OPEC chief says term ‘green’ is misleading
Of course ‘green’ in climate alarmist terms is a sales pitch adjective giving the illusion of some kind of harmony with nature, when the truth is far from any of that. This chief still sees some advantage in appearing to play along with the climate game though, despite his oil industry position.
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The head of OPEC has argued that the term “green” is too simplistic and fails to capture the complexities of energy production, warning that it obscures the real-world impacts of different energy sources, reports Energy Live News.
In an opinion piece, Haitham Al Ghais, Secretary General of OPEC, questioned whether the word “green” should even be used when discussing energy, arguing that it implies perfection and dismisses the trade-offs involved in different energy choices.
It is a simple word, but one that can allow an energy to be viewed as a panacea to the climate challenge. No more questions needed.”
He stressed that while technologies like wind and solar power are important, their full lifecycle emissions, environmental impacts and recyclability must be considered.
Al Ghais pointed out that so-called “green” energy still relies on emissions-intensive industrial processes.
Wind turbines and solar panels require steel, cement and plastics—materials that generate high levels of CO2 in their production.
He also highlighted the role of mining for critical minerals like lithium, copper and cobalt, which are essential for renewable technologies but cause significant environmental damage.
At the same time, he argued that electrifying everything is not necessarily a route to sustainability, noting that coal-fired electricity generation hit record highs in 2024, pushing global CO2 emissions from coal power to unprecedented levels.
If being “green” means being in harmony with nature, then land clearance for renewable energy infrastructure must be taken into account, Al Ghais said.
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The future is about all energies, it does not matter what colour they are labelled. We need solutions, not slogans.”
Full report here.
Source: https://tallbloke.wordpress.com/2025/03/25/opec-chief-says-term-green-is-misleading/
