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Renewables Leader's Oil Ties Spark Debate Over the Energy Transition

  • Sultan al-Jaber leads a renewable energy firm but also oversees an oil company planning major production increases.
  • Al-Jaber's renewable investments contrast with the UAE's fossil fuel exports and plans for oil production growth.
  • Developing countries like Uzbekistan want economic growth but also clean, affordable energy.
  • Al-Jaber argues fossil fuel firms should aid the energy transition, while advocates disagree.
  • His conflicting roles have sparked controversy over his leadership of the global climate summit.
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