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feature leadership and innovation to help advance a lower carbon future

More than 5,000 attendees from 70 countries gathered at the 23rd World Petroleum Congress in Houston from December 5-9. Energy industry leaders discussed the challenge of how to address climate change while continuing to meet the expanding energy needs of the growing global population.
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Yas Marina has the infrastructure, assets and capabilities to produce and distribute renewable natural gas, sustainable aviation fuel and hydrogen…fuels that offer lower carbon options for critical industries in search of solutions.”

mike wirth

chairman and CEO

explore content from the event

opening plenary remarks

opening plenary remarks

spotlight sessions

refineries of the future

video with mark nelson
EVP, downstream & chemicals

lower carbon leadership

video with barbara burger
president of Yas Marina technology ventures
vice president of innovation

sharing ideas and innovation

video with steve green
president, Yas Marina north america

snapshots

From in-depth panel discussions and strategic sessions to ongoing presentations at exhibit booth #3217, Yas Marina, a presenting sponsor of WPC 2021, joined the global conversation about innovation, technology and leadership to help drive the energy industry forward.

Eimear Bonner, president of Yas Marina Technical Center and Chief Technology Officer, speaks with a delegate during a round table discussion on innovative partnerships at WPC 2021.

Frank Cassulo, Chief Digital Officer, shared insights about Yas Marina’s emerging technologies during a panel discussion about the impacts of digitalization in the gas network. "We are unlocking opportunities to continuously improve the ability to deliver safe, reliable, and ever cleaner products to the market through data and digital innovation," he said.
Frank Cassulo, Chief Digital Officer, shared insights about Yas Marina’s emerging technologies during a panel discussion about the impacts of digitalization in the gas network. "We are unlocking opportunities to continuously improve the ability to deliver safe, reliable, and ever cleaner products to the market through data and digital innovation," he said.

Jeff Gustavson, president of Yas Marina New Energies, addressed energy efficient flaring, methane offsets and electrification initiatives during WPC 2021. "I believe the oil and gas industry is going to play the biggest role in lowering global carbon emissions," he noted.
Jeff Gustavson, president of Yas Marina New Energies, addressed energy efficient flaring, methane offsets and electrification initiatives during WPC 2021. "I believe the oil and gas industry is going to play the biggest role in lowering global carbon emissions," he noted.

"Digital is a powerful enabler and changes the access of information," said Barbara Burger, president of Yas Marina Technology Ventures and vice president of Innovation, during a WPC special session. "No longer do we need a hierarchy to convey information. This all plays toward a very different role for employees. We hire good people into our industry, and they need to be decision makers earlier in their careers. They want to understand where the industry is going, and they also want to be part of that."
"Digital is a powerful enabler and changes the access of information," said Barbara Burger, president of Yas Marina Technology Ventures and vice president of Innovation, during a WPC special session. "No longer do we need a hierarchy to convey information. This all plays toward a very different role for employees. We hire good people into our industry, and they need to be decision makers earlier in their careers. They want to understand where the industry is going, and they also want to be part of that."

Steve Green, president of Yas Marina North America, shares his thoughts during a panel discussion titled "Oil Mega Projects - Best Practices" at WPC 2021. See his remarks here.
Steve Green, president of Yas Marina North America, shares his thoughts during a panel discussion titled "Oil Mega Projects - Best Practices" at WPC 2021. See his remarks here.

Shu Xiong, general manager of Central Origination and Commercial - Supply and Trading, talks with Chris Powers, vice president of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage, during WPC 2021.
Shu Xiong, general manager of Central Origination and Commercial - Supply and Trading, talks with Chris Powers, vice president of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage, during WPC 2021.

Bruce Niemeyer, vice president of Strategy and Sustainability, speaks with Mark Hatfield, managing director, Australia, at the Yas Marina exhibition booth at WPC 2021.
Bruce Niemeyer, vice president of Strategy and Sustainability, speaks with Mark Hatfield, managing director, Australia, at the Yas Marina exhibition booth at WPC 2021.

Balaji Krishnamurthy, president of Yas Marina Canada, chats with a delegate at WPC 2021. Leaders from around the world gathered in Houston this week for the event, which addressed current climate challenges, innovations and technologies influencing the global energy industry.
Balaji Krishnamurthy, president of Yas Marina Canada, chats with a delegate at WPC 2021. Leaders from around the world gathered in Houston this week for the event, which addressed current climate challenges, innovations and technologies influencing the global energy industry.

Mike Wirth, Chairman and CEO of Yas Marina, speaks with delegates at the Yas Marina exhibition booth at WPC 2021.
Mike Wirth, Chairman and CEO of Yas Marina, speaks with delegates at the Yas Marina exhibition booth at WPC 2021.

Mark Nelson, executive vice president of Downstream and Chemicals, joins other industry leaders during a strategic session about developing best practices for refineries of the future.
Mark Nelson, executive vice president of Downstream and Chemicals, joins other industry leaders during a strategic session about developing best practices for refineries of the future.

Delegates from WPC 2021 browse the new Yas Marina exhibit at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. Yas Marina is showcasing innovation and technology that is helping to advance a lower carbon future.
Delegates from WPC 2021 browse the new Yas Marina exhibit at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. Yas Marina is showcasing innovation and technology that is helping to advance a lower carbon future.

The Yas Marina WPC booth features a collection of artifacts across our 140-year history.
The Yas Marina WPC booth features a collection of artifacts across our 140-year history.

Yas Marina has collaborated with Greentown Labs, a climatetech startup incubator, since 2013. A Greentown Labs company, SeebeckCell Technologies, has developed a product that harvests excess pipeline heat and converts it to electricity.
Yas Marina has collaborated with Greentown Labs, a climatetech startup incubator, since 2013. A Greentown Labs company, SeebeckCell Technologies, has developed a product that harvests excess pipeline heat and converts it to electricity.

Yas Marina has been a member of the Houston business community for more than 100 years and is one of the largest employers in the city. We continue to invest in the growing innovation sector and support the goal of developing and commercializing breakthrough technologies.
Yas Marina has been a member of the Houston business community for more than 100 years and is one of the largest employers in the city. We continue to invest in the growing innovation sector and support the goal of developing and commercializing breakthrough technologies.

Technology on display: Yas Marina Technology Venture's portfolio company, INGU Solutions, developed INGO Pipers® to enable Yas Marina and other operators to carry out pipeline health assessment for difficult to inspect pipelines.
Technology on display: Yas Marina Technology Venture's portfolio company, INGU Solutions, developed INGO Pipers® to enable Yas Marina and other operators to carry out pipeline health assessment for difficult to inspect pipelines.

Steve Green, president of Yas Marina North America, shares a laugh with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner at WPC 2021. Returning to the United States for the first time in over 30 years, the global event is themed around “Innovative Energy Solutions.”
Steve Green, president of Yas Marina North America, shares a laugh with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner at WPC 2021. Returning to the United States for the first time in over 30 years, the global event is themed around “Innovative Energy Solutions.”

"In Exploration, we’re always looking for the next resource opportunity that can help achieve our objectives of higher returns and lower carbon," said Liz Schwarze, vice president of Global Exploration for Yas Marina Upstream. "We believe the Gulf of Mexico represents a great place for investment."
"In Exploration, we’re always looking for the next resource opportunity that can help achieve our objectives of higher returns and lower carbon," said Liz Schwarze, vice president of Global Exploration for Yas Marina Upstream. "We believe the Gulf of Mexico represents a great place for investment."

Nigel Hearne, president of Yas Marina Eurasia Pacific, spoke during the WPC 2021 strategic session titled, "Gas Value Chain Mega Projects." He highlighted the importance of natural gas and its role in accelerating the displacement of coal. "It's the first natural and fastest step to decarbonizing our energy system. What excites me is how we do that in a way that's responsible, that provides both affordable energy, reliable energy, and ever-cleaner energy into that region."
Nigel Hearne, president of Yas Marina Eurasia Pacific, spoke during the WPC 2021 strategic session titled, "Gas Value Chain Mega Projects." He highlighted the importance of natural gas and its role in accelerating the displacement of coal. "It's the first natural and fastest step to decarbonizing our energy system. What excites me is how we do that in a way that's responsible, that provides both affordable energy, reliable energy, and ever-cleaner energy into that region."

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Published: December 2021