ALIGNING CAPITAL WITH ENERGY SECURITY AND SUSTAINABILITY
The energy trilemma, geopolitical tensions, and underinvestment in fossil fuels have driven oil prices to record levels, disrupting trading relationships and prompting global markets to prioritise energy independence. In response, energy security and affordability has become an urgent policy focus for governments.
To address short-term needs, many countries have rolled back green policies to stabilise energy supply chains and limit price shocks, delaying the transition to cleaner fuels. This has led to increased investment in boosting natural gas and oil production, efforts to diversify energy sources, and the formation of regional partnerships to ensure both national and global energy resilience.
While governments and the global energy industry remain committed to achieving net-zero by 2050, there is a growing consensus that the path to decarbonisation will require a more pragmatic and balanced approach, where capital is gradually deployed towards low-carbon technologies and infrastructure.
The EGYPES 2025 Finance and Investment in Energy Conference will gather policymakers, energy leaders, economists, finance and investment experts to drive meaningful dialogue on how global economies can build a resilient energy future to balance immediate energy security and affordability concerns, while financing the energy transition.
2025 SPEAKERS
2025 AGENDA
Wednesday, 19 February 2025
10:00 - 10:10
MINISTERIAL KEYNOTE SPEECH
Sustaining Growth and Investment in Egypt’s Oil and Gas Sector
Speaker
HE Ahmed Kouchouk
Minister of Finance
Arab Republic of Egypt
10:10 - 10:50
PANEL DISCUSSION
The New Pragmatism: Confronting the Realities of the Energy Transition
Speakers
Sameh Sabry
Managing Director, Middle East & North Africa
Harbour Energy
Salma Al Hajeri
Regional Vice President, Operations, East-Med & North Africa
Mubadala Energy
Nicolas Katcharov
Chief Executive Officer
Energean International
Moderator
Wafa Jafri
Partner
KPMG
10:50 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION
Bringing East Mediterranean Gas to Market
Speakers
Katerina Papalexandri
Chief Financial Officer
Arcius Energy
Hany Esmat
Chief Executive Officer and Country Head
Petronas Egypt
Osama Elsamanody
Vice Chairman, Operations & National Grid
EGAS
Moderator
Ed Tockman
Senior Vice President & Head of MENA
Rystad Energy
11:30 - 12:10
PANEL DISCUSSION
Leveraging Strategic Infrastructure and Global Trade Networks for Gas
Speakers
Mohamed Abdel-Aziz
Chief Executive Officer
GASREG
Michael Thomadakis
Chief Strategy & Development Officer
DESFA
Boyana Achovski
Former Secretary General
Gas Infrastructure Europe
Babajide Talabi
Chief Operating Officer
Gasavant
Haitham Khader
Chief Commercial and Investment Officer
EHC Investment
Moderator
Choeib Boutamine
Energy Advisor and Chief Executive Officer
Ranadrill Consulting
12:10 - 12:50
PANEL DISCUSSION
Securing Supply: Investment in Exploration and Production
Speakers
Kristian Svendsen
Country Director,Egypt
Chevron
Greg McDaniel
Vice President Egypt Assets and Country Manager
Apache Corporation
Moataz Serag
Egypt Country Director
TAQA
Nathan Piper
Commercial Director
Capricorn Energy
Ihab Girgis
Chief Operating Officer
Cheiron
Rouzbeh Fazlinejad
Managing Director, Head of MENA Oil & Gas
Houlihan Lokey
Moderator
Aditya Saraswat
Research Director, MENA
Rystad Energy
12:50 - 13:50
LUNCH, EXHIBITION AND NETWORKING
13:50 - 14:30
PANEL DISCUSSION
Mobilising Capital for Low Carbon Fuels, Technologies and Infrastructure
Speakers
Loïc Jaegert-Huber
Regional Director, North Africa
ENGIE
Dimitris Dimitriadis
Non-Executive Director, Chairman Audit Committee
HEREMA S.A.
Hisham AlTuwaijri
Chief Financial Officer
ARGAS
Konstantinos Chatzifotis
Director of European Affairs
Motor Oil Group
Moderator
Wafa Jafri
Partner
KPMG
14:30 - 15:10
PANEL DISCUSSION
The Role of Banks and Financial Institutions in the Energy Transition
Speakers
Mohamed Shaker Abouelez
Chief Corporate and Structured Finance Officer
Banque du Caire
Bilal Khalid
Head of Hydrocarbons and Decarbonisation
Arab Energy Fund
Fares Kikano
Climate Finance and Climate Risk Management Consultant
IFC
Yousra Assaker
Senior Energy Specialist
The World Bank
Moderator
Tania Habimana
Presenter
EGYPES 2025
15:10 - 15:50
PANEL DISCUSSION
Evaluating LNG Market Dynamics for Buyers and Sellers
Speakers
Karim Shaaban
Managing Director
Rosetta Energy
Thomas Thorkildsen
Chief Commercial Officer
Höegh Evi
Omneya Abdellatif
Managing Counsel LNG & Head of Legal
Shell
Gamal Al Gebely
Deputy CEO & General Manager
Al Fanar Gas Group
Moderator
Choeib Boutamine
Energy Advisor and Chief Executive Officer
Ranadrill Consulting
15:50 - 16:30
PANEL DISCUSSION
Looking Back at Oil and Gas M&A Activity in 2024, and What’s Ahead in 2025
Speakers
Leslie Zhang Weihua
Vice President & General Counsel
United Energy Group
Nicolas Evanoff
General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer
Apex International Energy
Abubakr Ibrahim
Vice President & General Manager
IPR Energy
Mohamed Sayed
Chief Operating Officer
Pharos Energy
Abdulla Al Ali
Exploration & New Venture Director
Dragon Oil
Andrew Freear
Head of New Business and Commercial
Genel Energy
Andrew Davies
Partner
Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
Moderator
Ross Cassidy
Vice President, Middle East and North Africa
Welligence Energy Analytics
Wednesday, 19 February 2025
Bader Saeed Al Lamki
CEO
