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

Steve Major
Position: President

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

Nigeria Energy Sustainability Conference

22-10-2019
Charting a pathway to a low carbon energy future was the focus for leaders attending the Energy Sustainability Conference in Lagos, Nigeria last month.With over 200 delegates in attendance, the two-day conference was themed ‘Energy landscape; minimising risk, maximising opportunities’, and included ...

Lukoil acquires stake in Abu Dhabi Ghasha concession

15-10-2019
The Abu Dhabi government and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) have awarded Lukoil a 5% stake in the Ghasha ultra-sour gas concession that comprises the Hail, Ghasha, Dalma and other offshore sour gas fields in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.In addition, ADNOC, Lukoil and the Russian Direct Inves...

US crude exports set to double by 2022

15-10-2019
US crude exports could grow from current levels of 2.9mn b/d to nearly 6mn b/d by 2022, according to a new forecast from Rystad Energy.With US production expected to increase by 1.2mn b/d year-over-year (y/y) in 2020, and with domestic refineries already maxing out capacity to absorb shale growth, t...

Europe’s gas demand set to grow as Dutch giant folds

1-10-2019
Europe’s energy landscape will be completely changed once the Dutch shut down the largest gas field on the continent years ahead of schedule, according to Rystad Energy.The Netherlands recently announced that production at Groningen – Europe’s largest gas field – will be halted in 2022, eight years ...

Drone attacks highlight Middle East oil vulnerabilities

23-09-2019
Drone attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities earlier this month cut global oil supplies by some 5% and prices soared to above $71/b in direct response. Although progress is being made to bring shut-in production back online, and the oil price has fallen slightly, the market is expected to remain hi...

Aviation Jet Fuel - Middle East - November 2019

25-11-2019
This 2-day training course will provide delegates with an overview of aviation jet fuel, focusing on the jet engine, its underlying principles and fuel requirements as well as the critical characteristics of jet fuel, including additives, Industry best practice adopted in the supply, handling and us...

Middle East HSE and Sustainability Week

8-12-2019
This week will bring together two conferences, focusing on HSE and sustainability, to deliver essential learning and sharing of international good practice to organisations across the energy industry from 8-10 December 2019. There is also a 1-day workshop for senior leaders and managers working in i...

Middle East HSE Forum

8-12-2019
This is part of Middle East HSE and Sustainability Week – for the Sustainability Forum please click here.

Process Safety: It’s A Question of Leadership - Middle East - December 2019

10-12-2019
This 1-day workshop will help senior leaders and managers to understand their role in creating an environment where colleagues openly and consistently ask each other the challenging questions that underpin robust and sustainable operational performance in high hazard environments.