MEE renewables and clean energy week starts on 17 May
Middle East Energy 2021 will kick off with Renewable & Clean Energy Week from 17-19 May, an online programme packed with addresses, interactive webinars and technical seminars from leading public and private sector entities in the global energy sector
Middle East Energy 2021 will kick off with Renewable & Clean Energy Week from 17-19 May, an online programme packed with addresses, interactive webinars and technical seminars from leading public and private sector entities in the global energy sector.
Kicking off the week at 11am (Gulf standard time) on 17 May will be a series of keynote speeches and industry updates from energy leaders including H.E Suhail al-Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy & Infrastructure (MOEI), HE Yousif al-Ali, assistant undersecretary for Electricity, Water & Future Energy, MOEI, Farid al-Awlaqi, Executive Director, generation at Taqa and Mohammed Abdelqader el-Ramahi, director of asset management and technical service, Masdar.
There will also be international opening addresses from David Rennie, Scottish Development International (SDI) and Mohammed Angawi, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
The first panel discussion, taking place at 14.00 on 17 May, will discuss the key trending topic of clean hydrogen – regarded as the game-changer for the energy transition. Moderated by Frank Wouters, a panel of experts including Malcolm Cook, Thyssen Krupp, Professor Ad van Wijk, Delft University, Michelle Davies, Eversheds Sutherland and Denis Thomas from Cummins will discuss the prospects and opportunities and challenges for establishing a global green hydrogen market.
The adoption of green hydrogen in the Mena region will be explored more in-depth by Cornelius Matthes, CEO of DII Desert Energy, on 18 May at 11.00 before Turki al-Shehri, CEO of Engie for Saudi Arabia, and Rory McCarthy, chief commercial officer, Yellow Door Energy, will discuss the transition to net zero at 12.00.
With ambitious clean energy and hydrogen projects being unveiled at a rapid rate, how these schemes will be financed is a critical issue for governments and the private sector. At 15.00 on 18 May, a host of international experts will discuss the financing mechanisms available for clean energy schemes and the role of green finance in delivering renewables and sustainable infrastructure. Panelllists include Joao Duarte Cunha, African Development Bank (ADB), Gabriel de Lastours (EBRD) and Rajit Nanda, Acwa Power.
GE’s global nuclear leader Frederic Wiscart will be discussing the role of nuclear power in the energy transition in a special interview with Energy & Utilities Editor Andrew Roscoe.
On 19 May, integrating renewables into electricity infrastructure will open the panel discussions at 11.00. Ian Williamson, Chief Project Delivery Officer, The Red Sea Development Company, will provide an insight into one of the most exciting projects in the Middle East, which will provide 100 per cent clean energy from the world’s largest battery capacity of 1GW.
Joining Ian on the panel, will be Ali Zerouali, Moroccan Solar Energy Agency (Masen), Ahmed Mousa, PSEG and Didier Wesoly from Geostock to talk about some of the most exciting projects and technologies shaping the energy transition.
At 14.00 on 19 May, Mohamed Bou-Zeid, Vestas, and Feng Zhao, Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) will explore the opportunities for wind power across the Middle East and beyond.
In addition to high-level panel discussions, some of the world’s leading clean energy companies will be providing insights into some of the leading technologies, trends and projects providing clean energy across the globe.
Companies providing insight include Enerwhere, Jinko Solar, Brady, Cummins, Yellow Door Energy, Siraj Power and TUV Rheinland.
To find out more about the agenda and other companies participating please register for the event here
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