At the centre of the energy discussion

February was a busy month for Energy Connects as we produced Show Dailies and a studio at India Energy Week at the start of the month and then hosted another studio at EGYPES - Egypt Energy Show a few weeks later, where we introduced livestreaming for the first time. At both shows, we spoke exclusively to CEOs and energy leaders on the biggest issues facing the energy industry and the markets in India and Egypt.

Keisuke Sadamori, Director for Energy Markets & Security, International Energy Agency (IEA) , spoke to us after the launch of the IEA’s Indian Oil Market 2030 report. He shared some of the report’s top findings and underscored the vital role played by India’s oil sector in the energy transition pathways of the future. We also spoke to Shrikant M Vaidya , the Chairman and Managing Director of Indian Oil Corp Limited to discuss how India’s largest commercial enterprise is a pillar of the nation’s four-pronged energy security strategy as well as its net zero future.

OPEC ’s Secretary General, Haitham Al-Ghais shared his views exclusively on India’s pivotal role in the future of the energy industry, how chronic underinvestment in hydrocarbons would undermine security of energy supplies and trigger market volatility.

In Cairo, we sat down with the Lorenzo Simonelli , Chairman and CEO of 贝克休斯 to hear how technology today will be key in achieving net zero pledges and why there needs to be more of a focus on energy efficiency. We also heard from Bader Al Lamki , the CEO of ADNOC Distribution about the importance of the Egyptian market and why it is the perfect choice for the company’s next expansion as the country’s big population is hungry for energy.

Here is a selection of the major stories from the month:

India Energy Week showcases India’s achievement as an engine of global economic growth

His Excellency Shri Hardeep Singh Puri , Honourable Minister of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas Govt of India , and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs , Government of India, shares how India Energy Week engages the industry in answering the most pressing questions in a rapidly changing global energy landscape, and address the challenges and opportunities presented by the energy transition. Read the full interview here.

There is no one-size-fits-all solution for our sustainable energy future

His Excellency Haitham Al Ghais, OPEC Secretary General, shares his views on India’s pivotal role in the future of the energy industry, how chronic underinvestment in hydrocarbons would undermine security of energy supplies and trigger market volatility. Read the full interview here.

The IEA’s outlook on India as the world’s biggest oil demand growth driver

Keisuke Sadamori, Director of Energy Markets and Security at the International Energy Agency (IEA), shared the top findings of their "Indian Oil Market 2030" report with us during India Energy Week 2024. He emphasised the crucial role of India’s oil sector in future energy transition pathways. Additionally, he highlighted the significance of India Energy Week in convening the global energy ecosystem. Watch the full interview here.

IndianOil: transforming India’s hydrocarbon roadmap

Shrikant M Vaidya, Chairman and Managing Director of Indian Oil Corp Limited, discusses how India’s largest commercial enterprise is a pillar of the nation’s four-pronged energy security strategy as well as its net zero future. Watch the full interview here.

ADNOC Distribution CEO sees Egypt as the right place for future expansion

Eng. Bader Al Lamki, Chief Executive Officer, ADNOC Distribution, discusses the importance of the Egyptian market following last year’s acquisition of a 50% stake in TotalEnergies Marketing Egypt retail stations. He explained why Egypt was the perfect choice for the company’s next expansion as the country had a big population hungry for energy. Watch the full interview here.

Baker Hughes CEO wants more of a focus on efficiency

Lorenzo Simonelli, Chairman and CEO of Baker Hughes, talks about how the energy technology company is really at the forefront of helping partners in achieving their net zero pledges. He feels there is a need to focus more on efficiency and as companies look to the next few years efficiency can be brought to existing operations with solutions that are available today. Watch the full interview here.

Wintershall Dea celebrates 50-years of partnership with Egypt

Sameh Sabry , Senior Vice President of Middle East and North Africa of Wintershall Dea , talks exclusively about the company’s big anniversary at EGYPES - Egypt Energy Show : 50 years of Wintershall Dea in Egypt. He also touched on how Wintershall Dea sees its role in the energy transition in the MENA region, especially around CCS projects. Watch the full interview here

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