In the latest episode of our podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation welcomes Robert Mogielnicki, a Senior Resident Scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington.

An expert in the political economy of the Middle East and North Africa, Mr. Mogielnicki is a Term Member at the Council on Foreign Relations. He also teaches graduate-level seminars on China-Middle East and North Africa relations as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service and the George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs.

In this insightful discussion, we explore:
• Key trends in technology related to fossil fuels and non-fossil fuels in the Gulf region.
• The impact of the U.S. presidential election on its relationship with the Gulf.
• The role and purpose of Free Zones in the GCC.

In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Jim Krane, a Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy in Houston.

He is the author of the “City of Gold: Dubai and the Dream of Capitalism”, a book widely recognised as the seminal work on the city-state, and the 2019 award-winning “Energy Kingdoms: Oil and Political Survival in the Persian Gulf”, a definitive study of energy demand in the Gulf region.

In the interview the following questions are explored:
• What is dominating energy politics at the moment?
• Have energy subsidies in fossil fuel producing countries encouraged excessive consumption?
• Are attacks on shipping routes in the Red Sea impacting energy flows?
• What is driving US energy policy?

In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Yasser Al-Jaidah who is the CEO of Qatar Cool, the leading district cooling company in Qatar. Mr Al Jaidah has over a decade of vast experience in the energy industry and is an expert in the fields of maintenance, operation engineering, project management, marketing and venture projects. Prior to joining Qatar Cool, he was the General Manager and Director of South Hook LNG in the United Kingdom.

In the interview the following questions are explored:

• How does district cooling technology work, and what are its key components?
  
  
• What are the primary energy sources for district cooling systems?
  
  
• What are the key differences between the energy efficiency of district cooling and traditional air conditioning systems?
  
  
• Will Artificial Intelligence (AI) become more important in district cooling

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by Eduardo G. Pereira, a worldwide recognised scholar specialising in Natural Resources and Energy Law. He is a founding partner at the International Energy Law Training and Research Company as well as at the International Energy Law Advisory Group.

He has been active in the natural resources and energy industry for more than 15 years and is an international expert on oil, gas and energy contracts and regulations. His experience in this area – both academic and practical – is extensive. He has practical experience in over 50 jurisdictions covering America, Europe, Africa and Asia.

In this episode, we explore the following questions:

• What is a Joint Operating Agreement (JOA), and why is it commonly used in the oil and gas industry?
  
  
• How do JOAs differ from other types of agreements, such as Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) or farm-out agreements?
  
  
• What are the standard legal frameworks or regulations that govern JOAs in different jurisdictions?

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by Dr. Carole Nakhle, the Founder and CEO of Crystol Energy. Crystol Energy is a leading advisory, research, and training company with a distinguished global presence across the public and private sectors, as well as academia.

Dr. Nakhle brings a unique and extensive background, having worked at the executive level with major energy companies such as Eni and Equinor. Her experience also spans governments, including serving as a Special Parliamentary Advisor in the UK, as well as collaborations with international organizations, academic institutions, and specialized think tanks worldwide.

In this episode, we explore key topics including:

• Crystol Energy's impactful work in South Sudan
  
  
• Energy taxation trends across Europe
  
  
• Innovation and technological advancements in the oil and gas sector
  
  
• The increasing role of women in the energy industry

In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Mercedes Maroto-Valer. Ms. Maroto-Valer is the Champion and Director of the UK Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC), which focuses on accelerating the transition to net zero for the UK industrial clusters. She is also the Deputy Principal (Global Sustainability) and Director of the Research Centre for Carbon Solutions (RCCS) at Heriot-Watt University.

She has authored over 550 publications, holds leading positions in professional societies and editorial boards, and has received numerous international prizes and awards.

In this podcast, the following topics are discussed:

• The economic viability of CCUS technology
  
  
• The key considerations for integrating CCUS technologies into existing energy infrastructure
  
  
• The emerging technologies that show promise in reducing the overall cost or environmental footprint of CCUS
  
  
• How to improve the public perception of CCUS projects

In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Laury Haytayan. Ms Haytayan is an oil and gas expert in the Middle East and North Africa. Since 2011, she has been leading the parliamentary capacity development portfolio at the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) in the MENA region, focusing on the legislative and oversight roles of Arab parliamentarians in advancing reforms in the Middle East oil and gas sector.

In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Dr. Paul Horsnell. Dr. Horsnell is the Head of Commodities Research for Standard Chartered Bank and is based in London. His team covers key metals and energy markets with analysts based in Singapore, Shanghai, and London. He was previously Head of Commodities Research at Barclays and Head of Energy Research at JPMorgan. Before becoming a financial analyst, he was a researcher at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, where he authored books on the Brent oil market and Asian energy markets.

In this podcast, the following topics are discussed:

• The current state of the oil market
• The effect of geopolitical tension and volatility on the oil market
• When peak demand for fossil fuels is likely
• The future of hydrogen and ammonia in the energy mix