaders from the Global South on Tuesday outlined their companies' plans to increase oil and gas production while developing more renewable energy during the ongoing global forum CERAWeek. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Economic Watch: Global energy leaders outline plans for increased production of oil, renewable energy

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U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-FORUM

(240321) -- HOUSTON, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Mele Kyari (R), group chief executive officer of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, speaks at the global forum CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, on March 19, 2024. Energy leaders from the Global South on Tuesday outlined their companies' plans to increase oil and gas production while developing more renewable energy during the ongoing global forum CERAWeek. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Economic Watch: Global energy leaders outline plans for increased production of oil, renewable energy

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U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-FORUM

(240321) -- HOUSTON, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A participant takes a photo during a session at the global forum CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, on March 19, 2024. Energy leaders from the Global South on Tuesday outlined their companies' plans to increase oil and gas production while developing more renewable energy during the ongoing global forum CERAWeek. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Economic Watch: Global energy leaders outline plans for increased production of oil, renewable energy

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U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-FORUM

(240321) -- HOUSTON, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Shaikh Nawaf S. Al-Sabah, deputy chairman and CEO of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, speaks at the global forum CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, on March 19, 2024. Energy leaders from the Global South on Tuesday outlined their companies' plans to increase oil and gas production while developing more renewable energy during the ongoing global forum CERAWeek. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Economic Watch: Global energy leaders outline plans for increased production of oil, renewable energy

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CERAWeek kicks off, focusing on global multidimensional energy transition

STORY: CERAWeek kicks off, focusing on global multidimensional energy transition SHOOTING TIME: March 18, 2024 DATELINE: March 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: HOUSTON, the U.S. CATEGORY: ECONOMY/ENERGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of participants checking in 2. various of participants going to the conference floor STORYLINE: CERAWeek, known as a superbowl forum in the global energy industry, kicked off Monday in Houston of the U.S. state of Texas, with topics covering the entire energy spectrum but themed on multidimensional energy transition in four fields: markets, climate, technology and geopolitics. "The theme, multidimensional energy transition... reflects the recognition that the energy transition will be complex unfolding in different ways in different regions, with different time horizons, with different mixes of technologies, and with different priorities among governments, companies, and consumers," Daniel Yergin, vice chair of CERAWeek's organizer S&P Global, told attendees when announcing the f

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U.S.-TEXAS-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK

(240319) -- HOUSTON, March 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Patrick Pouyanne (R), CEO of TotalEnergies, speaks in Leadership Dialogue at CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, March 18, 2024. CERAWeek, known as a superbowl forum in the global energy industry, kicked off Monday in Houston of the U.S. state of Texas, with topics covering the entire energy spectrum but themed on multidimensional energy transition in four fields: markets, climate, technology and geopolitics. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK

(240319) -- HOUSTON, March 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods (R) speaks in Leadership Dialogue at CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, March 18, 2024. CERAWeek, known as a superbowl forum in the global energy industry, kicked off Monday in Houston of the U.S. state of Texas, with topics covering the entire energy spectrum but themed on multidimensional energy transition in four fields: markets, climate, technology and geopolitics. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK

(240319) -- HOUSTON, March 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Shell CEO Wael Sawan (R) speaks in Leadership Dialogue at CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, March 18, 2024. CERAWeek, known as a superbowl forum in the global energy industry, kicked off Monday in Houston of the U.S. state of Texas, with topics covering the entire energy spectrum but themed on multidimensional energy transition in four fields: markets, climate, technology and geopolitics. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK

(240319) -- HOUSTON, March 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Aramco President and CEO Amin Nasser speaks in Leadership Dialogue at CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, March 18, 2024. CERAWeek, known as a superbowl forum in the global energy industry, kicked off Monday in Houston of the U.S. state of Texas, with topics covering the entire energy spectrum but themed on multidimensional energy transition in four fields: markets, climate, technology and geopolitics. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-ENERGY FORUM

(240318) -- HOUSTON, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Participants talk at the Innovation Agora of the CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, on March 18, 2024. CERAWeek, known as a superbowl forum in the global energy industry, kicked off Monday in Houston of the U.S. state of Texas, with topics covering the entire energy spectrum but themed on multidimensional energy transition in four fields: markets, climate, technology and geopolitics. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-ENERGY FORUM

(240318) -- HOUSTON, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Participants attend the Innovation Agora at the CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, on March 18, 2024. CERAWeek, known as a superbowl forum in the global energy industry, kicked off Monday in Houston of the U.S. state of Texas, with topics covering the entire energy spectrum but themed on multidimensional energy transition in four fields: markets, climate, technology and geopolitics. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-ENERGY FORUM

(240318) -- HOUSTON, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Daniel Yergin (L), vice chair of CERAWeek's organizer S&P Global, and Darren Woods, chairman and chief executive officer of ExxonMobil, attend a leadership dialogue at the CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, on March 18, 2024. CERAWeek, known as a superbowl forum in the global energy industry, kicked off Monday in Houston of the U.S. state of Texas, with topics covering the entire energy spectrum but themed on multidimensional energy transition in four fields: markets, climate, technology and geopolitics. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-ENERGY FORUM

(240318) -- HOUSTON, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Participants are seen at the Innovation Agora of the CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, on March 18, 2024. CERAWeek, known as a superbowl forum in the global energy industry, kicked off Monday in Houston of the U.S. state of Texas, with topics covering the entire energy spectrum but themed on multidimensional energy transition in four fields: markets, climate, technology and geopolitics. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-ENERGY FORUM

(240318) -- HOUSTON, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Participants attend the Innovation Agora at the CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, on March 18, 2024. CERAWeek, known as a superbowl forum in the global energy industry, kicked off Monday in Houston of the U.S. state of Texas, with topics covering the entire energy spectrum but themed on multidimensional energy transition in four fields: markets, climate, technology and geopolitics. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-ENERGY FORUM

(240318) -- HOUSTON, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Participants are seen at the Innovation Agora of the CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, on March 18, 2024. CERAWeek, known as a superbowl forum in the global energy industry, kicked off Monday in Houston of the U.S. state of Texas, with topics covering the entire energy spectrum but themed on multidimensional energy transition in four fields: markets, climate, technology and geopolitics. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-ENERGY FORUM

(240318) -- HOUSTON, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Daniel Yergin, vice chair of CERAWeek's organizer S&P Global, speaks at the CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, on March 18, 2024. CERAWeek, known as a superbowl forum in the global energy industry, kicked off Monday in Houston of the U.S. state of Texas, with topics covering the entire energy spectrum but themed on multidimensional energy transition in four fields: markets, climate, technology and geopolitics. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-INTERVIEW

(230312) -- HOUSTON, March 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fred Krupp, president of the U.S.-based non-profit group Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), speaks during an interview with Xinhua at CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, March 7, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: Twin crises facing world to speed up energy transition, says expert" (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-INTERVIEW

(230312) -- HOUSTON, March 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fred Krupp, president of the U.S.-based non-profit group Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), speaks during an interview with Xinhua at CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, March 7, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: Twin crises facing world to speed up energy transition, says expert" (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-ENERGY FORUM-HYDROGEN

(230310) -- HOUSTON, March 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A hydrogen engine is displayed at the Innovation Agora of the CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, on March 7, 2023. Huge crowds gathered around listening to experts debate on hydrogen, as if this new form of energy were a rock star at the week-long global energy forum CERAWeek ending Friday in Houston. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Roundup: Hydrogen hotly debated at U.S. energy forum amid enthusiasm, uncertainties

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U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-ENERGY FORUM-HYDROGEN

(230310) -- HOUSTON, March 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants discuss around a hydrogen engine at the Innovation Agora of the CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, on March 7, 2023. Huge crowds gathered around listening to experts debate on hydrogen, as if this new form of energy were a rock star at the week-long global energy forum CERAWeek ending Friday in Houston. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Roundup: Hydrogen hotly debated at U.S. energy forum amid enthusiasm, uncertainties

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U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-ENERGY FORUM-HYDROGEN

(230310) -- HOUSTON, March 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Delegates attend the session "Emerging Technologies for Net Zero" during the CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, on March 7, 2023. Huge crowds gathered around listening to experts debate on hydrogen, as if this new form of energy were a rock star at the week-long global energy forum CERAWeek ending Friday in Houston. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Roundup: Hydrogen hotly debated at U.S. energy forum amid enthusiasm, uncertainties

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U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-ENERGY FORUM-HYDROGEN

(230310) -- HOUSTON, March 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants attend a session at the Innovation Agora of the CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, on March 7, 2023. Huge crowds gathered around listening to experts debate on hydrogen, as if this new form of energy were a rock star at the week-long global energy forum CERAWeek ending Friday in Houston. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Roundup: Hydrogen hotly debated at U.S. energy forum amid enthusiasm, uncertainties

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U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-ENERGY FORUM-HYDROGEN

(230310) -- HOUSTON, March 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants attend a session at the Innovation Agora of the CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, on March 7, 2023. Huge crowds gathered around listening to experts debate on hydrogen, as if this new form of energy were a rock star at the week-long global energy forum CERAWeek ending Friday in Houston. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Roundup: Hydrogen hotly debated at U.S. energy forum amid enthusiasm, uncertainties

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U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-INTERVIEW

(230310) -- HOUSTON, March 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Paul Everingham, CEO of Asia Natural Gas & Energy Association, speaks during an interview with Xinhua at CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, March 7, 2023. TO GO WITH "Roundup: 2022 a year of "transformation" and "confirmation" for gas, industry leaders say" (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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Twin crises facing world will speed up energy transition: EDF president

STORY: Twin crises facing world will speed up energy transition: EDF president DATELINE: March 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FRED KRUPP, President of Environmental Defense Fund 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FRED KRUPP, President of Environmental Defense Fund STORYLINE: The world now has two crises happening at the same time, a climate crisis and an energy crisis, but the solutions to both are the same -- more global cooperative efforts to accelerate the energy transition, said Fred Krupp, president of U.S.-based non-profit group Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), at the global energy forum CERAWeek. SOUNDBITE (English): FRED KRUPP, President of Environmental Defense Fund "These twin crises, climate and energy, cause tremendous disruption to the need for continued economic growth and healthy lives. And so we have to look for the solutions that solved for both at the same time, both energy security and climate security. We can solv

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U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-ENERGY FORUM

(230308) -- HOUSTON, March 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Haitham Al Ghais (R), secretary general of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), speaks at CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, March 7, 2023. On the theme of "Navigating a Turbulent World: Energy, Climate and Security," the influential global energy forum CERAWeek is held here from March 6 to 10, focusing on the dual challenges of meeting the world's growing energy demand while reducing emissions. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-ENERGY FORUM

(230308) -- HOUSTON, March 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Haitham Al Ghais (R, back), secretary general of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), speaks at CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, March 7, 2023. On the theme of "Navigating a Turbulent World: Energy, Climate and Security," the influential global energy forum CERAWeek is held here from March 6 to 10, focusing on the dual challenges of meeting the world's growing energy demand while reducing emissions. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-ENERGY FORUM

(230308) -- HOUSTON, March 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Delegates attend a session titled "Boom Time for Biofuels: New crops, new fuels, new markets" during CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, March 7, 2023. On the theme of "Navigating a Turbulent World: Energy, Climate and Security," the influential global energy forum CERAWeek is held here from March 6 to 10, focusing on the dual challenges of meeting the world's growing energy demand while reducing emissions. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-ENERGY FORUM

(230308) -- HOUSTON, March 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Haitham Al Ghais (R), secretary general of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), speaks at CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, March 7, 2023. On the theme of "Navigating a Turbulent World: Energy, Climate and Security," the influential global energy forum CERAWeek is held here from March 6 to 10, focusing on the dual challenges of meeting the world's growing energy demand while reducing emissions. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-ENERGY FORUM

(230308) -- HOUSTON, March 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Delegates speak at the session titled "Oil & Gas: Leading for the next decade" during CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, March 7, 2023. On the theme of "Navigating a Turbulent World: Energy, Climate and Security," the influential global energy forum CERAWeek is held here from March 6 to 10, focusing on the dual challenges of meeting the world's growing energy demand while reducing emissions. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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COP28 president-designate highlights need for unity in climate actions

STORY: COP28 president-designate highlights need for unity in climate actions DATELINE: March 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of CERAweek 2. various of photos of COP28 UAE President-Designate Sultan Al Jaber delivering speech STORYLINE: COP28 UAE President-Designate Sultan Al Jaber on Monday highlighted the need for unity and solidarity in tackling the energy trilemma and fighting the climate change. "This is a global challenge that calls for global solutions from every stakeholder acting in unity and solidarity," he said in a keynote address at the CERAWeek, an influential global energy forum kicking off in the U.S. city of Houston on Monday. "Let's unite a divided world with a COP of solidarity, a COP of action and a COP for all. All of us need to be pulling in the same direction. Because there is more energy in unity than division," he told the delegates. The 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nation

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U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-ENERGY FORUM

(230306) -- HOUSTON, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants attend the Innovation Agora of the CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, on March 6, 2023. On the theme of "Navigating a Turbulent World: Energy, Climate and Security," the influential global energy forum CERAWeek kicked off here on Monday, focusing on the dual challenges of meeting the world's growing energy demand while reducing emissions. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-ENERGY FORUM

(230306) -- HOUSTON, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- COP28 UAE President-Designate Sultan Al Jaber (at the podium and on screens) delivers a keynote address at the CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, on March 6, 2023. On the theme of "Navigating a Turbulent World: Energy, Climate and Security," the influential global energy forum CERAWeek kicked off here on Monday, focusing on the dual challenges of meeting the world's growing energy demand while reducing emissions. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-ENERGY FORUM

(230306) -- HOUSTON, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants attend the Innovation Agora of the CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, on March 6, 2023. On the theme of "Navigating a Turbulent World: Energy, Climate and Security," the influential global energy forum CERAWeek kicked off here on Monday, focusing on the dual challenges of meeting the world's growing energy demand while reducing emissions. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-ENERGY FORUM

(230306) -- HOUSTON, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Daniel Yergin, S&P Global Vice Chairman, speaks at the CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, on March 6, 2023. On the theme of "Navigating a Turbulent World: Energy, Climate and Security," the influential global energy forum CERAWeek kicked off here on Monday, focusing on the dual challenges of meeting the world's growing energy demand while reducing emissions. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-ENERGY FORUM

(230306) -- HOUSTON, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants attend the Innovation Agora at the CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, on March 6, 2023. On the theme of "Navigating a Turbulent World: Energy, Climate and Security," the influential global energy forum CERAWeek kicked off here on Monday, focusing on the dual challenges of meeting the world's growing energy demand while reducing emissions. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-ENERGY FORUM

(230306) -- HOUSTON, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants attend a session of the Innovation Agora at the CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, on March 6, 2023. On the theme of "Navigating a Turbulent World: Energy, Climate and Security," the influential global energy forum CERAWeek kicked off here on Monday, focusing on the dual challenges of meeting the world's growing energy demand while reducing emissions. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-ENERGY FORUM

(230306) -- HOUSTON, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- COP28 UAE President-Designate Sultan Al Jaber (R) speaks at the CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, on March 6, 2023. On the theme of "Navigating a Turbulent World: Energy, Climate and Security," the influential global energy forum CERAWeek kicked off here on Monday, focusing on the dual challenges of meeting the world's growing energy demand while reducing emissions. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HOUSTON-CERAWEEK-ENERGY FORUM

(230306) -- HOUSTON, March 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants attend the Innovation Agora at the CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, on March 6, 2023. On the theme of "Navigating a Turbulent World: Energy, Climate and Security," the influential global energy forum CERAWeek kicked off here on Monday, focusing on the dual challenges of meeting the world's growing energy demand while reducing emissions. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HOUSTON-OPEC-SECRETARY-GENERAL-OIL-SHORTAGE

(220309) -- HOUSTON, March 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Mohammad Barkindo (C), secretary-general of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), attends the CERAWeek global energy forum in Houston, Texas, the United States, March 8, 2022. Mohammad Barkindo warned Tuesday that the world cannot replace Russia's share of oil exports, calling for energy depoliticization. TO GO WITH "OPEC chief warns of global oil shortage due to sanctions on Russia" (Photo by Xu Jianmei/Xinhua)

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U.S.-HOUSTON-OPEC-SECRETARY-GENERAL-OIL-SHORTAGE

(220309) -- HOUSTON, March 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Mohammad Barkindo, secretary-general of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), attends the CERAWeek global energy forum in Houston, Texas, the United States, March 8, 2022. Mohammad Barkindo warned Tuesday that the world cannot replace Russia's share of oil exports, calling for energy depoliticization. TO GO WITH "OPEC chief warns of global oil shortage due to sanctions on Russia" (Photo by Xu Jianmei/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-HOUSTON-ENERGY FORUM

(220308) -- HOUSTON, March 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Participants attend CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, March 7, 2022. CERAWeek, one of the largest and most influential global energy forums, kicked off on Monday. (Photo by Yi-Chin Lee/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-HOUSTON-ENERGY FORUM

(220308) -- HOUSTON, March 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Participants attend CERAWeek in Houston, Texas, the United States, March 7, 2022. CERAWeek, one of the largest and most influential global energy forums, kicked off on Monday. (Photo by Yi-Chin Lee/Xinhua)