President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali tells industry leaders that the global energy discussion should shift from “energy transition” to “energy balance.” Speaking at the opening of the 2026 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, Texas, Ali argues that the future of energy supply depends on achieving an overall balance between demand, supply, investment and sustainability goals. The remarks are framed as part of a broader international conversation taking place at the event, which focuses on offshore energy and related technologies.
Ali’s address is presented as Guyana’s contribution to global offshore energy dialogue, using Guyana’s context to inform the message. Across the two reports, the central point is Ali’s call for policymakers and industry to consider energy affordability and reliability alongside transition efforts, rather than treating the transition narrative as the only organizing principle. The accounts agree on the timing and venue—Monday’s feature address at the 2026 OTC in Houston—and on the wording of the proposed shift in emphasis.
