How can energy be transformed into a real driver of European and global competitiveness? And is Europe really on the path towards energy independence?
In this week's episode of the podcast ‘A Quem de Direito’ — a partnership between VdA and Jornal Económico — Ana Luís de Sousa, head of practice partner of Energy & Natural Resources, reflects on the course of the energy transition in Europe, the geopolitical challenges, the role of renewable energies and green hydrogen, as well as the impact of artificial intelligence on energy management.
‘When we speak of energy transition, we refer to sustainability and a commitment to future generations,’ stresses Ana Luís de Sousa. It is this commitment that has enabled the European Union to maintain its global leadership role, with ambitious carbon neutrality targets set not only for environmental reasons but also for economic purposes linked to its trade balance.
The episode also analyses the position of the United States, engaged in a race ‘against European advances', and highlights the importance of finding solutions that ensure ‘a resilient energy structure, capable of reacting more moderately to external factors' and that strengthen Europe's political position on the international stage.
