Mumbai, April 28 -- At a time when geopolitical tensions involving Iran and the US have brought global attention to energy security due to the virtual blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, a vital choke point for global energy transit, Anil Kakodkar, Former BARC Director & Indian Nuclear Scientist, on Tuesday said the world is entering a major transition in how energy is produced, stored and consumed, with nuclear energy and hydrogen likely to play a critical role.

Speaking on the broader implications, Kakodkar said the global transition away from fossil fuels will fundamentally change the energy landscape, moving from combustion-based systems to electricity-centric energy conversion.

"Today, by consuming fossil fuel, you first produce heat...