Middle East

EI Middle East branch

EI Middle East is currently represented through its UAE branch. If you would be interested in setting up a new branch elsewhere in the Middle East, please get in touch with Trevor Stott-Briggs, Managing Director, EI Middle East:

t: +971 50 615 6524
tstott-briggs@energyinst.org

EI UAE branch

The EI UAE branch works closely with other regional institutions to offer a vibrant program of activities, as well as creating opportunities for collaboration and cooperation between the UAE and the UK across all energy sector activity.

As the UAE works towards its Energy Strategy 2050, the EI is committed to supporting the UAE energy community by sharing the knowledge, skills and good practice required to make the transition happen.

Committee contact

Waddah Ghanem
Position: Honorary Chairman

Abdullatif Albitawi
Position: Honorary Treasurer

Ashley de Sa
Position: Honorary Membership Secretary

Belinda Griffiths
Position: Honorary Media & Communications Secretary

Tadhg O’Donovan
Position: Honorary Education Secretary

Ghanim Kashwani
Position: Honorary Technology Secretary

Latest news

ADNOC and Total sign framework agreement on emissions reduction and decarbonisation projects

12-11-2020
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has signed a strategic framework agreement with Total to explore partnership opportunities in the areas of CO2 emission reductions and carbon capture, use and storage (CCUS).Commenting on the news, His Excellency Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of In...

Refining sector braces for ‘great shakeout’ in wake of COVID-19

10-11-2020
Demand destruction wrought by the impacts of COVID-19 is leading to rapid rationalisation in the refining sector as the industry adjusts the level of refining capacity needed compared to what had been expected prior to the pandemic, according to IHS Markit.The market analyst’s latest refined product...

Kuwait to lead Middle Eastern refinery capacity growth by 2024

4-11-2020
Supported by its Al-Zour project, Kuwait is expected to lead refinery capacity growth in the Middle East by 2024, with anticipated addition of 615,000 b/d contributing to around 31% of the region’s total growth. This is expected to be closely followed by Saudi Arabia, with contributions of 24%, acco...

Oil production costs reach new lows, making deepwater one of the cheapest sources of novel supply

21-10-2020
A comprehensive Rystad Energy analysis of oil production costs has revealed that the average breakeven price for all unsanctioned projects has dropped to around $50/b, down around 10% over the last two years, and 35% since 2014. This means that oil is much cheaper to produce now compared to six year...

ADNOC investment in Jebel Dhanna terminal

9-09-2020
ADNOC Onshore, a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), has awarded two engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts to upgrade two main oil lines and crude receiving facilities at the Jebel Dhanna terminal in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.The EPC contracts have a combined...

EI LIVE free webinar | The Learning Hack

30-11-2020
Middle East YPN online webinar, 18.00-19.00 (UAE local time)

Middle East HSE Forum

21-11-2021
Host Partner: The HSE Forum is endorsed by: 21 - 22 November 2021, Bahrain This is part of Middle East HSE and Sustainability Week - for the Sustainability Forum please click here. Managing HSE in a new world If you are a company member, please email Francesca at fferrari@energ...

Middle East HSE and Sustainability Week

21-11-2021
21 - 23 November 2021, Bahrain This week will bring together two conferences, focusing on health, safety, environment (HSE) and sustainability, to deliver essential learning and sharing of international good practice to organisations across the energy industry. Host Partner: The HSE F...

Middle East Sustainability Forum

23-11-2021
Host Partner: The Sustainability Forum is endorsed by: 23 November 2021, Bahrain This is part of Middle East HSE and Sustainability Week - for the HSE Forum please click here. Sustainability: unmasking a new global landscape "Rather than compounding the [COVID-19] tragedy by allowin...