Shell India Pvt. Ltd. Country Chairman Mr. Vikram Mehta presenteda speech on The Energy Challenge: How will it impact global petrochemicalsand the development of the Industry in India? During the Annual IndianPlastics Federation Conference on 6th March 2009, India


The speaker presents a view from Shell about the challengethe world faces in powering the global economy in the years to 2050 and beyond.At the heart of this challenge is energy. Its the driving force behind theworlds economic growth and prosperity, and two key energy resources, oil andgas, are the lifeblood of today's global petrochemical sector. In March 2009,it looks like we face a tough road ahead, particularly in the light of thecurrent global economic malaise. But as the saying goes: when the going getstough, the tough get going. For the petrochemical sector, globally and here in India, the energy challenge holds significant new business opportunities for the toughestand most creative players.


Let's explore the challenge.


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