“It’s about telling our story,” Ederman said. “The people who work in this industry are problemsolvers, innovators, and community builders. We want the public to understand the positive impact oil and gas has—and will continue to have—in meeting energy demand.” THE FUTURE: AN “ALL OF THE ABOVE” ENERGY STRATEGY Looking ahead, EWTC does not frame the future as a transition away from oil and gas, but rather as an expansion of energy demand across all sources. With global energy use expected to surge, particularly with the rise of energy-hungry technologies like AI, EWTC promotes an “all of the above” strategy that recognizes the essential role of traditional energy sources alongside renewables. “Gas is critical as a base load power source,” Ederman explained. “It provides the stability we need to support everything from advanced manufacturing to data-driven technologies.” The council is heavily investing in updating industry 52 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 09
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