The Al-Attiyah Foundation

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Michael Wood, EY MENA Consulting Services Partner - Sustainability.  Mr Wood has over 18 years of experience in sustainability and climate-related disciplines. His expertise spans various areas, including decarbonisation, climate resilience, energy, natural capital, and financial services. He has worked extensively across secto...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Bradley Nordal, Chief Executive Officer of IUGO Technologies. IUGO is a next-generation AI virtual business partner that delivers voice and video activated support through wearable devices, designed specifically for today’s mobile and field-based workforce. In this podcast, we explore the following questions: What does “degener...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Mostefa Ouki, an independent energy consultant and Senior Research Fellow at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies. With more than three decades of global experience, Dr. Ouki has led the development, execution, and management of complex techno-economic projects across the gas and energy sectors worldwide. In this podcast...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Geoffroy Hureau, General Secretary of CEDIGAZ. An international association dedicated to natural gas information, CEDIGAZ has been the industry's reference provider of fundamental gas data since its creation in 1961. Mr Hureau's fields of expertise include upstream oil and gas economy and worldwide hydrocarbon reserve...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Aditya Saraswat, Research Director at Rystad Energy. Mr Saraswat has over 12 years' experience in oil and gas operational and business analysis. He holds a master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering from the Indian Instit...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Patricia Roberts, an independent LNG consultant who advises clients on large-scale LNG infrastructure projects. A former manager at Shell, Ms. Roberts brings extensive expertise in strategic business planning, commercial strategy, contract negotiation, economic and market analysis, regulatory assessments, and project developmen...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Aldo Flores-Quiroga, a senior expert in energy policy, foreign affairs, and strategic consulting with over 25 years of experience. He has led major transformation initiatives in Mexico’s energy sector and in international energy dialogue, and has played a key role in high-level global negotiations. In this podcast, the followin...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Xi Nan, Partner at Rystad Energy. Rystad Energy is an independent research and intelligence company that equips clients with data, insights, and analysis to support better decision-making across global energy markets. Xi Nan’s work spans commodity trading, LNG market entry strategies, and the economics of LNG supply, with a par...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Harshit Agrawal, a Senior Gas Specialist at the World Bank. In the role Mr Agrawal manages the Global Gas Flaring Reduction Partnership’s technical program, which includes assisting governments with their gas flaring monetisation efforts, developing country-specific flaring reduction programs, managing and monitoring global gas...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Michael Wood, EY MENA Consulting Services Partner - Sustainability.  Mr Wood has over 18 years of experience in sustainability and climate-related disciplines. His expertise spans various areas, including decarbonisation, climate resilience, energy, natural capital, and financial services. He has worked extensively across secto...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Julian Pouget, President Middle-East & North Africa, Exploration & Production for TotalEnergies. Prior to this, Mr Pouget held the position of Senior Vice President Asia Pacific for Exploration & Production and Renewables, where he oversaw the oil and gas assets of the company as well as the development of renewable...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Omar Al-Ubaydli, Director of Research at the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat) and an affiliated Associate Professor of Economics at George Mason University. Dr. Al-Ubaydli is a specialist in political economy, behavioural economics, the economics of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC),...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, we are joined by Roberta Boscolo, Climate and Energy Lead at the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). Dr. Boscolo has over twenty years of experience in climate services, focusing on the Water-Energy-Food nexus in regions including Africa, South America, the Pacific, and Southeast Asia. She develops weather, water, and climate services to s...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by Francesca Milani, Commercial Sustainability Manager at ClimatePartner.  Founded in 2006 in Germany, ClimatePartner has established itself as a key player in the field of climate action, offering comprehensive solutions for businesses aiming to embrace sustainability. With more than 500 employees operating in several countries,...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by Michele De Capitani. Mr De Capitani is a partner at Una Terra Early Growth Fund. Before joining the firm in 2024, he was CFO and sustainability officer at SACE (Italian Export Credit Agency).  Since 2021, Una Terra Early Growth Fund, a Swiss-based early-growth fund with assets of $200 million, has been investing in market-ready...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by Alexandra Soezer. Ms Soezer is the Director of the Climate Action Centre of Excellence (CACE) in Doha, Qatar. In the role, she focuses on advancing the goals of the Paris Agreement through international cooperation and innovative carbon market mechanisms. Previously, she worked at the United Nations Development Program’s for 15...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by Michael Finch. Mr Finch is Head of Strategic Initiatives at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence,a Price Reporting Agency (PRA) and market intelligence provider, specialising in the critical minerals supply chains central to lithium-ion batteries and electric vehicles (EVs) In this podcast the following questions are answered: • Is t...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by renewable energy luminary Frank Wouters. Mr Wouters is renowned for spearheading initiatives, from small-scale PV solar electrification in Uganda to strategic investments in groundbreaking projects like the London Array and Shams Concentrated Solar Plant. A green hydrogen evangelist, he has earned accolades as the runner-up &ap...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by Virginie Collombier. Ms Collombier is Professor of Practice and Scientific Coordinator of the Mediterranean Platform at the Luiss Guido Carli University in Rome. Her research focuses on the social and political dynamics of Libya and the MENA region, particularly state–society relations, power structures, and the interaction bet...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by Jamie Ingram. Mr Ingram is Senior Editor at MEES where he is responsible for producing content on energy and political developments in the Gulf region and covering global market developments. Prior to joining MEES in 2015 he worked as a MENA analyst at IHS and as a Gulf Researcher at RUSI. In this podcast the following question...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by Yao Li. Ms. Li Yao is the founder and CEO of SIA Energy with 18 years of energy industry experience. SIA Energy is a China-focused energy consulting firm offering insight and data on Chinese energy policy, politics, players and markets, covering the full oil, gas and power value chain.  In this podcast the following questions a...

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by Mr. Joe Saddi, Lebanon’s Minister of Energy and Water. Appointed to the Cabinet of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in February 2025, Mr. Saddi shares his insights on Lebanon’s economic and social challenges, the country’s energy strategy, and opportunities for reform and investment. In this podcast the following questions are answer...

In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by  H.E. Mohammed Hamad Al Rumhy. As the long-standing Minister of Oil and Gas (1997-2020), subsequently Minister of Energy and Minerals (2020-2022), H.E. Dr. Al Rumhy spearheaded the Sultanate of Oman’s entry into petrochemical and chemical production in the early 2000s.  In the interview, the following questions are explored: -How should young...

In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Luyue Tan, a Senior Carbon Analyst at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). Her expertise covers price developments, market dynamics, and forecasting trends in the carbon trading market, such as European Union Allowances (EUA) and UK Allowances (UKA) prices. In the interview, the following questions are explored: -What are carbon markets an...

In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by award winning researcher Dr Veronica Bermudez Benito. A PhD graduate in Physics from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain, Dr Benito is the Director of Energy at the Al Wajba Establishment and the former R&D Director, Energy at the Qatar Environment & Energy Research Institute (QEERI) . She also acts as an independent expert for...