Look ForwardMultidimensional TransitionVolume 6|March 2024S&P Globale are at a pivotalmoment in theenergy transition.Sweeping financialinvestments haveset the stage foradecade of deploymentThousands of newprojects and newtechnologies will enter the world's energy ecosystem,fromhydrogen to carbon capture and more.In addition,artificialintelligence is transforming capabilities in data processingand decision-making that will impact the energy industry.While evidence of the transition is clear.uncertainties remain.In this edition of Look Forward:Multidimensional Transition,our economists.analysts.researchers anddata experts examine the challenges and opportunities of decarbonization,focusing on topics with thegreatest potential for large-scale disruption and deployment.This issue explores a spectrum of topics:energy security,geopolitics of energy and climate change,critical minerals for energy transition,natural gas,carbon markets,methane emissions,transportation,and material transition.It is intended to help decision-makers in asset management.asset ownership.companies.multilateralinstitutions,nonprofits and governments look beyond the near term and explore the trends that willshape our future.I encourage you to seek out previous volumes of Look Forward as well,which cover a range of topics tohelp navigate an uncertain world.Get in touch with us to share your own views on these topics and askquestions.We want to hear from you.Saugata SahaPresident,S&P Global Commodity Insights2Look Forward Journal