The Al-Attiyah Foundation

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?Ask

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 2020In 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 financeIn 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 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 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 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 SudanEnergy taxation trends across EuropeInnovation and technological advancements in the oil and gas sectorThe 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 technologyThe key considerations for integrating CCUS technologies into existing energy infrastructureThe emerging technologies that show promise in reducing the overall cost or environmental footprint of CCUSHow 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. Paul Horsnell. Dr. Horsnell is the Head of Commodities Research for Standard Chartered Bank and is based in London. His team covers key metals and energy markets with analysts based in Singapore, Shanghai, and London. He was previously Head of Commodities Research at Barclays and Head of Energy Research at JPMorgan. Before becoming a financial analyst, he was a researcher at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, where he authored books on the Brent oil market and Asian energy markets.In this podcast, the following topics are discussed:• The current state of the oil market• The effect of geopolitical tension and volatility on the oil market• When peak demand for fossil fuels is likely• The future of hydrogen and ammonia in the energy mix

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 Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Rt Hon Charles Hendry, the United Kingdom’s Minister of State for Energy at the Department for Energy & Climate Change from May 2010 to September 2012.Previously, he was a member of Parliament for Wealden from 2001 to 2015 and served as the Conservative Party’s spokesperson on energy issues from 2005 to 2010.After Hendry left ministerial office, former Prime Minister David Cameron appointed him as a trade envoy to Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan, a role he continued to serve until he left the UK Parliament in 2015. He was awarded the CBE in Queen Elizabeth II’s 2019 Birthday Honours List for his work supporting British trade in Central Asia.In this podcast, the following topics are discussed:- The UK’s changing energy policy- Primary challenges facing the UK's energy sector- Role of renewable energy sources in the UK's energy mix- Effectiveness of international collaborations and agreements in addressing global energy challenges

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 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.

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.

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