Kuwait hosts high-level energy roundtable to accelerate energy transformation
This Thought Leadership Circle series featured keynote contributions from His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Meshaal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Director General of KDIPA, who outlined Kuwait's strategic approach to achieving net-zero emissions and energy diversification.
Mohammad Mulla Yaqoub, Assistant Director General for Business Development at KDIPA, highlighted the importance of public-private collaboration in accelerating Kuwait's energy transformation and attracting sustainable investments.
Hamad Al-Marzouq, Chief Enterprise Business Officer at Zain Kuwait said: 'As a trusted and key partner to Kuwait's digital transformation journey, Zain is committed to enabling the energy sector's evolution through cutting-edge technology and meaningful collaboration. The future of energy lies in how we harness innovation to drive sustainability, resilience, and long- term economic growth, and we're proud to contribute to that transformation.'
Shell Kuwait, represented by Anwar Al-Mutlaq, contributed with insights on upstream advancements and the role of international expertise in achieving Kuwait's 2035 and 2040 production goals.
The Kuwait Banking Association (KBA), a strategic sponsor, underscored the financial sector's role in enabling the energy transition and mobilizing capital for green infrastructure.
The discussion explored Kuwait's roadmap to net-zero emissions by 2050, the role of innovation and foreign direct investment in the sector, and the country's recent upstream discoveries, including the Al-Nokhatha, Al-Julaiah, and North Wafra fields. Attendees exchanged views on how these developments can drive economic diversification and position Kuwait as a hub for energy innovation and cross-border partnerships.
Prominent figures participating in the roundtable included Sheikh Ahmed Duaij Jaber Al Sabah, Chairman of the Commercial Bank of Kuwait; Bader Ebrahim Al Attar, MD Planning & Finance, KPC; Anwar AlMutlaq, Vice President Upstream and Country Chair of Shell Kuwait; Meshal S. Esbaitah, Vice Chairman of IMKAN International Company; António Azevedo Campos, Co-founder and CEO of Hub2Energy; moderated by Alexander Krunic, Senior Advisor to the Chairman, Commercial Bank of Kuwait.
The event offered a platform for deep dialogue and collaboration aimed at advancing Kuwait's energy transformation and investment attractiveness.
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