What comes next for global energy?

Looking ahead to the next 50 years, what are the big energy challenges for the world? Here’s the view from the chief scientist of one the world’s biggest old companies.

Since 2004, Steve Koonin has served as chief scientist of BP, the world’s second largest independent oil company. BP refines and markets petroleum products in more than 100 countries and serves more than 13 million customers each day. As chief scientist, Koonin is responsible for BP’s long-range technology plans and activities, particularly those “beyond petroleum.” He spoke with Earth & Sky’s Jorge Salazar in March, 2006.

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