Meeting energy demands and driving energy
transition for a sustainable future
Driving innovation, sustainability, and energy
transition visions in the region
- Abu Dhabi, UAE
- 13 - 14 September 2023
- Abu Dhabi, UAE
2022 Event Highlights
GCC Project Market Overview
The report shows a shift towards a more diversified energy mix, driven by concerns over energy security, climate change, and the need to diversify economies in the MENA region. Significant increase in investments in renewable energy power projects, as well as the implementation of energy efficiency and conservation measures is in progress.
Below are some of the top projects:-
- ADNOC/ADPower - High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Subsea Transmission System
- Fujairah F3 Independent Power Project (IPP)
- Umm Al Quwain Gas-Fired Power Plant
Event Overview
The 2nd Annual MENA Power Projects Forum will be held on 13 – 14 September 2023 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, building on the productive discussions and technical sessions presented by senior government officials, projects owners, and leading international technology experts in the first edition, which was successfully hosted in Abu Dhabi and received great acclaim from the participants.
The forum is an annual meeting point for the leading power sector stakeholders from ministries, government authorities, EPCs, financial institutions, and technology providers, to meet and share knowledge and discuss the region’s energy potential and how innovation can help in achieving energy targets. The 2nd edition will discuss best strategies and solutions to ensure sustainability in the power sector, create resilient and adaptable facilities with latest equipment and low energy consumption and maintenance cost. It will also focus on using hydrogen to empower the transition to a clean, low-carbon energy system. Power project heads will also highlight their upcoming projects and plans to achieve self-sufficiency, efficiency, and innovation in the power generation, transmission and distribution sector.
Join us at the 2nd MENA Power Projects Forum to be part of the planning of the most inspiring and ambitions upcoming power projects in the MENA region and shape the sector’s future.
Supporting Partners
Market drivers
The Global Power Generation Market is projected to reach USD 1733.74 billion by 2027 growing at a CAGR of 3.52%
The power market in the Middle East and Africa region is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 3% in the forecast period of 2020-2025
The 'UAE Energy Strategy 2050' aims to increase the contribution of clean energy to the country's overall national energy mix, to 50%, by 2050, thereby saving approximately USD 190 billion of the overall energy costs. It will help reduce carbon emissions by 70% and increase consumption efficiency by 40%
Green Hydrogen Market size exceeded USD 450 million in 2021 and is projected to grow at over 60% CAGR between 2022 and 2030. The global green hydrogen deployment will reach 150GW by 2030
Natural Gas is number 1 source for power generation in the Middle East
2022 Supporting Partners
2022 Supporting Association
Event Features
2 Days
Conference
2 Days
Exhibition
Country
Project
Briefings
Recognition
for event
partners
Product
Demos
Media and
live broadcast
area
VIP
Majlis
What's new in 2023
Technical workshops
Fireside chats
AI and emerging technologies focus sessions
Interactive round table discussions
EVENT THEMES
- Driving the adoption and integration of advanced and emerging technologies in the clean energy field
- Looking at the potential of hydrogen in the MENA region to achieve sustainability goals
- Innovative approaches to enhance energy efficiency
- Exploring the growing market of power trading in the MENA region
- Implementing smart solutions and digitalization of power plants
- New and upcoming alternative and conventional energy projects in the region
Event in Numbers
Who Will Attend
Organizations
- Government (ministries, municipalities, authorities)
- EPC and Construction
- Engineering
- Energy & Utilities
- Banking
- Public and Private Investment Institutions
- Real estate development
- Power technology and solutions
Delegates Profile
- Power Generation
- Distribution Department
- Technology and Innovation Department
- Procurement & Contracts Department
- Maintenance & Asset Management
- Transmission Department
- Substation
- Power Station
- Projects Department
- Hydrogen Projects
- Power Plant
- Operations Department
- Automation and digitalization
- Solar Power Plants
- PPP & IPP Department
- Engineering
- Renewable Projects
- Planning Department
- Network Operations
- Wind Power Plants
Advisory Board
Faiza Al Harthi
Oman Vision 2040 Implementation Follow-up Unit
Oman
Frank Wouters
Reliance Industries Limited, Co-President, Long Duration Energy Storage Council
UAE
David Haboubi
Middle East & Africa,
Atkins SNC-Lavalin
UAE
Maher Al Kaabi
Alserkal Group
UAE
Speakers
H.E. Eng. Yousef Al-Ali
Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE)
UAE
Faiza Al Harthi
Oman Vision 2040 Implementation Follow-up Unit
Oman
Faisal Rashid
Demand Side Management
Supreme Council of Energy
UAE
Himanshu Malhotra
Department of Municipalities and Transport – Abu Dhabi
UAE
Eng. Maha Mostafa
Egypt
Alimpan De
TAQA
UAE
Siddhartha (Sid) Sativada
TAQA
UAE
Ezzeddine Jradi
Emicool
UAE
Frank Wouters
Reliance Industries Limited, Co-President, Long Duration Energy Storage Council
UAE
Saad Umer
ACWA Power
UAE
Ahmed Badr
Project Facilitation & Support (PFS)
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
UAE
Maher Al Kaabi
Alserkal Group
UAE
Khalfan Naser Said Al Burtamani
Nama Electricity Distribution Company
Oman
Arijeet Boruah
Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
UAE
Rahul Sikka
Larsen and Toubro
UAE
Dr. Corrado Sommariva
Sustainable Water and Power Consultants (SWPC)
UAE
David Haboubi
Middle East & Africa,
Atkins SNC-Lavalin
UAE
Dr. Mahmoud Alhader
Al Ain Distribution Company
UAE
Cristopher Sagar
Atkins
UAE
Sagar Kulkarni
Consistent Engineering Consultants
UAE
Akin Adamson
Middle East
Ricardo Energy & Environment
Oman
Robert Sronce
Sargent & Lundy
UAE
Alaa A Samad – Alex, MEng.
Louis Berger Services-WSP
UAE
Mohamed El Shair
TRANSCO
UAE
Mohammed Atif
Energy Systems, DNV
UAE
Oman
Agenda
08:00
Registration and refreshments
08:55
Great Minds Group opening remarks
09:00
Chairwoman welcome and opening remarks
- Faiza Al Harthi, Energy Sector Head, Oman Vision 2040 Implementation Follow-up Unit, Oman
09:10
Opening keynote speech
- H.E. Eng. Yousef Al-Ali, CEO, Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE), UAE
MENA Region Energy Market Updates
09:25
Regional panel: Shaping the future of energy in the MENA region - improving energy efficiency and sustainability
- Overview of the MENA’s strategies and commitments to sustainability
- Looking at the opportunities to build a new energy ecosystem to meet the global climate expectations
- Exploring low-carbon solutions and government policies for decarbonization
- Discussing the new technologies and the strategic investments to improve the energy efficiency and meet the pace for change to the sustainable energy
Moderator:
- Maher Al Kaabi, Advisor to Group Chairman & Independent Board Member, Alserkal Group, UAE
Panelists:
- Faiza Al Harthi, Energy Sector Head, Oman Vision 2040 Implementation Follow-up Unit, Oman
- Faisal Rashid, Senior Director – Demand Side Management , Supreme Council of Energy, UAE
- Himanshu Malhotra, Chairman’s Advisor, Department of Municipalities and Transport – Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Alimpan De, Vice President Corporate Strategy, TAQA, UAE
10:05
Industry session 1 | Technological advancements for decarbonizing the power sector
10:15
Panel session: Investments and financing of the clean energy projects
- Looking at the pros and cons of investing in the clean energy projects
- Overview of the role of governments in encouraging investments in the clean energy sector
- Discussing the best practices in financing clean energy projects
- The role of PPPs in achieving the sustainability goals of the power sector in the region
Moderator:
- Eng. Maha Mostafa, Chairperson of Executive Committee at Regional center of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE), Egypt
Panelists:
- Ahmed Badr, Director, Project Facilitation & Support (PFS), International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), UAE
- Siddhartha (Sid) Sativada, Director Generation Corporate Strategy, TAQA, UAE
- Arijeet Boruah, Senior Program Manager - Future Energy Department, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, UAE
10:55
Panel discussion: Exploring the power trading market in the MENA region
- Exploring top benefits of power trading for the region’s energy efficiency plans
- Tackling the challenges of the transmission and distribution for efficient regional power trading
- Discussing the renewable energy trading and how to overcome production-consumption balance challenge
- Utilizing innovative technologies to enhance trading systems
Panelist:
- Maher Al Kaabi, Advisor to Group Chairman & Independent Board Member, Alserkal Group, UAE
- Rahul Sikka, VP & Head Africa – PT&D, Larsen and Toubro, UAE
11:35
Networking coffee break
12:05
Presentation: Reviewing existing and planning future electricity Interconnections in the MENA region
- Overview on the benefits of the interconnection in the region
- Showcasing the new interconnection projects
12:20
Industry session 2 | Advances in cable technologies for electricity transmission: Enhancing efficiency and reliability
Projects Spotlights and Country Briefings - Part 1
12:30
Panel session: Country briefings – Part 1
- United Arab Emirates project briefing and new projects’ updates
- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia renewable energy strategy and upcoming projects
- Kuwait national vision and project overview
- Oman 2030 energy vision
Moderator:
- Mohamed Elshair, Manager of Power Protection and SCADA , TRANSCO, UAE
Clean Energy Overview and Innovative Technologies
13:10
Panel discussion: Renewable energy landscape: Current status and future outlook
- Solar Power Revolution: Advances in Photovoltaic Technologies and Systems
- Unleashing the Wind: Innovations in Wind Energy Generation and Integration
- Hydroelectric Power: Modernizing and Optimizing Hydroelectric Plants for Renewable Energy
Moderator:
- Cristopher Sagar, Chief Engineer, Atkins, UAE
Panelists:
- Dr. Corrado Sommariva, Chief Executive Officer, Sustainable Water and Power Consultants (SWPC), UAE
- Alaa A Samad – Alex, MEng., Vice President, Louis Berger Services - WSP, UAE
- Saad Umer, Director – Renewable Energy, ACWA Power, UAE
13:40
Industry session 3 | Solar Innovations: Beyond traditional panels, new technologies and trends
13:50
Industry session 4 | Wind power development and potential outlook for MENA region
14:00
Industry session 5 | Future trends in hydroelectric energy: Innovations and emerging technologies
14:10
Presentation: Discovering renewable energy in the region – Success stories from Egypt
- Eng. Maha Mostafa, Chairperson of Executive Committee at Regional center of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE), Egypt
14:25
Closing remarks from the Conference Chairwoman
- Faiza Al Harthi, Energy Sector Head, Oman Vision 2040 Implementation Follow-up Unit, Oman
14:30
Networking lunch break and end of conference day one
08:30
Registration and refreshments
09:00
Chairwoman’s welcome and opening remarks
- Faiza Al Harthi, Energy Sector Head, Oman Vision 2040 Implementation Follow-up Unit, Oman
Projects Spotlights and Country Briefings – Part 2
09:05
Panel session: Country briefings – Part 2
- Jordan project overview and 2030 vision
- 2030 renewables roadmap and opportunities in Bahrain
- Morocco renewable energy vision and upcoming projects
- Egypt upcoming project updates and experience
Moderator:
- Akin Adamson, Director, Middle East, Ricardo Energy & Environment
09:50
Keynote Presentation
Energy infrastructure development
10:05
Panel discussion: Updating and digitalization of the conventional power plant systems and networks
- Looking at efficient ways to optimize the power networks
- Discussing ways to improve the reliability, efficiency, and performance of the conventional power plant infrastructure
- Reducing offline time and cost of plant upgrade operations
- Adopting technologies for the digitalization of the power plants
Moderator:
- Sagar Kulkarni, Managing Director, Consistent Engineering Consultants
Panelists:
- Dr. Mahmoud Alhader, Head of Asset Information Section, Al Ain Distribution Company, UAE
- Ezzeddine Jradi, Chief Transformation and Business Excellence Officer, Emicool, UAE
10:45
Industry session 1 | Smart grid solutions: Enabling efficient and resilient energy transmission and distribution
10:55
Presentation: Renovation and maintenance of the transmission and distribution systems
- Adopting smart grids for more efficient power distribution
- Using smart metering and gathered data to manage the energy consumption
- Discussing the best practices and the latest technologies in maintaining the transmission and distribution systems
11:10
Presentation: National AMI rollout project and its support for the National Net Zero Emission Target – Project Update
NAMA Group is undertaking the rollout of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) across the country. The project aims to be completed by the end of 2025 and will serve as a foundation and enabler for other initiatives such as SMART GRID integration and collaboration with various sectors.
The AMI rollout project offers numerous benefits, including Energy Consumption Monitoring, Demand Response Programs, integration of Renewable Energy sources, Energy Efficiency Programs, Grid Optimization, Loss Reduction, and Electric Vehicle Integration. This presentation will provide a high-level overview of the National net zero strategy and delve deeper into the AMI rollout project and its associated benefits.
- Khalfan Naser Said Al Burtamani, Advanced Metering Infrastructure General Manager, Nama Electricity Distribution Company, Oman
11:25
Industry session 2 | Utilizing Power SCADA systems for efficient power monitoring and control
Clean Energy Overview and Innovative Technologies
11:35
Presentation: Update on the UAE waste to energy projects and their advantages and challenges
- Cristopher Sagar, Chief Engineer, Atkins, UAE
11:50
Industry session 3 | Waste to energy technologies: Converting waste into renewable energy sources for sustainable development
12:00
Networking coffee break
12:30
Panel discussion: Overview of the role of hydrogen in energy transition and achieving net-zero
- Studying hydrogen strategies and roadmaps in the MENA region
- Overview on the commercial and industrial applications of hydrogen
- Looking at the recent hydrogen technology developments to optimize the production and decrease the cost
Moderator:
- Frank Wouters, Senior Vice President, Reliance Industries Limited, Co-President, Long Duration Energy Storage Council , UAE
Panelists:
- Dr. Corrado Sommariva, Chief Executive Officer, Sustainable Water and Power Consultants (SWPC), UAE
- Akin Adamson, Director, Middle East, Ricardo Energy & Environment
- Robert Sronce, MENA Regional Managing Director, Sargent & Lundy, UAE
- Mohammed Atif, Area Manager, Energy Systems, DNV, UAE
13:10
Industry session 4 | Electrolysis technologies: Future essentials for green hydrogen Production
13:20
Presentation: Strategies to reduce the cost and increase the profitability in renewable energy
- Optimizing energy storage capacity and how it helps in meeting the increased energy demands
- Using innovative strategies and technologies in the inspection of the renewable plants’ for more accuracy
- Case studies
13:35
Panel discussion: Nuclear Energy in MENA: A path to sustainable development and power security
- Discussing the sustainability aspects of nuclear power, such as low-carbon footprint, energy efficiency, and affordable energy access
- Highlighting how technologies can enhance the efficiency, safety, and reliability of nuclear power generation in the MENA region
- Addressing the policy and regulatory frameworks necessary to support the development and deployment of nuclear power in the MENA region
- Exploring opportunities for international cooperation and partnerships in the development and deployment of nuclear energy in the MENA region
Panelist:
- David Haboubi, Head of Nuclear & Net Zero Energy, Middle East & Africa, Atkins SNC-Lavalin
14:05
Presentation: Long duration energy storage - a key enabler of the energy transition
- The increasing importance of innovative storage solutions in our future energy system
- The role of long duration energy storage (LDES) in a clean, cost-effective and resilient energy system
- The business case for LDES
Panelist:
- Frank Wouters, Senior Vice President, Reliance Industries Limited, Co-President, Long Duration Energy Storage Council , UAE
14:00
Presentation: Strategies to reduce the cost and increase the profitability in renewable energy
- Optimizing energy storage capacity and how it helps in meeting the increased energy demands
- Using innovative strategies and technologies in the inspection of the renewable plants’ for more accuracy
- Case studies
14:20
Chairwoman closing remarks, networking lunch break and end of conference
- Faiza Al Harthi, Energy Sector Head, Oman Vision 2040 Implementation Follow-up Unit, Oman
Why Sponsor and Exhibit at MENA Power Projects ?
MENA Power Projects provides sponsors with direct one-on-one access to the region’s leading decision makers and purchasing influencers – the very people responsible for signing off budgets and driving their companies forward.
The event facilitates face-to-face contact right from the pre-event stand-up breakfast networking session, through the various coffee breaks, the luncheon, and after the event. Sponsors make a lasting impression on both existing and potential customers by associating and reinforcing their brand in an information, learning and knowledge quest environment. Sponsors are presented as ‘leaders’ and ‘knowledge partners’ in their field of expertise and can start building those ever-important relationships or exchange business cards for later follow up.
The event will attract more than more than 300 high level professionals from the power sector across the MENA region.
LOCAL PARTNERS
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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP PRESENTATIONS
BRAND AWARENESS
MARKET TRENDS & OPPORTUNITIES
USE CASE PRESENTATIONS
LEAD GENERATION
Partnership Opportunities
We have a diverse range of sponsorship opportunities available; a member of the sponsorship team will work with you to create a bespoke package to suit your businesses objectives. For more information partnerships@gmevents.ae or call +971 4 568 7800
Who Should Sponsor and Exhibit?
Power Generation
- Power Generation Technology
- Transformers
- Diagnostic Equipment
- Monitoring and Control
- Automation & Control Systems
- Hydrogen pipeline solutions
- Hydrogen production installations
- Solar Technology (PV; CSP)
- Wind Turbines
- Steam Turbines
- Gas Turbines
- Hydrogen electrodes
- Hydrogen Inhalation Equipment
Transmission and Distribution
- Power Transmission and Distribution Solutions
- Network Systems
- Cables and Cable Management Systems
- Switchgear and Controls
- Transformers
- Instrumentation, Test & Measurement
- Safety & Protection Equipment
- Utilities Service Providers
- Energy Recovery Solutions
- Engineering
- Environmental
- Metering
- Smart Analytics
- Automation and Control Systems
Energy Management
- Energy Management Systems
- Automation and Controls
- Smart Grid Solutions
- Waste to Energy Solutions
- Research & Development Green Energy and Sustainability
- Energy Conservation Products and Technologies
- Clean Energy Technologies
- Self-sustained Commercial and Industrial
- Energy Conservation and Efficiency
- Carbon Management Solutions
- Emissions Monitoring and Reduction
- Environmental Engineering
- Environment Protection
- SMART Technologies
Energy Storage
- Batteries and Chargers
- Back-up Power
ENERGY MANAGEMENT
- Energy Management Systems
- Automation and Controls
- Smart Grid Solutions
- Waste to Energy Solutions
- Research & Development
GREEN ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY
- Energy Conservation Products and Technologies
- Clean Energy Technologies
- Self-sustained Commercial and Industrial
- Energy Conservation and Efficiency
- Carbon Management Solutions
- Emissions Monitoring and Reduction
- Environmental Engineering
- Environment Protection
- SMART Technologies
- Hydrogen Electrolysis
- Hydrogen Storage Solutions
- Hydrogen Infrastructure Solution
- Hydrogen Pipeline Solutions
Media Partners
Floor Plan
Sponsorship Opportunities
We have a diverse range of sponsorship opportunities available, a member of the sponsorship team will work with you to create a bespoke package to suit your businesses objectives.
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