third of the world's population, so growing demand and expansion of energy access mean fossil fuels will continue to be the dominant energy source," Al-Othman said. He noted that producers and consumers of fossil fuels must maintain the utmost consideration for environmental impact. "Investments must be made to develop exploration, producing, refining and consumption technologies that will enable efficient and environmentally acceptable use of fossil fuels," he said. "Meeting global energy demand will require continued investment in a diverse array of non-traditional renewable energies. While non-traditional fuels account for a minute part of the total energy mix, there are opportunities for investors to research and develop non-traditional energy for specific uses. --MORE
