Executives representing energy majors in the U.S., Europe and Asia speak during a CNBC-moderated panel session at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
"So, the debate has always been posed here, I'm reminded of an old saying: 'If you want to keep everyone happy, sell ice cream.'
We are not in the business of ice cream — and I'm reminded, there are people who are lactose intolerant," Taufik said.
"In mitigating climate change, there is also the opportunity to continue to produce oil for our energy security.
Wael Sawan, chief executive officer of Shell Plc, speaks during a panel session at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Persons:
We've, Tengku Muhammad Taufik, I'm, Taufik, Vicki Hollub, Oxy, Hollub, Patrick Pouyanne, Pouyanne, Wael Sawan
Organizations:
CNBC, Abu, Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition, United, United Arab Emirates, Bloomberg, Getty Images, Monday, Big Oil, Amnesty, Petronas, Shell Plc, Getty
Locations:
U.S, Europe, Asia, Abu Dhabi, United Arab, Paris