The Al-Attiyah Foundation: Recent Episodes
The Al-Attiyah Foundation
A series of podcasts conducted with international industry experts on major factors affecting the global energy industry, climate change, net-zero and the race towards a clean energy future.
In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Michael Wood, EY MENA Consulting Services Partner - Sustainability.
Mr Wood has over 18 years of experience in sustainability and climate-related disciplines. His expertise spans various areas, including decarbonisation, climate resilience, energy, natural capital, and financial services. He has worked extensively across sectors such as energy and resources, industrials, infrastructure, and finance.
In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Bradley Nordal, Chief Executive Officer of IUGO Technologies. IUGO is a next-generation AI virtual business partner that delivers voice and video activated support through wearable devices, designed specifically for today’s mobile and field-based workforce.
In this podcast, we explore the following questions:
What does “degenerative knowledge” mean in the context of the oil and gas industry?
How do the challenges of implementing AI in the Middle East energy industry differ from those in other regions?
Which forms of knowledge are most at risk in the oil and gas sector?
In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Mostefa Ouki, an independent energy consultant and Senior Research Fellow at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies. With more than three decades of global experience, Dr. Ouki has led the development, execution, and management of complex techno-economic projects across the gas and energy sectors worldwide.
In this podcast, the following questions are explored:
What does the energy transition in the Middle East and Africa look like in practical, on-the-ground terms today?
To what extent has energy security emerged as a driver of the transition alongside, or even equal to, climate ambition?
How are markets currently pricing geopolitical risk?
In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Geoffroy Hureau, General Secretary of CEDIGAZ. An international association dedicated to natural gas information, CEDIGAZ has been the industry's reference provider of fundamental gas data since its creation in 1961. Mr Hureau's fields of expertise include upstream oil and gas economy and worldwide hydrocarbon reserves. At CEDIGAZ, besides his activity as General Secretary, Geoffroy is in charge of worldwide gas reserves estimations
In this podcast, the following questions are explored:
How does crude oil supply compare to natural gas supply in terms of availability and reliability?
Is there a changing attitude towards energy security in global gas markets?
Are we going to see increased gas-on-gas competition, and how will this affect long-term contract terms, indexation preferences, and pricing formulas?
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In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Aditya Saraswat, Research Director at Rystad Energy. Mr Saraswat has over 12 years' experience in oil and gas operational and business analysis. He holds a master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology.
In this podcast, the following questions are explored:
• What impact will the UAE’s departure from OPEC have?
• How severe is the current oil shortage?
• How exposed is the market not just to events in the Strait of Hormuz, but also to Bab el-Mandeb and the wider Red Sea route?
In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Patricia Roberts, an independent LNG consultant who advises clients on large-scale LNG infrastructure projects.
A former manager at Shell, Ms. Roberts brings extensive expertise in strategic business planning, commercial strategy, contract negotiation, economic and market analysis, regulatory assessments, and project development. She has also served as an expert witness in international energy litigation and arbitration matters.
In this podcast, the following questions are explored:
How quickly can disrupted LNG supply—such as from Qatar or the UAE—be restored following an outage?
How have evolving security risks affected LNG shipping availability and routing?
With European gas storage levels currently low, how can restocking be achieved ahead of the winter of 2026/27?
In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Aldo Flores-Quiroga, a senior expert in energy policy, foreign affairs, and strategic consulting with over 25 years of experience. He has led major transformation initiatives in Mexico’s energy sector and in international energy dialogue, and has played a key role in high-level global negotiations.
In this podcast, the following questions are explored:
• During Mexico’s 2013–2014 energy reforms, which aspects were most widely misunderstood by the international community?
• Is there an inherent trade-off between energy sovereignty and openness to foreign investment?
• Which risks pose the greatest concern for the energy industry today: supply security, price volatility, or underinvestment in hydrocarbons?
In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Xi Nan, Partner at Rystad Energy. Rystad Energy is an independent research and intelligence company that equips clients with data, insights, and analysis to support better decision-making across global energy markets. Xi Nan’s work spans commodity trading, LNG market entry strategies, and the economics of LNG supply, with a particular focus on global gas supply and demand, trade flows, storage dynamics, hub pricing, and the tracking of LNG trades and prices worldwide.
In this podcast, the following questions are explored:
• How confident are you in the outlook for global LNG supply growth over the next three to five years, given current cost, regulatory, and execution risks?
• To what extent are upstream gas availability, shipping constraints, and liquefaction outages constraining effective LNG supply, as opposed to headline nameplate capacity?
• How do improvements in gas storage, renewable energy deployment, and pipeline diversification shape Europe’s medium-term outlook for LNG demand?
In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Harshit Agrawal, a Senior Gas Specialist at the World Bank. In the role Mr Agrawal manages the Global Gas Flaring Reduction Partnership’s technical program, which includes assisting governments with their gas flaring monetisation efforts, developing country-specific flaring reduction programs, managing and monitoring global gas flaring satellite data, and assessing viable technologies and technical solutions.
In this podcast, the following questions are explored:
What are the factors shaping the global energy landscape?
How can exporters in developed countries help developing countries use natural gas more efficiently and sustainably?
How will renewable energy feature in the race to net zero
In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Julian Pouget, President Middle-East & North Africa, Exploration & Production for TotalEnergies. Prior to this, Mr Pouget held the position of Senior Vice President Asia Pacific for Exploration & Production and Renewables, where he oversaw the oil and gas assets of the company as well as the development of renewables in the region.
In this podcast, the following questions are explored:
What are they key facets of TotalEnergies' Gas Growth Integrated Project (GGIP) in Iraq?
Is TotalEnergies now primarily focused on responsible production and renewable energy?
Could TotalEnergies' Marsa LNG in Oman project serve as a blueprint for similar projects around the world?
In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Michael Wood, EY MENA Consulting Services Partner - Sustainability.
Mr Wood has over 18 years of experience in sustainability and climate-related disciplines. His expertise spans various areas, including decarbonisation, climate resilience, energy, natural capital, and financial services. He has worked extensively across sectors such as energy and resources, industrials, infrastructure, and finance.
In this podcast, the following questions are explored:
• How are GCC states advancing sustainability?
• What innovations in building design, cooling systems, and smart cities are most relevant for the GCC?
• What strategies are being adopted to address water scarcity in the GCC?
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In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli, Director of Research at the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) and an affiliated Associate Professor of Economics at George Mason University.
Dr. Al-Ubaydli is a specialist in political economy, behavioural economics, the economics of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and the economics of science.
In this podcast, the following questions are explored:
• What is the function of the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat)?
• How economically integrated are the individual countries of the Middle East?
• How is the Middle East recalibrating its energy diplomacy with shifting global alliances?
In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Roberta Boscolo, Climate and Energy Lead at the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO).
Dr. Boscolo has over twenty years of experience in climate services, focusing on the Water-Energy-Food nexus in regions including Africa, South America, the Pacific, and Southeast Asia. She develops weather, water, and climate services to support energy resilience and renewable energy. Her role includes membership on the scientific advisory board for several European Commission projects.
In this podcast, the following questions are explored:
How does the rise in sea levels represent an existential threat?
How do shifting geopolitical attitudes influence efforts to mitigate climate change?
How has the WMO supported food security resilience in the MENA region
In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by Francesca Milani, Commercial Sustainability Manager at ClimatePartner.
Founded in 2006 in Germany, ClimatePartner has established itself as a key player in the field of climate action, offering comprehensive solutions for businesses aiming to embrace sustainability. With more than 500 employees operating in several countries, ClimatePartner delivers solutions for carbon accounting, carbon reduction and broader climate projects.
In this podcast, the following questions are answered:
What is the meaning of “climate action through corporate strategy”?
Why is it critical for companies to proactively engage in climate action?
What are the principal structural changes that companies should consider when designing and implementing a climate strategy?
In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by Michele De Capitani. Mr De Capitani is a partner at Una Terra Early Growth Fund. Before joining the firm in 2024, he was CFO and sustainability officer at SACE (Italian Export Credit Agency).
Since 2021, Una Terra Early Growth Fund, a Swiss-based early-growth fund with assets of $200 million, has been investing in market-ready circular economy solutions that generate tangible, measurable climate impacts while simultaneously delivering financial returns.
In this podcast, the following questions are answered:
What role can sustainable finance play in addressing funding challenges, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions such as MENA and Sub-Saharan Africa?
How are corporate entities approaching sustainability in their business strategy?
What are your expectations for COP30?
In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by Alexandra Soezer. Ms Soezer is the Director of the Climate Action Centre of Excellence (CACE) in Doha, Qatar. In the role, she focuses on advancing the goals of the Paris Agreement through international cooperation and innovative carbon market mechanisms. Previously, she worked at the United Nations Development Program’s for 15 years as an expert in climate change mitigation and carbon finance.
In this podcast, the following questions are answered:
• What inspired you to specialise in climate change mitigation?
• What is the Paris Agreement, and what is the significance of Article 6?
• Will the current geopolitical uncertainty have a negative impact on the advancement of global green policies?
In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by Michael Finch. Mr Finch is Head of Strategic Initiatives at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence,a Price Reporting Agency (PRA) and market intelligence provider, specialising in the critical minerals supply chains central to lithium-ion batteries and electric vehicles (EVs)
In this podcast the following questions are answered:
• Is the MENA region rich in minerals?
• Why are countries in the Middle East and North Africa pivoting to critical minerals?
• Is there a significant demand for EVs in the MENA region?
In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by renewable energy luminary Frank Wouters. Mr Wouters is renowned for spearheading initiatives, from small-scale PV solar electrification in Uganda to strategic investments in groundbreaking projects like the London Array and Shams Concentrated Solar Plant. A green hydrogen evangelist, he has earned accolades as the runner-up 'Hydrogen Economist of the Year' in 2020
In this podcast the following questions are answered:
What is the fundamental process of methane pyrolysis?
What are the differences between thermal pyrolysis, catalytic pyrolysis, plasma pyrolysis, and molten media pyrolysis?
What is the energy balance of gas pyrolysis compared to other low-carbon hydrogen production routes such as electrolysis or biomass gasification?
In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by Virginie Collombier. Ms Collombier is Professor of Practice and Scientific Coordinator of the Mediterranean Platform at the Luiss Guido Carli University in Rome. Her research focuses on the social and political dynamics of Libya and the MENA region, particularly state–society relations, power structures, and the interaction between domestic transformations and regional geopolitics.
In this podcast the following questions are answered:
What is the Dialogue Platform established by the Luiss School of Government in Libya?
What key lessons and best practices from the GCC could Libya implement to support its development?
How is Libya’s energy sector contributing, or potentially hindering, long-term stability?
In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by Jamie Ingram. Mr Ingram is Senior Editor at MEES where he is responsible for producing content on energy and political developments in the Gulf region and covering global market developments. Prior to joining MEES in 2015 he worked as a MENA analyst at IHS and as a Gulf Researcher at RUSI.
In this podcast the following questions are answered:
Is the main hurdle for MEES the balancing of the green agenda against the fossil fuel agenda?
What distinguishes MEES from other publications covering the MENA region?
Where do you see oil prices and demand heading in the next five years?
In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by Yao Li. Ms. Li Yao is the founder and CEO of SIA Energy with 18 years of energy industry experience. SIA Energy is a China-focused energy consulting firm offering insight and data on Chinese energy policy, politics, players and markets, covering the full oil, gas and power value chain.
In this podcast the following questions are answered:
How is China balancing its transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy while ensuring energy security?
To what extent do China’s decarbonisation policies align with the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?
How do you assess the evolving geopolitical dynamics in the global energy sector, particularly in the context of shifting alliances among the West, China, and the Gulf states?
In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by Mr. Joe Saddi, Lebanon’s Minister of Energy and Water. Appointed to the Cabinet of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in February 2025, Mr. Saddi shares his insights on Lebanon’s economic and social challenges, the country’s energy strategy, and opportunities for reform and investment.
In this podcast the following questions are answered:
- What are the main factors contributing to the ongoing power crisis in Lebanon?
- What can your ministry do to gain the trust of the Lebanese people in this time of uncertainty?
- Will Lebanon implement Floating Storage Regasification
Units (FSRUs) to import LNG?
In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by H.E. Mohammed Hamad Al Rumhy. As the long-standing Minister of Oil and Gas (1997-2020), subsequently Minister of Energy and Minerals (2020-2022), H.E. Dr. Al Rumhy spearheaded the Sultanate of Oman’s entry into petrochemical and chemical production in the early 2000s.
In the interview, the following questions are explored:
-How should young Omanis be thinking about their role in the country’s energy and development going forward?
-How will the global energy landscape evolve in the next decade, especially with the push toward renewables?
-How can fossil fuel producing countries like Oman strike a balance between economic dependence on fossil fuels and the urgency of the energy transition?
In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Luyue Tan, a Senior Carbon Analyst at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). Her expertise covers price developments, market dynamics, and forecasting trends in the carbon trading market, such as European Union Allowances (EUA) and UK Allowances (UKA) prices.
In the interview, the following questions are explored:
-What are carbon markets and how do they relate to carbon dioxide emissions and combatting -climate change?
-What is the Chinese Carbon Trading System?
-What are “carbon offset credits” and how are these traded?
In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by award winning researcher Dr Veronica Bermudez Benito. A PhD graduate in Physics from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain, Dr Benito is the Director of Energy at the Al Wajba Establishment and the former R&D Director, Energy at the Qatar Environment & Energy Research Institute (QEERI) . She also acts as an independent expert for a number of international funding agencies such as the European Commission and European National funding bodies.
In the interview, the following questions are explored:
• What role do you see solar power playing in the Middle East's transition to a renewable energy future?
• Will solar power take a major role in electricity generation given that the marginal cost of production of fossil fuels is low in the Middle East?
• For the smaller Middle Eastern countries, is the availability of land a problem for the installation of solar farms?
In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Ahmed Badr. Mr Badr is the Director of the International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) Project Facilitation and Support division (PFS). The division offers member countries dedicated project implementation support. Mr. Badr joined the Agency in April 2020 and brings more than 30 years of international experience in the field of banking and finance
In the interview, the following questions are explored:
Does IRENA finance projects or is it a facilitator between developers and financial institutions?
How does IRENA advise on the problems associated with integrating renewable energy into their existing energy systems?
What types of climate change support projects is IRENA mostly involved in?
In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Michal Zuk. Mr Zuk is a Hydrogen Analyst at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). Joining their Natural Gas European Research team in 2022, he has worked on developing LSEG’s bottom-up fundamental analysis of the global hydrogen economy, to help clients navigate through the noise and uncertainty of a dramatically changing energy system.
In the interview, the following questions are explored:
• What role can hydrogen play in the energy transition and combatting climate change?
• Can hydrogen be considered a truly sustainable energy carrier, given current production methods?
• How does hydrogen contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions compared to other energy sources?
In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by. Karim Elgendy. Mr Elgendy is an urban sustainability and climate consultant based in London with more than two decades of experience. His areas of expertise include developing sustainable and resilient cities and neighbourhoods, climate policy analysis, and energy transition.
He is the founder and coordinator of Carboun, an advocacy initiative promoting sustainability in Cities of the Middle East and North Africa through research and communication, and Associate Fellow at Chatham House.
In the interview, the following questions are explored:
How do climate change policies differ between fossil fuel-rich and fossil fuel-poor countries?
What are the most effective measures cities can adopt to mitigate the impacts of extreme weather events?
How do coastal cities balance economic growth with climate resilience efforts?
In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by. Dr. Anas F. Alhajji. Dr. Alhajji is a world-renowned energy markets expert, researcher, author, and a speaker with more than 900 papers, articles and columns to his credit. He advises governments, companies, financial institutions and investors on various energy markets issues. Dr. Alhajji focuses on oil and gas market outlook, energy geopolitics, energy security, and the impact of disruptive technologies on the supply and demand of energy.
In the interview, the following questions are explored:
• What does Donald Trump’s reelection mean for the energy markets?
• What is the outlook for the global energy market in 2025?
• Is the COP process still fit for purpose?
In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Yasser Al-Jaidah who is the CEO of Qatar Cool, the leading district cooling company in Qatar. Mr Al Jaidah has over a decade of vast experience in the energy industry and is an expert in the fields of maintenance, operation engineering, project management, marketing and venture projects. Prior to joining Qatar Cool, he was the General Manager and Director of South Hook LNG in the United Kingdom.
In the interview the following questions are explored:
- How does district cooling technology work, and what are its key components?
- What are the primary energy sources for district cooling systems?
- What are the key differences between the energy efficiency of district cooling and traditional air conditioning systems?
- Will Artificial Intelligence (AI) become more important in district cooling
In the latest episode of our podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation welcomes Robert Mogielnicki, a Senior Resident Scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington.
An expert in the political economy of the Middle East and North Africa, Mr. Mogielnicki is a Term Member at the Council on Foreign Relations. He also teaches graduate-level seminars on China-Middle East and North Africa relations as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service and the George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs.
In this insightful discussion, we explore:
• Key trends in technology related to fossil fuels and non-fossil fuels in the Gulf region.
• The impact of the U.S. presidential election on its relationship with the Gulf.
• The role and purpose of Free Zones in the GCC.
In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Jim Krane, a Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy in Houston.
He is the author of the “City of Gold: Dubai and the Dream of Capitalism”, a book widely recognised as the seminal work on the city-state, and the 2019 award-winning “Energy Kingdoms: Oil and Political Survival in the Persian Gulf”, a definitive study of energy demand in the Gulf region.
In the interview the following questions are explored:
• What is dominating energy politics at the moment?
• Have energy subsidies in fossil fuel producing countries encouraged excessive consumption?
• Are attacks on shipping routes in the Red Sea impacting energy flows?
• What is driving US energy policy?
In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by Eduardo G. Pereira, a worldwide recognised scholar specialising in Natural Resources and Energy Law. He is a founding partner at the International Energy Law Training and Research Company as well as at the International Energy Law Advisory Group.
He has been active in the natural resources and energy industry for more than 15 years and is an international expert on oil, gas and energy contracts and regulations. His experience in this area – both academic and practical – is extensive. He has practical experience in over 50 jurisdictions covering America, Europe, Africa and Asia.
In this episode, we explore the following questions:
- What is a Joint Operating Agreement (JOA), and why is it commonly used in the oil and gas industry?
- How do JOAs differ from other types of agreements, such as Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) or farm-out agreements?
- What are the standard legal frameworks or regulations that govern JOAs in different jurisdictions?
In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by Dr. Carole Nakhle, the Founder and CEO of Crystol Energy. Crystol Energy is a leading advisory, research, and training company with a distinguished global presence across the public and private sectors, as well as academia.
Dr. Nakhle brings a unique and extensive background, having worked at the executive level with major energy companies such as Eni and Equinor. Her experience also spans governments, including serving as a Special Parliamentary Advisor in the UK, as well as collaborations with international organizations, academic institutions, and specialized think tanks worldwide.
In this episode, we explore key topics including:
- Crystol Energy's impactful work in South Sudan
- Energy taxation trends across Europe
- Innovation and technological advancements in the oil and gas sector
- The increasing role of women in the energy industry
In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Mercedes Maroto-Valer. Ms. Maroto-Valer is the Champion and Director of the UK Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC), which focuses on accelerating the transition to net zero for the UK industrial clusters. She is also the Deputy Principal (Global Sustainability) and Director of the Research Centre for Carbon Solutions (RCCS) at Heriot-Watt University.
She has authored over 550 publications, holds leading positions in professional societies and editorial boards, and has received numerous international prizes and awards.
In this podcast, the following topics are discussed:
- The economic viability of CCUS technology
- The key considerations for integrating CCUS technologies into existing energy infrastructure
- The emerging technologies that show promise in reducing the overall cost or environmental footprint of CCUS
- How to improve the public perception of CCUS projects
In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Laury Haytayan. Ms Haytayan is an oil and gas expert in the Middle East and North Africa. Since 2011, she has been leading the parliamentary capacity development portfolio at the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) in the MENA region, focusing on the legislative and oversight roles of Arab parliamentarians in advancing reforms in the Middle East oil and gas sector.
In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Dr Fatih Birol. Dr Birol has served as Executive Director of the International Energy Agency since September 2015. Under his leadership, the Agency has moved to the forefront of global efforts to reach international climate goals while ensuring that the social and economic impacts of clean energy transitions are at the heart of policymaking and energy security is safeguarded.
Prior to his nomination as Executive Director, Dr Birol spent over 20 years at the IEA, rising through the ranks to the position of Chief Economist responsible for the flagship World Energy Outlook publication.
In this podcast, the following topics are discussed:
• The current relationship between the IEA and OPEC
• The IEA’s stance on the energy transition and climate change
• The gap between critical mineral demand and current investment
• Important technologies in the energy transition
In this podcast, the Foundation is joined by Heinrich Hafner, the CEO of Hafner Energy from Waste Products. Hafner Energy from Waste Products has been active for about 40 years in the field of waste incineration. It is engaged with all facets of complex incineration plant development - from waste management techniques to energy recovery in the form of hot water, steam, and electrical power.
During the discussion, the following questions are explored:
• How is energy extracted from waste?
• How is the energy generated by incinerators typically utilised?
• Can flue gas emissions be controlled?
In this podcast, the Foundation is joined by Bill Farren-Price, a Senior Research Fellow and Head of Gas Research at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies. Until early 2023, he was the Director, Head of Global Energy Macro Research at Enverus, a leading US oil and gas data analytics firm. Mr Farren-Price has reported and researched the Middle East energy industry for 25 years as a specialist journalist, and for the past 16 years, in research and advisory roles.
During the discussion, the following questions are explored:
How does the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies conduct its gas research?
Is there a genuine supply risk that is factored into LNG supplies?
Does coal to gas and gas to coal switching take place in some national economies?
Will global demand for natural gas up to 2050 go up; driven by population growth or down because of a move towards non-fossil fuels for electricity generation?
In this podcast, the Foundation is joined by Rory Miller, Professor of International Politics, Director of the Energy Studies Certificate program, and Co-Director of the small states research program at Georgetown University in Qatar. Professor Miller is the author and editor of 11 books, including "Desert Kingdoms to Global Powers: The Rise of the Arab Gulf," and "Overcoming Smallness: Challenges and Opportunities for Small States in Global Affairs."
During the discussion, the following questions are explored:
• Will some small states' influence decline if fossil fuel sales dip in the future?
• Will small states convert into knowledge or science-based economies?
• Does investing in soft power assets help build goodwill and gain political influence?
In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Dr. Laurent Lambert, a faculty member at the School of Public Administration and Development Economics at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies. At the institute, he oversees courses on energy policy and sustainability. Previously, he served as a Senior Policy Analyst at the Social and Economic Survey Research Institute (SESRI) and as a Senior Administrator of the Qatar Humanitarian Innovation Lab initiative (QHIL) at Qatar University.
In the interview, the following questions and more are discussed:
Was COP28 a success, failure, or just as much as could be expected?
Will Middle Eastern nations struggle to create and adhere to their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)?
What is the Global Stocktake, and has progress been made in the race to achieve net zero by mid-century?
What will be the role of Artificial Intelligence in the energy transition and climate action?
In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Sara Akbar, a Kuwaiti chemical petroleum engineer, women's rights advocate, and co-founder and former chief executive officer of Kuwait Energy. She is recognised as a "national hero" due to her firefighting efforts in the Kuwaiti oil fires and was subsequently awarded the Global 500 Roll of Honour from the United Nations Environmental Program. Ms. Akbar’s tenacity was also depicted in the Academy Award nominated documentary “Fires of Kuwait”. In the interview, the following questions and more are discussed: What were your firefighting exploits during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in the early 1990s? How will Kuwait cope with changing industry dynamics with regards to climate change and the energy transition? How has the role of women in the energy industry grown over the past few decades? As the energy transition proceeds, is there a great danger of stranded assets both above and below the ground in the region?
In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Marie van den Bosch.
Marie van den Bosch is a visiting scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington. Her research currently focuses on green energy and democratisation, the effect of climate change on regime survival, and energy transition in the Gulf. She is also an adjunct professor at Georgetown University, where she teaches classes on oil and authoritarian politics and literature and politics in the Department of Government.
In the interview, the following questions are answered:
- Will the global efforts to combat climate change force political change and if so, in what direction might those changes occur?
- How will the rentier economies manage with a fall in income?
- Will the Gulf’s economic prominence decline as the energy transition proceeds?
- As the energy transition proceeds, is there a great danger of stranded assets both above and below the ground in the region?
In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Professor Fadwa Eljack from the Department of Chemical Engineering at Qatar University (QU).
Professor Eljack's research focuses mainly in the area of Process System Engineering that includes optimisation and management of gas processing facilities, flare reduction, risk assessment and the inclusion of safety in design.
In the interview, the following questions are discussed:
• What is the importance of studying hydrogen?
• Will its significance to Qatar go over and above the traditional uses of desulphurisation in refineries?
• Can hydrogen be used in electricity-generating plants in Qatar?
• If hydrogen produced in Qatar is sold to other countries for export, how could it be transported?
• Methane pyrolysis is widely regarded as a new route to hydrogen. What is this process and is it feasible?
In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Ms Vandana Hari. Ms Hari is Founder and CEO of Vanda Insights which provides macro-analysis of the global oil markets through publications, bespoke research projects and corporate briefings.
In her career spanning mainstream socio-political journalism as well as specialised market intelligence, Ms Hari has worked in New Delhi, Hong Kong and Singapore. Her skills include market analysis, topical research, external stakeholder engagement, leadership, projects and initiatives.
In the interview, the following questions are discussed:
• When will demand for fuels in China rise again?
• What is the status of the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline that will export natural gas from Russia's Western Siberia Altai region to northeastern China?
• Will Asian countries ever give up coal?
In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Mr Tim Callen. Mr Callen is a visiting Fellow at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSIW) and specialises on the economics of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.
His impressive background includes over 30 years at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), where he was Mission Chief to Saudi Arabia, Head of the GCC Division, and Special Advisor to the Executive Director for Saudi Arabia.
In the interview, the following questions are discussed:
• Are Gulf countries now more willing to publish their population statistics than in previous years?
• What is the effect of this low number of citizens among the general population on government policy?
• Are we in the midst of a cultural shift where women are having more active roles in the public and private sectors in the Gulf?
• Do you anticipate a decline in the Gulf region’s economic prominence as the "energy transition" proceeds?
In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Giacomo Luciani, a leading expert on the geopolitics of energy.
Mr. Luciani is primarily known for his seminal contributions to the theory of the rentier state and is currently an adjunct professor at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva and scientific advisor of the Master in International Energy the Paris School of International Affairs at Sciences Po in Paris.
In the interview the following questions and more are discussed:
- Currently, rentier states are more likely to be fossil fuel rich suppliers that are not industrialised. Do you agree with this assertion?
- What strategies could rentier states implement to make them more economically competitive?
- How is the transition to clean energy progressing and is limiting the rise to 1.5 C by 2050 still achievable?
- The energy industry and politics are inextricably linked. Do you believe this will always be the case?
- Looking ahead, what will be the major sources of energy post 2050?
In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Ms. Tofol Al-Nasr. Ms. Al-Nasr is a partner at Daleelaq Consulting with a diverse range of American, Asian, Qatari, and Gulf-based clients. In 2017, Ms. Al-Nasr was nominated by HE Dr. Al-Sada, then Qatar’s minister of energy and industry, to join OPEC as a diplomat, becoming the first Qatari woman to serve her country in this capacity.
In the this interview, Ms. Al-Nasr discusses the following questions and more:
What is the core function of Daleelaq Consulting and your role within the organisation?
What were your duties at OPEC?
Despite its residual oil production, Qatar is no longer a member of OPEC. What are your views on Qatar’s OPEC exit?
Do you feel the Gulf region’s prominence will decline as the “Energy Transition” proceeds?
In the podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Professor Graham Weale.
Professor Weale is a recognised authority on energy markets with over 40 years’ experience. He has been Professor of Energy Economics at the Ruhr University Bochum since 2016.
His expertise lies in carbon pricing and the EU Emissions Trading System;
German power market – renewables, thermal plants and power prices; energy intensive industry decarbonisation; hydrogen economics and projects in Northwest Europe; and more.
In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Neil Fleming - the Global Head of Editorial Argus Media - to discuss peak oil, growing coal demand and more.
In the podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Joumana Hosri, board member of the Fernand Hosri Group, to discuss the future of solar power in the global energy mix, women in construction and her various leadership roles.
The Al-Attiyah Foundation and Sheikh Nawaf Saud Nasir Al-Sabah, the Deputy Chairman and CEO of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), discuss Kuwait's role in the global energy market, the country's sustainability goals and COP28
Joel Couse is a special advisor to the International Energy Agency – commonly referred to as the IEA – specialising in Energy Markets and Security. Previously he was Chief Energy Economist for Total Energy
In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Dr. Michal Meidan to discuss China's role in the global energy industry.
Dr. Meidan is the Director of China Energy Research at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies (OIES). Before joining OIES in July 2019, she was Vice President Research at Energy Aspects and headed China Matters, an independent research consultancy.
Marc-Antoine Eyl-Mazzega is the Director of the Centre for Energy at the French Institute of International Relations, commonly known as IFRI.
Prior to joining IFRI, he spent six years at the International Energy Agency (IEA), mostly notably as Russian and Sub-Saharan Africa Programme Manager where he conducted oil and gas market analysis and was responsible for institutional relations with these countries and regions.
In this podcast, Mr Eyl-Mazzega talks about the European Union's Green Deal, the effect of Africa's population boom on the energy transition and the conflict in Ukraine.
About the Guest:
In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Mr. Jihad Azour the Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
AT the IMF, Mr. Azour oversees the Fund’s work in the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia and Caucasus. Previously, he served as Lebanon’s Finance Minister in 2005-08, during which time he coordinated the implementation of important reforms, including modernizing the country’s tax and customs systems.
Mr Saad Rahim is Chief Economist at the Trafigura Group, a Singapore based multinational commodity trading company founded in 1993.
The Trafigura Group trades in base metals and energy. It is the world's largest private metals trader and second largest oil trader having built or purchased stakes in pipelines, mines, smelters, and ports.
The Al-Attiyah Foundation is pleased to share the second episode in a new interview series. Professor Paul Stevens, Distinguished Fellow at Chatham House joins us in his expert capacity as a professor of Petroleum Policy and Economics to discuss:
- “Demand Destruction”.
- The OPEC+ cuts, are they too little too late?
- The changing landscape of fuel supply.
- After the pandemic is over, what of the future?
Welcome to the Al-Attiyah Foundation’s latest interview, in a series of podcasts where we seek to address the urgent energy topics of today, by hearing the opinions and insights from our invited experts.
Before the outbreak of coronavirus, substantial progress had been made in the pursuit of the goal of providing access to sustainable energy for all. A recent multi-institutional report indicated that the global population without access to electricity decreased to about 840 million in 2017 from 1.2 billion in 2010. Renewable energy accounted for 17.5% of global total energy consumption in 2017, up from 16.6% in 2010. It also affirmed that energy efficiency improvements have increased steadily in recent years, due to concerted policy efforts in major economies, including China.
Yet, a lot has been seen, written, and said about the devastating impact of Covid-19 on all sectors, including the energy sector. The pandemic has led to a crash in the global energy market, and consequentially, denting the progress made towards achieving the goal of universal access to affordable and clean energy by 2030.
In this episode, Chairman Ivan Marten of the Orkestra Basque Institute of Competitiveness joins us in his expert capacity to share some perspectives on how the technology change will affect various aspects of our lives and discuss “Will There Be New Technology Trends Post Covid-19?”
Jos Delbeke, Professor at the European University Institute and at the KU Leuven, and also the Former Director-General of the European Commission's DG for Climate Action, joined the Al-Attiyah Foundation to share his insights on:
- The role of energy in a post-COVID world.
- What does the “New Normal” entail for the energy sector?
- Stimulus packages for revitalising economies.
- A carbon tax, international co-operation, and policymaking.
Welcome to the Al-Attiyah Foundation’s fourth in our 'New Normal' series of podcasts where we seek to address the urgent energy topics of today, by hearing the opinions and insights from our invited experts.
The Al-Attiyah Foundation is an independent think tank aiming to provide robust and practical knowledge and insights on global energy and sustainable development topics and communicate these for the benefit of the Foundation’s Members and community.
In our rapidly changing world, where Covid-19 may be abating in some places but obviously not in others, climate change issues have not gone away. There are signs that building activity in now starting to pick up in OECD countries. But are we building in the right way towards more sustainable and energy efficient buildings or are we rushing to just get economic activity going? And will this sector be affected by the “New Normal” we are hearing so much about?
In this episode, Dr Alex Amato who is Head of Sustainability at the Qatar Green Building Council shares some perspectives on how energy efficient buildings will assist the fight against climate change.
The Al-Attiyah Foundation is pleased to share our first episode in a new interview series. Robin Mills, CEO at Qamar Energy and Fellow at Columbia University's SIPA joins us in his expert capacity as an energy strategist and fuel economist to discuss:
1. The unprecedented volatility currently seen in the crude oil markets.
2. The OPEC+ cuts and their effect on supply.
3. Gas price implications as a result of low crude oil prices.
4. Challenges ahead for oil-producing countries and balancing of fiscal budgets.
Providing access to sustainable energy for all is currently one of the top priority issues in the global sustainability agenda. The quest for a transition to a less carbon-intensive and more sustainable energy system is becoming more urgent, particularly in the face of growing concerns about the impact of climate change.
Achieving the desired transformation of the world energy system will not come cheap. In its special report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, the IPCC estimated that an annual average investment of around $2.4 trillion in clean energy system would be required between 2016 and 2035 to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The IPCC made this clarion call for such level of investment after dispelling the previous notion that keeping global warming below 2°C this century would make climate change impacts manageable. The conclusion of the special report was that going past the new "guard rail" of 1.5°C, which IPCC said could be exceeded by 2030, would be catastrophically dangerous for mankind and the planet.
We are delighted to welcome our podcast guest, Professor Michael Grubb to share some insights on how economically feasible it would be to meet this daunting energy transformation challenge. Michael is Research Director and Professor of Energy and Climate Change at the University College London (UCL). He chaired the UK Panel of Technical Experts on Electricity Market Reform from 2016 to 2019. Professor Grubb is one of the Convening Lead Authors of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Mitigation Report.
About the Guest:
In this latest podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Mr Laurent Vivier, Senior Vice President MENA - Exploration & Production, TotalEnergies.
Mr Vivier has been with TotalEnergies for 26 years, beginning his career in 1996 in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) trading. In 2011, after holding a number of positions, he was appointed Vice President Strategic Planning for the Gas & Power branch of the company. In 2015, Mr Vivier became the group’s Senior Vice President for Gas, a position he held until 2020.
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In the Al-Attiyah Foundation's latest podcast, recorded on 19/10/2022, Stephen Cole is joined by the former Vice President for External Relations of Engie, Mr. Jean-Marc Leroy.
Mr. Leroy holds several non-executive roles. He is President of Gas Infrastructure Europe, a member of the Board of Directors of the Global Gas Centre within the World Energy Council, and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of GRDF, the French gas distribution affiliate of ENGIE.
In this discussion, Mr Leroy offers his thoughts on the growing number of women in high level positions in major companies in France, the race to net-zero and current energy crises in Europe.
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Dr. Mitrova is a Research Fellow at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University.
She has twenty-five years of experience in dealing with Russian, and global energy markets. From February 2017 to December 2020, she was the Executive Director of the Energy Centre of the Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO, a graduate business-school.
Furthermore, Dr. Mitrova is a member of the board of directors of the global oil service company Schlumberger, and a co-author of the bestselling book, The 8 and 1/2 SteTM: How to Live, Love and Work At Full Capacity.
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Alan Gelder, Vice President of Refining, Chemicals & Oil Markets with Wood Mackenzie Ltd. joins the Foundation in this podcast interview, to delve into refineries. The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a reduction in demand for crude oil. However, what is less spoken about is how that reduction affects the chain of actors in the oil production process.
Practically all crude oil is refined into final products for consumers, and the demands for final products such as gasoline, kerosene, gas oils, and diesel have all been differently affected by the pandemic. This has caused numerous challenges for all refiners, and while most refiners have some flexibility as to what the mix of products they produce, they are not immune to demand reduction.
How will refiners, therefore, cope with the large changes in demand? Will some refiners collapse soon, or at all? And how will they manage in the long term as the world moves towards “A New Normal”.
The world, in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, is seeing infection and death rates reducing in some countries, and increasing in others. The growing global debate across all industries and sectors is “has the world changed?” and/or “what is the new normal?” Major reductions in demand for energy fuels have been felt worldwide, promoting the question, will the planet go back to its pre-Covid-19 patterns of growth or has the globe changed forever? In this current series of podcasts, the Al-Attiyah Foundation will seek to explore this topic with a series of distinguished speakers.
In this episode, His Excellency, Dr Yury Sentyurin, the Secretary General of The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), joins us in his expert capacity to discuss “The Changing World of Natural Gas – A New Normal”.
The world, in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, is seeing infection and death rates reducing in some countries, and increasing in others. The growing global debate across all industries and sectors is “has the world changed?” and/or “what is the new normal?” Major reductions in demand for energy fuels have been felt worldwide, promoting the question, will the planet go back to its pre-Covid-19 patterns of growth or has the globe changed forever? In this current series of podcasts, the Al-Attiyah Foundation will seek to explore this topic with a series of distinguished speakers.
In this episode, Luke Cottell, an astute analyst with S&P Global Platts Analytics, joins us in his expert capacity to discuss “2020 Has Been An Interesting Year For LNG. What Might 2021 Bring?”
Dramatic changes are occurring in the oil industry, in both obvious and subtle ways. Changes propelled by various weighing influences reported on every day, such as climate change and the ongoing global agenda to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. These changes have come from an undeniable growing need for energy and the inescapable fact that 'green growth' is essential.
There are many factors in motion that are altering the rules of low-cost energy. Technological changes are allowing clean energy sources to encroach upon oil dominance, and continuing to steer energy cost reductions in many fields. Hydrogen is being prospectively spoken of as a future fuel, while methods of generating electricity are not just changing how it is created, but also how it is stored, and used.
Jorge Blazquez joins the Foundation to provide his insights on these changes in this Podcast. Mr. Blazquez is the lead economist for power, renewable energy, and carbon markets at BP, and was previously a senior researcher at King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Centre in Saudi Arabia. Together with other researchers, Mr. Blazquez also wrote a seminal paper "The Renewable Energy Policy Paradox," in 2016.
This special edition of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast invites three special guests to look into the challenges faced by freshwater supplies on the planet, and a possible solution. Though freshwater supplies could support the world’s population needs, their uneven distribution has pushed several regions to adopt alternative water resources, which are less environmentally friendly. For GCC countries, most municipal water comes from energy-intensive seawater desalination, with the GCC home to 20 of the world’s largest desalination plants.
The reuse of treated wastewater provides a more sustainable approach, requiring about nine times less energy and produces biosolids, a solid, organic, nutrient-rich by-product of wastewater. Biosolids can enhance the soil characteristics of countries with low fertility. The major hurdle to the implementation of treated water, however, resides in public perception.
All three speakers in this podcast join us from The Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Qatar and have played an integral role in investigating the public’s perception over treated industrial wastewater and biosolids generated from Qatar’s oil and gas industry.
Marianne Kah joins the Foundation in this Podcast to discuss Implications for Energy policy after the 2020 US Elections. Ms. Marianne Kah is a Senior Research Scholar and Advisory Board Member at The Centre on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA and was previously the Chief Economist of ConocoPhillips at its Houston headquarters for 25 years where she was responsible for developing the company’s market outlooks for oil and natural gas and was the company’s expert in scenario planning.
In this Podcast interview, Patricia Roberts from LNG-Worldwide Ltd joins the Al-Attiyah Foundation to discuss the future of LNG. LNG-Worldwide was incorporated in 2005 and has advised clients on large-scale LNG infrastructure projects and commercial arrangements for businesses under development, in start-up and ongoing operations. As the Managing Director, Patricia is actively involved in all the consulting projects and offers 39 years of international experience in the oil and gas industries.
From 1980 to 2004, Dr. Roberts worked for the Shell Group of Companies in their oil, oil products and gas, and power divisions. Her prior role was as General Manager (Atlantic Basin) of Shell International’s LNG Co. She was also involved in the start-up of Shell’s global LNG business as an LNG aggregator and major portfolio player.
As the world looks for a solution to its energy-devouring paradigm, the energy industry has set its sights firmly on green growth. However, finding a balance between a high-energy substitute to carbon, which can also mollify and solve environmental problems, has been problematic. One budding option coming into view, which could build new industries and substitute for carbon without the negative consequences, is hydrogen.
The current hydrogen economy uses hydrogen as a low carbon fuel, particularly for heat and other various applications. There are, however, opportunities to develop hydrogen vehicles, seasonal energy storage, and long-distance transport. This incorporation of hydrogen into different sectors could replace fossil fuels and limit global warming as hydrogen is created from, and combusts into, nothing more than water.
Though numerous technical challenges persist in preventing the creation of a working large-scale hydrogen economy, like long-term storage and safe engine technology, there is significant potential for producing hydrogen using low-carbon methods.
This podcast welcomes Dr. David Hart to share some of his perspectives on hydrogen energy, and its opportunity to build new industries while solving environmental problems. Dr. Hart leads E4tech’s strategic advisory and consultation work on fuel cells and hydrogen globally. He is recognised as one of the leading experts in fuel cells and hydrogen energy and is also a visiting professor at Imperial College London’s Centre for Environmental Policy. He leads and conducts projects from research to strategy in different industry sectors for governments, corporations, and investors worldwide. Furthermore, Dr. Hart has sat on venture capital investment committees and clean energy company boards, is a director of the International Association of Hydrogen Energy, and is the lead author of the widely respected annual Fuel Cell industry Review.
The actions needed to combat climate change are quickly becoming well established. However, the idea that the world should simply use less new material of all types and more recycled material is substantially less established. The talk today explores what needs to be done to establish the concepts behind The Circular Economy as a part of normal business practice, and how the concept may be affected as we move to “A New Normal”.
The Foundation is delighted to welcome our podcast guest Dr. Patrick Schroder to share some perspectives on The Circular Economy. Patrick Schröder is a senior research fellow in the Energy, Environment, and Resources department. At Chatham House he specializes in research on the global transition to an inclusive circular economy with a specific focus on collaborative opportunities between key countries, closing the investment gap, and building an evidence base for trade in the circular economy. Prior to joining Chatham House, he was a Research Fellow at the Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, where he conducted research and taught on the circular economy in developing country contexts and the Sustainable Development Goals. Patrick holds a BA Hons in Chinese from the University of Westminster and received his MA in International Relations and Ph.D. in Environmental Studies from Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. He is a co-editor of the book The Circular Economy and the Global South: Sustainable Lifestyles and Green Industrial Development.
The gas industry is currently facing growing global competition from renewable sources of energy. For both electricity generation and domestic heating, gas compares favorably against coal for both efficiencies and for reduced carbon dioxide emissions. However, there is growing awareness that methane emissions from the gas industry can significantly affect climate change.
In this Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, Mr. Bart Wauterickx, the CEO of Dutch-based company “The Sniffers” joins us to discuss the effects of Methane emissions, how they can be reduced, and what role they will play in the process of an energy transition, and in combating Climate Change.
This interview was conducted in March of 2021 with Ms. Mechthild Wörsdörfer (@MWorsdorfer). In 2018 Ms. Wörsdörfer joined the IEA as the Director of Sustainability, Technology & Outlooks (STO). Ms. Wörsdörfer plans and co-ordinates the IEA’s work on energy sustainability, encompassing clean energy technologies and climate change policy.
Previously, Ms. Wörsdörfer held several senior management positions in the European Commission, where she coordinated the work on the 2030 Energy and Climate Framework, the Clean Energy Package, and the 2050 Energy Roadmap. She had been involved with the IEA for a number of years as IEA Governing Board Representative for the EU, and served in the Cabinet of Commissioners, in charge of industry, competitiveness, trade, and digital economy.
Between 2014 and 2017, Ms. Wörsdörfer was the Director for Energy Policy, where she notably managed the development of the Energy Union Framework Strategy, Governance, and external aspects. Prior to that Ms. Wörsdörfer worked as head of the policy unit, in particular on the 2030 Energy and Climate Framework. Before, she pursued a long career at DG Enterprise & Industry and in the Cabinet of Commissioner Erkki Liikanen, in charge of Enterprise Policy and Information Society.
Ms. Wörsdörfer studied Economics and Languages in Heidelberg, Montpellier, and Brussels.
In this podcast, Simon Henry, Director of Carbon Markets at IETA joins the Foundation to discuss the role carbon markets will have within the context of decarbonising the global economy and achieving the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement.
Many world leaders, captains of industry, and civil society organisations see the Paris Agreement as the last hope for humanity to address climate change’s catastrophic impact and preserve foundations for a healthy planet. Yet the current commitments by all signatories are insufficient to meet the goal of keeping global temperature rise to below 2°C.
Consequently, Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the IEA, recently announced the launch of a comprehensive road map for the global energy sector to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. The roadmap report, expected in May, will serve as a guide for countries preparing to convene for the COP26 UN Climate Conference in November.
The IEA estimates that the required total transformation of the world’s energy infrastructure would mean, by 2030, increasing electric cars’ share of annual sales from 3% to over 50%, expanding the production of low-carbon hydrogen from 450,000 tonnes to 40 million tonnes,; and boosting investment in clean electricity from $380 billion to $1.6 trillion.
This massive scale of decarbonisation of the global economy will require, amongst other things, putting an international price on carbon.
In this Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, Mr. Martin O'Neill joins the Foundation to share his thoughts and insights on the role of hydrogen and a way forward on carbon-free energy.
Mr. Martin O'Neill is Vice President of Product Management at GE Gas Power and leads the activities of GE’s Center for Decarbonization, as part of its steering committee.
Martin is a seasoned senior executive who brings deep domain expertise in product design, program and technical leadership spanning across the Power Generation, Marine, Aviation and Transportation sectors. He has worked at GE for over 10 years - split equally between the US & Europe - and has a keen interest in the developing power market, technological and commercial disruptors and geo-political factors that are influencing the pace of the energy transition globally. With broad experience in multiple sectors, he is as happy discussing controls, nuclear and software solutions, as he is talking about turbines, electrical equipment and plant design.
Prior to his roles at GE, Martin held leadership positions in engineering and program management at Bombardier and Rolls Royce, which has equipped him with a unique lens and perspective on the development, adoption and integration of breakthrough technologies.
Martin holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics from Brunel University in London and a master’s degree in Program Management & Systems Engineering from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology.
The world economy is currently caught between two strong influences. The need for change to less carbon-intensive energy fuels is gathering in strength, and action needs to be taken now if the international community will meet the deadlines for limiting global warming to two degrees. However, the Covid-19 virus has hit demand for fuels. Economic recovery and hence energy demand appear to be patchy at best. How will these two influences affect the demand for the various fuel sources?
In this Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, Mr. Harry Sealy, joins the Foundation to share his thoughts and insights on our new podcast series topic “Energy Transitions, or Back to Business as Usual?”.
Mr. Sealy is the Chairman and Founding Member of the Middle East and North African Chapter of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment or (IEMA), which is an international body comprising over 16,000 sustainability and environmental professionals collectively working to facilitate the transition to a more sustainable world. IEMA’s “raison d’etre” or reason for being includes provision of support to advance the profession of those who manage and assess aspects of environmental change.
Harry Sealy is also a Fellow of IEMA organisation. He has over 20-years’ experience in environmental management that has spanned working on the planning, design, and environmental compliance of a wide variety of major projects from offshore marine renewables and interconnector power cables to onshore gas-pipelines, from major tunnelling/expressway projects to coastal resorts, ports, marinas. His journey has taken him from Europe to Eastern Siberia, and Qatar.
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In this Podcast, Dr. Bassam Fattouh, the Director of the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies and Professor at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, joins us to talk about international oil pricing systems, peak oil, hydrogen, gas, OPEC pricing power and the dynamics of oil prices and oil price differentials.
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In this Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, Dr. Marcello Contestabile joins the Foundation to share his thoughts and insights on our new podcast series topic "Energy Transition to combat Climate Change".
The final fuel mix will be diverse with many different local solutions probably in place around the world. We look at where economic research is leading towards local solutions for Qatar by discussing this topic with one of the leading local experts from QEERI.
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In this follow-up edition of our first Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast on New Fuels, and New Energy Sources, with Dr. Marcello Contestabile, Dr. Veronica Bermudez Benito, Senior Research Director at QEERI joins the Foundation to share her thoughts and insights on our new podcast series topic "Energy Transition to combat Climate Change".
1. What is QEERI and what does it do?
2. Insight into Qatar's Poto Voltaic cell research.
3. Key opportunities for PV cell technology in the Middle East and challenges faced in the Middle East with reference to climate and energy-rich economies.
4. The true future potential for Electric Vehicles (EVs)
5. The viability of Concentrated Solar Power and CSP Plants.
About the Guest:
Dr. Benito is Senior Research Director at QEERI (Qatar Environment Research Institute) where she is the Director of the Energy Center and leads the efforts in research, technology development, and innovation in Energy.
Under her leadership, QEERI works in Energy Management (smart grids, EV, demand-response, power management, etc.), Energy Storage (high capacity concepts and outdoor test and reliability), Energy Conversion (mainly downstream PV and adaptability and durability to Harsh Climates), Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Development, Catalysis and Process Technologies for Added Value products and Disruptive Technologies (mainly Solar Rectennas and Sensors).
Prior to joining the organization in 2018, she was Acting General Manager of the Technology Division of the Atsugi Research Center at Solar Frontier KK in Japan. She has also held the position of Principal Scientist at EDF R&D, Senior Scientist at NEXCIS, and Head of the Optoelectronic Characterization Laboratory at IRDEP (EDF) in France, among others.
Dr. Benitohas a PhD in Physics from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
(Spain), and holds a number of international awards for her research activity. She is an Associate Editor in the Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy and acts as an independent expert for a number of international funding agencies as the European Commission and European National funding bodies. She is also the author or co-author of more than 120 scientific papers in renowned journals, including Nature, Nature Energy, and Science, has delivered a large number of invited and keynote talks in several international conferences, as well as has a relevant patent portfolio. She has extensive experience in the field of Renewable Energy, in almost the whole value chain, from materials development to grid integration for generation, storage and energy management solutions. She is an IEEE Senior Fellow and is actively engaged in promoting science among the youth, with a focus on STEM for women.
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About the Guest:In 2000, Alain was appointed Director General of the Ministry of Finance, the youngest person to be appointed a director general in Lebanon. He is notable for successfully implementing change in a complex multicultural environment, where it is said obedience to clans supersedes allegiance to institutions.
Throughout his career, Bifani was able to implement major reforms despite strong resistance from the establishment. He has proven successful in managing national finances during major crises and the absence of a government budget for more than 12 years!
Transparency was at the heart of Bifani’s work. He introduced electronic taxation, taxpayers’ services, and a code of ethics. He was known for having reconstructed 27 years of financial accounts for the government, thus leading the way towards accountability.
He holds a B.Eng in Optics and Telecommunications from the Institut d’Optique Graduate School (France) and a higher degree in Management and Finance from the Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales (HEC), France.
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About the Guest:Mohamed Hasan has 15 years of Energy Industry Experience and is Microsoft’s Energy Industry and Sustainability Director for MEA region. He joined Microsoft in February 2020 to launch and operate Energy Core as Microsoft’s first global centre of Excellence for AI, Cloud & IOT in energy sector. Mohamed is responsible for driving energy business growth and supporting energy customers digital Transformation through Cloud & AI adoption while doing sustainable business - leading to net zero targets achievement. Mohamed’s experience is mainly around O&G digital transformation and sustainability. Prior to joining Microsoft he held various technical and business leadership roles across MEA with multinational organisations like Emerson and Schneider Electric, leading strategic projects, developing the accounts of major IOCs and business development.
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Chapters:01:45 What effect with the conflict in Ukraine have on energy supply?
03:25 What will likely happen to the refined products trade in Europe?
04:55 Could Russia ever stop gas delivery to Europe?
08:00 How long until Germany's new LNG facilities come into effect?
09:45 Will US producers prioritise growth over shareholders in future?
12:45 What does the future hold for stranded fossil fuel assets?
14:25 What effect has the Ukraine conflict had on the future of Nuclear?
16:40 What returns could investors see in renewable energy investments?
18:45 Is the future of hydrogen hype or reality?
19:45 What are your thoughts on the changing geopolitics of fossil fuels?
22:20 Is the 1.5 °C goal of the Paris Agreement achievable?
About the Guest:Mr. Roger Diwan is a Vice President for IHS Markit Energy and heads a dedicated research team that provides integrated energy advisory to the financial sector.
He has over 25 years of experience in advising financial institutions on strategies in the oil and gas markets, energy trends and companies’ strategy, with a renewed focus on the capital dimension of the energy transition.
Mr. Diwan leads a team of analysts and strategists to advise over 150 Asset Managers, Hedge Funds and Private Equity firms by providing customized analysis on market developments for oil, gas, power, and renewables, with a focus on spending, company strategies and capital markets developments. Recently, his work has focused on the risks of under-investment for oil during the energy transition, the capital transition challenges that energy systems face in the next 10 years, but also all current energy geopolitical questions facing oil, gas and the manufacturing of renewables.
Mr. Diwan holds a Bachelor of Arts from the Sorbonne University and master’s degrees from the Institut d’Etudes Politiques of Paris and the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, D.C.
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Chapters:01:02 A new name with a new direction for TotalEnergies?
04:15 How will TotalEnergies become a top 5 producer of renewable energy by 2030?
07:20 How will TotalEnergies finance the cost of transformation?
09:20 What is the geographical spread of the renewable projects at TotalEnergies?
11:40 How will TotalEnergies 100GW of renewable energy be delivered to end users?
13:50 What role will hydrogen and CCUs play in the future at TotalEnergies?
15:45 Will TotalEnergies continue to invest in oil and gas assets?
17:45 What are your thoughts on the current state of oil and gas prices?
19:25 Long term, do you think gas prices will decline?
22:00 When will France achieve net zero emissions?
About the Guest:Mr Stéphane Michel is the President of Gas, Renewables & Power at TotalEnergies SE and a Senior Vice President at Total E&P Qatar Ltd. Mr Michel was previously employed as a Managing Director by Total E&P Libye, after joining the Group in 2005, working for Downstream Asia, based in Singapore. He has also formerly served on the board at Dolphin Energy Ltd.
Mr Stéphane Michel received his undergraduate degree from Ecole Polytechnique and an undergraduate degree from École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Paris.
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Chapters:01:00 Why are IOC's changing their names?
02:17 Will all energy companies be forced into wind? solar?
03:40 What will the future hold for Nuclear energy in France?
07:02 What are your thoughts on EU energy policies?
08:50 Are you worried about the political and economic future of the EU?
10:13 Has the age of oil and gas exploration ended?
12:40 What are your thoughts on the future of gas?
13:56 Does gas have a future in domestic space heating?
14:30 Will oil be limited to aviation?
18:00 What are your plans for the coming years?
About the Guest:Mr Arnaud Breuillac is the former President of Exploration & Production at TotalEnergies, a broad energy company that produces and markets energies on a global scale: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity.
Mr Breuillac is a graduate of the French engineering school Ecole Centrale de Lyon. He joined Total in 1982. He has held various positions in Exploration & Production in France, Abu Dhabi, the United Kingdom, Indonesia and Angola and in Refining in France.
Between 2004 and 2006, he served as Vice President, Iran, in the Middle East Divison, and in December 2006, he was appointed to Exploration & Production’s Management Committee in his position as Senior Vice President, Continental Europe and Central Asia.
On July 1, 2010, he was appointed Senior Vice President, Middle East in Exploration & Production. On January 1, 2011, he was appointed to Total’s Management Committee.
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00:54 The scope of clean energy technology at GE.
03:10 Running large capacity turbines on hydrogen.
05:35 The practicality of producing hydrogen.
11:25 Domestic use of hydrogen in the Middle East.
18:26 Economies of scale with hydrogen capable turbines.
20:30 Onshore vs offshore wind farms.
22:20 The environmental impact of wind farms.
24:09 GE's work in solar energy.
About the Guest:
Mr Abdurrahman Khalidi is the Chief Technology Officer at GE Gas Power, for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He holds a PhD in architectural engineering from Cornell University and was formerly a Senior Mechanical engineer in GE global research in Niskayuna. Mr Khalidi also served as the Project manager in the Structural Mechanicals and Dynamics Lab in Niskayuna, New York. And, during his work on dynamics and vibrations, design and motion control of mechanical systems, he filed 28 US patents in various fields of technology.
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01:00 Moroccos dramatic energy mix shift to renewables.
02:40 When will Morocco achieve its renewable energy targets?
05:30 What does the future hold for solar energy in Morocco?
07:05 What role will wind and hydropower play in Morocco's energy mix?
08:15 What challenges exist in expanding renewable energy networks?
10:20 How will Morocco source and secure its gas supply in future?
12:15 How soon could Morocco have an operational FSRU terminal?
13:30 Is Morocco looking to develop its domestic gas fields?
14:35 What are your thoughts on gas being labelled as "green energy"?
15:55 How are Moroccos hard-to-abate sectors responding to the energy transition?
17:05 Is Morocco set to produce green hydrogen and green ammonia?
About the Guest:
H.E. Dr Leila Benali is a Moroccan economist and politician who was appointed as the countries Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development in October 2021.
H.E. Dr Benali studied engineering at the Ecole Central de Paris and Ecole Mohammadia School and obtained a Master of Arts in engineering. She has also received a Master of Arts in politics in Politics and a Ph.D. in economics from Sciences Po in Paris.
H.E. Dr Benali's professional career is extensive, with roles including Chief Economist to the IEF, and Chief Economist and Head of Strategy and Sustainability at the Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP). Previously, she was also head of energy policy and gas strategy at Saudi Aramco; director at IHS, a global research firm and consultancy in security and energy; a professor at Sciences Po; and an industrial engineer at Schlumberger.
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Chapters:00:35 Thoughts and insights into COP26
02:17 Why have gas prices seen such volatility?
06:30 Will gas prices rise again as the Northern Hemisphere winter approaches?
08:25 Why have main consumer markets not increased storage capabilities?
09:45 What impact will methane emissions have on gas producers?
11:55 Will the future of coal be saved by CCUS?
14:30 Does gas have a future as a ‘standby’ clean fuel?
17:30 Will the future of gas be forever embroiled in hydrogen?
About the Guest:Anne-Sophie Corbeau is a Global Research Scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. Her research focuses on hydrogen and natural gas. Anne-Sophie has over 20 years of experience in the energy industry and is a recognized expert on natural gas. She is the author of many publications focusing on gas, LNG markets, Asia, China, India and Africa, including the book “LNG markets in transition: the great reconfiguration” (Oxford, 2016). She is also a member of the Gastech governing body.
Prior to joining the Center, Mrs. Corbeau was a senior Leader and head of gas analysis at BP, where she was responsible for advising the Leadership Team on gas market developments and long term pricing assumptions. As part of the Economic and Energy Insights team, she was leading the Energy Outlook’s analysis on gas, industry, nuclear and hydrogen. She also served as a member of BP France’s Comex (board). Before joining BP, she was a Research Fellow at KAPSARC (King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center) in Riyadh where she set up and expanded the natural gas program. She also worked for the International Energy Agency (IEA) where she was responsible for managing the research on global gas markets, and for IHS CERA.
She began her career as an engineer working on fuel cells and hydrogen at Peugeot and Debis Systemhaus. Anne-Sophie holds an MSc from the Ecole Centrale Paris and an MSc from the University of Stuttgart.
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Webinar Context:The global energy crisis that the planet is currently facing has shown how dependent the world is on fossil fuels. Oil and natural gas prices recently soared to the highest levels in years, pushing up electricity bills as widespread energy shortages hit Asia and Europe. The crisis raises questions about whether the world is ready for the green energy revolution when it is currently struggling to power itself. On the other hand, the crisis shows the need to move further away from coal, gas, and oil as prices for those commodities spike.
That said, renewables are not expanding quickly enough to satisfy the rebound in global electricity demand, which is set to grow by 4% in 2022, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Renewables are expected to cover only half the projected increase in global electricity demand. The rest of the demand will be covered mostly by fossil fuel-based generation.
As we approach the end of the year, this webinar brought together international sustainability and energy experts to discuss the possible pathways for 2022 and how the world can accelerate the shift to a sustainable trajectory in light of IEA’s alarming predictions.
Guest Speakers: - Murray Douglas, Head, EMEARC Markets & Transitions, Wood Mackenzie
- Robin Mills, Founder, Qamar Energy
- Valérie Marcel, Associate Fellow, Chatham House
-Axel Threlfall, Editor at Large, Reuters (Moderator)
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Chapters:
00:50 How can the MENA region reduce its carbon emissions?
04:30 What financial impact will carbon reductions have in hydrocarbon economies?
06:35 What effect will carbon taxes have on fuel exports from MENA?
08:50 Is clean energy and intra-regional electrical network possible within the region?
11:08 What opportunities exist in the MENA region for low carbon hydrogen?
13:30 Is a more holistic approach needed in the reduction of emissions?
17:10 Emissions in a circular carbon economy.
19:00 What realistic actions need to be taken today by users and producers alike?
About the Guest:
Dr Mostefa Ouki is an independent energy consultant and has over thirty years of experience in developing, executing, and managing gas and energy-related techno-economic projects throughout the world. He led numerous consulting and advisory assignments commissioned by governments; national and international energy companies; and, international financial institutions. He also executed and led a number of consulting assignments on the planning and implementation of oil, gas and petrochemical infrastructure projects in key hydrocarbon producing countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Dr Ouki worked closely with government and private sector policy decision-makers in a number of countries on the formulation, funding and implementation of energy and infrastructure projects and policies. He advised project lenders and financial advisors on the development of energy and infrastructure projects.
Dr Ouki is presently involved in research work on plans and developments in the MENA region to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve carbon neutrality targets. He is also undertaking work on the preparedness of MENA hydrocarbon producing countries to address potential international decarbonisation measures.
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02:50 Challenges inherent in knowledge sharing between oil and gas producers?
06:05 Is there parochialism within the industry?
08:30 What kinds of knowledge are exchanged between producers?
10:24 Why aren’t members of the New Producers Group members of OPEC or GECF?
11:50 How could new producers escape the rentier economy trap?
13:55 Have the UK aid cutbacks affected members of the New Producers Group?
15:30 Will NOCs invest in solar power generation in the Southern Hemisphere?
16:30 Can countries bypass expensive infrastructure costs in energy development?
About the Guest:
Dr Valérie Marcel is the project lead for the New Producers Group, a South-South knowledge-sharing network of 30 emerging oil and gas producer countries. She is an established expert on national oil companies, petroleum-sector governance and emerging strategic issues shaping the energy sector.
She is the author of Oil Titans: National Oil Companies in the Middle East (Chatham House/Brookings, 2006). Recent publications include Fostering Resilience in Emerging Oil Producers in 2020 and The Cost of An Emerging National Oil Company, the most read Chatham House publication in 2016, with 41,000 downloads.
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Chapters:00:00 Introduction
00:50 Will consumption of fossil fuels diminish?
06:39 Can the Middle East continue to grow amidst lower oil demand?
11:00 Measures needed in the Middle East to combat Climate Change.
13:15 Are alternative fuels viable for Middle Eastern countries?
16:20 Is Hydrogen a viable carrier of energy?
18:00 Thoughts on the IEA's Roadmap report.
20:55 How can the Middle East add value to its hydrocarbon resources?
22:35 Closing comments.
About the Guest:Mr Ali Al-Saffar is the Middle East and North Africa Program Manager at the International Energy Agency in Paris and an author on seven editions of the IEA’s long-term forecast, the World Energy Outlook, including the “Outlook for Producer Economies.” Prior to joining the IEA in 2012, he served as a Middle East economist and chief automotive analyst at the Economist Intelligence Unit in London. He has degrees in economics and development studies.
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Chapters:00:00 Introduction
00:50 What renewable options exist, other than solar energy in the Gulf?
02:55 Can hydrogen become a viable fuel in the Middle East?
07:05 What are the key challenges in the transportation of Hydrogen?
09:15 Can nuclear power be a viable long term global energy solution?
15:50 How high will the cost of fuels have to rise to drive sustainable solutions?
18:19 How can Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions be reduced by producers?
20:07 What could boost the profitability of sustainability projects?
24:00 Closing Comments
About the Guest:Jeffrey Beyer is a sustainability strategist with international expertise across climate and energy policy, corporate strategy, green finance, clean tech innovation and business planning. He has helped establish renewable energy Centres of Excellence and was instrumental in launching the UK's first £40m Clean Growth venture capital fund as a public-private partnership.
Jeffrey has worked with utilities to prioritise and implement innovative solutions to prepare for low carbon transition. And, working with national governments and multilateral organisations, he has developed and implemented climate policy, sustainability strategy and energy efficiency programmes.
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Chapters:00:00 Introduction
00:50 What renewable options exist, other than solar energy in the Gulf?
02:55 Can hydrogen become a viable fuel in the Middle East?
07:05 What are the key challenges in the transportation of Hydrogen?
09:15 Can nuclear power be a viable long term global energy solution?
15:50 How high will the cost of fuels have to rise to drive sustainable solutions?
18:19 How can Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions be reduced by producers?
20:07 What could boost the profitability of sustainability projects?
24:00 Closing Comments
About the Guest:Jeffrey Beyer is a sustainability strategist with international expertise across climate and energy policy, corporate strategy, green finance, clean tech innovation and business planning. He has helped establish renewable energy Centres of Excellence and was instrumental in launching the UK's first £40m Clean Growth venture capital fund as a public-private partnership.
Jeffrey has worked with utilities to prioritise and implement innovative solutions to prepare for low carbon transition. And, working with national governments and multilateral organisations, he has developed and implemented climate policy, sustainability strategy and energy efficiency programmes.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:44 The origins of Cheniere Energy.
02:42 Tellurian, now in formative stages.
04:15 The importance of attracting the right people for key roles?
05:07 The current status of the Driftwood project?
08:15 The Driftwood Business Model.
09:24 Long-term aspirations?
10:10 Are you concerned about oversupply from the USA depressing prices?
11:43 Gas and methane emissions.
14:42 Thoughts on “Net Zero by 2050”
18:47 Are you concerned about the future of LNG?
About the Guest:
Mr Charif Souki is the Executive Chairman of the Board at Tellurian. He co-founded Tellurian and serves as Executive Chairman of the Board. He also founded Cheniere Energy, Inc. in 1996 and served as Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer and President until December 2015. Prior to Cheniere, Charif was an investment banker. He serves on the board of trustees of the American University of Beirut and as a member of the Advisory Board of the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University. Charif received a B.A. from Colgate University and an MBA from Columbia University.
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About This Interview:
This interview was conducted in August of 2021 with Dr James Henderson, the Director of the Natural Gas Programme at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies (OIES). Within this 20 min session, Dr James Henderson provides his insights into a variety of prevalent topics in the energy and sustainable development industries, including gas, CCUS, hydrogen, methane emissions, and much more.
Chapters:
01:01 Is Arctic LNG a major competitor for LNG in Europe?
03:12 Russia's second pipeline to China
07:00 Are the major gas producers doing enough to reduce methane emissions?
11:18 Is CCUS realistic and scalable?
15:30 Is hydrogen a viable route for electricity generation?
16:42 What are your thoughts on the IEA Road Map to Net-zero by 2050?
19:50 What actions are countries like the USA and China taking to reduce emissions?
About the Guest:
Dr James Henderson is Director of the Natural Gas Programme at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies (OIES) and he has been writing for and working with the Institute since 2010. He produces research for both the Gas and Oil Programmes covering Russia and CIS issues as well as global energy matters that affect the region. He is a Visiting Professor at Masaryk University in the Czech Republic and at the College of Europe in Natolin, Warsaw, and has lectured on energy economics and security of supply at a number of universities in Europe and the US. He has worked in the oil sector for US company Amerada Hess, as well as spending time as a consultant and investment banker. He obtained a PhD in Social Sciences from London University in 2010. With OIES he initially published a monograph on “Non-Gazprom Gas Producers in Russia” before contributing numerous working papers on the Russia oil and gas sectors and their connection with the global energy economy. In particular he co-edited the 2014 book entitled “The Russian Gas Matrix: How Markets are Driving Change” and has more recently published papers on the future of Russian oil production, tight oil in Russia, Arctic oil, East Siberia’s hydrocarbon export potential, Russia’s gas export strategy, Russian LNG and Russia’s energy relations with China. He has also written a book on “International Partnership in Russia” (Palgrave Macmillan) and recently published “The Globalisation of Russian Gas: Political and Commercial Catalysts” (Edward Elgar) with Arild Moe from the Fridtjof Nansen Institute in Norway.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:12 UN High-Level Dialogue on Energy (SDG7)
04:30 Low Carbon Emissions Energy & SDG7
06:05 Net Zero Emissions by 2050
08:40 Affordability of Low Emissions Solutions
11:25 UN ESCAP & Offsetting Emissions
14:10 Asia-Pacific's Dependence on Fossil Fuels
18:35 Clean Energy Post Pandemic
22:10 Closing Comments
About the Guest:
Mr Hongpeng Liu is the Director, Energy Division, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). He is currently leading the energy team in ESCAP to promote regional energy cooperation with a focus on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goal 7 in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and energy connectivity for regional economic cooperation and integration. His work ranges from conducting policy studies, organizing intergovernmental meetings & policy dialogues and providing advisory services to facilitating regional cooperation on sustainable energy development in Asia and the Pacific.
Mr Liu has over 30 years of experience in sustainable energy. Prior to joining the United Nations, he served as a government official in charge of energy policies and plans, new and renewable energy industry development, energy and water conservation, environment industry development at different Ministries and Commissions of the central government of China.
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Webinar Chapters:
01:26 Context for the session.
03:12 Speaker introductions.
03:56 Short presentation by Lisa Jacobson.
06:35 The path to net-zero emission is narrow!
07:15 A surge in clean energy investment can bring economic prosperity.
08:14 Huge leaps in clean energy innovation are vital.
08:45 Electricity as a core to the energy system.
15:00 What is the most important issue that must be resolved by COP26?
18:45 After the G20 how optimistic should the world be for COP26?
20:50 What are the biggest challenges COP26 will face?
23:40 Emerging markets and constructive discussions with polluters.
27:00 Carbon markets and carbon tax.
29:15 Can market-based mechanisms ‘bend-the-curve’?
29:58 ‘Big Oil’ and the US business community vs community change.
33:55 Article 6 and who will take the lead.
36:20 What carbon offset/credit activity is currently taking place.
39:25 SMEs and their role in the transition to net-zero.
42:30 Which sectors can SMEs look to for guidance?
45:10 Green-washing and transparent emissions reporting.
48:00 Carbon border taxes
52:45 How much more pressure could COP26 put on energy producers?
54:48 Who should lead the development of brown-tech finance?
58:00 Climate negotiation challenges.
59:00 Chinas commitment to net-zero.
1:01:25 Carbon Pricing and the Biden administration.
1:03:22 Conclusion
Webinar Context:
The world’s watchful gaze will be fixed on Glasgow at the beginning of November 2021, as global leaders and important industry figures convene for the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26). Expectations are running high, with hopes that the two-week climate conference will call on all nations to end the use of polluting vehicles, decarbonise the energy system, abandon coal power, and stop deforestation – all in the pursuit of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
COP26 represents a turning point for the energy industry as it will explore how countries can make sustainable production profitable. It also presents an opportunity for delegates from developing countries to sit face-to-face with the world’s biggest polluters and discuss how they can turn promises into actions.
As governments and corporations continue to respond to the call for ambitious climate plans in the lead up to COP26, there is growing recognition that a host of tools will be required to achieve the targets of the Paris Agreement.
Carbon pricing is one such policy instrument that has the potential to decarbonise the world’s economic activity while unleashing technological innovation and generating revenues needed for greening the economy. Article 6 of the Paris Agreement includes provisions that would allow countries to cooperate to achieve their Nationally Determined Contributions, specifically through carbon pricing, to meet mitigation commitments. It is therefore important to finalise the rules for Article 6 at COP26.
As we count down to COP26, what can the global energy industry expect from this summit? Are we going to see clear targets for the decarbonisation of the energy sector? What new policies and commitments can the energy industry expect from COP26, that will accelerate the transition to renewables? With an estimated $3.5 trillion in energy-sector investments needed every year until 2050 to make the required transition, can we expect fresh climate pledges from financial institutions and governments?
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- Lisa Jacobson, President, Business Council for Sustainable Energy
- Simon Henry, Director of Carbon Market Development, International Emissions Trading Association
- Robin Rix, Chief Policy
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About This Interview:This interview was conducted in June of 2021 with Mr Pierre Terzian, Chairman and CEO of SA Petrostrategies, and winner of the prestigious Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah Award, who joins us for the latest addition to our Special European Interview Series. Within this 20 min session, Mr Terzian provides his thoughts on Peak Oil, Peak Gas, OPEC, commodity-rich countries, the need for energy-producing countries to diversify, and hydrogen.
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About This Interview:
In this Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, Dr. Axel Wietfeld, CEO of Uniper Hydrogen and President of Gas Storage Europe (GSE), provides his insights on the future of hydrogen in the Middle East, energy transition, and the potential for a hydrogen trading market.
Prior to becoming CEO at Uniper Hydrogen, Dr. Wietfeld held a number of executive positions in the company’s gas supply/LNG and renewables operations in Germany, the United Arab Emirates, Hungary, and South Africa. In his recent position as Managing Director of Uniper Energy Storage (2016 to 2020), Dr. Wietfeld led one of Europe’s largest gas storage operators.
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About This Interview:This interview was conducted in July of 2021 with Mr Tom Ellacott, an SVP on Wood Mackenzie's Corporate Research team. Within this 20 min session, Mr Ellacott provides his insights into recent 'upsets' with major IOCs, from ExxonMobil and Chevron's landmark board meetings to a recent court ruling calling for Shell to cut its absolute carbon emissions. In the second half of the interview, Mr Ellacott shares his thoughts on US shale oil and gas, the future role of NOCs, and the potential for Blue Hydrogen.
Chapters:0:00 Introduction
0:59 The Net-zero Asset Managers Initiative
2:09 Hague Emissions Court Ruling
3:09 EU vs USA IOCs New Energy Approach
4:37 Shareholder Power & Climate Change
5:53 Lack of Investment in Oil & Gas
7:12 Will Oil & Gas Producers Realign Thier Businesses?
8:05 US Shale Oil & Gas Producers & Financing
10:15 Is This The End For Profitable IOCs?
11:37 Are Cross Border Carbon Taxes Inevitable?
12:37 Blue Hydrogen, CCS, & Stranded Assets
16:15 IOCs & National Rentier Economies
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Chapters:01:24 Introduction
02:35 Can you give us a perspective into the enormity of the challenge of methane emissions?
03:25 What are the main sources of methane emissions, and what is being done?
07:00 What are the major issues relating to methane abatement?
10:40 The UNFCCC Panel and monitoring methodologies for mitigating methane emissions.
12:25 The lack of commitment by industry to mainstream methane emission reduction.
14:00 How much could carbon markets incentivise the abatement of emissions?
16:38 Could the methane conundrum ever be completely resolved?
Context:As countries continue to ramp up their climate change ambitions, the use of coal for energy generation is expected to diminish significantly. Consequently, the role of natural gas would be enhanced, as burning natural gas produces less GHG than burning coal and crude oil. Natural gas is, therefore, generally considered the cleanest fossil fuel.
However, methane emissions from the production, transport and use of natural gas present a challenge to the sustainability credentials of the natural gas industry. For gas to be widely accepted as more climate-friendly than coal, companies producing, processing, and transporting gas need to ensure that methane leaks are kept to a minimum.
About the Guest:Braulio Pikman, Technical Director at ERM – Sustainability, Energy and Climate Change. Braulio is currently based in Sao Paulo and has been with ERM since 2008. He provides specialist sustainability and technical services for companies in the public and private sectors, as well as, to cities and countries. He has also been a consultant for UNFCCC since 2005 working for the clean development mechanism and as an expert reviewer for national inventories.
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About This Interview:This interview was conducted in July of 2021 with Ms Marzia Zafar, Director of Sustainability & Policy at Kaluza. Within this 20 min session, Ms Zafar provides a behind the scenes look at Kaluza and its industry-leading work on the digital integration of Net-zero efforts, as well as smart grid technology.
Chapters:0:00 Introduction
0:49 Kaluza & The OVO Group
3:00 Climate Change Transition
5:35 Solving Net-zero Challenges
6:15 The Role of OVO and AGL
7:35 Smart Grid Technology
11:00 Electric Vehicle Networks
14:00 EVs as Grid Stabilising Batteries
16:35 OVO Group & Kaluza's Awards
17:40 Aspirations & Expectations for COP26
19:45 How Can Individuals Contribute Towards Net-zero?