I think we both agree across main parts of this argument. However, I think a more apt title should be 'Energy Collaboration', instead of 'Energy Transition'. When you think of energy density and economics of hydrocarbons, I struggle to imagine any future without hydrocarbons for a very long time. Also, to put this into context, this conversation about transition is a very UK/US/China-centric conversation. In developing economies in India and many parts of Africa, access to cheap, reliable, energy dense energy (hydrocarbons) is the fastest route to economic prosperity. In these regions, the concept of Energy transition/collaboration is more of a 'luxury' than a 'necessity'. An energy vector still needs to service these markets. To date, fossil fuels are the best candidate. So, if we are looking at the energy debate as a global conversation, I think it is fair to say, that hydrocarbons still need to play their part! I will be writing an article over the next few weeks on this specific topic.