How to Ensure Oil Workers Get Access to Clean Energy Jobs

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Fossil Fuel Jobs,Energy Transition,Skills Shortages

The global energy landscape is shifting, with fossil fuel jobs declining while clean energy opportunities increase; however, skilled labor shortages and geographical challenges need to be addressed for a seamless transition to a sustainable workforce.

As the world transitions away from fossil fuels to renewable alternatives, we are inevitably seeing cuts in oil and gas jobs around the globe. Meanwhile, the number of renewable energy jobs is increasing in line with capacity expansion. Many of those who have worked in oil and gas are ideal candidates for the clean energy sector as they have extensive experience working in energy, as well as the skills needed to support operations.

The IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol explained, “The unprecedented acceleration that we have seen in clean energy transitions is creating millions of new job opportunities all over the world – but these are not being filled quickly enough.

 

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