2nd MENA Power Projects Forum

Meeting energy demands and driving energy
transition for a sustainable future

Driving innovation, sustainability, and energy
transition visions in the region

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:-

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

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Who Will Attend

Organizations

Delegates Profile

Chairmen, CEOs, VPs, Department Heads & Directors of:

Advisory Board

Faiza Al Harthi
Energy Sector Head,
Oman Vision 2040 Implementation Follow-up Unit
Oman
Frank Wouters
Senior Vice President,
Reliance Industries Limited, Co-President, Long Duration Energy Storage Council
UAE
David Haboubi
Head of Nuclear & Net Zero Energy,
Middle East & Africa,
Atkins SNC-Lavalin
UAE
Maher Al Kaabi
Advisor to Group Chairman & Independent Board Member,
Alserkal Group
UAE

Speakers

H.E. Eng. Yousef Al-Ali
CEO,
Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE)
UAE
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
Eng. Maha Mostafa
Chairperson of Executive Committee at Regional center of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE)
Egypt
Alimpan De
Vice President Corporate Strategy
TAQA
UAE
Siddhartha (Sid) Sativada
Director Generation Corporate Strategy
TAQA
UAE
Ezzeddine Jradi
Chief Transformation and Business Excellence Officer
Emicool
UAE
Frank Wouters
Senior Vice President,
Reliance Industries Limited, Co-President, Long Duration Energy Storage Council
UAE
Saad Umer
Director – Renewable Energy,
ACWA Power
UAE
Ahmed Badr
Director
Project Facilitation & Support (PFS)
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
UAE
Maher Al Kaabi
Advisor to Group Chairman & Independent Board Member
Alserkal Group
UAE
Khalfan Naser Said Al Burtamani
Advanced Metering Infrastructure General Manager
Nama Electricity Distribution Company
Oman
Arijeet Boruah
Senior Program Manager – Future Energy Department
Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
UAE
Rahul Sikka
VP & Head Africa – PT&D,
Larsen and Toubro
UAE
Dr. Corrado Sommariva
Chief Executive Officer
Sustainable Water and Power Consultants (SWPC)
UAE
David Haboubi
Head of Nuclear & Net Zero Energy,
Middle East & Africa,
Atkins SNC-Lavalin
UAE
Dr. Mahmoud Alhader
Head of Asset Information Section
Al Ain Distribution Company
UAE
Cristopher Sagar
Chief Engineer
Atkins
UAE
Sagar Kulkarni
Managing Director
Consistent Engineering Consultants
UAE
Akin Adamson
Director
Middle East
Ricardo Energy & Environment
Oman
Robert Sronce
MENA Regional Managing Director
Sargent & Lundy
UAE
Alaa A Samad – Alex, MEng.
Vice President
Louis Berger Services-WSP
UAE
Mohamed El Shair
Manager of Power Protection and SCADA
TRANSCO
UAE
Mohammed Atif
Area Manager
Energy Systems, DNV
UAE
Oman

Agenda

  • Day One
  • Day Two

08:00

Registration and refreshments 

08:55

Great Minds Group opening remarks

09:00

Chairwoman welcome and opening remarks

09:10

Opening keynote speech

MENA Region Energy Market Updates

09:25

Regional panel: Shaping the future of energy in the MENA region - improving energy efficiency and sustainability

Moderator:

Panelists:

10:05

Industry session 1 | Technological advancements for decarbonizing the power sector

10:15

Panel session: Investments and financing of the clean energy projects

Moderator:

Panelists:

10:55

Panel discussion: Exploring the power trading market in the MENA region

Panelist:

11:35

Networking coffee break 

12:05

Presentation: Reviewing existing and planning future electricity Interconnections in the MENA region

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

Moderator:

Clean Energy Overview and Innovative Technologies

13:10

Panel discussion: Renewable energy landscape: Current status and future outlook

Moderator:

Panelists:

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

14:25

Closing remarks from the Conference Chairwoman

14:30

Networking lunch break and end of conference day one

08:30

Registration and refreshments 

09:00

Chairwoman’s welcome and opening remarks

Projects Spotlights and Country Briefings – Part 2

09:05

Panel session: Country briefings – Part 2

Moderator:

09:50

Keynote Presentation

Energy infrastructure development

10:05

Panel discussion: Updating and digitalization of the conventional power plant systems and networks

Moderator:

Panelists:

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 

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.

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

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

Moderator:

Panelists:

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

13:35

Panel discussion: Nuclear Energy in MENA: A path to sustainable development and power security

Panelist:

14:05

Presentation: Long duration energy storage - a key enabler of the energy transition

Panelist:

14:00

Presentation: Strategies to reduce the cost and increase the profitability in renewable energy

14:20

Chairwoman closing remarks, networking lunch break and end of conference

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
Meet and shortlist the best business partner that can represent your organization in the region
NETWORKING & SOCIAL
Use the exhibition floor to demonstrate your latest products and technologies
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP PRESENTATIONS
Establish pre-eminence amongst your peers
BRAND AWARENESS
Multiple opportunities to increase your brand visibility, before during and after the event
MARKET TRENDS & OPPORTUNITIES
Keep up-to-date with market trends and identify new business opportunities
USE CASE PRESENTATIONS
Demonstrate how you have successfully helped other power project owners through your solution
LEAD GENERATION
Increase new business opportunities from highly targeted audience

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

Transmission and Distribution

Energy Management

Energy Storage

ENERGY MANAGEMENT

GREEN ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY

Media Partners

PROJECT INTELLIGENCE PARNTER
RESEARCH PARTNER

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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