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Steve Kelly

President and General Manager

1PointFive International

Stevekelly
Stevekelly

Steve Kelly is President and General Manager of 1PointFive International, responsible for developing 1PointFive’s Direct Air Capture (DAC) and CCUS business in locations outside North America. 1PointFive, a subsidiary of Occidental (Oxy), works with partners across aviation, technology and other sectors through the deployment of decarbonization solutions and is currently deploying its first commercial scale DAC plant in Texas. Steve joined Oxy in 1995 and has held increasingly senior positions in Qatar, Houston and Oman, most recently as President and GM of Oxy’s businesses in Qatar and Oman from 2012 to 2022. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Dolphin Energy Ltd.

Session Overview
Monday, 3 November
14:00
Decarbonisation Conference Room A 14:00 - 14:40
Bridging the supply-demand gap: aligning airline and energy sector strategies for SAF adoption

As airlines strive to meet decarbonisation goals by increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs), supportive policies and long-term offtake agreements can help reduce costs and raise supply levels. A multifaceted, solutions-driven approach – including collaborative partnerships that enhance SAF production and research – will be needed to bridge the supply-demand gap. Regulatory support in the form of mandates and incentives can also help mitigate investment risks and ensure consistent supply. At the same time, the ability to scale up production and optimise usage will depend on infrastructure development (particularly in blending and distribution) and financial support, like the Bank of America's $2 billion commitment. Entities such as the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA) are already working to bridge the supply-demand gap by aggregating corporate requirements for SAF, providing a predictable market for producers. Combined with the backing of policymakers, these efforts offer the best possible chance of aligning strategies between airlines and energy producers, scaling SAF adoption and securing a sustainable future for the aviation industry. 

Attendee insights:

Learn how airlines, fuel producers, investors and policymakers are aligning SAF demand and supply strategies, and what it will take to scale production while maintaining commercial viability.

Speakers
Dr. Jennifer Holmgren
LanzaTech
CEO
Noura Al Nuaimi
ADNOC
VP Retail Aviation
Dr. Steven Griffiths
American University of Sharjah
Professor and Vice Chancellor for Research
Steve Kelly
1PointFive International
President and General Manager
Horst H. Mahmoudi
Smartenergy
CEO & Executive Chairman
Wednesday, 6 November
10:00
Decarbonisation Conference Decarbonisation Theatre 10:00 - 11:00
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Scaling CCUS and DAC: assessing technology availability and readiness

Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) and Direct Air Capture (DAC) are among the leading carbon capture technologies being developed and deployed to reduce emissions from various industrial sources, supporting the transition to a net-zero economy. However, the availability of CCUS and DAC technology is still limited globally, and while its availability is increasing in certain regions, particularly North America and Europe, more R&D and investment are needed to ensure their wider use. In addition, these are expensive technologies that come with challenges not all companies are willing to take or have the right tools to overcome.

Attendee insights:

Understand the importance of examining and aligning CCUS and DAC technologies and the readiness of organisations to adopt and implement them based on existing research and frameworks.

Speakers
Bonnie Powell
RESMAN Energy
CEO
Tim Stedman
Storegga
CEO
Steve Kelly
1PointFive International
President and GM
Bernhard Koudelka
Shell
VP Carbon Capture and Storage
Pavan Chilukuri
Holcim
VP and Global Head of CCUS
Moderator
Ferrante Benvenuti
BCG
Partner

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