CERAWeek Podcast with Atul Arya - February 19, 2026
Ashraf Ghazzawi, Saudi Aramco, on Energy Security and Why Supply Still Drives the Energy Transition
Rising global energy demand, security of supply and long-term investment decisions are shaping the future of the energy system. In this episode, Ashraf Ghazzawi, Executive Vice President for Strategy and Corporate Development at Saudi Aramco, joins Atul Arya to discuss these dynamics and their impact on energy markets.
Key topics include:
- Global demand growth and regional energy disparities
- Investments in supply needed to keep pace with resource depletion rates
- Energy security through diversity of suppliers
- AI’s impact on operational efficiencies
- Disciplined approaches to lower-carbon investments
This episode builds up to CERAWeek 2026, where leaders will examine the intersection of energy security, technology deployment and long-term system resilience.