Shell aims for global role in wind energy
28-Feb-2001
Wind energy is set to be a the major new offshore industry of the next
generation, David Jones, the new Executive Vice President of Shell
Renewables’ Wind Energy business told the Creating an All-Energy Future
conference in Aberdeen today. And Shell is aiming to be an industry leader,
just as it has pioneered in oil and gas exploration and production.
“We believe that by deploying Shell’s world class commercial, technical
and financial capabilities to large and challenging projects we are confident
that we can become a major player in the global wind energy sector,” said
Mr Jones.
The potential for renewable energy is enormous. In time, with improvements
in technology and the need for sustainable development, renewables could
emulate the rise of oil 100 years ago when it overtook coal and wood as the
primary fuel source.
Wind energy could be at the forefront of that development. “Wind is the
most competitive of the renewable energy sources when comparing costs
with conventional fuels,” said Mr Jones. “Wind energy production is
expected to increase rapidly and as it moves offshore to achieve wind farms
of greater scale. It means the UK offshore industry based here in Aberdeen
is uniquely positioned to assume a world leading role in its
implementation.”
Mr Jones took up his role at Shell Renewables in the New Year.
Immediately before joining Shell Renewables, he was Vice President
European Development at El Paso Energy International, where he was
responsible for developing power opportunities. Prior to that, he held a
number of different roles in the power industry at Sithe Energies, National
Power, Tejo Energia, Portugal and the Central Electricity Generating Board.
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