Learning the hard way: Energy giants leap forward with transition, but could have been swifter

BP and Shell backed away from early green energy efforts years ago, but are now pressing ahead with hydrogen, renewables and carbon capture plans

Hydrogen ambitions: Shell has launched a hydrogen electrolysis plant called 'Refhyne' and will produce green fuels within a European Union-funded consortium
Hydrogen ambitions: Shell has launched a hydrogen electrolysis plant called 'Refhyne' and will produce green fuels within a European Union-funded consortiumPhoto: AFP/SCANPIX
Published 14 July 2021, 10:34Updated 29 July 2021, 09:47