OPINION: R&D to take major role as players eye cleaner energy future

The energy transition means it will become harder for exponents of longer-term research and development projects to win budgetary allocation if geared toward fossil fuels

Greener path: many oil companies - such as BP, led by chief executive Bernard Looney - are embarking on an energy transition journey
Greener path: many oil companies - such as BP, led by chief executive Bernard Looney - are embarking on an energy transition journeyPhoto: AFP/SCANPIX
Published 3 June 2020, 16:00Updated 3 June 2020, 16:00