Abu Dhabi: The impact of the US shale gas production on the deployment of renewables, especially in light of the recent, dramatic decline of oil prices, will be addressed by Marie-José Nadeau, chair of the World Energy Council, at this month’s World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi.

Hosted by Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, Wfes is part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, a yearly platform that addresses the interconnected challenges of energy and water security, climate risk and sustainable development. It is being held from January 17 to 24.