Transport Fuels in Europe : Energy for the Mobility of the Future

Speakers: Mr. Baudouin Kelecom, Fuels Executive, Refining & Supply, ExxonMobil

Baudouin Kelecom, Fuels Executive, ExxonMobil presented recommendations and considerations as the EU develops policies focused on achieving a cost-effective transition to a lower carbon transportation system. Mr. Kelecom and the audience established that mobility, sustainability and competitiveness are key to Europe’s continued economic and social progress. To support this kind of energy and technology transformation, technologies need to be cost-effective and evaluated on a full CO2 life-cycle and trade-offs need to be evaluated. On this basis, an economy-wide CO2 cost mechanism would provide a price signal to shape business investments and consumer decisions. Currently, energy efficiency improvements in transportation technologies are the most cost-effective.

“You [MEPs] have a much more difficult job than I do. You are defining policy that will impact the future of mobility in the EU. You are setting the direction. ExxonMobil is looking for technology solutions that head in that direction, but we ask that you let us set how we get there.”

Baudouin Kelecom, Fuels Executive, ExxonMobil