The transition to lower carbon energy sources faces challenges from market volatility and political forces. Baker Hughes CEO, Lorenzo Simonelli, and Linde CEO, Sanjiv Lamba, shared insights at the CERAWeek by S&P Global conference in Houston. They emphasized focusing on controllable factors to achieve positive outcomes amidst the chaos in the energy market. Hydrogen emerged as a key player in the lower-carbon energy landscape, with a focus on low-carbon blue hydrogen production using natural gas and renewable electricity. Linde is investing in large-scale hydrogen projects in Texas and Canada to supply industries with low-carbon hydrogen, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions significantly. Lamba highlighted the importance of cost-effective and scalable solutions to drive the adoption of low-carbon hydrogen technologies. Additionally, the importance of partnerships in advancing lower-carbon technologies like hydrogen and geothermal energy was emphasized, with Lamba stating that successful energy transitions rely on collaborative actions. While hydrogen is expected to play a role in the energy mix alongside natural gas, the industry acknowledges that natural gas currently remains the best solution in ensuring affordable, secure, and sustainable energy in the near term. Technological advancements, partnerships, and a focus on actionable initiatives are key to driving successful transitions to lower-carbon energy sources.