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(137, 1, 'Global Gas Demand: What is the Outlook to 2040 and Beyond for New Emerging Markets, Centres of Growth and Sectors?', 'Global Gas Demand: What is the Outlook to 2040 and Beyond for New Emerging Markets, Centres of Growth and Sectors?', '2019-01-24', '12 : 52 PM', '12 : 52 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Natural gas faces a promising but uncertain future. Clean and versatile, it has the best prospects for growth of the three fossil fuels. Asian demand, in particular, is growing strongly, with China&rsquo;s anti-pollution drive. But improvements in renewable energy, growing efficiency, and concern over the greenhouse emissions of natural gas, mean its future is not assured. Major gas exporters face a challenge to balance supply and demand appropriately through major and well-planned investment. Innovations in markets and technology open up new geographies and new sectors for access to gas, given the right price levels, infrastructure, financing and regulation. An active approach has the best chance of allowing the leading gas players to make the most of their resources.</p>\r\n', '2020-03-09 15:25:28', 1, '', 11, 101),
(138, 1, 'Green LNG: Is Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) the Clean Energy we need?', 'Green LNG: Is Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) the Clean Energy we need?', '2019-01-24', '12 : 52 PM', '12 : 52 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>At the Paris Climate Accords, a common goal of curbing the temperature increase to below 2&deg;C above the pre-industrial levels was agreed. All member nations agreed to commit resources to fight the rising global temperatures affecting our climate to safeguard the future of the planet. Logically, the advancements in renewable energy provide a path to revamp the energy sector and move away from non-renewable energy sources that are a major contributor to climate change. But, a complete shift presents economic challenges.</p>\r\n', '2020-03-09 15:29:18', 1, '', 12, 201),
(139, 1, 'Methane Emissions from the Oil & Gas Industry', 'Methane Emissions from the Oil & Gas Industry', '2019-03-21', '12 : 52 PM', '12 : 52 PM', 'event-2019-03-19-48', '', '', '', '<p>Burning natural gas produces less greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) than burning coal and crude oil. For this reason, natural gas is considered the cleanest fossil fuel. However, the principal component of natural gas, methane, is a potent greenhouse gas. Although short-lived in the atmosphere, methane contributes more than ten per cent to the overall anthropogenic emissions thus reducing methane emissions is considered one of the low-hanging fruits of climate change mitigation.</p>\r\n', '2020-03-09 15:31:48', 1, '', 13, 301),
(140, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'Methane Emissions from the Oil & Gas Industry.', '2019-03-27', '12 : 52 PM', '12 : 52 PM', 'event-2019-03-19-48', '', '', '', '<p>In March 2019, the Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development hosted the CEO Roundtable Series on methane emissions from the oil and gas industry. Tackling the issue is crucial for natural gas to play a major role in a successful transition to a low carbon economy. The regular quarterly roundtable in Qatar&#39;s capital of Doha brought together international and local experts to discuss challenges and opportunities for the industry on the road to what is seen as the golden age for natural gas. There is an enormous opportunity for the natural gas industry to enhance its sustainability credentials and its market potential by addressing the challenge of methane, which is responsible for 25% of global warming. If not tackled, methane emissions can become an existential threat for the whole sector.</p>\r\n', '2020-03-09 15:33:40', 1, '', 14, 401),
(141, 1, 'Award', 'The Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-attiyah International Energy Awards 2018', '2018-05-01', '12 : 52 PM', '12 : 52 PM', 'Award', '', '', '', '<p>The 2018 winners were Lee Raymond, former Chairman &amp; CEO, ExxonMobil Corporation; Sheikh Khalid Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, CEO, Qatargas; Maria van der Hoeven, former Executive Director, IEA; H.E. Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, Secretary General, OPEC; Professor Paul Stevens, Distinguished Fellow, Chatham House; Kate Dourian, Directorate of Global Energy Relations, IEA and Mustapha Bakkoury, President, Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy (MASEN).</p>\r\n', '2020-03-09 15:36:18', 1, '', 20, 501),
(143, 1, 'Academic', 'Corporate Social Responsibility Best Practice Guidelines', '2018-11-22', '9 : 16 AM', '9 : 16 AM', 'Academic', '', '', '', '<p>In line with the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 1, the world is challenged to eradicate extreme poverty by 2030 in a manner that is not harmful to the environment. Industrial activities and operations of private sector organizations have potential impacts on a range of areas covered by the UN SDGs. While different industries contribute to sustainable development in many ways, they face operational and environmental challenges on several fronts. The SDGs serve as a good blueprint for framing the corporate social responsibility (CSR) of companies wishing to capitalize on the positive benefits to society, while mitigating, in a meaningful way, the adverse impacts of their activities.</p>\r\n', '2020-03-10 11:47:52', 1, '', 20, 502),
(144, 1, 'Annual', 'Annual Report 2018', '2019-03-21', '9 : 16 AM', '9 : 16 AM', 'Annual', '', '', '', '<p>The Foundation Business Plan for 2018 was developed incorporating the following activities that have become established as part of the Foundation&rsquo;s core business since its inception.<br />\r\nIn addition, the following new activities were implemented for 2018 and the overview quarterly plan shown in the table was endorsed by the Board of Trustees.</p>\r\n', '2020-03-10 12:00:51', 1, '', 20, 503),
(145, 1, 'Award', 'The Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-attiyah International Energy Awards - 2019', '2019-05-01', '9 : 16 AM', '9 : 16 AM', 'Award', '', '', '', '<p>The 2019 winners were H.E. Abdulaziz Ahmed Al Malki, Ambassador Plenipotentiary and Extraordinary of the State of Qatar to the Italian Republic and Non Resident Ambassador to the Republic of San Marino; H.E. Mohammed Hamad Al Rumhy, Minister of Oil and Gas, Sultanate of Oman; H.E. Dr. Yury Sentyurin, Secretary General, Gas Exporting Countries Forum; Diane Munro, Editor-in-Chief, Argus Media; Dr. Zhengrong Shi, Founder, Suntech Power; Kenneth B. Medlock III, Ph.D., James A. Baker, III, and Susan G. Baker Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics, Baker Institute and the Senior Director, Center for Energy Studies and Fu Chengyu, former Chairman, Sinopec Group.</p>\r\n', '2020-03-10 12:06:25', 1, '', 20, 504),
(146, 1, 'The Phantom Menace: Impact of Methane Leakage on Gas Climate-Friendliness', 'The Phantom Menace: Impact of Methane Leakage on Gas Climate-Friendliness', '2019-02-20', '9 : 16 AM', '9 : 16 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Natural gas, composed mostly of methane, is considered the most climate-friendly of the three main fossil fuels, with only about half the carbon dioxide emissions of coal. But methane is itself a powerful greenhouse gas, particularly on shorter timescales. Leaks of methane during natural gas production, transportation and use threaten to weaken or even eliminate its climate advantage, and some environmental groups have seized on the issue to oppose natural gas developments. How serious is the leakage problem? And how can companies address it?</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2020-03-10 12:08:37', 1, '', 11, 102),
(147, 1, 'Foreign Shores: National Oil Companies\' International Investments', 'Foreign Shores: National Oil Companies\' International Investments', '2019-03-20', '9 : 16 AM', '9 : 16 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Natural gas, composed mostly of methane, is considered the most climate-friendly of the three main fossil fuels, with only about half the carbon dioxide emissions of coal. But methane is itself a powerful greenhouse gas, particularly on shorter timescales. Leaks of methane during natural gas production, transportation and use threaten to weaken or even eliminate its climate advantage, and some environmental groups have seized on the issue to oppose natural gas developments. How serious is the leakage problem? And how can companies address it?</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2020-03-10 12:16:04', 1, '', 11, 103),
(148, 1, 'Dash for Gas? China\'s Belt and Road and Natural Gas', 'Dash for Gas? China\'s Belt and Road and Natural Gas', '2019-04-17', '9 : 16 AM', '9 : 16 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>China&#39;s gigantic Belt &amp; Road initiative is designed to connect Eurasia. Energy is large and crucial part of it&#39;s plans. it provides potentially gigantic amounts of financing for energy-transporting and -consuming infrastructure , including gas piplines, power plants and LNG terminals. it also has complex geo-economic and geopolitical ramifications. the BRI will be a key influence on the future of gas transport and consumption within Asia, the cenetr of future global demand.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2020-03-10 12:17:01', 1, '', 11, 104),
(149, 1, 'The Other Renewables: Beyond Solar and Wind', 'The Other Renewables: Beyond Solar and Wind', '2019-05-15', '9 : 16 AM', '9 : 16 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Most attention on the rapid rise and importance of renewable energy has focussed on wind and solar power. But numerous other forms of renewable energy are available, some commercially exploited today, some in development and some more speculative. What role could they play in future? Are they just a useful adjunct to wind and solar, or do they make an indispensable and differentiated contribution? What technical, commercial, policy and environmental barriers do they have to overcome to realise their potential?</p>\r\n', '2020-03-10 12:17:57', 1, '', 11, 105),
(150, 1, 'Petrochemicals: Changing Trends in Refineries', 'Petrochemicals: Changing Trends in Refineries', '2019-06-12', '9 : 16 AM', '9 : 16 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>National oil companies and international firms alike are focusing increasingly on integrating their refineries with petrochemicals. This offers product synergies, cost savings and value creation through greater flexibility. The grander strategic theme is to protect against a future of falling demand for fuel products. These multi-billion-dollar facilities present greater design and operational challenges, but threaten the economic position of non-integrated refineries.</p>\r\n', '2020-03-10 12:19:11', 1, '', 11, 106),
(151, 1, 'Getting Around: Future Transport to 2040', 'Getting Around: Future Transport to 2040', '2019-07-17', '9 : 16 AM', '9 : 16 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The Shape of future transport is now emerging, incorporating exciting new technologies including electrical vehicles, autonomous driving, ride-heiling, and more supeculative possbilites including such as hypersonic flight.Led by a mix of enterpreneurs and state enterprise, new transport is also driven by fuel efficiency standards, carbon pricing, bans on conventional vehicles and other environmental initiatives.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2020-03-10 12:20:50', 1, '', 11, 107),
(152, 1, 'Heavy Metal: Decarbonising Industry', 'Heavy Metal: Decarbonising Industry', '2019-08-15', '9 : 16 AM', '9 : 16 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Heavy industry appears to be one of the hardest parts of the economy to decarbonise. Industry overall contributes 24% of greenhouse gas emissions, with almost half of this from four big sectors. How can these emissions be reduced &ndash; by efficiency, electrification, carbon capture and other methods &ndash; and at what cost? What practical barriers need to be overcome? And what policy and consumer trends do energy-intensive industries need to look out for, and manage?</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2020-03-10 12:21:48', 1, '', 11, 108),
(153, 1, 'Policies for Promoting Energy Efficiency in Buildings', 'Policies for Promoting Energy Efficiency in Buildings', '2019-09-25', '9 : 16 AM', '9 : 16 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Energy efficiency in buildings is being promoted by governments and environmental and construction organisations, as a key way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save on energy bills, and improve quality of life. What impact will this have on future energy use, and types of consumption, in the residential and commercial buildings sectors? What policies and targets are governments adopting, and how successful are they being? What does this imply for climate policy, and for suppliers of energy to buildings?</p>\r\n', '2020-03-10 12:23:00', 1, '', 11, 109),
(154, 1, 'LNG: How will new technologies in LNG impact its market?', 'LNG: How will new technologies in LNG impact its market?', '2019-10-22', '9 : 16 AM', '9 : 16 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) faces strong cost competition, both from new projects, and from coal and renewables. Simultaneously, gas is facing environmental opposition, particularly in Europe. Which new technologies are becoming available to reduce costs, generate extra value, and improve environmental footprint? Where in the LNG value chain are they being deployed? And what business models will make the most of these new technologies?</p>\r\n', '2020-03-10 12:24:21', 1, '', 11, 110),
(155, 1, ' A Fine Balance: Energy Outlook for 2020', ' A Fine Balance: Energy Outlook for 2020', '2019-11-13', '9 : 54 AM', '9 : 54 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>2020 will be a year of fine balance for energy. Geopolitics and the economy will influence the demand for energy and its price, while potentially also affecting supply. The world economy is showing some modest signs of improvement, though trade wars and Brexit remain worries.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2020-03-10 12:27:14', 1, '', 11, 111),
(156, 1, 'Medium Term Outlook for Oil and Refined Products?', 'Medium Term Outlook for Oil and Refined Products?', '2019-12-25', '9 : 54 AM', '9 : 54 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The global refining industry faces a shifting terrain. Demand and refining capacity are moving to the Middle East and Asia, while product specifications are tightening, especially in 2020 for marine fuels. A wave of new refining investment confronts relatively subdued demand growth, and both the feedstock slate and required output are gradually changing. What is the medium-term outlook for the global oil refining industry? How are refiners ensuring future competitiveness? What are the different challenges for independent refiners, international oil companies, and national oil firms from exporting and importing countries?</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2020-03-10 12:35:03', 1, '', 11, 112),
(157, 1, 'Circular Economy: The Way to Grow a Sustainable Economy?', 'Circular Economy: The Way to Grow a Sustainable Economy?', '2019-02-13', '9 : 54 AM', '9 : 54 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The term &ldquo;Circular Economy&rdquo; has become a byword for a good economic model for &ldquo;Sustainable Development&rdquo;.&nbsp; The concept has gained common acceptance and recognition as a more sustainable economic model and more desirable than the previous linear approach to economic planning. Whereas the philosophy behind a Circular Economy, developed in the 1960s, was ridiculed, with the evolution of sustainable development, it has since grown in acceptance and effectiveness for catalysing sustainable economic growth.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2020-03-10 12:50:24', 1, '', 12, 102),
(158, 1, 'Climate Change: How Risky to Qatar and the World? ', 'Climate Change: How Risky to Qatar and the World? ', '2019-04-09', '10 : 23 AM', '10 : 23 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>In January of this year, the World Economic Forum (WEF) released its Global Risks Report 2019 on the major threats to the world economy. For the third year in a row, the report stated that environmental-related risks account for three of the top five global risks by likelihood, and four of the top five risks by economic impact, namely: &ldquo;Failure of climate-change mitigation and adaptation,&rdquo; &ldquo;Extreme weather events,&rdquo; &ldquo;Water crises,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Natural disasters.&rdquo;</p>\r\n', '2020-03-10 12:55:59', 1, '', 12, 104),
(159, 1, 'Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)', 'Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)', '2019-05-14', '10 : 23 AM', '10 : 23 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The end of 2018 marked two years since the ratification of the Paris Agreement, and two years from the first call for more ambitious pledges. The international community is cautiously observing collective efforts to reduce emissions. The Intern-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5&deg;C above pre-industrial levels, concludes that staying well below two degrees is still within reach, but time is running out and successful emission reduction are a necessity in the coming decades.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2020-03-10 12:57:00', 1, '', 12, 105),
(160, 1, 'Sustainable Energy: 2020 and Beyond', 'Sustainable Energy: 2020 and Beyond', '2019-12-11', '10 : 23 AM', '10 : 23 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The year 2020 is set to be a pivotal introduction to a key decade in sustainable energy. Political decisions on progressing the Paris Agreement to reduce GHG Emissions, and the US election, will set the course for climate change regime for most of the first half of the 2020s. Ambition on both climate and sustainable energy so far has been notable but insufficient, while implementation has been patchy and lagging. Key regional blocs are advancing at dramatically different speeds, and with widely varying domestic political drivers. Yet in Europe and the US in particular, bottom-up, local and corporate initiatives have gathered pace and may sweep national politics along. What signposts to the decade can be expected in 2020? Which key sustainable energy technologies will advance or lag behind?</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2020-03-10 12:58:18', 1, '', 12, 112),
(161, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'Petrochemicals: changing world of refineries. What are the key trends for 2020 and beyond?', '2019-06-19', NULL, NULL, 'event-2019-06-27-51', '', '', '', '<p>On 27 June 2019, the Al-Attiyah Foundation hosted the 2nd CEO Roundtable of 2019, flying in expert speakers to share their insights and experience with Qatari based CEOs who are members of the Foundation.&nbsp; All guests had the opportunity to share their opinions and understanding in what was a thought-provoking and lively discussion on the future of the refining industry.</p>\r\n', '2020-03-10 13:11:16', 1, '', 14, 406),
(162, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'Reducing CO2 Emissions from Energy-intensive Industries (Iron & Steel, Aluminium and Cement)', '2019-09-12', '10 : 23 AM', '10 : 23 AM', 'event-2019-09-12-52', '', '', '', '<p>One of the biggest challenges that governments and industry are currently facing is reducing CO2 emitted by heavy industry whilst also meeting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The environmental impact of heavy industry, which is integral for inclusive economic growth, needs to be minimised. The transition to more climate friendly sources of electricity generation such, as wind farms and solar panels, also requires significant amounts of steel, cement and rarer metals. Within this context, the Al-Attiyah Foundation, the leading energy and sustainable development think tank, based in Qatar, hosted four international experts to share their opinions about the strategies and technologies required for decarbonising heavy industries.</p>\r\n', '2020-03-10 13:12:30', 1, '', 14, 409),
(163, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'Exploring The 2019 Forces Shaping Our 2020 Outlook', '2019-12-17', '10 : 23 AM', '10 : 23 AM', 'event-2019-12-04-56', '', '', '', '<p>On the 4th December in Doha the Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development hosted its 4th CEO Roundtable of 2019, with the aim to reflect upon the highs and lows of the past year and how these might unfold in 2020. Four expert guest speakers shared their unique perspectives on what they believe should be the focus for 2020 and beyond. The speakers&rsquo; presentations, as well as the rich roundtable discussion that followed, explored the key geopolitical, energy and sustainability trends that influenced the world in 2019, as well as the key game-changing forces that might disrupt the status quo in the future.</p>\r\n', '2020-03-10 13:13:29', 1, '', 14, 412),
(164, 1, 'Petrochemicals: Changing Trends in Refineries', 'Petrochemicals: Changing Trends in Refineries', '2019-06-20', '10 : 23 AM', '10 : 23 AM', 'event-2019-06-27-51', '', '', '', '<p>Refineries and petrochemical plants and refineries both process hydrocarbon derived materials. Refineries focus on fuels production and products including LPG (liquefied petroleum gas), naphtha, gasoline (petrol), kerosene, jet fuels, diesel, gas oils, fuel oils, and petroleum coke. The main refinery processes involved are distillation, cracking heavier distillate production into lighter products and changing molecule structures (reforming).&nbsp; It is the naphtha that refineries produce that primarily goes into petrochemicals but its main use currently is to produce gasoline.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2020-03-10 13:19:06', 1, '', 13, 306),
(165, 1, 'Reducing CO2 Emissions from Energy-Intensive Industries', 'Reducing CO2 Emissions from Energy-Intensive Industries', '2019-09-19', '10 : 23 AM', '10 : 23 AM', 'event-2019-09-12-52', '', '', '', '<p>When 196 countries - Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) - adopted the Paris Agreement in December 2015, it represented a major breakthrough. After more than 20 years of negotiations, the world agreed on a blueprint on how to keep global climate change well below 2 degrees Celsius and aiming for 1.5 degrees Celsius. The agreement is seen by many world leaders that gathered in Paris in December 2015, as the last hope for humanity to preserve the foundations for a healthy planet. It was hailed in 2015 as a major milestone in global efforts to tackle climate change and now provides a framework for all sectors, particularly the private sector to contribute to the global effort to combat climate change.</p>\r\n', '2020-03-10 13:20:24', 1, '', 13, 309),
(166, 1, 'Exploring the 2019 forces shaping our 2020 Outlook ', 'Exploring the 2019 forces shaping our 2020 Outlook ', '2019-12-18', '10 : 23 AM', '10 : 23 AM', 'event-2019-12-04-56', '', '', '', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation will host its 4th CEO Roundtable of 2019, to reflect upon the highs and lows of the past year and how these might unfold in 2020.&nbsp;&nbsp; Sharing their unique perspectives and predictions, the international guest speakers, will explore the key issues and opportunities they believe will keep CEOs busy in 2020 &ndash; and beyond!</p>\r\n', '2020-03-10 13:21:22', 1, '', 13, 312),
(187, 1, 'LNG’s Uncertain Future: Will Spot and Short-Term Pricing and Contracting Become the Norm?', 'LNG’s Uncertain Future: Will Spot and Short-Term Pricing and Contracting Become the Norm?', '2020-01-15', '2 : 28 PM', '2 : 28 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>LNG prices are currently low and supply is ample. As sellers search for markets, and spot prices fall below long-term contract prices, oil-linked pricing formulaecome under strain.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Will the oil link be replaced entirely by traded gas-on-gas markers such as JKM? Will short-term and spot cargoes become the norm, as the LNG market evolves to resemble the oil market? Or are long-term, oil-linked contracts still irreplaceable?</p>\r\n', '2020-04-06 17:04:27', 1, '', 11, 2001),
(188, 1, 'Gas In The European Union – An Unpredictable Future?', 'Gas In The European Union – An Unpredictable Future?', '2020-02-12', '2 : 28 PM', '2 : 28 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Although natural gas consumption spiked in 2018-19, while domestic production declined, reflecting EU&rsquo;s growing import dependence, EU policymakers suggest that gas will not play a satisfactory role in the decarbonisation process, urging the need for electrification and renewable gases.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the same time, new pipelines and LNG terminals are reshaping gas supply to the bloc and facilitating the replacement of coal. This poses the questions: how will natural gas contribute to the EU&rsquo;s future energy mix, how much and where?</p>\r\n', '2020-04-06 17:12:48', 1, '', 11, 2002),
(189, 1, 'Green LNG – Opportunities and Challenges', 'Green LNG – Opportunities and Challenges', '2020-01-22', '8 : 20 AM', '8 : 20 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>As gas is the fastest-growing fossil fuel, so Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is one of the fastest-growing methods of delivering gas to international markets. LNG has the potential to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and other pollutants in coal-heavy regions such as east and south Asia.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>However, gas and LNG are also coming under environmental pressure because of associated methane and carbon dioxide emissions. What options exist to reduce LNG&rsquo;s GHG footprint? How do different projects compare? And what other approaches are open to LNG exporters to strengthen their claims that LNG provides a sustainable energy solution?</p>\r\n', '2020-04-07 10:54:37', 1, '', 12, 2001),
(190, 1, 'Carbon pricing: Lessons for the Middle East', 'Carbon pricing: Lessons for the Middle East', '2020-02-19', '8 : 20 AM', '8 : 20 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Attention has returned to carbon pricing as a marketbased method for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Cap-and-trade and carbon taxation are the two contrasting methods, with an increasing number of jurisdictions adopting one or other or a hybrid.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>What are the advantages and disadvantages of these two methods? What are the implications for the Middle East as key markets for its exports adopt carbon pricing? And what issues should Middle Eastern countries tackle if they were to adopt a carbon pricing framework themselves?</p>\r\n', '2020-04-07 10:57:26', 1, '', 12, 2002),
(194, 1, 'Academic', 'The Growing World of Renewable Energy', '2019-12-31', '10 : 44 AM', '10 : 44 AM', 'Academic', '', '', '', '<p>This book provides authoritative information on renewable energy sources and reviews the driving forces behind the growth of this particular subsector of the energy industry.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The world is witnessing: increasing concerns about climate change; growing debate on economic transformation; market instabilities; technological advancements; demand by growing populations for transparency in business and governance; and the increasing quest for sustainable development.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In this context, the negative effects of using unclean and unsustainable energy sources, is brought into sharper focus and energy diversification is an important driver for fostering long-term sustainable economic development and green-growth.</p>\r\n', '2020-04-12 13:35:15', 1, '', 20, 5202),
(195, 1, 'After the Crash: Short-Term Oil Price Behaviour', 'After the Crash: Short-Term Oil Price Behaviour', '2020-03-24', '1 : 16 PM', '1 : 16 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p><br />\r\nSince the coronavirus pandemic has led to an unprecedented and ongoing collapse in oil demand, economic forecasting is almost impossible. However, this research report attempts to explore the various scenarios and how certain decisions by governments, especially in OPEC countries, could impact the timing and pace of the global energy and economic recovery.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>What are the short-term oil price scenarios and how will they impact the long-term outlook? How has oil price behaviour been affected by the coronavirus crisis, shale, the end of the OPEC+ agreement, and the rise of non-oil alternatives?</p>\r\n', '2020-04-22 16:01:02', 1, '', 11, 12003),
(196, 1, 'Renewable Energy Policies: Work in Progress', 'Renewable Energy Policies: Work in Progress', '2020-03-24', '1 : 16 PM', '1 : 16 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p><br />\r\nPolicies to encourage renewable energy have increased steadily since the late 1990s, and particularly after the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>These have reduced the cost of renewables, encouraging widespread adoption. Which policies are countries adopting to boost the competitiveness and deployment of renewable energy? What drives them to do so? What are the evolving trends in new or reshaped policy? And what can fossil fuel exporters do in the field of renewable policy?</p>\r\n', '2020-04-22 16:04:33', 1, '', 12, 22003),
(197, 1, 'Carbon Capture and Storage: What is its role in climate mitigation?', 'Carbon Capture and Storage: What is its role in climate mitigation?', '2020-04-13', '9 : 47 AM', '9 : 47 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The Paris Agreement on climate action, and the IPCC report on the impacts of warming of 1.5&deg;C above preindustrial levels, emphasise the importance of a range of different low carbon approaches in limiting dangerous climate change. What is the role of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in major studies of climate mitigation options? What is the global status of research, development and deployment of CCS technologies? How economically viable are CCS technologies? How far are we from enabling cost competitive deployment of CCS technologies in coal-fired power plants? What is the potential to further develop CCS technologies for their subsequent widespread use in all carbon-intensive industrial sectors?</p>\r\n', '2020-05-19 12:23:40', 1, '', 12, 22004),
(198, 1, 'New Models for Value Creation in Petrochemicals', 'New Models for Value Creation in Petrochemicals', '2020-04-22', '9 : 56 AM', '9 : 56 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>This report explores the short-term market uncertainties,the impact on petrochemicals of oil pricing volatility, and the acute need for certain petrochemical products whilst the need for others lessens. In this latest report, we ask: What are the new models for value creation in petrochemical companies? What are the challenges to their business model? How has the Covid-19 crisis affected short and long-term value case for petrochemicals, and what new technologies and environmental pressures are firms responding to?</p>\r\n', '2020-06-15 12:31:47', 1, '', 11, 12004),
(199, 1, 'Pathways to Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier:The Hydrogen Economy', 'Pathways to Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier:The Hydrogen Economy', '2020-05-20', '12 : 53 PM', '12 : 53 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Since the term &lsquo;hydrogen economy&rsquo; was first used in 1970, there have been several &lsquo;false dawns&rsquo; with bold claims for the speed of transition to hydrogen. This paper argues that this time, for some applications at least, there are grounds for optimism about a future role for decarbonised hydrogen. However, the lesson from history is that bold claims need to be examined carefully and treated with some caution. There are no easy or low-cost solutions to decarbonisation of the energy system, and this is certainly the case for possible deployment of low-carbon hydrogen. This paper addresses the growing attraction of hydrogen as a clean energy carrier over a wide area of applications.</p>\r\n', '2020-08-17 15:37:41', 1, '', 11, 22005),
(200, 1, ' Waterfall: The Role of Hydroelectricity', ' Waterfall: The Role of Hydroelectricity', '2020-06-18', '12 : 53 PM', '12 : 53 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Hydropower is an important part of world electricity, and still larger than all other renewable generation combined. It is highly economic, provides reliable, dispatchable power, and avoids most greenhouse gas emissions. Even though most of the best sites in Europe and the Americas have been exploited, there is still significant room for expansion in Asia and Africa. However, dams bring significant local environmental and social impacts, including habitat loss and human displacement. Dams on multinational rivers have become highly politicised and controversial. What is the role of hydroelectricity in future energy, and how can the negative impacts be managed?</p>\r\n', '2020-08-17 15:46:04', 1, '', 11, 1202005),
(201, 1, 'Climate Adaptation: Risks and Measures', 'Climate Adaptation: Risks and Measures', '2020-05-27', '12 : 53 PM', '12 : 53 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>As climate change is projected to worsen further in coming decades, even with strong mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions, adaptation measures are essential to limit threats to peoples&rsquo; wellbeing, livelihood, water, food, infrastructure, energy security and economic growth. Many climate-exposed countries have consistently emphasised adaptation as a critical consideration in their climate change strategy. Each city, country and region has to answer the questions: what is the expected real impact of all the major effects of climate change on health, life, and various aspects of the economy? And what measures can be taken to adapt and improve resilience?</p>\r\n', '2020-08-17 15:54:55', 1, '', 12, 2202005),
(202, 1, 'Waste Management in the Oil & Gas Industry', 'Waste Management in the Oil & Gas Industry', '2020-06-24', '12 : 53 PM', '12 : 53 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Managing waste from oil and gas operations is a topic of growing importance, with emerging strategies and innovative approaches to limit both waste and its impact, as it poses a significant cost to operations, and in many cases, a loss of potential revenues.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>This report looks into how the industry can engage proactively and constructively, through various existing coalitions and industry associations, with government, environmental groups, and civil society. And further, how it can employ new technologies to improve the ability to monitor, reduce and dispose of waste appropriately.</p>\r\n', '2020-08-17 16:00:35', 1, '', 12, 2202006),
(203, 1, 'Corporate Social Responsibility in the Energy Sector', 'Corporate Social Responsibility in the Energy Sector', '2020-07-23', '12 : 53 PM', '12 : 53 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>As the concept and range of CSR continuously expand, new trends emerge to meet such concerns. These trends are reflected in the energy sector through attention to green energy investment and reduced contribution to climate change; community engagement on major new projects; bridging the talent gap to produce highly-skilled new employment; and working with governments to introduce social responsibility policy reforms. Nevertheless, there are several challenges for CSR programmes in the energy sector which, in turn, are likely to be exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic and associated recession.</p>\r\n', '2020-08-17 16:09:15', 1, '', 12, 2202007),
(205, 1, 'Avoiding Shipwreck: Stranded Assets in Oil and Gas', 'Avoiding Shipwreck: Stranded Assets in Oil and Gas', '2020-07-22', '11 : 28 AM', '11 : 28 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>What is the risk of non-monetisation of fossil fuel resources for major suppliers? How can this risk be mitigated? &lsquo;Stranded assets&rsquo; refers to oil, gas and coal reserves that cannot be produced, because of climate change policy and/or competition by non-fossil technologies.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>An increasing number of international oil companies (IOCs) are reshaping their portfolios due to &lsquo;net-zero&rsquo; carbon targets. National oil companies (NOCs) and major producing countries face the risk of not fully monetising their resources amongst the goal and need to limit respective carbon risk.</p>\r\n', '2020-08-25 13:58:36', 1, '', 11, 1202007),
(206, 1, 'Webinar Series', 'The Role of Sustainable Energy in Economic Recovery Packages', '2020-08-27', '11 : 40 AM', '11 : 40 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development provides robust and practical knowledge and insights on global energy and sustainable development topics and communicates these for the benefit of the Foundation&rsquo;s members and community.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In 2020, the Foundation hosted a webinar series, in partnership with Refinitiv, to explore key trends and insights into how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted the energy industry and how it can recover from the unprecedented turmoil caused by Covid-19. The most recent webinar in the series examined the role that sustainable energy will play in national and regional economic stimulus plans.</p>\r\n', '2020-08-27 14:12:49', 1, '', 14, 4202008),
(207, 1, 'Can the market limit climate change?', 'Can the market limit climate change?', '2020-08-19', '1 : 00 PM', '1 : 00 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The whole idea of carbon pricing revolves around the shifting of the social costs of climate change to the source of the pollution, encouraging polluters to reduce emissions and invest in clean energy and low-carbon growth. It encompasses a scenario where the cost of carbon emissions is paid at the source, in which choices about fuel use are made and not in the form of developmental, economic, and health costs. Such a scenario, which is the bedrock of the &ldquo;polluter pays&rdquo; principle, would lead to a complete revamp of the incentive structures and policy framework, underpinning global mitigation of carbon emissions.</p>\r\n', '2020-09-02 15:29:57', 1, '', 15, 5202008),
(208, 1, 'Are We Doing Enough? Global Action on Climate Change', 'Are We Doing Enough? Global Action on Climate Change', '2020-08-19', '7 : 22 AM', '7 : 22 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The signatories of the 2015 Paris Agreement submitted &lsquo;nationally determined contributions&rsquo; (NDCs), their individual and voluntary planned actions to reduce emissions and otherwise tackle climate change, with the intention to achieve the Paris aspiration of limiting warming to no more than 1.5&deg;c by 2100. Five years after the Agreement, the deadline is approaching to review and update the NDCs.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>How does the review process work? How ambitious and achievable are the existing NDCs, and how are they likely to be upgraded? What would the impact of existing and new NDCs be on energy production and demand? And what will the current round of NDC updates bring in the process of climate diplomacy?</p>\r\n', '2020-09-27 10:01:37', 1, '', 12, 2202008),
(209, 1, 'The Next Generation: Future Nuclear Technologies', 'The Next Generation: Future Nuclear Technologies', '2020-08-19', '7 : 22 AM', '7 : 22 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Nuclear power generation has slowed around the world, despite its promise as a low-carbon, large-scale, dispatchable electricity source. New reactor designs promise to be safer, more efficient, cheaper and easier to build. But will costs come down enough for &lsquo;new&rsquo; nuclear to compete with renewables and decarbonised fossil fuels?</p>\r\n\r\n<p>A wide range of reactor types are in varying stages of design and demonstration in the US, China, Russia and elsewhere. Some are incremental improvements on traditional reactors; others are more radical and unlikely to enter service before the 2030s. These new reactors could have a role in the future energy mix, growing nuclear&rsquo;s role much beyond its current market share.</p>\r\n', '2020-09-27 10:13:39', 1, '', 11, 1202008),
(210, 1, 'Webinar Series', 'Opportunities and Challenges in The Energy Industry:Hydrogen', '2020-09-23', '12 : 31 PM', '12 : 31 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development provides robust and practical knowledge and insights on global energy and sustainable development topics and communicates these for the benefit of the Foundation&rsquo;s members and community.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In 2020, the Foundation hosted a webinar series, in partnership with Refinitiv, to explore key trends and insights as the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the energy industry and highlight the need to transition to renewable energy. The most recent webinar in the series explored the prospects for hydrogen to become a key component of the global energy mix.</p>\r\n', '2020-10-08 15:02:49', 1, '', 14, 4202009),
(211, 1, 'Carbon Disclosure and Carbon Neutral Certification', 'Carbon Disclosure and Carbon Neutral Certification', '2020-09-23', '8 : 53 AM', '8 : 53 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>As an increasing number of companies declare plans to reach &ldquo;carbon neutrality&rdquo; within the foreseeable near future, carbon disclosure has become an ever more prominent topic. It is the practice of assessing and reporting a company&rsquo;s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, its impact on climate, its strategic and risk management processes on climate, the impact on its business, and its plans and targets for improvement.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>However, inconsistencies remain, particularly the different treatment of emissions throughout a company&rsquo;s supply chain and that of its customers. Improving standardisation and public disclosure will likely be required by regulators along with standard financial data, and will make it essential for all major companies, even non-listed ones, to comply.</p>\r\n', '2020-10-22 11:24:56', 1, '', 12, 2202009),
(212, 1, 'Pressure on the Pump: The Future of Fuel Retail', 'Pressure on the Pump: The Future of Fuel Retail', '2020-09-22', '8 : 53 AM', '8 : 53 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Roadside fuel retail is facing the biggest shake-up in its more than a century-old history. This stems from the rise of electric vehicles, combined with changing consumer tastes and needs, new geographies of fuel demand, and increasing digitalisation and automation. Battery cars will erode the demand for petrol and diesel, and make many traditional retail outlets unprofitable. However, there are new opportunities in offering more sophisticated services and food and beverages, tailoring these to consumers via data analytics, and developing in new geographies in emerging Asia and Africa. How will electricity and other fuels, and new mobility patterns, affect the traditional model of fuel retail? How should fuel retailers adapt?</p>\r\n', '2020-10-22 11:27:39', 1, '', 11, 1202009),
(213, 1, 'Webinar Series', 'Achieving Water Security In A Changing World', '2020-10-22', '11 : 51 AM', '11 : 51 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development provides robust and practical knowledge and insights on global energy and sustainable development topics and communicates these for the benefit of the Foundation&rsquo;s members and community.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In 2020, the Foundation hosted a webinar series, in partnership with Refinitiv, to explore key trends and insights as the coronavirus pandemic impacts the energy industry and hastens the transition to renewable energy. The most recent webinar in the series explored the potential of treated wastewater to ease worsening water stresses in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and increase access to safe, clean water for sanitation, and human consumption.</p>\r\n', '2020-11-01 14:22:21', 1, '', 14, 4202010),
(214, 1, 'Plain Sailing And Soaring Smoothly: Emissions Reduction Strategies In Shipping And Aviation', 'Plain Sailing And Soaring Smoothly: Emissions Reduction Strategies In Shipping And Aviation', '2020-10-21', '9 : 56 AM', '9 : 56 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The Paris Agreement has generated momentum to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions within national borders. However, international transport is also responding to the imperative to cut its carbon footprint. The International Maritime Organisation<br />\r\n(IMO) and International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) have both set policies to align their industries with the Paris goals. While the two sectors are not significant emitters today, they are an essential part of future forecast growth. These two transport industries face a complex mix of options, including efficiency, mode shifts, and alternative propulsion, with varying technological and commercial readiness. But, a broad set of actors across the value chain have to be aligned to deliver low-carbon options with the right timing, performance, and costs.</p>\r\n', '2020-11-25 12:27:51', 1, '', 12, 2202010),
(215, 1, 'Smart Energy: The Impact Of AI On The Energy Business', 'Smart Energy: The Impact Of AI On The Energy Business', '2020-10-21', '9 : 56 AM', '9 : 56 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly emerging as the central node in a range of digitalisation technologies encompassing big data, machine learnings, the internet of things (IoT), automation, and remote sensing. It already offers improved efficiency, lower costs, and better environmental performance. It is critical to unlocking the full potential of the renewable electricity revolution. Over the next decade and beyond, it will be the key competitive differentiator beyond simple resource endowments. But to make the most of it, companies have to rethink their business models, partnerships, and people, radically.</p>\r\n', '2020-11-25 12:30:23', 1, '', 11, 1202010),
(216, 1, 'Growing Climate Change Activism', 'Growing Climate Change Activism', '2020-11-18', '11 : 49 AM', '11 : 49 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Environmental activism, in general, and focus on climate change, in particular, has witnessed a shift from traditional street movements to political, institutional, corporate, and online forms, facing the energy industry with bottom-up, top-down, and internal pressures. How has climate change activism succeeded in changing the energy landscape, attitudes and perceptions of investors, and expectations from shareholders? How is climate change activism adapting to new challenges and taking up novel tools? What role is climate change activism playing globally and in what way is this likely to shape the energy and climate change policies of the new US administration?</p>\r\n', '2020-12-15 14:20:08', 1, '', 12, 2202011),
(217, 1, 'Webinar Series', 'LNG Market Road To Recovery', '2020-11-25', '7 : 52 AM', '7 : 52 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development provides robust and practical knowledge and insights on global energy and sustainable development topics, communicating these for the benefit of the Foundation&rsquo;s members and community.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In 2020, the Foundation hosted a webinar series, in partnership with Refinitiv, to explore key trends and insights as the coronavirus pandemic impacts the energy industry and hastens the transition to renewables. The most recent webinar in the series explored the road to recovery for the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-06 10:24:19', 1, '', 14, 4202011),
(218, 1, 'Webinar Series', 'The Global Energy Outlook: From Crisis to Growth', '2020-12-16', '7 : 52 AM', '7 : 52 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The Al-Attiyah International Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development, in partnership with the Financial Times, held a webinar on &ldquo;The Global Energy Outlook: From Crisis to Growth&rdquo;, on Tuesday, 8 December 2020. The purpose of the webinar was to reflect upon the highs and lows of 2020, and what might unfold in 2021. The Al-Attiyah Foundation is a leading not-for-profit international think tank in the region, with the mission to provide robust and practical knowledge and insights on global energy and sustainable development topics and communicate these for the benefit of the Foundation&rsquo;s members and<br />\r\ncommunity.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-06 10:26:20', 1, '', 14, 4202012),
(219, 1, '', 'Mr. Claude Mandil, Former Executive Director, IEA', '2020-11-24', '11 : 38 AM', NULL, '', ' 	Interview', '', '', '<p>This interview was conducted by Ms. Randa Takieddine with Mr. Claude Mandil on 3 November 2020, who sat down together to speak about the future of fossil fuels; the premise of peak oil, industrial waste management, a decarbonised energy industry, and the future and logistics of carbon storage.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-13 14:26:48', 1, ' 	Interview', 17, 12202101),
(220, 1, '', 'Mr. Olivier Appert, Former CEO, IFP Energies Nouvelles', '2020-10-14', '11 : 38 AM', '11 : 38 AM', '', ' 	Interview', '', '', '<p>This interview was conducted by Ms. Randa Takieddine with Mr. Olivier Appert on 23 October 2020 on the topics of; the future of fossil fuels, Mr. Appert&rsquo;s&nbsp; thoughts on the new reality for energy after the pandemic, and the future of climate change policy between governments.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-13 14:34:07', 1, ' 	Interview', 17, 17202101),
(221, 1, '', 'Mr. Tim Gould, Head Energy Supply & Investment, IEA', '2020-10-28', '11 : 38 AM', '11 : 38 AM', '', ' 	Interview', '', '', '<p>This interview was conducted by Ms. Randa Takieddine with Mr. Tim Gould on 21 October 2020, and provides his insight and thoughts on the future of fossil fuels; his opinion on the energy outlook for 2021, what could delay recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic, and what could improve sustained growth for the industry as a whole.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-13 14:36:51', 1, ' 	Interview', 17, 172020102),
(222, 1, 'slider/1168', 'Webinar - 8 Dec - The Global Energy Outlook: From Crisis To Growth', '2020-12-16', '12 : 14 PM', '12 : 14 PM', 'slider/1168', '', '', '', '<p>As we look forward to 2021, Covid-19, and its continuing impact on energy demand, will likely remain the background against which other significant events will unfold. Yet, by any measure, 2021 will be a significant year for the industry. Policy changes arising from the COP-26 meeting in November, the potentially game-changing transformation of energy in the US post the November 2020 election, and the launch of a 14th Five-Year Plan in China all have repercussions, adding to the uncertainties the sector is already facing.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-13 14:51:08', 0, '', 18, 18202012);
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(223, 1, 'slider/1157', 'US Shale Oil & The Speed Bumps Ahead', '2020-09-17', '1 : 59 PM', '1 : 59 PM', 'slider/1157', '', '', '', '<p>During the past decade, US oil and gas production has risen dramatically, swinging the US&rsquo;s position from energy import dependence to energy dominance. Driven by production from shale deposits that have been unlocked by technological breakthroughs in hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling, and advanced seismic technology, the US has increased production from five million barrels per day (bpd) in 2005, to a record high of 13 million bpd in early 2020, surpassing world leaders Russia and Saudi Arabia.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-13 16:35:40', 0, '', 18, 18202008),
(224, 1, 'slider/1150', 'Corporate Social Responsibility in the Energy Sector', '2020-06-17', '1 : 59 PM', '1 : 59 PM', 'slider/1150', '', '', '', '<p>As the concept and range of CSR continuously expand, new trends emerge to meet such concerns. These trends are reflected in the energy sector through attention to green energy investment and reduced contribution to climate change; community engagement on major new projects; bridging the talent gap to produce highly skilled new employment; and working with governments to introduce social responsibility policy reforms. Nevertheless, there are several challenges for CSR programmes in the energy sector which, in turn, are likely to be exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic and associated recession.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-13 16:38:18', 0, '', 18, 18202006),
(225, 1, 'slider/1149', 'Podcast Interview Series ', '2020-06-08', '8 : 13 AM', '8 : 13 AM', 'slider/1149', '', '', '', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation has proudly launched a set of Energy and Sustainable Development podcast series for the benefit of our members and the wider community. The podcasts provide an open platform to cater for insightful discourse, sharing analysis from various experts, and bridging the gap between urgent energy topics, sustainable development, and academic expertise with public awareness. Each session gives leading and pioneering industry experts from a global network of professionals, in niche sectors, the opportunity to discuss urgent topics with astute and studious interviewers.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-14 10:44:36', 0, '', 18, 182020062),
(226, 1, 'slider/1131', 'UN SDGs & Global Recovery from COVID-19', '2020-06-11', '8 : 13 AM', '8 : 13 AM', 'slider/1131', '', '', '', '<p>Long before the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by world leaders in 2015, sustainable development has been recognised as one of the biggest challenges facing mankind. We live in a world where more than 800 million people still live in extreme poverty; one out of nine people are starving; 2.5 billion do not have access to clean water; and 1.3 billion people have no access to modern electricity.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-14 10:47:53', 0, '', 18, 182020063),
(227, 1, 'slider/1126', 'eBook Launch - The Growing World of Renewable Energy', '2020-06-10', '8 : 13 AM', '8 : 13 AM', 'slider/1126', '', '', '', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation is releasing an eBook on the Growing World of Renewable Energy.&nbsp; The eBook is an educational learning tool on the various types of renewable energy and explores the factors that are largely responsible for spurring the growth of renewables, including case studies showing their real-life applications from Al-Attiyah Foundation members and partners.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-14 10:50:48', 0, '', 18, 182020064),
(228, 1, 'slider/1122', 'Signs of Economic Recovery in China', '2020-04-20', '8 : 13 AM', '8 : 13 AM', 'slider/1122', '', '', '', '<p>In this time of &ldquo;Demand Destruction&rdquo; the world&rsquo;s economists are looking for signs of an upturn. They need look no further than China, where there are signs of &ldquo;Green Shoots&rdquo; already developing. The Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) is an index summarised and compiled through the results of a monthly survey of enterprises purchasing managers and is usually provided by Moody Analytics on a country by country basis. It covers every aspect of enterprises, including purchasing, production, and logistics.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-14 10:54:15', 0, '', 18, 182020041),
(229, 1, 'slider/1120', 'The Planet Comes Up For Air ', '2020-04-08', '8 : 13 AM', '8 : 13 AM', 'slider/1120', '', '', '', '<p>The impacts of the current global pandemic on the health sector, as well as, all major sectors of the economy have been devastating. Understandably, much of the world&rsquo;s attention is rightly focused on the human toll of the virus, provision of required health facilities, and stimulating the recovery process for the battered economy. As the pandemic continues to take a toll on almost all sectors of the economy &ndash; manufacturing, financial, energy, travel, hospitality, retail, and service industry, etc; there are emerging signs that the measures been taking to curtail the spread of the virus are having some positive short-term impacts on the environment.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-14 10:57:29', 0, '', 18, 182020042),
(230, 1, 'slider/1115', 'Can More Stability Be Expected Following the OPEC+ Deal?', '2020-04-07', '8 : 13 AM', '8 : 13 AM', 'slider/1115', '', '', '', '<p>Oil is always viewed as the world&rsquo;s most precious resource; nations have often battled over access to oil to maintain their security of supply and financial stability, however, the current global pandemic and subsequent slump in the price of oil is causing potential oil investors to question the profitability. Oil prices have dropped to an eighteen-year low, as oil cartels continue to share little revenue with ever-increasing oil stocks at their disposal.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-14 10:59:58', 0, '', 18, 182020043),
(231, 1, 'slider/1114', 'U.S. Oil Futures - The Only Way Is Up', '2020-04-06', '8 : 13 AM', '8 : 13 AM', 'slider/1114', '', '', '', '<p>Traders desperate to avoid owning oil, fled the markets yesterday, sending crude futures into negative territory for the first time ever. With the unprecedented drop in global oil demand due to the coronavirus pandemic, there is not enough storage for the massive glut of oil present on U.S. soil.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Investors sold the May futures contract, due to expire today, in a series of waves. At one point the contract hit -$40 a barrel. When the trading stopped, crude oil ended the day at a -$37.63 a barrel, a decline of a massive 305%, or $55.90 a barrel.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-14 11:03:06', 0, '', 18, 182020044),
(232, 1, 'slider/1113', 'The Vital Role of LPG in Developing Nations', '2020-04-05', '8 : 13 AM', '8 : 13 AM', 'slider/1113', '', '', '', '<p>Liquified Petroleum Gases (LPG), a mixture of propane and butane gases, is produced during natural gas processing and oil refining. In the aftermath of a recent oil price war, and the widespread COVID-19 pandemic, both crude oil and natural gas production will be cut back under the current bout of low demand, and as such substantially less LPG will be produced.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-14 11:06:21', 0, '', 18, 182020045),
(233, 1, 'slider/1090', 'Can Renewables Clean Up Oil’s Price Spill?', '2020-03-20', '8 : 13 AM', '8 : 13 AM', 'slider/1090', '', '', '', '<p>The oil and gas markets are currently experiencing a double shock. The unexpected price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia has unleashed a flood of supply, while the COVID 19 pandemic is resulting in a cut on global fuel demand. As a result, oil prices have crashed below the $30 mark. The resulting economic crisis could have profound consequences to the current global efforts to move to cleaner energy.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-14 11:10:28', 0, '', 18, 182020031),
(234, 1, 'slider/1088', 'COVID-19 Crushes Oil & Gas Markets', '2020-03-19', '8 : 13 AM', '8 : 13 AM', 'slider/1088', '', '', '', '<p>The current global pandemic caused by the deadly Covid-19 coronavirus, has created havoc in global stock markets, in particular oil and gas markets. The impact is severe and alarming due to the travel restrictions imposed in more and more countries each day.&nbsp; Goods are not moving and people are not travelling, resulting in a heavy blow to demand for transport fuels. With Covid-19 now infecting residents in almost every country in the world, the global oil market will continue to suffer losses for an unknown period, as the world comes to grasps with the global pandemic. The projection of future oil demand is tumbling, bringing global oil prices down with it.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-14 11:13:12', 0, '', 18, 182020032),
(235, 1, 'slider/1085', 'Europe May Close Down & China May Start Up', '2020-03-15', '8 : 13 AM', '8 : 13 AM', 'slider/1085', '', '', '', '<p>By end of March 24th2020, the major economies and energy consumers in Europe had locked down their populations in an attempt to slow down the spread of the COVID-19, corona virus.&nbsp; Whilst European energy consumption has plateaued or declined for several years; Europe is still a significant energy consumer.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-14 11:15:14', 0, '', 18, 182020033),
(236, 1, 'slider/1084', 'How Low Can Oil Go?', '2020-03-12', '8 : 13 AM', '8 : 13 AM', 'slider/1084', '', '', '', '<p>As prices plummet toward the lowest levels since the commodity&rsquo;s inception, could a $5 a barrel oil prices really become a reality?&nbsp; U.S. oil futures just hit an 18-year low as an oil-price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia rolls on, and that has a few traders and analysts wondering how low can prices go?</p>\r\n\r\n<p>History tells us that the cure for low prices is low prices. Typically, cheap fuel means increased purchases, and higher demand would cause prices to rise again. But the spread of the Covid-19 virus makes that demand response impossible today.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-14 11:17:59', 0, '', 18, 182020034),
(237, 1, 'slider/974', 'Spotlight Conversation with H.E. Al-Attiyah at Doha Forum', '2019-12-20', '8 : 13 AM', '8 : 13 AM', 'slider/974', '', '', '', '<p>Qatar is on track to become the world&rsquo;s largest producer of liquefied natural gas (LNG), the country&rsquo;s former energy minister stressed on Saturday during a discussion at the Doha Forum, which concludes on December 15.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>H.E. Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, the chairman of the Al-Attiyah International Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development, made the statement during the forum&rsquo;s special session titled &lsquo;Spotlight Conversation with H.E. Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-14 11:21:20', 0, '', 18, 182019121),
(238, 1, 'slider/972', 'CEO Roundtable: Which forces will shape the energy industry in 2020? ', '2019-12-19', '8 : 13 AM', '8 : 13 AM', 'slider/972', '', '', '', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation hosted four global experts for its quarterly CEO Roundtable and Senior Managers Energy Dialogue at the St Regis Hotel, Doha, on 4th and 5th December 2019.&nbsp; The highly interactive and content driven events allowed leaders from industry and academia to engage with international experts on the chosen theme: &lsquo;&rsquo;Exploring the 2019 forces shaping our 2020 outlook.&rdquo;</p>\r\n', '2021-01-14 11:24:18', 0, '', 18, 182019122),
(239, 1, 'slider/971', 'Global Energy Experts at the 10th Bosphorus Summit ', '2019-11-20', '8 : 13 AM', '8 : 13 AM', 'slider/971', '', '', '', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation, the leading energy and sustainable development think tank based in Qatar, hosted world energy experts for two engaging panel sessions focused on the &lsquo;Geo-politics of Energy and Transitions to a New World Order&rsquo;, at the 10th Bosphorus Summit in Istanbul, Turkey, on 28th November 2019.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-14 11:27:29', 0, '', 18, 182019111),
(240, 1, 'slider/969', 'Qatar Carbon Capture & Storage Facility to Sequester 5 Million Tons of CO2 Per Annum by 2025', '2019-10-20', '8 : 13 AM', '8 : 13 AM', 'slider/969', '', '', '', '<p>His Excellency Mr. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, the Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of Qatar Petroleum, highlighted Qatar&rsquo;s commitment to the world&rsquo;s security of energy supplies and the sustainability of economic growth, while at the same time tackling global environmental challenges.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-14 11:30:50', 0, '', 18, 182019101),
(241, 1, 'slider/941', 'The Al-Attiyah Foundation and GORD Celebrate Partnership Agreement', '2019-09-20', '8 : 13 AM', '8 : 13 AM', 'slider/941', '', '', '', '<p>The Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development (Al-Attiyah Foundation) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Gulf Organisation for Research &amp; Development (GORD) on 12 September 2019, at the St Regis Hotel, Doha.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-14 11:36:44', 0, '', 18, 182019091),
(242, 1, 'slider/940', 'Climate Change: How risky to Qatar and the world', '2019-08-20', '8 : 13 AM', '8 : 13 AM', 'slider/940', '', '', '', '<p>Climate Change.&nbsp; The two words that are hitting global headlines daily; causing huge concern for some and potentially ignored by many.&nbsp;&nbsp; The World Economic Forum (WEF) suggest we are sleep walking into a catastrophe, whilst others believe innovation, collaboration and swift action now, could reverse the trend.&nbsp; In the recent Sustainability Digest, the Al-Attiyah Foundation explored the current situation and asks: how risky is climate change to Qatar and the world?</p>\r\n', '2021-01-14 11:39:16', 0, '', 18, 182019081),
(243, 1, 'slider/939', 'Countries must triple their efforts to meet the 2-degree target outlined in the Paris Agreement', '2019-08-19', '8 : 13 AM', '8 : 13 AM', 'slider/939', '', '', '', '<p>The end of 2018 marked two years since the ratification of the Paris Agreement, and two years from the first call for more ambitious pledges.&nbsp; The international community is cautiously observing collective efforts to reduce emissions.&nbsp; The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels, concludes that staying well below two degrees is still within reach, but time is running out and deep emission reductions are a necessity in the coming decades.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-14 11:43:00', 0, '', 18, 182019082),
(244, 1, 'slider/935', 'The Al-Attiyah Foundation hosts global experts to explore: “Petrochemicals and the changing trends in refineries”', '2019-07-19', '8 : 13 AM', '8 : 13 AM', 'slider/935', '', '', '', '<p>We live in a time of economic uncertainty.&nbsp; Energy is buffeted by potential responses to climate change and the need to reduce CO2 emissions on the one hand, whilst responding to a growing world population and progressing towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable (SDGs) on the other.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-14 11:55:37', 0, '', 18, 182019071),
(245, 1, 'slider/920', 'National Survey on the Public Perception on the Reuse of Treated Industrial Water', '2019-04-20', '8 : 13 AM', '8 : 13 AM', 'slider/920', '', '', '', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation, in partnership with Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has launched a national survey on the public perception on the reuse of treated industrial water.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Oil and gas industries generate by-product water (wastewater) and bio-solids in their production processes. The wastewater is purified to the highest level using the best available technology in what is defined as Treated Industrial Wastewater (TIW).</p>\r\n', '2021-01-14 12:00:19', 0, '', 18, 182019041),
(246, 1, 'slider/880', 'CEO Roundtable I - Reducing Methane Emissions from Energy Related Extractive Activities', '2019-02-20', '9 : 31 AM', '9 : 31 AM', 'slider/880', '', '', '', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation, the leading energy and sustainable development think tank in Qatar, will host global experts for its quarterly CEO Roundtable and Senior Energy Managers Dialogue on 19 and 20 March 2019.&nbsp; Both events will explore the significant challenges, emerging trends, and potential solutions for reducing methane emissions across the oil and gas industry.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-14 12:04:38', 0, '', 18, 182019021),
(247, 1, 'slider/917', '2018 Al-Attiyah Foundation Annual Report', '2019-03-20', '9 : 42 AM', '9 : 42 AM', 'slider/917', '', '', '', '<p>The Foundation&rsquo;s 2018 Annual Report is published to demonstrate its commitment to transparency and accountability in the way we work. The document is an integral publication, not only listing the Foundations activity for the preceding year, but also demonstrating the organisations drive to continue to be an internationally respected independent think tank that is a thought leader focussed on global energy and sustainable development topics.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-14 12:14:16', 0, '', 18, 182019031),
(248, 1, 'slider/874', 'How Will Gas, Coal and Nuclear Power compete for Global Electricity Generation', '2019-01-10', '9 : 42 AM', '9 : 42 AM', 'slider/874', '', '', '', '<p>For large-scale dispatchable electricity generation, coal and nuclear are the main global contenders with gas (due to constraints on hydropower).&nbsp; So, which energy source will triumph? asked the Al-Attiyah Foundation in their latest energy research report.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Each of these energy sources has strengths and weaknesses regarding costs, safety, public acceptability, greenhouse gas emissions and other important criteria.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-14 12:17:20', 0, '', 18, 182019011),
(249, 1, 'slider/840', 'Corporate Social Responsibility: Best Practice Guidelines Handbook', '2018-10-10', '9 : 42 AM', '9 : 42 AM', 'slider/840', '', '', '', '<p>The latest book from the Al-Attiyah Foundation &ndash; Best Practice Guidelines for Corporate Social Responsibility &ndash; is based on the premise that the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) serve as a good blueprint for framing corporate social responsibility (CSR) of companies and organisations, as well as how progress in approaches to sustainable development is influencing CSR practices.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-14 12:21:17', 0, '', 18, 182018101),
(250, 1, 'slider/838', 'What is the True Cost of Water?', '2018-09-20', '9 : 42 AM', '9 : 42 AM', 'slider/838', '', '', '', '<p>In its latest research report, the Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development explored how nations are responding to the United Nation&rsquo;s (UN) Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) aim to &lsquo;ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.&rsquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Notwithstanding the progress made in the last fifteen years, and based on the current trajectory, the UN estimates that by the year 2050, 1 in 4 people will be impacted by recurring water shortages; close to 2.5 billion will face acute water shortages with little access to hygienic sanitation.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2021-01-14 12:24:50', 0, '', 18, 182018091),
(251, 1, 'slider/835', 'Follow us on Twitter', '2018-08-10', '9 : 42 AM', '9 : 42 AM', 'slider/835', '', '', '', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation is pleased to announce that we have recently launched our Twitter account. Please follow us on @AlAttiyahFndn for our latest updates and insights. We also retweet partner and member content so if there is a particular news story or article you would like us to share.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-14 12:29:42', 0, '', 18, 182018081),
(252, 1, 'slider/834', 'Can electric vehicles really threaten future energy demand?', '2018-08-06', '9 : 42 AM', '9 : 42 AM', 'slider/834', '', '', '', '<p>The subject of peak oil and gas demand has recently risen to prominence.&nbsp; From concerns over &lsquo;peak supply&rsquo; in the early 2000s, there is now debate over whether the demand for oil and gas is set to decline and, if so, when and how quickly.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In its latest research report, the Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development looked at a number of major forecasts that assumed there will be a slowing of demand growth, and a shift away from coal and oil towards gas and renewables, driven by demographic change, economic maturity, and environmental concerns.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-14 12:31:55', 0, '', 18, 182018082),
(253, 1, 'slider/828', '2022 FIFA World Cup™ - A Showcase of Sustainability in Qatar', '2018-07-10', '9 : 42 AM', '9 : 42 AM', 'slider/828', '', '', '', '<p>Whether you are a football fan or not, the FIFA World Cup&trade; cannot pass you by. The sporting event which attracts over three billion viewers worldwide and around three million attendees is a spectacle which brings people together, young and old, as they passionately support their home nation. This year&rsquo;s FIFA World Cup&trade; did not disappoint.&nbsp; From Brazil leaving the tournament in the Quarter finals, to four-time winner Italy, not even making it to the tournament, the event had the world captivated. And with the excessive growth of social media; the commentary, the jokes and statistics travelled instantly across the globe, adding to the football fever.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-14 12:36:10', 0, '', 18, 182018071),
(254, 1, 'slider/827', 'Cape Town: Lessons Learned', '2018-06-16', '9 : 42 AM', '9 : 42 AM', 'slider/827', '', '', '', '<p>On April 26, 1990, a Cape Times article predicted Cape Town&#39;s water to run out in seventeen years. High-school geography students were being taught about the changing weather pattern and the limitations of the Dam systems. At higher educational levels, civil and environmental engineers were expressing concerns about water shortages and the lack of waste-water treatment facilities.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-14 12:38:53', 0, '', 18, 182018061),
(255, 1, 'slider/826', 'The Cost of Climate Change - $535tn', '2018-07-08', '9 : 42 AM', '9 : 42 AM', 'slider/826', '', '', '', '<p>Future generations will be handed a massive bill, that could amount to $535tn, resulting from the cost of climate change due to delays in implementing significant changes to reduce greenhouse gases. These were the findings from a new research to calculate the cost of the Negative CO2 Emissions technology needed to remove carbon dioxide from air in order to avoid the risks of climate change. The study was conducted by an international team of experts led by the American climatologist scientist James Hansen; previously the director of Nasa&rsquo;s Goddard Institute for Space Studies and published at Earth Systems Dynamics.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-14 12:43:06', 1, '', 18, 182018072),
(256, 1, 'slider/825', 'Follow us on LinkedIn', '2018-02-07', '10 : 15 AM', '10 : 15 AM', 'slider/825', '', '', '', '<p>Earlier in the year we launched LinkedIn. Please follow the Foundation LinkedIn page for our latest updates and insights.&nbsp; We also share partner and member content so if there is particular news story or article relevant for us.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-14 12:48:47', 0, '', 18, 182018021),
(257, 1, 'slider/815', 'Sustainable Development Goals and Energy Nexus', '2018-06-03', '10 : 15 AM', '10 : 15 AM', 'slider/815', '', '', '', '<p>Sustainable development is undoubtedly one of the biggest challenges the world continues to face today. We live in a world where more than 800 million people still live in extreme poverty; one out of nine people are starving; 2.5 billion without access to clean water; and 1.3 billion people have no access to modern electricity.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>As the world continues to grapple with ways to provide enough dependable, affordable and sustainable energy to meet rising global demand the ongoing environmental challenges facing the oil and gas sector are expected to continue.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-14 12:53:44', 0, '', 18, 182018062),
(258, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/1AiOLZ7Mbwc', 'Interview With Mr. Pierre-Franck Chevet, Chairman & CEO, IFP Energies Nouvelles', '2020-12-19', '7 : 51 AM', '7 : 51 AM', '', ' 	Interview', '', '', '<p>This interview was conducted by Ms. Randa Takieddine in December 2020 with Mr. Pierre-Franck Chevet, Chairman and CEO of IFP Energies Nouvelles. Within this 20min session, Mr. Chevet provides his insight and thoughts about the IFP and its work in &#39;new energy&#39;, and his opinions on climate change, and hydrogen.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-18 10:22:45', 1, ' 	Interview', 17, 172020123),
(259, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/mfOV4Y5Hv0U', 'Interview With Mr. Serge Tchuruk, Former Chairman & CEO, Alcatel and Total SA ', '2020-12-23', '7 : 51 AM', '7 : 51 AM', '', ' 	Interview', '', '', '<p>This interview was conducted by Ms. Randa Takieddine in December 2020 with Mr. Serge Tchuruk, former Chairman and CEO of Alcatel and Total SA Within this 20min session, Mr. Tchuruk provides his insight and thoughts about his time with Mobil and Total, as well as his opinions on climate change, CO2 emissions, and France&#39;s nuclear programme.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-18 10:24:43', 1, ' 	Interview', 17, 172020124),
(260, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/r4hN7vh7xaI', ' Interview With Mr. Jean-Marie Dauger, Chairman, The World Energy Council', '2020-12-27', '1 : 43 PM', '1 : 43 PM', '', ' 	Interview', '', '', '<p>This interview was conducted by Ms. Randa Takieddine in December 2020 with Mr. Jean-Marie Dauger, Chairman of The World Energy Council. Within this 40 min session, Mr. Dauger provides insight into the WEC and its work, and his thoughts and opinions on climate change, renewable energy, and the future of hydrogen.<br />\r\n&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2021-01-18 16:29:04', 1, ' 	Interview', 17, 172020125),
(261, 1, 'Power and Energy: The Impact of the US Elections', 'Power and Energy: The Impact of the US Elections', '2020-11-16', '11 : 39 AM', '11 : 39 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>What impact will the 2020 United States presidential elections have on the US energy industry?</p>\r\n\r\n<p>What energy and environmental policies will the incoming president likely pursue in the first few months of his four-year term, and realistically how able is he to ensure policies proceed through to being ratified, given the congressional results?</p>\r\n\r\n<p>And finally, how will this affect the global energy business outside the US?</p>\r\n', '2021-01-27 14:12:14', 1, '', 11, 1202101),
(262, 1, 'Nationalism - A Threat to Global Environmental Diplomacy & Policy?', 'Nationalism - A Threat to Global Environmental Diplomacy & Policy?', '2020-12-22', '11 : 39 AM', '11 : 39 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Globalisation, the process of increasing globalism of trade, information, migration, and culture, has been recently under pressure from renewed nationalism.Populist nationalist leaders in countries such as the US, UK, and Brazil have challenged international agreements and often threatened to withdraw from climate and environmental action. How is international geopolitics impacting sustainable economic development, effective environmental legislation, transboundary trade in goods and services, access to sustainable energy, and the fight against climate change? What shifts in the US policies of the past four years, should the world expect from the new incoming administration? What are the challenges and opportunities for industry in general, and particularly the energy industry?</p>\r\n', '2021-01-27 14:18:52', 1, '', 12, 2202101),
(263, 1, 'Annual', 'Annual Report 2019', '2020-08-18', '8 : 43 AM', '8 : 43 AM', 'Annual', '', '', '', '<p>As a non-profit Organisation, the Al-Attiyah Foundation documents and reports on each years activities in a detailed Annual Report. This 2019 report provides in-depth information into the Foundation, its members, and the variety of events, publications, and projects undertaken by the Energy and Sustainable Development directorates.</p>\r\n', '2021-01-27 14:32:26', 1, '', 20, 20202408),
(264, 1, 'Unconventional Fossil Fuels: Stranded in a Climate-Constrained World?', 'Unconventional Fossil Fuels: Stranded in a Climate-Constrained World?', '2020-12-16', '10 : 38 AM', '10 : 38 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>&lsquo;Unconventional&rsquo; fossil fuels cover an extensive range of resource types (heavy oil and oil sands, shale/tight hydrocarbons, gas hydrates), some commercially competitive today, others a long way from viability.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The resource base is huge and will be a large contributor to production up to 2050. How will unconventional fossil fuels develop worldwide? Will environmental policies block their adoption?</p>\r\n', '2021-02-04 13:09:44', 1, '', 11, 12020121),
(265, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/_xXE3EZ3VAU?t=46', 'Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast: Outlook for LNG Worldwide', '2021-01-10', '10 : 55 AM', '10 : 55 AM', '', 'Podcasts', '', '', '<p>In this Podcast interview, Patricia Roberts from LNG-Worldwide Ltd joins the Al-Attiyah Foundation to discuss the future of LNG. LNG-Worldwide was incorporated in 2005 and has advised clients on large-scale LNG infrastructure projects and commercial arrangements for businesses under development, in start-up and ongoing operations. As the Managing Director, Patricia is actively involved in all the consulting projects and offers 39 years of international experience in the oil and gas industries.</p>\r\n', '2021-02-04 13:28:06', 1, 'Podcasts', 17, 17202111),
(266, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/oCxwqrq6HtI', 'Achieving Water Security in a Changing World', '2020-12-10', '10 : 55 AM', '10 : 55 AM', 'Webinar', 'Webinar', '', '', '<p>While substantial progress has been made in globally increasing access to clean drinking water and sanitation, billions of people, mostly in rural areas, still lack these basic services. Worldwide, 3 in 10 people lack access to safely managed drinking water services, 6 in 10 people lack access to safely managed sanitation facilities, 2 out of 5 people do not have a basic hand-washing facility with soap and water, and more than 892 million people still practice open defecation.</p>\r\n', '2021-02-04 13:37:29', 1, 'Webinar', 19, 192020121),
(267, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/T6vPNEJ-cpE', 'Al-Attiyah Foundation & The Financial Times Webinar - The Global Energy Outlook', '2020-12-05', '10 : 55 AM', '10 : 55 AM', 'Webinar', 'Webinar', '', '', '<p>As the world looks forward to 2021, Covid-19 and its continuing impact on energy demand will likely remain the background against which other significant events will unfold. Yet, by any measure, 2021 will be a significant year for the industry. Policy changes arising from the COP-26 meeting in November, the potentially game-changing transformation of energy in the US post the November 2020 election, and the launch of the 14th Five-Year Plan in China will all have repercussions, adding to the uncertainties the sector is already facing.</p>\r\n', '2021-02-04 13:46:21', 1, 'Webinar', 19, 1920201210),
(268, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/YxauBHb6deA', 'Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast: Implications for Energy policy after the 2020 US Elections', '2020-11-26', '10 : 00 AM', '10 : 00 AM', '', 'Podcasts', '', '', '<p>Marianne Kah joins the Foundation in this Podcast to discuss Implications for Energy policy after the 2020 US Elections. Ms. Marianne Kah is a Senior Research Scholar and Advisory Board Member at The Centre on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA and was previously the Chief Economist of ConocoPhillips at its Houston headquarters for 25 years where she was responsible for developing the company&rsquo;s market outlooks for oil and natural gas and was the company&rsquo;s expert in scenario planning.</p>\r\n', '2021-02-07 12:31:43', 1, 'Podcasts', 17, 192020111),
(269, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/nagXwPUJ-Sk', 'LNG Market - The Road to Recovery', '2020-11-04', '10 : 00 AM', '10 : 00 AM', 'Webinar', 'Webinar', '', '', '<p>The Al Attiyah Foundation in partnership with Refinitiv is hosting a webinar on &lsquo;LNG Market:The Road to Recovery&rsquo; on 4th November 2020 at 12 PM (Qatar time). The Al-Attiyah Foundation is an independent think tank aiming to provide robust and practical knowledge and insights on global energy and sustainable development topics and communicate these for the benefit of the Foundation&rsquo;s Members and community.</p>\r\n', '2021-02-07 12:33:19', 1, 'Webinar', 19, 192020112),
(270, 1, ' https://www.youtube.com/embed/pryBJ6iSjb4', 'Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast: Hydrogen, New Industries & Tackling Climate Change', '2020-10-09', '10 : 00 AM', '10 : 00 AM', '', 'Podcasts', '', '', '<p>As the world looks for a solution to its energy-devouring paradigm, the energy industry has set its sights firmly on green growth. However, finding a balance between a high-energy substitute to carbon, which can also mollify and solve environmental problems, has been problematic. One budding option coming into view, which could build new industries and substitute for carbon without the negative consequences, is hydrogen.</p>\r\n', '2021-02-07 12:34:46', 1, 'Podcast', 17, 1192020101),
(271, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/fUtPCBrqN8s', 'Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast - The Role of Oil & Gas in a Low Carbon Economy', '2020-09-21', '10 : 00 AM', '10 : 00 AM', '', 'Podcasts', '', '', '<p>Dramatic changes are occurring in the oil industry, in both obvious and subtle ways. Changes propelled by various weighing influences reported on every day, such as climate change and the ongoing global agenda to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. These changes have come from an undeniable growing need for energy and the inescapable fact that &#39;green growth&#39; is essential.</p>\r\n', '2021-02-07 12:36:40', 1, 'Podcast', 17, 192020091),
(272, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/9kIBRCdhjjk', 'Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast: Will The Pandemic Also Claim Refinery Victims?', '2020-09-18', '10 : 07 AM', '10 : 07 AM', '', 'Podcasts', '', '', '<p>Alan Gelder, Vice President of Refining, Chemicals &amp; Oil Markets with Wood Mackenzie Ltd. joins the Foundation in this podcast interview, to delve into refineries. The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a reduction in demand for crude oil. However, what is less spoken about is how that reduction affects the chain of actors in the oil production process.</p>\r\n', '2021-02-07 12:37:58', 1, 'Podcast', 17, 192020092),
(273, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/U8e5K1X8CXU', 'Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast: The Circular Economy & Future Developments', '2020-09-02', '10 : 07 AM', '10 : 07 AM', '', 'Podcasts', '', '', '<p>The actions needed to combat climate change are quickly becoming well established. However, the idea that the world should simply use less new material of all types and more recycled material is substantially less established. The talk today explores what needs to be done to establish the concepts behind The Circular Economy as a part of normal business practice, and how the concept may be affected as we move to &ldquo;A New Normal&rdquo;.</p>\r\n', '2021-02-07 12:39:30', 1, 'Podcast', 17, 192020093),
(274, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/oVgrrHgTtGw', 'Harnessing Green Hydrogen for Secure & Affordable Energy', '2020-09-15', '10 : 07 AM', '10 : 07 AM', 'Webinar', 'Webinar', '', '', '<p>hydrogen are produced annually worldwide for various applications, including oil refining, ammonia and methanol production, metal processing, food processing, transportation, and power generation. Most of this hydrogen -around 95%- is produced from fossil fuels by steam methane reforming (SMR) of natural gas (the cheapest and most common method), as well as by partial oxidation of methane, and coal gasification.</p>\r\n', '2021-02-07 12:40:55', 1, 'Webinar', 19, 192020094),
(275, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/9vQihSCqVlQ', 'Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast: A New Normal - The Changing World of Natural Gas', '2020-07-10', '10 : 07 AM', '10 : 07 AM', '', 'Podcasts', '', '', '<p>is &ldquo;has the world changed?&rdquo; and/or &ldquo;what is the new normal?&rdquo; Major reductions in demand for energy fuels have been felt worldwide, promoting the question, will the planet go back to its pre-Covid-19 patterns of growth or has the globe changed forever? In this current series of podcasts, the Al-Attiyah Foundation will seek to explore this topic with a series of distinguished speakers.</p>\r\n', '2021-02-07 12:42:16', 0, 'Podcasts', 17, 102020071),
(276, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/O9F15ZlsF9o', 'The Role of Sustainable Energy in Economic Recovery Packages', '2020-08-13', '10 : 07 AM', '10 : 07 AM', 'Webinar', 'Webinar', '', '', '<p>This is the fourth session of our Energy Webinar Series looking at the role that sustainable energy can, should and will play in national and regional economic stimulus plans, and why it is more pertinent to economic planning than before.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Governments worldwide plan to inject huge amounts of money into their economies as they seek to bounce back from lockdown.</p>\r\n', '2021-02-07 12:43:41', 1, 'Webinar', 19, 192020081),
(277, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/xbcDQpowHno', 'The Future of Crude Oil', '2020-05-06', '11 : 24 AM', '11 : 24 AM', 'Webinar', 'Webinar', '', '', '<p>The COVID-19 pandemic has globally affected many industries and in particular the oil and gas industry. Refined products are largely oversupplied, and refiners are scrambling to store gasoline and jet fuel at sea, but tanker rates are increasing, and available storage is dwindling. With no place left to go, refiners are reducing output and in danger of shutting down. As onshore storage fills up, demand for floating storage is booming, with traders and producers stashing oil to deliver at a later date for a higher price.</p>\r\n', '2021-02-10 13:57:26', 1, 'Webinar', 19, 192020051),
(278, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/_RKgjBPFvxg', 'Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast: After the Crash - Progress so Far', '2020-05-12', '11 : 24 AM', '11 : 24 AM', '', 'Podcasts', '', '', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation is pleased to share the second episode in a new interview series. Professor Paul Stevens, Distinguished Fellow at Chatham House joins us in his expert capacity as a professor of Petroleum Policy and Economics to discuss:</p>\r\n\r\n<p>1. &ldquo;Demand Destruction&rdquo;.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>2. The OPEC+ cuts, are they too little too late?<br />\r\n<br />\r\n3. The changing landscape of fuel supply.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>4. After the pandemic is over, what of the future?</p>\r\n', '2021-02-10 14:00:25', 1, 'Podcasts', 17, 192020052),
(279, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/qtNRMdcRSHw', 'Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast: After the Crash - Short-Term Oil Price Behaviour', '2020-04-29', '11 : 24 AM', '11 : 24 AM', '', 'Podcasts', '', '', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation is pleased to share our first episode in a new interview series. Robin Mills, CEO at Qamar Energy and Fellow at Columbia University&#39;s SIPA joins us in his expert capacity as an energy strategist and fuel economist to discuss:</p>\r\n\r\n<p>1. The unprecedented volatility currently seen in the crude oil markets.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>2. The OPEC+ cuts and their effect on supply.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>3. Gas price implications as a result of low crude oil prices.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>4. Challenges ahead for oil-producing countries and balancing of fiscal budgets.</p>\r\n', '2021-02-10 14:06:11', 1, 'Podcasts', 17, 192020041),
(280, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/_wfLPpBBmd4', 'Will Global Transport Fuel Take The Biggest Hit Post Covid-19?', '2020-06-03', '11 : 41 AM', '11 : 41 AM', 'Webinar', 'Webinar', '', '', '<p>Transportation accounts for about 25% of world energy demand and for around 60% of all the oil used each year. Road transport and aviation were especially strong sources of fuel demand growth in recent years, accounting for 85% and 8% of the energy consumed by transportation, respectively. With most vehicles staying off the road during the coronavirus lockdown, and with the suspension of international flights and maritime travel, the energy sector will have to cope with a drastically reduced demand for transport fuel. This falling demand, along with the lack of oil-storage options, has pushed the price of worldwide benchmark Brent crude below $20 in April.</p>\r\n', '2021-02-10 14:20:34', 1, 'Webinar', 19, 192020062),
(281, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/S743pxBeVuQ', 'Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast: The Economics of Transforming to a Sustainable Energy Future”', '2020-06-11', '12 : 05 PM', '12 : 05 PM', '', 'Podcasts', '', '', '<p>Providing access to sustainable energy for all is currently one of the top priority issues in the global sustainability agenda. The quest for a transition to a less carbon-intensive and more sustainable energy system is becoming more urgent, particularly in the face of growing concerns about the impact of climate change.</p>\r\n', '2021-02-10 14:40:00', 1, 'Podcasts', 17, 192020062),
(282, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/XLxMySP7M0k', 'Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast: The \'New Normal\' in Energy & Sustainable Development', '2020-06-23', '12 : 05 PM', '12 : 05 PM', '', 'Podcasts', '', '', '<p>Jos Delbeke,&nbsp;Professor at the European University Institute and at the KU Leuven, and also the&nbsp;Former&nbsp;Director-General of the European Commission&#39;s DG for Climate Action, joined the Al-Attiyah Foundation to share his insights on:</p>\r\n\r\n<p>- The role of energy in a post-COVID world.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>- What does the &ldquo;New Normal&rdquo; entail&nbsp;for the energy sector?</p>\r\n\r\n<p>- Stimulus packages for revitalising economies.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>- A carbon tax,&nbsp;international co-operation, and policymaking.</p>\r\n', '2021-02-10 14:42:33', 1, 'Podcasts', 17, 192020063),
(283, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZfbJSlvMlBc', 'LNG: Short-Term Pain, Long-Term Gain?', '2020-07-01', '12 : 05 PM', '12 : 05 PM', '', 'Webinar', '', '', '<p>The LNG market was already oversupplied before the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic, a trend that has triggered low prices and led to supply-contract cancellations and cargo deferments by importing countries. But despite the current headwinds being faced by the LNG industry, there are good reasons to be optimistic about a brighter future.</p>\r\n', '2021-02-10 14:49:26', 1, 'Webinar', 19, 192020072),
(284, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z69FdpkxDvE', 'Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast: A New Normal - Will There Be New Technology Trends Post Covid-19?', '2020-07-28', '12 : 05 PM', '12 : 05 PM', '', 'Podcasts', '', '', '<p>Welcome to the Al-Attiyah Foundation&rsquo;s latest interview, in a series of podcasts where we seek to address the urgent energy topics of today, by hearing the opinions and insights from our invited experts. Before the outbreak of coronavirus, substantial progress had been made in the pursuit of the goal of providing access to sustainable energy for all. A recent multi-institutional report indicated that the global population without access to electricity decreased to about 840 million in 2017 from 1.2 billion in 2010.</p>\r\n', '2021-02-10 14:50:56', 1, 'Podcasts', 17, 192020072),
(285, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/NbmxN0UK0xw', 'Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast: 2020 Has Been An Interesting Year For LNG. What Might 2021 Bring?', '2020-08-17', '12 : 27 PM', '12 : 27 PM', '', 'Podcasts', '', '', '<p>The world, in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, is seeing infection and death rates reducing in some countries, and increasing in others. The growing global debate across all industries and sectors is &ldquo;has the world changed?&rdquo; and/or &ldquo;what is the new normal?&rdquo; Major reductions in demand for energy fuels have been felt worldwide, promoting the question, will the planet go back to its pre-Covid-19 patterns of growth or has the globe changed forever? In this current series of podcasts, the Al-Attiyah Foundation will seek to explore this topic with a series of distinguished speakers.</p>\r\n', '2021-02-10 14:59:36', 1, 'Podcasts', 17, 192020082),
(286, 1, 'One Year On:The Impact Of The Coronavirus On Energy', 'One Year On:The Impact Of The Coronavirus On Energy', '2021-01-12', '11 : 45 AM', '11 : 45 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The global energy sector endured a dramatic year in 2020, as the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic slashed demand and upended markets. Investor confidence slumped, with oil and gas one of the hardest-hit industries, as flights were grounded, fleets parked, factories and refineries closed, and work from home orders imposed. Crucial world economies are still struggling to ease containment measures as new Covid-19 variants spread in 2021. Has Covid-19 resulted in a permanent realignment of world energy markets? How has it influenced the global transition towards renewables? And which of its impacts are here to stay?</p>\r\n', '2021-02-25 14:21:55', 1, '', 11, 11202101),
(287, 1, 'Carbon Neutrality & The 75th UN General Assembly', 'Carbon Neutrality & The 75th UN General Assembly', '2021-01-19', '8 : 52 AM', '8 : 52 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>World leaders, captains of industry and civil society organisations, see the Paris Agreement as the last hope for humanity to address the impact of climate change and preserve foundations for a healthy planet. Consequently, many state and non-state actors are signaling their intentions to ramp up climate change action, with announcements of ambitious net-zero roadmaps, at or immediately after the 75th UN General Assembly. What were the critical decisions and noteworthy announcements? How achievable are the targets on carbon neutrality, and how do they relate to the Paris Agreement&rsquo;s goal? What are the implications of these targets for the energy sector? How does the way forward relate to other key global challenges considered by the UNGA?</p>\r\n', '2021-03-02 11:31:16', 1, '', 12, 17202101),
(288, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/wVSbT2lPCvM', 'Interview With Mr. Kamel Ben-Naceur, CEO of Nomadia Energy Consulting, and Former Minister of Industry, Energy & Mines, Tunisia', '2021-02-17', '7 : 32 AM', '7 : 32 AM', '', ' 	Interview', '', '', '<p>This interview was conducted by Ms. Randa Takieddine in February of 2021 with Mr. Kamel Ben-Naceur, CEO of Nomadia Energy Consulting, and former Minister of Industry, Energy and Mining, Tunisia. Within this 30 min session, Mr. Kamel Ben-Naceur, provides insight into his work with Nomadia, the IEA, and the Tunisian government, as well as shares his thoughts and opinions on climate change, and the evolution of the energy industry.</p>\r\n', '2021-03-11 10:04:01', 1, ' 	Interview', 17, 17202102),
(289, 1, '', 'Interview With Ms. Béatrice Buffon, Executive Vice President, EDF Renewables', '2021-03-15', '9 : 35 AM', '9 : 35 AM', '', ' 	Interview', '', '', '<p>This interview was conducted by Ms. Randa Takieddine with Mrs. B&eacute;atrice Buffon, Executive Vice President, EDF Renewables in March of 2021. Within this Q&amp;A interview Ms. Buffon provides insight into her extensive work in the fields sustainable energy, her work on offshore wind power in France, and her thoughts on the future of hydrogen.</p>\r\n', '2021-03-22 12:05:50', 1, ' 	Interview', 17, 17202103),
(290, 1, 'Are Methane Emissions Driving Us To A 3°C World?', 'Are Methane Emissions Driving Us To A 3°C World?', '2021-02-10', '11 : 19 AM', '11 : 19 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The United Nations Environment Programme suggests that the world is on track for an average temperature rise of 3&deg;c, with CoVid-19 likely to result in just a 0.01&deg;c reduction in global warming by 2050. NASA announced that Earth&rsquo;s global average surface temperature in 2020 tied with 2016 as the warmest year on record. This has been driven by rising greenhouse gas emissions, methane being the second most important. What are the main sources of methane emissions and what is their impact on climate? What technologies and approaches are being introduced to measure and reduce methane emissions? And how are international policy and regulation evolving?</p>\r\n', '2021-04-06 13:50:48', 1, '', 11, 11202102),
(291, 1, 'Greening The LNG Industry', 'Greening The LNG Industry', '2021-02-17', '8 : 14 AM', '8 : 14 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>As countries continue to ramp up their climate change ambitions, the role of natural gas will be enhanced, as burning natural gas produces less greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) than burning coal and crude oil. However, companies producing, processing and transporting gas need to ensure that methane leaks are kept to a minimum, in order for gas to be widely accepted as more climate friendly than coal. Why are GHG emissions a growing concern for LNG exporters and buyers? How does the carbon footprint of LNG production and transport differ between projects, and what are the underlying drivers? How does the carbon footprint of LNG compare to pipeline natural gas and to other fossil fuels? What can companies do to reduce the carbon footprint of brownfield and greenfield LNG? Can this become a competitive differentiator?</p>\r\n', '2021-04-08 10:44:06', 1, '', 12, 12202102),
(298, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/5Pa9jK7ziH4', 'Interview With Mr. Bart Wauterickx, CEO, The Sniffers', '2021-03-26', '9 : 29 AM', '9 : 29 AM', '', ' 	Interview', '', '', '<p>The gas industry is currently facing growing global competition from renewable sources of energy. For both electricity generation and domestic heating, gas compares favorably against coal for both efficiencies and for reduced carbon dioxide emissions. However, there is growing awareness that methane emissions from the gas industry can significantly affect climate change.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In this Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, Mr. Bart Wauterickx, the CEO of Dutch-based company &ldquo;The Sniffers&rdquo; joins us to discuss the effects of Methane emissions, how they can be reduced, and what role they will play in the process of an energy transition, and in combating Climate Change.</p>\r\n', '2021-04-21 12:00:29', 1, ' 	Interview', 17, 17202104);
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(300, 1, 'Carbon Capture, Use and Storage', 'Carbon Capture, Use and Storage', '2021-03-24', '8 : 00 AM', '8 : 00 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>CCUS refers to a range of technologies for capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from human-made sources including oil, gas and coal-fired power generation and industry, and using it to create useful products or storing it safely underground indefinitely. How has carbon capture, use and storage (CCUS) advanced recently? What are important new projects, technologies and trends? What role will it play in tackling climate change, and in which regions?</p>\r\n\r\n<p>How does it compare to other low-carbon alternatives? What policies are required for it to progress?</p>\r\n', '2021-05-11 10:29:50', 1, '', 11, 11202103),
(301, 1, 'Net-Zero Carbon Economy By 2050', 'Net-Zero Carbon Economy By 2050', '2021-03-23', '8 : 00 AM', '8 : 00 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>A growing number of countries are committing to ambitious target of net-zero emissions by 2050, as a show of commitment to implement the Paris Agreement. Sectoral net zero roadmaps are also beginning to emerge. For example, the International Energy Agency (IEA) is due to publish, in May this year, it&rsquo;s first comprehensive roadmap for the entire global energy sector to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br />\r\nIs a net-zero carbon economy a realistic proposition or a pipe dream? What commitments have been made so far, and what needs to be done to make them reality?</p>\r\n', '2021-05-11 10:32:39', 1, '', 12, 12202103),
(302, 1, 'The Cyberattack: Colonial Pipeline', 'The Cyberattack: Colonial Pipeline', '2021-05-16', '2 : 12 PM', '2 : 12 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The Colonial Pipeline, the largest refined oil products system in the US, supplying 45% of east coast fuel, was shut down between 7-12th May by a cyberattack for ransom.</p>\r\n', '2021-05-16 16:53:04', 1, '', 15, 15202105),
(303, 1, 'Peak Oil? Forget Demand Peak, Peak Investment Deciding Future?', 'Peak Oil? Forget Demand Peak, Peak Investment Deciding Future?', '2021-05-25', '2 : 55 PM', '2 : 55 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Since 2020&rsquo;s COVID-19 global lockdown, an unexpected massive demand destruction of oil and gas, growing emphasis on a full<br />\r\nglobal economic reset of global economies, as shown in EU&rsquo;s Green Deal, China&rsquo;s Net-Zero by 2060 or the current Biden energy transition approach, the term Peak Oil has re-emerged in discussions again.</p>\r\n', '2021-05-25 17:27:14', 1, '', 15, 182021052),
(304, 1, 'Sustainable Development Roadmap from the 75th United Nations General Assembly', 'Sustainable Development Roadmap from the 75th United Nations General Assembly', '2021-04-22', '8 : 53 AM', '8 : 53 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The United Nations&rsquo; Sustainable Development Roadmap is the blueprint for fighting poverty and hunger, confronting the climate crisis, achieving gender equality, and much more, within the next ten years, the Decade of Action. How realistic is this roadmap to be achieved, and what areas still require work to be done? During a period of uncertainty, will the roadmap show the way forward to a sustainable future postcoronavirus?</p>\r\n', '2021-05-27 11:23:31', 1, '', 12, 12202104),
(307, 1, 'OPEC’s Long-term Outlook', 'OPEC’s Long-term Outlook', '2021-04-14', '10 : 24 AM', '10 : 24 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was created in 1960 by five founding members, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela, with the aim to coordinate and unify the petroleum policies and ensure the stabilization of oil markets in order to secure an efficient, economic and regular supply of petroleum to consumers, a steady income to producers and a fair return on capital.</p>\r\n', '2021-06-03 13:08:58', 1, '', 11, 11202104),
(308, 1, 'slider/1301', 'Cyberattack: The Colonial Pipeline', '2021-05-10', '9 : 30 AM', '9 : 30 AM', 'slider/1301', '', '', '', '<p>In this special report, the Al-Attiyah Foundation investigates the events, effects, and implications of the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack in the United States.</p>\r\n', '2021-06-14 12:37:39', 0, '', 18, 182021051),
(309, 1, 'slider/1302', 'Oil Investments Declining Future', '2021-05-12', '9 : 30 AM', '9 : 30 AM', 'slider/1302', '', '', '', '<p>Since 2020&rsquo;s COVID-19 global lockdown, an unexpected massive demand destruction of oil and gas, growing emphasis on a full global economic reset of global economies, as shown in EU&rsquo;s Green Deal, China&rsquo;s Net-Zero by 2060 or the current Biden energy transition approach, the term Peak Oil has re-emerged in discussions again.</p>\r\n', '2021-06-14 12:40:38', 0, '', 18, 182021052),
(311, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/daY4pYE53ZU', 'Interview With Dr. Bassam Fattouh, Director, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies', '2021-05-19', '11 : 01 AM', '11 : 01 AM', '', ' 	Interview', '', '', '<p>In this Podcast, Dr. Bassam Fattouh, the Director of the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies and Professor at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, joins us to talk about international oil pricing systems, peak oil, hydrogen, gas, OPEC pricing power and the dynamics of oil prices and oil price differentials.</p>\r\n', '2021-06-22 13:32:50', 1, ' 	Interview', 17, 17202105),
(312, 1, 'Strategies for Sustainable Production and Consumption of Natural Resources', 'Strategies for Sustainable Production and Consumption of Natural Resources', '2021-05-26', '9 : 25 AM', '9 : 25 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Natural resources encompass a wide range of physical and biological materials, entities and systems, from coal or iron ore, to a freshwater lake, North&nbsp; Atlantic cod, the Amazon rainforest, sunlight or the atmosphere. Some of these are exhaustible, some regenerate but can be damaged or depleted, and some are renewable and non-depletable. During the industrial era, and even more so in the era of human-made climate change, attention has been drawn to the multiple threats of unsustainable resource use.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>What are the key natural resources in danger of overconsumption or depletion? What are the potential consequences of a diminishing state of the world natural resources? What is being done and can be done to reduce, reuse, recycle and replenish natural resources?</p>\r\n', '2021-06-24 12:14:47', 1, '', 12, 12202105),
(313, 1, 'Asian Gas Markets', 'Asian Gas Markets', '2021-05-19', '8 : 41 AM', '8 : 41 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Asia-Pacific is emerging as the key area for global gas demand growth, consuming 60% more gas than Europe. Yet the level of interconnectivity is low, and there are wide disparities in gas use, infrastructure and regulation. While China and India are the key growth markets, other large emerging markets will also require attention, as renewable energy, environmental imperatives, and climate change commitments become increasingly influential.</p>\r\n', '2021-07-01 11:13:06', 1, '', 11, 11202105),
(315, 1, 'Webinar Series', 'Opportunities And Challenges In The Energy Industry', '2021-02-17', '9 : 29 AM', '9 : 29 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>In 2020 and continuing into 2021, the Al-Attiyah Foundation hosted a webinar series, in partnership with Refinitiv, to explore key trends and insights, in the wake of the continuing impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the energy industry, and the increasing debate on the need to transition to renewable energy. Three distinguished Fellows of the Al-Attiyah Foundation who are internationally renowned as energy trend analysts, were hosted to the most recent webinar in the series, that explored what the future might hold.</p>\r\n', '2021-07-14 12:39:50', 1, '', 14, 14202107),
(316, 1, 'Critical Materials For Energy Transition', 'Critical Materials For Energy Transition', '2021-06-30', '11 : 02 AM', '11 : 02 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The emerging new global energy system requires new materials that were not traditionally in high demand. Their currently known reserves are often small, technically difficult to obtain, or concentrated in politically challenging countries. Governments and companies are paying growing attention to ensuring that the clean energy transition can access sufficient quantities of such materials at reasonable prices.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>What are the key materials for energy transition? What critical components are required for solar, wind, battery and other new energy systems? How will supply and demand of each evolve, and where are they located? What can be done to substitute, recycle or reduce the use of each? What are the geopolitical implications associated with the availability of such materials?</p>\r\n', '2021-08-01 13:34:35', 1, '', 12, 12202106),
(319, 1, 'New Strategic Commodities', 'New Strategic Commodities', '2021-06-30', '9 : 16 AM', '9 : 16 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The rise of new energy systems and progressing transition to low-carbon energy sources draws attention to emerging strategic resources. These resources include critical minerals lithium, copper and rare earths required in renewable energy systems. They also include renewable resources, such as high-quality sites for wind, solar, geothermal and hydro power, and subsurface space for carbon dioxide storage.</p>\r\n', '2021-08-17 11:53:43', 1, '', 11, 11202106),
(321, 1, 'Energy Tradewinds', 'Energy Tradewinds', '2021-07-28', '10 : 45 AM', '10 : 45 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The aviation and shipping industries are widely considered to be hard-to-abate sectors. Some technological solutions, and fuel sources to decarbonise these sectors have been developed but require urgent implementation if emission targets are to be met. Evolving regulations and standards introduced by governing bodies, the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), aim to bring new energy-efficient technologies and alternative sustainable fuel sources to commercial readiness and drive the maritime and airborne energy transition. What are the opportunities for maritime and aviation in a postpandemic world? And how will existing policies on carbon neutrality evolve in the shipping and aviation sectors?</p>\r\n', '2021-09-05 13:25:21', 1, '', 11, 11202107),
(322, 1, 'Climate Change Science', 'Climate Change Science', '2021-07-29', '10 : 45 AM', '10 : 45 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Climate change science has advanced and evolved enormously over the past few decades, data collection and modelling are much more sophisticated, and new questions are being explored by scientists and governments alike.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>This paper looks into, what are the key features of our evolving understanding of climate change science, in terms of the pace, effects, regional distribution and attribution of extreme events? And, what are the most important remaining uncertainties?</p>\r\n', '2021-09-05 13:39:33', 1, '', 12, 12202107),
(327, 1, 'Webinar Series', 'Achieving Net Zero With Hydrogen', '2021-07-28', '10 : 58 AM', '10 : 58 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>To continue delivering interactive content during the COVID-19 pandemic, the foundation started a webinar series in partnership with Refinitiv.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In the series, internationally renowned experts offer their unrivalled knowledge and opinions as we discuss key trends in the energy industry, and debate the need to transition to cleaner resources.</p>\r\n', '2021-10-04 13:33:33', 1, '', 14, 14202110),
(328, 1, 'Climate Change And Food Security', 'Climate Change And Food Security', '2021-08-25', '8 : 33 AM', '8 : 33 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Climate change is leading to overall warmer climates, as well as to less predictable weather, more extreme events, and shifts in precipitation. At a national and global level, farmers and governments must plan to produce more food with lower environmental impact in a more challenging climate.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>How does climate change affect food security? What impacts are being seen today and predicted in future? What adaptation options are available to mitigate climate-related food insecurity, and how are they being deployed?</p>\r\n', '2021-10-18 11:04:19', 1, '', 12, 12202108),
(329, 1, 'Global Energy Subsidies', 'Global Energy Subsidies', '2021-08-25', '11 : 27 AM', '11 : 27 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Energy products are commonly subsidised in both industrialised and developing countries for a host of reasons, even as governments face increasing pressure for energy policy to converge around efficiency, sustainability, affordability, and access. What is the status and amount of these subsidies?</p>\r\n\r\n<p>What are the different types, and what impact do they have on energy supply, demand, and greenhouse gas emissions? What policies are being adopted to reduce or restructure subsidies, and what are the barriers? What role can subsidies play in the global energy transformation?</p>\r\n', '2021-10-19 14:03:18', 1, '', 11, 11202108),
(330, 1, 'New Frontiers: Emerging Sustainable Technologies Of The Next Decade', 'New Frontiers: Emerging Sustainable Technologies Of The Next Decade', '2021-09-30', '10 : 02 AM', '10 : 02 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>New technologies are emerging that improve sustainability &ndash; some in response to climate concerns, others as a result of unrelated lines of research or consumer trends.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Energy technologies are particularly important of course, from advanced solar cells and high-capacity batteries to hydrogen and nuclear fusion. Artificial intelligence and automation bring a wealth of possibilities, particularly for improved energy efficiency. Other novel sustainable systems cover remote sensing, food supply and transport.</p>\r\n', '2021-12-01 12:35:00', 1, '', 12, 12202109),
(331, 1, 'Connecting the Global Power Grid', 'Connecting the Global Power Grid', '2021-09-30', '1 : 24 PM', '1 : 24 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The transition to a more electrified society, and the greater dependence on variable renewable energy, raises the value of long-distance electricity interconnections. At the same time, advances in transmission and smart grids makes such links more feasible.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>But developing a regionally interconnected and integrated electricity system involves a wide range of considerations, such as cooperation on system planning, grid synchronisation, and operational coordination.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>What are the different modes of integration? How can system security ensure uninterrupted real time operations?</p>\r\n', '2021-12-07 16:11:19', 1, '', 11, 11202109),
(332, 1, 'Annual', 'Annual Report 2020', '2021-12-12', '12 : 00 PM', '12 : 00 PM', 'Annual', '', '', '', '<p><em>This 2020 Annual Report details how The Foundation, following the outbreak of COVID-19 and subsequent lockdown measures, became more inventive in pursuit of its deliverables to its members and general public. While physical flagship events, such as The Al-Attiyah Awards and the CEO Roundtables, had to be cancelled, new virtual online meetings, such as podcasts and webinars, were successfully introduced. The environment created by COVID-19 will remain challenging for the foreseeable future however, the accomplishments presented in this report shows the Foundation continues to deliver high standard outputs.</em></p>\r\n', '2021-12-12 14:44:30', 1, '', 20, 15202112),
(333, 1, 'Net-Zero Scenarios: What Will the Energy Landscape Look Like?', 'Net-Zero Scenarios: What Will the Energy Landscape Look Like?', '2021-10-27', '11 : 12 AM', '11 : 12 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>An increasing number of countries have committed to reach net-zero carbon emissions, usually between 2050-70. Any remaining emissions of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases would be cancelled out by increased forestry or other methods to remove atmospheric CO2.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>What are realistic scenarios for reaching net-zero by mid-century? What are the key features of each? What are the conditions for them to be realised, and what are the environmental, technological, economic and political implications?</p>\r\n', '2022-01-05 13:44:15', 1, '', 12, 12202110),
(334, 1, 'Upstream Oil & Gas Exploration And Production', 'Upstream Oil & Gas Exploration And Production', '2021-10-20', '8 : 19 AM', '8 : 19 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The COVID-19 pandemic led to a major drop and rebound in global oil and gas prices. But uncertainty is growing about the direction for future hydrocarbon demand and pricing. The upstream oil and gas industry must think carefully about where it should allocate its capital, and transform their operations through portfolio restructuring and the introduction of new technologies and business models, in order to improve profitability.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>How can oil and gas companies transform their upstream operations? How will long-term market trends change upstream production strategies? And what is the role for new oil and gas production in a carbonconstrained world?</p>\r\n', '2022-01-10 10:51:46', 1, '', 11, 11202110),
(335, 1, 'The Progress of Green New Deals in Europe and the US', 'The Progress of Green New Deals in Europe and the US', '2021-11-25', '10 : 58 AM', '10 : 58 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Governments in Europe and the USA want the recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic to be the springboard for environmentally and socially progressive policies. The EU has proposed the &lsquo;European Green Deal&rsquo; and &lsquo;Fit for 55&rsquo;, while the administration of President Biden has put forward a &lsquo;Green New Deal&rsquo; and the strategy of &lsquo;Build Back Better&rsquo;.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>What are key factors and differences between the two continents&rsquo; green deals, and how do these compare to eco-environmental policies in other countries? What are the challenges and chances of success on the environmental and economic aspects?</p>\r\n', '2022-01-31 13:34:53', 1, '', 12, 12202111),
(336, 1, 'Webinar Series', 'Can COP26 Live Up To The World’s Expectations?', '2021-10-27', '11 : 02 AM', '11 : 02 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The race towards carbon neutrality by mid-century has certainly gathered momentum in the years since the Paris Agreement, with about 70% of the global economy now covered by firm or indicative net-zero targets.<br />\r\n<br />\r\nHowever, widescale changes are required if the terms of the agreement are to be met and temperatures kept &ldquo;well below&rdquo; 2&deg;C above preindustrial levels by 2100.</p>\r\n', '2022-02-02 13:38:47', 1, '', 14, 14202110),
(337, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'The Race To Net Zero', '2021-09-22', '11 : 02 AM', '11 : 02 AM', 'event-2021-09-08-66', '', '', '', '<p>The race towards carbon neutrality by mid-century has certainly gathered momentum in the past few years. Net-zero carbon aspirations are now increasingly common for countries, sub-national regions and companies, with about 70% of the global economy now covered by firm or indicative net-zero targets.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Despite the excitement, widescale change to the entire economy is required if the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement are to be met and the temperature rise kept &ldquo;well below&rdquo; 2&deg;C above pre-industrial levels by the end of the century (2100).</p>\r\n', '2022-02-02 13:48:09', 1, '', 14, 14202109),
(338, 1, 'The Role of Sovereign Wealth Funds in Energy', 'The Role of Sovereign Wealth Funds in Energy', '2021-11-24', '8 : 05 AM', '8 : 05 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) have a key role to play in the energy sector. Their investment decisions are of vital importance in determining the pace of the ongoing energy transition and mitigating climate change. Conversely, the changing energy landscape also presents a significant risk to their portfolio allocations. For countries whose SWFs are financed from natural resource earnings, particularly oil and gas production, diversification for a low-carbon future is an existential question.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>How are sovereign wealth funds investing in the energy sector? How are they balancing investments between the hydrocarbons and renewable energy sector? And how can sovereign wealth funds adapt to future changes in the energy markets?</p>\r\n', '2022-02-13 10:37:58', 1, '', 11, 11202111),
(339, 1, 'COP26: Outcomes & the Road Ahead', 'COP26: Outcomes & the Road Ahead', '2021-12-14', '8 : 42 AM', '8 : 42 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>COP26 marked the transition of the historic Paris Agreement from rulemaking to implementation. Significant outcomes were achieved during the delayed event, from agreeing to stronger 2030 emissions reduction targets, concluding the rulebook for Article 6, scale-up of finance to least developed countries (LDCs), collective commitments to curb methane emissions, reverse forest loss, accelerate the phase-down of coal, and end international financing for fossil fuels.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>However, financial support for adaptation and loss and damage saw lesser action. What will be the impact of COP26? Will new commitments be enough to keep the 1.5&deg;C target achievable? What work remains in the run-up to COP27 and COP28? And what do the outcomes mean for future oil and gas production?</p>\r\n', '2022-03-01 11:14:29', 1, '', 12, 12202112),
(340, 1, 'Consensus Forecasts on Long-Term Demand for Fossil Fuels', 'Consensus Forecasts on Long-Term Demand for Fossil Fuels', '2021-12-22', '8 : 42 AM', '8 : 42 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>As the world begins to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, a fundamental change is unfolding in the global energy system. Climate policy and advancing energy technologies are having an increasing impact alongside the short-term pandemic impacts and the usual long-term effects of economic growth and demographics. However, some agencies&rsquo; scenarios estimate little to no change in energy demand trajectories and mix, whereas others project a significant change.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>How do long-term projections compare between the world&rsquo;s leading energy institutions? What is the impact on long-term demand for oil and gas according to their assessment?</p>\r\n', '2022-03-01 11:26:56', 1, '', 11, 11202112),
(341, 1, 'Carbon Pricing Gains Traction', 'Carbon Pricing Gains Traction', '2021-07-14', '10 : 00 AM', '10 : 00 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Around the world, climate change policies are tightening, and carbon pricing is playing a big part of that. Once carbon pricing systems are in place, countries can apply pressure to emitters at will &ndash; representing the stick part of any energy transition policy, alongside the carrot of possible subsidies and guarantees for cleaner options. New carbon markets have recently been introduced in China, the UK and elsewhere, while prices on the well-established European market have surged as credits are reduced and countries toughen climate change commitments. As prices rise, lower carbon options become more commercially attractive as high emitters incur additional costs.</p>\r\n', '2022-03-30 12:35:17', 1, '', 15, 15202107),
(343, 1, '22-01-02-video-rep-sd.mp4', ' Policy & Politics: The EU’s Green Taxonomy', '2022-01-12', '9 : 11 AM', '9 : 11 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The European Union&rsquo;s draft green taxonomy of sustainable investments was released in December 2021. The document is intended to outline which types of projects and technology can be claimed as &lsquo;sustainable&rsquo; by companies, to avoid allegations of &lsquo;greenwashing&rsquo;. It can also affect which investments are eligible for certain types of EU funding. Yet the political compromises to reach agreement have led to accusations that the taxonomy unfairly penalises certain technologies. What is the significance of Green Taxonomy? Where are the areas of unclarity and controversy? How has the European Commission attempted to balance sciencerelated policy and the differing political stances of the member states, in areas such as nuclear, gas and biomass?</p>\r\n', '2022-04-19 11:48:29', 1, '', 12, 12202201),
(344, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'The Race to Net-zero', '2021-09-22', '10 : 24 AM', '10 : 24 AM', 'event-2021-09-08-66', '', '', '', '<p>The world is witnessing a growing momentum in the push towards net-zero CO2 emissions, with many countries now legally obliged to reach this ambitious target by the mid-century.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>This development is driven primarily by world leaders&rsquo; commitment to address climate change and hastened by the 2016 Paris Agreement.</p>\r\n', '2022-04-19 13:13:51', 1, '', 13, 13202109),
(345, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', '2022 Global Energy Landscape', '2021-12-22', '10 : 24 AM', '10 : 24 AM', 'event-2021-12-01-67', '', '', '', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation will host its final CEO Roundtable of 2021 to reflect upon the highs and lows of the past year and how these might unfold in 2022. Sharing their unique perspectives and predictions, the international guest speakers, will explore the key issues and opportunities that may arise in the new year &ndash; and beyond.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The scope and direction of the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic has been brought into the spotlight by events such as the recent 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow. The decisions CEOs make now, will have profound effects on the global energy landscape<br />\r\nfor 2022.</p>\r\n', '2022-04-19 13:22:22', 1, '', 13, 13202112),
(346, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'Hydrogen Opportunities for Qatar', '2022-03-15', NULL, NULL, 'event-2022-03-08-62', '', '', '', '<p>The development of hydrogen is a significant feature in the pathway to net-zero emissions in many scenarios developed by a variety of government and state-level research organisations, private enterprises, energy agencies, and international platforms. The IEA net-zero emissions by 2050 scenario, for example, highlights that the needed total transformation of the world&rsquo;s energy infrastructure would require the expansion of the production of low-carbon hydrogen from the current level of 450,000 tonnes to 40 million tonnes by 2030, just 8 years from now. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) estimates that hydrogen will account for nearly 12 percent of global energy use by 2050.</p>\r\n', '2022-04-19 13:31:38', 1, '', 13, 13202203),
(347, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', '2022 Global Energy Landscape: Will the crisis continue?', '2021-12-07', '10 : 24 AM', '10 : 24 AM', 'event-2021-12-01-67', '', '', '', '<p><br />\r\nAs 2021 drew to a close, the Foundation held two events to take stock of an eventful year.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>At the CEO Roundtable and Webinar, both titled &ldquo;2022 Global Energy Landscape: Will the crisis continue?&rdquo;, key figures from the oil and gas industry convened to provide their analysis of the past year, forecasts for 2022<br />\r\nand expertise on key trends as the coronavirus pandemic impacts the energy industry and hastens the transition to renewables.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The quarterly CEO Roundtable has been the flagship event of the Foundation since its formation in 2015. The latest, held on December 1, 2021 was the second instalment of its new &ldquo;hybrid form,&rdquo; with CEOs, other invited guests and expert speakers joining either virtually through video link or physically at the venue.</p>\r\n', '2022-04-19 13:45:31', 1, '', 14, 14202112),
(348, 1, 'Impact on Energy Markets from the Russia – Ukraine Crisis', 'Impact on Energy Markets from the Russia – Ukraine Crisis', '2022-03-15', '11 : 16 AM', '11 : 16 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Russia is a critical global energy exporter: it accounts for 25 percent of world gas exports, nearly all to Europe, 18 percent of coal sales, and 11 percent of oil exports, as well as being an important supplier of metals, fertilisers and food. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has brought global energy supply chains to the forefront once again. Regardless of how this war will unfold, it will have a deep and long-lasting impact on the world energy markets, choices of suppliers and technologies, and paradigms of energy security. What is the impact of the crisis on oil &amp; gas markets? What are the implications of the sanctions on Russia&rsquo;s energy role?</p>\r\n', '2022-04-19 14:00:17', 1, '', 15, 15202203),
(349, 1, '22-01-01-video-rep-en.mp4', 'The Future of Gas in the EU’s Energy Security', '2022-01-18', '12 : 08 PM', '12 : 08 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The European Union is currently seeing gas shortages and high prices, with declining domestic production and concerns over its relationship with Russia. Gas is also required as coal is being phased down.European countries vary in their attitudes to gas depending on domestic politics,resource position and energy mix.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>How does the EU balance the role of gas in its energy security? How does gas improve energy security, and where are there vulnerabilities?</p>\r\n', '2022-04-19 14:42:11', 1, '', 11, 11202201),
(351, 1, '22-02-02-video-rep-sd.mp4', 'Carbon Markets after COP26:A Price on Carbon', '2022-02-08', '9 : 44 AM', '9 : 44 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The Paris Agreement&rsquo;s Article 6, on carbon markets, was a crucial part of the COP26 negotiations. A price on carbon is a key tool for reducing global emissions in an efficient and fair way. But there were serious challenges in reaching a workable text, that would allow carbon markets to function effectively while avoiding doublecounting or encouraging unsustainable activities. What was concluded and what remains to be agreed? Where do global carbon and offset markets now stand? How will Article 6 of the Paris Agreement further accelerate the development of a global carbon market?</p>\r\n', '2022-04-21 12:16:48', 1, '', 12, 12202202),
(352, 1, '22-02-01-video-rep-en.mp4', 'Power-To-X', '2022-02-08', '11 : 47 AM', '11 : 47 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>&lsquo;Power-to-X&rsquo; is the concept of using electricity to produce useful fuels and chemicals from air, water and other basic inputs. Although hardly available today in a commercial manner, Power-to-X has gained interest for two main (and related) purposes: to convert excess renewables to a storable commodity, and to produce low-carbon fuels and materials for hardto-decarbonise sectors.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>What are the available technologies and fuels? And what is their state of technical and commercial viability?</p>\r\n', '2022-05-18 14:19:47', 1, '', 11, 11202202),
(353, 1, '22-03-01-video-rep-en.mp4', 'Implications of COP26 on the Fuel Mix', '2022-03-15', '11 : 26 AM', '11 : 26 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The outcomes from COP26 included major milestones such as the commitment to phase-down coal and fossil fuel financing, and the global pledge to reduce methane emissions by 30% by 2030. How will these pledges impact the sources of energy in the future? What do they mean for the future global energy landscape? What are the implications for the fuel mix and what would it look like?</p>\r\n', '2022-05-19 14:00:48', 1, '', 11, 11202203),
(354, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'Hydrogen Opportunities for Qatar', '2022-03-16', '2 : 50 PM', '2 : 50 PM', 'event-2022-03-08-62', '', '', '', '<p>The race towards carbon neutrality by mid-century has certainly gathered momentum in the past few years. Netzero carbon aspirations are now increasingly common for countries, subnational regions, and companies, with about 70% of the global economy now covered by firm or indicative net-zero targets.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Despite the excitement, widescale change to the entire economy is required if the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement are to be met and temperature rise kept &ldquo;well below&rdquo; 2&deg;C above pre-industrial levels by the end of the century (2100). It has become apparent that many different routes to net-zero will be necessary. These routes will be dictated not just by technology or overall economics but also by local needs and local assets.</p>\r\n', '2022-05-19 17:30:26', 1, '', 14, 14202203),
(355, 1, 'Webinar Series', 'Stepping up the Pace of Hydrogen Development', '2022-03-16', '7 : 46 AM', '7 : 46 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The latest Al-Attiyah Foundation webinar, titled Stepping up the Pace of Hydrogen Development, was held on 7 March and brought together worldrenowned experts to discuss the role environmentally friendly hydrogen can play in the ongoing energy transition and how using the gas in more urban activities can help nations achieve their net-zero carbon emissions targets.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) forecasts hydrogen will account for nearly 12% of global energy use by 2050, providing a $2.5 trillion investment opportunity through to 2050 for utilities, equipment makers and others seeking to reduce their emissions.</p>\r\n', '2022-05-22 10:19:41', 1, '', 14, 142022031),
(356, 1, '22-03-02-video-rep-sd.mp4', 'The Role of the World’s Forests in the Fight Against Climate Change', '2022-03-09', '1 : 15 PM', '1 : 15 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Deforestation accounts for 15% - 20% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, while regrowth is an essential carbon sink. Forests store about 660 gigatonnes (Gt) of carbon, equivalent to almost 80 years of global emissions. They are also an essential store of biodiversity, a home for many peoples and a crucial part of the hydrological cycle.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>What is the environmental role of forests? What are the drivers of deforestation? And what policies are being implemented at the national and international level?</p>\r\n', '2022-05-26 15:49:48', 1, '', 12, 12202203),
(357, 1, 'slider/1445', 'Global experts come together to discuss CCUS at the latest Al-Attiyah Foundation CEO Roundtable', '2022-06-09', '1 : 42 PM', '1 : 42 PM', 'slider/1445', '', '', '', '<p>Internationally renowned experts and top decision-makers came together to share their insights and perspectives on the current and future role of Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) in the fight against climate change at the latest CEO Roundtable held by the Al-Attiyah Foundation.</p>\r\n', '2022-06-12 16:16:19', 0, '', 18, 182022609),
(360, 1, 'CEO', 'Hydrogen Opportunities for Qatar', '2022-06-08', '10 : 22 AM', '10 : 22 AM', 'event-2022-06-08-63', '', '', '', '<p>The development of hydrogen is a significant feature in the pathway to net-zero emissions in many scenarios developed by a variety of government and state-level research organisations, private enterprises, energy agencies, and international platforms. The IEA net-zero emissions by 2050 scenario, for example, highlights that the needed total transformation of the world&rsquo;s energy infrastructure would require the expansion of the production of low-carbon hydrogen from the current level of 450,000 tonnes to 40 million tonnes by 2030, just 8 years from now. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) estimates that hydrogen will account for nearly 12 percent of global energy use by 2050.</p>\r\n', '2022-06-14 12:56:55', 1, '', 13, 13202206),
(361, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'Carbon Capture, Storage & Utilisation', '2022-06-08', '11 : 37 AM', '11 : 37 AM', 'event-2022-06-08-63', '', '', '', '<p>Carbon capture and storage (CCS), or carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS), is a suite of technologies to capture CO2 from carbon-emitting processes and to store it safely for the long-term in underground rock formations, convert it into useful products or into stable minerals. CCUS involves three steps aimed at reducing the release of anthropogenic CO2 emissions into the atmosphere.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Carbon dioxide is captured from anthropogenic sources, then it is transported to the injection site and permanently stored in geological storage or it is utilised.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Paris Agreement on climate action, and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5&deg;C.</p>\r\n', '2022-08-14 14:16:26', 1, '', 14, 14202206),
(362, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/nagXwPUJ-Sk?list=PLiQqRVIZjyhPEFlOHbUfIHlbcjom6DG-X', 'LNG Market - The Road to Recovery', '2020-12-08', '9 : 00 AM', '9 : 00 AM', '', 'Webinar', '', '', '<p>The Al Attiyah Foundation in partnership with Refinitiv is hosting a webinar on &lsquo;LNG Market:The Road to Recovery&rsquo; on 4th November 2020 at 12 PM (Qatar time). The Al-Attiyah Foundation is an independent think tank aiming to provide robust and practical knowledge and insights on global energy and sustainable development topics and communicate these for the benefit of the Foundation&rsquo;s Members and community.</p>\r\n', '2022-08-17 11:37:51', 0, 'Webinar', 19, 17202101),
(363, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/T6vPNEJ-cpE?list=PLiQqRVIZjyhPEFlOHbUfIHlbcjom6DG-X', 'Al-Attiyah Foundation & The Financial Times Webinar - The Global Energy Outlook', '2020-12-10', '9 : 18 AM', '9 : 18 AM', '', 'Webinar', '', '', '<p>As the world looks forward to 2021, Covid-19 and its continuing impact on energy demand will likely remain the background against which other significant events will unfold. Yet, by any measure, 2021 will be a significant year for the industry. Policy changes arising from the COP-26 meeting in November, the potentially game-changing transformation of energy in the US post the November 2020 election, and the launch of the 14th Five-Year Plan in China will all have repercussions, adding to the uncertainties the sector is already facing.</p>\r\n', '2022-08-17 11:50:49', 0, 'Webinar', 19, 1720201210),
(365, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/yzoe1pZQn-E\" title=\"Can COP26 Live Up to the World\'s Expectations?', 'Can COP26 Live Up to the World\'s Expectations?', '2021-08-11', '9 : 18 AM', '9 : 18 AM', '', 'Webinar', '', '', '<p>The world&rsquo;s watchful gaze will be fixed on Glasgow at the beginning of November 2021, as global leaders and important industry figures convene for the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26). Expectations are running high, with hopes that the two-week climate conference will call on all nations to end the use of polluting vehicles, decarbonise the energy system, abandon coal power, and stop deforestation &ndash; all in the pursuit of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2022-08-17 12:34:23', 1, 'Webinar', 19, 1920210811),
(366, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/F_MuSUnGmxk', 'Embracing Change - The Future of the Energy Industry', '2021-05-11', '10 : 17 AM', '10 : 17 AM', '', 'Webinar', '', '', '<p>In 2020, global electricity demand fell by 5%, the largest drop since the 1930 global economic crisis, according to the IEA. Furthermore, all fuels saw a decline, except for renewable energy, which grew by 1% last year. Oil demand had seen some recovery in 2020, but the rebound slowed considerably in November, and slipped in December as renewed lockdowns and rising infection rates, due to the global pandemic, hit consumption. The IEA subsequently slashed its oil demand outlook for 2021 by 300,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 5.5 million bpd. While it is difficult to predict the direction of oil prices due to the uncertainty of demand, experts suggest a recovery could be underway at the beginning of 2022, given that vaccinations continue to be rolled out successfully worldwide.</p>\r\n', '2022-08-17 12:59:19', 1, 'Webinar', 19, 1920210517),
(367, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/421XvXAEXTI', 'Achieving Net Zero With Hydrogen', '2021-08-12', '10 : 17 AM', '10 : 17 AM', '', 'Webinar', '', '', '<p>This webinar explores how hydrogen could accelerate the world&rsquo;s journey toward net-zero carbon emissions and the obstacles that must be overcome for it to replace fossil fuels in &ldquo;hard-to-abate&rdquo; sectors such as transportation, power aluminium, concrete and steelmaking (which all require high-temperature process heat).</p>\r\n', '2022-08-17 13:21:25', 1, 'Webinar', 19, 1920210812),
(368, 1, 'The World of Hydrogen', 'The World of Hydrogen', '2022-04-12', '10 : 32 AM', '10 : 32 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Hydrogen has emerged as an important fuel and energy carrier in the global race to tackle climate change and to reach net-zero emissions by mid-century. Global regulatory policies, technological developments, affordability, and scalability are converging to create an unprecedented drive for the expansion of the low carbon hydrogen economy.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>What are the emerging trends in the world of hydrogen? How will hydrogen production tackle a growing and changing demand? What will drive investments in hydrogen supply chains? And what are the market opportunities in the hydrogen industry across the United States, European Union, the GCC, and the wider Middle East?</p>\r\n', '2022-08-18 13:06:03', 1, '', 11, 11202204),
(369, 1, 'Advanced Batteries: Outlook & Impact', 'Advanced Batteries: Outlook & Impact', '2022-05-18', '10 : 32 AM', '10 : 32 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Advanced batteries are intended to reduce cost, weight and charging time, while increasing lifetime and safety. How do new technologies such as flow batteries, sodium ion and solid-state meet these criteria? Where are the key applications of different types? What are the main areas of future improvement and how would this advance the deployment of batteries?</p>\r\n', '2022-08-18 13:12:38', 1, '', 11, 11202205),
(370, 1, 'LNG Market Outlook in the Asia-Pacific Region', 'LNG Market Outlook in the Asia-Pacific Region', '2022-06-14', '10 : 32 AM', '10 : 32 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Global LNG prices surged to never-beforewitnessed heights in 2022, as market tightness and concern over supply gripped the market. The interconnectedness of gas markets in Europe and Asia-Pacific through LNG trade has resulted in the European benchmark, Dutch TTF, topping US$ 60 / MMBtu in 4Q 2021 while the spot Asian LNG benchmark, JKM, hit nearly US$ 60 / MMBtu in March 2022.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>What is the short-term outlook for LNG markets across the Asia-Pacific region, and what are the key uncertainties?</p>\r\n', '2022-08-18 13:14:14', 1, '', 11, 11202206),
(371, 1, 'The 2030 SDGs Voluntary National Reviews: Are They Enough?', 'The 2030 SDGs Voluntary National Reviews: Are They Enough?', '2022-04-06', '10 : 45 AM', '10 : 45 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda provides for regular Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) to assess progress on achieving the SDGs.These have been conducted since 2016, with a growing number of countries participating.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>How does the VNR process work? What are the findings of the VNRs so far? How could the process be strengthened? And what can be learnt from the VNRs for other international cooperation?</p>\r\n', '2022-08-18 13:19:27', 1, '', 12, 12202204),
(372, 1, 'Invisible Menace: What Will it Take to Implement the Global Methane Pledge?', 'Invisible Menace: What Will it Take to Implement the Global Methane Pledge?', '2022-05-10', '10 : 45 AM', '10 : 45 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>At the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, more commonly referred to as COP26, over 113 countries signed the Global Methane Pledge to reduce their emissions 30% by 2030. Tackling methane emissions, which is responsible for onethird of current global warming, is one of the most effective short-term measures that can be taken to address climate change. What policies are planned to be employed? What are potential risks? What does this mean for the future of natural gas?</p>\r\n', '2022-08-18 13:20:39', 1, '', 12, 12202205),
(373, 1, 'Affordable & Clean Energy for All: The Energy Mix under SDG7', 'Affordable & Clean Energy for All: The Energy Mix under SDG7', '2022-06-14', '10 : 45 AM', '10 : 45 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p><br />\r\nSustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7), which is among the 17 UN SDGs established in 2015, aims to &ldquo;ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all by 2030.&rdquo; Despite reasonable progress between 2015 and 2020, advances seem to have stalled, creating concerns that success by 2030 is out of reach. How will SDG7 impact the energy mix of the future? What sources of energy will ensure sustainability and availability of supply? What is the progress so far on energy access, energy efficiency and renewable energy? How have advances on SDG7 been&nbsp; affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and Russia&rsquo;s war against Ukraine? Where do fossil fuels stand with regards to SDG7?</p>\r\n', '2022-08-18 13:22:11', 1, '', 12, 12202206),
(374, 1, 'Webinar Series', 'ESG Transformation', '2022-06-14', '10 : 53 AM', '10 : 53 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Since 2020, the Foundation has hosted a webinar series, in partnership with Refinitiv, to explore key trends and insights as the coronavirus pandemic impacts the energy industry and hastens the switch to renewables. The latest webinar, titled &ldquo;ESG Transformation: Seizing the Opportunity,&rdquo; was held on the 14th of June 2022 and saw four global experts examine the business case for ESG and the impact of the pandemic and other geopolitical crises on the implementation of ESG practices.</p>\r\n', '2022-08-18 13:25:01', 1, '', 14, 142022062),
(375, 1, 'Academic', 'Guidebook on ESG', '2021-12-31', '12 : 13 PM', '12 : 13 PM', 'Academic', '', '', '', '<p>This publication is an authoritative account of the benefits an Environmental Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) evaluation can bring to a companies&rsquo; stakeholders and, highlights the importance it now plays as investors consider the environmental impact of an organisation in their decision-making. The book, with case studies from numerous Al-Attiyah Foundation members, examines key drivers shaping the growing momentum on ESG, including increasing pressure from stakeholders; business profitability and competitiveness; demand from institutional investors and consumers; the quest to build good corporate reputation and relationship with customers and government regulations.</p>\r\n', '2022-08-18 14:46:17', 1, '', 20, 152022062),
(376, 1, 'Cutting Back on Coal After COP26', 'Cutting Back on Coal After COP26', '2022-07-13', '12 : 38 PM', '12 : 38 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Global LNG prices surged to never-beforewitnessed heights in 2022, as market tightness and concern over supply gripped the market. The interconnectedness of gas markets in Europe and Asia-Pacific through LNG trade has resulted in the European benchmark, Dutch TTF, topping US$ 60 / MMBtu in 4Q 2021 while the spot Asian LNG benchmark, JKM, hit nearly US$ 60 / MMBtu in March 2022.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>What is the short-term outlook for LNG markets across the Asia-Pacific region, and what are the key uncertainties?</p>\r\n', '2022-08-29 15:09:38', 1, '', 11, 11202207),
(377, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/9vQihSCqVlQ?', 'The Changing World of Natural Gas With HE Dr Yury Sentyurin', '2020-07-20', '11 : 02 AM', NULL, '', '', '', '', '<p>The world, in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, is seeing infection and death rates reducing in some countries, and increasing in others. The growing global debate across all industries and sectors is &ldquo;has the world changed?&rdquo; and/or &ldquo;what is the new normal?&rdquo; Major reductions in demand for energy fuels have been felt worldwide, promoting the question, will the planet go back to its pre-Covid-19 patterns of growth or has the globe changed forever? In this current series of podcasts, the Al-Attiyah Foundation will seek to explore this topic with a series of distinguished speakers.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In this episode, His Excellency, Dr Yury Sentyurin, the Secretary General of The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), joins us in his expert capacity to discuss &ldquo;The Changing World of Natural Gas &ndash; A New Normal&rdquo;.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-05 13:34:24', 1, '', 17, 1720200720),
(378, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/3oXbSwchkiE?', 'Construction Energy Efficiency & Climate Change With Dr Alex Amato', '2020-07-28', '11 : 07 AM', '11 : 07 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Welcome to the Al-Attiyah Foundation&rsquo;s fourth in our &#39;New Normal&#39; series of podcasts where we seek to address the urgent energy topics of today, by hearing the opinions and insights from our invited experts.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation is an independent think tank aiming to provide robust and practical knowledge and insights on global energy and sustainable development topics and communicate these for the benefit of the Foundation&rsquo;s Members and community.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In our rapidly changing world, where Covid-19 may be abating in some places but obviously not in others, climate change issues have not gone away. There are signs that building activity in now starting to pick up in OECD countries. But are we building in the right way towards more sustainable and energy efficient buildings or are we rushing to just get economic activity going? And will this sector be affected by the &ldquo;New Normal&rdquo; we are hearing so much about?</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In this episode, Dr Alex Amato who is Head of Sustainability at the Qatar Green Building Council shares some perspectives on how energy efficient buildings will assist the fight against climate change.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-05 13:38:54', 1, '', 17, 1720200728);
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(379, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/Qf3tMoTNnYY?', 'Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast: The Reuse of Treated Industrial Wastewater', '2020-11-02', '11 : 07 AM', '11 : 07 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>This special edition of the Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast invites three special guests to look into the challenges faced by freshwater supplies on the planet, and a possible solution. Though freshwater supplies could support the world&rsquo;s population needs, their uneven distribution has pushed several regions to adopt alternative water resources, which are less environmentally friendly. For GCC countries, most municipal water comes from energy-intensive seawater desalination, with the GCC home to 20 of the world&rsquo;s largest desalination plants.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The reuse of treated wastewater provides a more sustainable approach, requiring about nine times less energy and produces biosolids, a solid, organic, nutrient-rich by-product of wastewater. Biosolids can enhance the soil characteristics of countries with low fertility. The major hurdle to the implementation of treated water, however, resides in public perception.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>All three speakers in this podcast join us from The Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Qatar and have played an integral role in investigating the public&rsquo;s perception over treated industrial wastewater and biosolids generated from Qatar&rsquo;s oil and gas industry.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-05 13:42:00', 1, '', 17, 1720201102),
(380, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/hq5bLUaXn78?', 'Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast: Back To Business As Usual in 2021?', '2021-01-12', '11 : 07 AM', '11 : 07 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The world economy is currently caught between two strong influences. The need for change to less carbon-intensive energy fuels is gathering in strength, and action needs to be taken now if the international community will meet the deadlines for limiting global warming to two degrees. However, the Covid-19 virus has hit demand for fuels. Economic recovery and hence energy demand appear to be patchy at best. How will these two influences affect the demand for the various fuel sources?</p>\r\n', '2022-09-05 13:45:31', 1, '', 17, 1720210112),
(381, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/zykdPZBOFXc?', 'The Future Role of Carbon Markets With Mr Simon Henry', '2021-02-07', '11 : 07 AM', '11 : 07 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>&nbsp;In this podcast, Simon Henry, Director of Carbon Markets at IETA joins the Foundation to discuss the role carbon markets will have within the context of decarbonising the global economy and achieving the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Many world leaders, captains of industry, and civil society organisations see the Paris Agreement as the last hope for humanity to address climate change&rsquo;s catastrophic impact and preserve foundations for a healthy planet. Yet the current commitments by all signatories are insufficient to meet the goal of keeping global temperature rise to below 2&deg;C.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Consequently, Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the IEA, recently announced the launch of a comprehensive road map for the global energy sector to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. The roadmap report, expected in May, will serve as a guide for countries preparing to convene for the COP26 UN Climate Conference in November.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-05 13:48:18', 1, '', 17, 1720210207),
(382, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/60j2lrkiAX4?', 'Environmental Bodies in Energy Transition With Mr Harry Sealy', '2021-03-01', '11 : 07 AM', '11 : 07 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>In this Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, Mr. Harry Sealy, joins the Foundation to share his thoughts and insights on our new podcast series topic &ldquo;Energy Transitions, or Back to Business as Usual?&rdquo;.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mr. Sealy is the Chairman and Founding Member of the Middle East and North African Chapter of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment or (IEMA), which is an international body comprising over 16,000 sustainability and environmental professionals collectively working to facilitate the transition to a more sustainable world. IEMA&rsquo;s &ldquo;raison d&rsquo;etre&rdquo; or reason for being includes provision of support to advance the profession of those who manage and assess aspects of environmental change.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Harry Sealy is also a Fellow of IEMA organisation.&nbsp; He has over 20-years&rsquo; experience in environmental management that has spanned working on the planning, design, and environmental compliance of a wide variety of major projects from offshore marine renewables and interconnector power cables to onshore gas-pipelines, from major tunnelling/expressway projects to coastal resorts, ports, marinas. His journey has taken him from Europe to Eastern Siberia, and Qatar.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-05 13:50:14', 1, '', 17, 1720210301),
(383, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/5Pa9jK7ziH4?', 'Methane Emissions, Energy Transition, & Climate Change With Mr Bart Wauterickx', '2021-03-26', '11 : 07 AM', '11 : 07 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The gas industry is currently facing growing global competition from renewable sources of energy. For both electricity generation and domestic heating, gas compares favorably against coal for both efficiencies and for reduced carbon dioxide emissions. However, there is growing awareness that methane emissions from the gas industry can significantly affect climate change.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In this Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, Mr. Bart Wauterickx, the CEO of Dutch-based company &ldquo;The Sniffers&rdquo; joins us to discuss the effects of Methane emissions, how they can be reduced, and what role they will play in the process of an energy transition, and in combating Climate Change.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-05 13:51:43', 0, '', 17, 1720210301),
(384, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/FOsnJheGqFo?', 'The Changing Future of Energy With Ms Mechthild Wörsdörfer', '2021-03-27', '11 : 07 AM', '11 : 07 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>This interview was conducted in March of 2021 with Ms. Mechthild W&ouml;rsd&ouml;rfer (@MWorsdorfer). In 2018 Ms. W&ouml;rsd&ouml;rfer joined the IEA as the Director of Sustainability, Technology &amp; Outlooks (STO). Ms. W&ouml;rsd&ouml;rfer plans and co-ordinates the IEA&rsquo;s work on energy sustainability, encompassing clean energy technologies and climate change policy.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Previously, Ms. W&ouml;rsd&ouml;rfer held several senior management positions in the European Commission, where she coordinated the work on the 2030 Energy and Climate Framework, the Clean Energy Package, and the 2050 Energy Roadmap. She had been involved with the IEA for a number of years as IEA Governing Board Representative for the EU, and served in the Cabinet of Commissioners, in charge of industry, competitiveness, trade, and digital economy.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-05 13:53:57', 1, '', 17, 1720210327),
(385, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/dJjS7elhREs?', 'Hydrogen and Carbon Free Energy With Mr Martin O\'Neill', '2021-04-08', NULL, NULL, '', '', '', '', '<p>Mr. Martin O&#39;Neill is Vice President of Product Management at GE Gas Power and leads the activities of GE&rsquo;s Center for Decarbonization, as part of its steering committee.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Martin is a seasoned senior executive who brings deep domain expertise in product design, program and technical leadership spanning across the Power Generation, Marine, Aviation and Transportation sectors. He has worked at GE for over 10 years - split equally between the US &amp; Europe - and has a keen interest in the developing power market, technological and commercial disruptors and geo-political factors that are influencing the pace of the energy transition globally. With broad experience in multiple sectors, he is as happy discussing controls, nuclear and software solutions, as he is talking about turbines, electrical equipment and plant design.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-05 13:56:33', 1, '', 17, 1720210408),
(386, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/Bbu1AUc2PMs?', 'New Fuels, New Energy Sources (Part I) With Dr. Marcello Contestabile', '2021-05-05', '11 : 07 AM', '11 : 07 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>In this Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, Dr. Marcello Contestabile joins the Foundation to share his thoughts and insights on our new podcast series topic &quot;Energy Transition to combat Climate Change&quot;.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The final fuel mix will be diverse with many different local solutions probably in place around the world. We look at where economic research is leading towards local solutions for Qatar by discussing this topic with one of the leading local experts from QEERI.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-05 13:58:43', 1, '', 17, 1720210505),
(387, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/_FHkflzazk8?', 'New Fuels, New Energy Sources (Part II) With Dr. Veronica Bermudez Benito', '2021-05-25', '11 : 07 AM', '11 : 07 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Dr. Benito is Senior Research Director at QEERI (Qatar Environment Research Institute) where she is the Director of the Energy Center and leads the efforts in research, technology development, and innovation in Energy.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Under her leadership, QEERI works in Energy Management (smart grids, EV, demand-response, power management, etc.), Energy Storage (high capacity concepts and outdoor test and reliability), Energy Conversion (mainly downstream PV and adaptability and durability to Harsh Climates), Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Development, Catalysis and Process Technologies for Added Value products and Disruptive Technologies (mainly Solar Rectennas and Sensors).</p>\r\n', '2022-09-05 14:01:10', 1, '', 17, 1720210525),
(388, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/mfCH0ZjyLnI?', 'The Changing Future of Energy With Dr. Axel Wietfeld', '2021-05-27', '11 : 07 AM', '11 : 07 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>In this Al-Attiyah Foundation Podcast, Dr. Axel Wietfeld, CEO of Uniper Hydrogen and President of Gas Storage Europe (GSE), provides his insights on the future of hydrogen in the Middle East, energy transition, and the potential for a hydrogen trading market.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Prior to becoming CEO at Uniper Hydrogen, Dr. Wietfeld held a number of executive positions in the company&rsquo;s gas supply/LNG and renewables operations in Germany, the United Arab Emirates, Hungary, and South Africa. In his recent position as Managing Director of Uniper Energy Storage (2016 to 2020), Dr. Wietfeld led one of Europe&rsquo;s largest gas storage operators.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-05 14:05:03', 1, '', 17, 1720210527),
(389, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/kWYWJHOLYMQ?', 'Towards Net-Zero With Ms Marzia Zafar', '2021-07-05', '12 : 33 PM', '12 : 33 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>This interview was conducted in July of 2021 with Ms Marzia Zafar, Director of Sustainability &amp; Policy at Kaluza. Within this 20 min session, Ms Zafar provides a behind the scenes look at Kaluza and its industry-leading work on the digital integration of Net-zero efforts, as well as smart grid technology.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-05 15:04:51', 1, '', 17, 1720210705),
(390, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/hBPVGI4gkME?', 'Forced Changes In The Energy Industry With Mr Tom Ellacott', '2021-07-12', '12 : 33 PM', '12 : 33 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>This interview was conducted in July of 2021 with Mr Tom Ellacott, an SVP on Wood Mackenzie&#39;s Corporate Research team. Within this 20 min session, Mr Ellacott provides his insights into recent &#39;upsets&#39; with major IOCs, from ExxonMobil and Chevron&#39;s landmark board meetings to a recent court ruling calling for Shell to cut its absolute carbon emissions. In the second half of the interview, Mr Ellacott shares his thoughts on US shale oil and gas, the future role of NOCs, and the potential for Blue Hydrogen.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-05 15:06:55', 1, '', 17, 1720210712),
(391, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/7owy-3aiGGk?', 'The Methane Conundrum With Mr Braulio Pikman', '2021-08-03', '12 : 33 PM', '12 : 33 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>As countries continue to ramp up their climate change ambitions, the use of coal for energy generation is expected to diminish significantly. Consequently, the role of natural gas would be enhanced, as burning natural gas produces less greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) than burning coal and crude oil. Natural gas is, therefore, generally considered the cleanest fossil fuel.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>However, methane emissions from the production, transport and use of natural gas present a challenge to the sustainability credentials of the natural gas industry. For gas to be widely accepted as more climate-friendly than coal, companies producing, processing, and transporting gas need to ensure that methane leaks are kept to a minimum. The International Energy Agency (IEA) identified &lsquo;reducing upstream emissions as one of five key climate policy priorities in the energy sector if the world is to achieve the goal of the Paris Agreement.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-05 15:09:10', 1, '', 17, 1720210803),
(392, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/rstJBKj7dIs?', 'Gas, CCUS, Net-zero, & Hydrogen With Dr James Henderson', '2021-08-11', '12 : 33 PM', '12 : 33 PM', '', '', '', '', 'This interview was conducted in August of 2021 with Dr James Henderson, the Director of the Natural Gas Programme at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies (OIES). Within this 20 min session, Dr James Henderson provides his insights into a variety of prevalent topics in the energy and sustainable development industries, including gas, CCUS, hydrogen, methane emissions, and much more.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>About the Guest:Dr James Henderson is Director of the Natural Gas Programme at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies (OIES) and he has been writing for and working with the Institute since 2010. He produces research for both the Gas and Oil Programmes covering Russia and CIS issues as well as global energy matters that affect the region. He is a Visiting Professor at Masaryk University in the Czech Republic and at the College of Europe in Natolin, Warsaw, and has lectured on energy economics and security of supply at a number of universities in Europe and the US. He has worked in the oil sector for US company Amerada Hess, as well as spending time as a consultant and investment banker. He obtained a PhD in Social Sciences from London University in 2010.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-05 15:11:30', 1, '', 17, 1720210811),
(393, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/tR0HWVL7faY?', 'Affordable & Clean Energy With Mr Hongpeng Liu', '2021-09-16', '12 : 33 PM', '12 : 33 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Mr Hongpeng Liu is the Director, Energy Division, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). He is currently leading the energy team in ESCAP to promote regional energy cooperation with a focus on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goal 7 in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and energy connectivity for regional economic cooperation and integration. His work ranges from conducting policy studies, organizing intergovernmental meetings &amp; policy dialogues and providing advisory services to facilitating regional cooperation on sustainable energy development in Asia and the Pacific.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mr Liu has over 30 years of experience in sustainable energy. Prior to joining the United Nations, he served as a government official in charge of energy policies and plans, new and renewable energy industry development, energy and water conservation, environment industry development at different Ministries and Commissions of the central government of China.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-05 15:13:15', 1, '', 17, 1720210916),
(394, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/HduYKBdzLWY?', 'Clean Energy & New Fuels in the Gulf With Jeffrey Beyer', '2021-10-05', '12 : 33 PM', '12 : 33 PM', '', '', '', '', 'Jeffrey Beyer is a sustainability strategist with international expertise across climate and energy policy, corporate strategy, green finance, clean tech innovation and business planning. He has helped establish renewable energy Centres of Excellence and was instrumental in launching the UK&#39;s first &pound;40m Clean Growth venture capital fund as a public-private partnership.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Jeffrey has worked with utilities to prioritise and implement innovative solutions to prepare for low carbon transition. And, working with national governments and multilateral organisations, he has developed and implemented climate policy, sustainability strategy and energy efficiency programmes.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-05 15:19:45', 1, '', 17, 1720211005),
(395, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/HduYKBdzLWY?', 'Energy & Climate Change in the Middle East With Ali Al-Saffar', '2021-10-06', '12 : 33 PM', '12 : 33 PM', '', '', '', '', 'Mr Ali Al-Saffar is the Middle East and North Africa Program Manager at the International Energy Agency in Paris and an author on seven editions of the IEA&rsquo;s long-term forecast, the World Energy Outlook, including the &ldquo;Outlook for Producer Economies.&rdquo; Prior to joining the IEA in 2012, he served as a Middle East economist and chief automotive analyst at the Economist Intelligence Unit in London. He has degrees in economics and development studies.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-05 15:21:38', 1, '', 17, 1720211006),
(396, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/VOfxi_FyMiU?', 'LNG - A Time of Change in the USA - With Mr Charif Souki', '2021-10-07', '12 : 33 PM', '12 : 33 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Mr Charif Souki is the Executive Chairman of the Board at Tellurian. He co-founded Tellurian and serves as Executive Chairman of the Board. He also founded Cheniere Energy, Inc. in 1996 and served as Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer and President until December 2015. Prior to Cheniere, Charif was an investment banker. He serves on the board of trustees of the American University of Beirut and as a member of the Advisory Board of the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University. Charif received a B.A. from Colgate University and an MBA from Columbia University.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-05 15:24:17', 1, '', 17, 1720211007),
(397, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/HCgEY-TNprE?', 'Knowledge Sharing Between Oil & Gas Producers With Dr. Valerie Marcel', '2021-11-03', '12 : 33 PM', '12 : 33 PM', '', '', '', '', 'Dr Val&eacute;rie Marcel is the project lead for the New Producers Group, a South-South knowledge-sharing network of 30 emerging oil and gas producer countries. She is an established expert on national oil companies, petroleum-sector governance and emerging strategic issues shaping the energy sector.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>She is the author of Oil Titans: National Oil Companies in the Middle East (Chatham House/Brookings, 2006). Recent publications include Fostering Resilience in Emerging Oil Producers in 2020 and The Cost of An Emerging National Oil Company, the most read Chatham House publication in 2016, with 41,000 downloads.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-05 15:26:16', 1, '', 17, 1720211103),
(398, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/HZve7Bla9ug?', 'Energy Transitions in the MENA Region With Dr. Mostefa Ouki', '2021-11-23', '12 : 33 PM', '12 : 33 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Dr Mostefa Ouki is an independent energy consultant and has over thirty years of experience in developing, executing, and managing gas and energy-related techno-economic projects throughout the world.&nbsp; He led numerous consulting and advisory assignments commissioned by governments; national and international energy companies; and, international financial institutions.&nbsp; He also executed and led a number of consulting assignments on the planning and implementation of oil, gas and petrochemical infrastructure projects in key hydrocarbon producing countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Dr Ouki worked closely with government and private sector policy decision-makers in a number of countries on the formulation, funding and implementation of energy and infrastructure projects and policies. He advised project lenders and financial advisors on the development of energy and infrastructure projects.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-05 15:28:15', 1, '', 17, 1720211123),
(399, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/_wYsrNGirTs?', 'Insights and Analysis on Hydrogen and Natural Gas with Anne-Sophie Corbeau', '2021-12-14', '12 : 33 PM', '12 : 33 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Anne-Sophie Corbeau is a Global Research Scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University&rsquo;s School of International and Public Affairs. Her research focuses on hydrogen and natural gas. Anne-Sophie has over 20 years of experience in the energy industry and is a recognized expert on natural gas. She is the author of many publications focusing on gas, LNG markets, Asia, China, India and Africa, including the book &ldquo;LNG markets in transition: the great reconfiguration&rdquo; (Oxford, 2016). She is also a member of the Gastech governing body.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Prior to joining the Center, Mrs. Corbeau was a senior Leader and head of gas analysis at BP, where she was responsible for advising the Leadership Team on gas market developments and long term pricing assumptions. As part of the Economic and Energy Insights team, she was leading the Energy Outlook&rsquo;s analysis on gas, industry, nuclear and hydrogen. She also served as a member of BP France&rsquo;s Comex (board).</p>\r\n', '2022-09-05 15:30:55', 1, '', 17, 1720211212),
(400, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/_EXCyVOCr5M?', 'The Changing Future of European Energy with Arnaud Breuillac', '2021-12-15', '12 : 33 PM', '12 : 33 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Mr Arnaud Breuillac is the former President of Exploration &amp; Production at TotalEnergies, a broad energy company that produces and markets energies on a global scale: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mr Breuillac is a graduate of the French engineering school Ecole Centrale de Lyon. He joined Total in 1982. He has held various positions in Exploration &amp; Production in France, Abu Dhabi, the United Kingdom, Indonesia and Angola and in Refining in France.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Between 2004 and 2006, he served as Vice President, Iran, in the Middle East Divison, and in December 2006, he was appointed to Exploration &amp; Production&rsquo;s Management Committee in his position as Senior Vice President, Continental Europe and Central Asia.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>On July 1, 2010, he was appointed Senior Vice President, Middle East in Exploration &amp; Production. On January 1, 2011, he was appointed to Total&rsquo;s Management Committee.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-05 15:33:27', 1, '', 17, 1720211215),
(401, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/vCDDd-kDYXs?', 'Interview With H.E. Dr Leila Benali', '2022-02-04', '12 : 33 PM', '12 : 33 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Interview With H.E. Dr Leila Benali</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br />\r\nAbout the Guest:H.E. Dr Leila Benali is a Moroccan economist and politician who was appointed as the countries Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development in October 2021.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>H.E. Dr Benali studied engineering at the Ecole Central de Paris and Ecole Mohammadia School and obtained a Master of Arts in engineering. She has also received a Master of Arts in politics in Politics and a Ph.D. in economics from Sciences Po in Paris.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>H.E. Dr Benali&#39;s professional career is extensive, with roles including Chief Economist to the IEF, and Chief Economist and Head of Strategy and Sustainability at the Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP). Previously, she was also head of energy policy and gas strategy at Saudi Aramco; director at IHS, a global research firm and consultancy in security and energy; a professor at Sciences Po; and an industrial engineer at Schlumberger.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-05 15:35:29', 1, '', 17, 1720220204),
(402, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/XUqptt7FwuM?', 'The Practical Use of Hydrogen With Abdurrahman Khalidi', '2022-03-02', '12 : 33 PM', '12 : 33 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Mr Abdurrahman Khalidi is the Chief Technology Officer at GE Gas Power, for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He holds a PhD in architectural engineering from Cornell University and was formerly a Senior Mechanical engineer in GE global research in Niskayuna. Mr Khalidi also served as the Project manager in the Structural Mechanicals and Dynamics Lab in Niskayuna, New York. And, during his work on dynamics and vibrations, design and motion control of mechanical systems, he filed 28 US patents in various fields of technology.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-05 15:38:30', 1, '', 17, 1720220302),
(403, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/c1E2i2lDGjs?', 'The Future of Energy With Stephane Michel', '2022-04-04', '12 : 33 PM', '12 : 33 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Mr St&eacute;phane Michel is the President of Gas, Renewables &amp; Power at TotalEnergies SE and a Senior Vice President at Total E&amp;P Qatar Ltd. Mr Michel was previously employed as a Managing Director by Total E&amp;P Libye, after joining the Group in 2005, working for Downstream Asia, based in Singapore. He has also formerly served on the board at Dolphin Energy Ltd.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mr St&eacute;phane Michel received his undergraduate degree from Ecole Polytechnique and an undergraduate degree from &Eacute;cole Nationale Sup&eacute;rieure des Mines de Paris.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-05 15:53:22', 1, '', 17, 1720220404),
(404, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/aOP9eMQo1hg?', 'Energy Security in Europe with Roger Diwan', '2022-04-27', '12 : 33 PM', '12 : 33 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Mr. Roger Diwan is a Vice President for IHS Markit Energy and heads a dedicated research team that provides integrated energy advisory to the financial sector.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>He has over 25 years of experience in advising financial institutions on strategies in the oil and gas markets, energy trends and companies&rsquo; strategy, with a renewed focus on the capital dimension of the energy transition.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mr. Diwan leads a team of analysts and strategists to advise over 150 Asset Managers, Hedge Funds and Private Equity firms by providing customized analysis on market developments for oil, gas, power, and renewables, with a focus on spending, company strategies and capital markets developments. Recently, his work has focused on the risks of under-investment for oil during the energy transition, the capital transition challenges that energy systems face in the next 10 years, but also all current energy geopolitical questions facing oil, gas and the manufacturing of renewables.&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2022-09-05 15:54:52', 1, '', 17, 1720220427),
(405, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZVcUujTT65g?', 'A New Normal - The Changing Future of Energy with Alain Bifani', '2022-05-11', '12 : 33 PM', '12 : 33 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>In 2000, Alain was appointed Director General of the Ministry of Finance, the youngest person to be appointed a director general in Lebanon. He is notable for successfully implementing change in a complex multicultural environment, where it is said obedience to clans supersedes allegiance to institutions.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Throughout his career, Bifani was able to implement major reforms despite strong resistance from the establishment. He has proven successful in managing national finances during major crises and the absence of a government budget for more than 12 years!<br />\r\nTransparency was at the heart of Bifani&rsquo;s work. He introduced electronic taxation, taxpayers&rsquo; services, and a code of ethics. He was known for having reconstructed 27 years of financial accounts for the government, thus leading the way towards accountability.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>He holds a B.Eng in Optics and Telecommunications from the Institut d&rsquo;Optique Graduate School (France) and a higher degree in Management and Finance from the Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales (HEC), France.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-05 15:56:27', 1, '', 17, 1720220511),
(406, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/YKC6aRN19EI?', 'Computing Developments with Mohamed Hasan', '2022-06-05', '12 : 33 PM', '12 : 33 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Mohamed Hasan has 15 years of Energy Industry Experience and is Microsoft&rsquo;s Energy Industry and Sustainability Director for MEA region. He joined Microsoft in February 2020 to launch and operate Energy Core as Microsoft&rsquo;s first global centre of Excellence for AI, Cloud &amp; IOT in energy sector. Mohamed is responsible for driving energy business growth and supporting energy customers digital Transformation through Cloud &amp; AI adoption while doing sustainable business - leading to net zero targets achievement. Mohamed&rsquo;s experience is mainly around O&amp;G digital transformation and sustainability. Prior to joining Microsoft he held various technical and business leadership roles across MEA with multinational organisations like Emerson and Schneider Electric, leading strategic projects, developing the accounts of major IOCs and business development.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-05 15:58:11', 1, '', 17, 1720220605),
(407, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/wUD1h0r4fyU?', 'Al Attiyah Foundation Podcast: The Changing Future of Energy with Carlos Barberán', '2022-08-09', '12 : 33 PM', '12 : 33 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p> Qamar Energy conducted a gas study in Kurdistan and not Kyrgyzstan as mentioned on the slide.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>About the Guest:In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Mr Carlos Barber&aacute;n Diez. Mr Barber&aacute;n is an LNG and gas consultant with 27 years years of experience in the industry, particularly with developments in southern Africa and southern Asia.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>He is currently working for Qamar Energy as an Energy Consultant in Dubai, UAE and previously worked for Gaz de France as a Country Manager for Spain.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-05 16:00:15', 0, '', 17, 1720220809),
(408, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'Gas Supply in the Short to Medium Term – Security, Recovery and Volatility', '2022-09-12', '12 : 36 PM', '12 : 36 PM', 'event-2022-09-12-69', '', '', '', '', '2022-09-06 15:08:19', 1, '', 13, 13202209),
(409, 1, 'slider/1463', 'The most authoritative account to date. The Al-Attiyah Foundation delves deep into the world of ESG with new guidebook', '2022-06-10', '8 : 30 AM', '8 : 30 AM', 'slider/1463', '', '', '', '<p>The most authoritative account to date. The Al-Attiyah Foundation delves deep into the world of ESG with new guidebook</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In our latest academic contribution, the Al-Attiyah Foundation has developed a guidebook on environment, social and corporate governance (ESG) and how it has changed the inner workings of some of the world&rsquo;s most important institutions.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-07 11:05:29', 0, '', 18, 1820220601),
(410, 1, 'slider/1440', 'A wake-up call? The Russia-Ukraine conflict could accelerate the adoption of renewable energy', '2022-05-01', '8 : 30 AM', '8 : 30 AM', 'slider/1440', '', '', '', '<p>The 26th UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP26), held in Glasgow in late 2021, was hotly anticipated. The summit was delayed by a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and expectations for substantive results, such as &lsquo;consigning coal to history&rsquo; and increasing climate finance to support climate action in the least developed countries, were high.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>After frenetic last-minute negotiations, diplomats from nearly 200 countries struck a major agreement aimed at intensifying efforts to fight climate change. Pledges which drew the most attention were the phase-down of coal and fossil fuel subsidies, end of international financing for fossil fuels, accord on zero-emissions vehicles, global methane reductions, and the financial alliance for net zero</p>\r\n', '2022-09-07 11:11:51', 0, '', 18, 1820220501),
(411, 1, 'slider/1408', 'The catalyst for change? The EU’s climate strategy sends ripple effects across the world', '2022-04-01', '8 : 30 AM', '8 : 30 AM', 'slider/1408', '', '', '', '<p>The catalyst for change? The EU&rsquo;s climate strategy sends ripple effects across the world</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Large corporations are set to pump huge sums of money into the fight against climate change as the European Union&rsquo;s green taxonomy of sustainable investments comes into effect. The EU&rsquo;s Taxonomy is a technical rulebook that identifies sustainable activities that contribute to the bloc&rsquo;s green transition and comply with the Paris Agreement under the EU Green Deal.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-07 11:26:26', 0, '', 18, 1820220401),
(412, 1, 'slider/1405', 'H.E. Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah QTV Interview - Launch of the Barzan Gas Project', '2022-03-10', '8 : 30 AM', '8 : 30 AM', 'slider/1405', '', '', '', '<p>In this one-hour special feature interview, H.E. Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, Former Deputy Prime Minister &amp; Minister of Energy and Industry, and Chairman of The Al-Attiyah Foundation discusses, discusses the challenges faced as well as the extensive opportunities created in the launch of the Barzan Gas project.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-07 11:30:43', 0, '', 18, 1820220310),
(413, 1, 'slider/1402', 'Industry leaders discuss how hydrogen is changing the energy mix at the Al-Attiyah Foundation CEO Roundtable   ', '2022-03-01', '8 : 30 AM', '8 : 30 AM', 'slider/1402', '', '', '', '<p>Internationally renowned experts and top decision makers came together to share their insights and perspectives on the current and future role of hydrogen in the world&rsquo;s energy mix at the quarterly CEO Roundtable hosted by the Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-07 11:43:21', 0, '', 18, 1820220301),
(414, 1, 'slider/1396', 'A Game Changer? Sovereign Wealth Funds to Shake up the Race to Net-Zero with Their Billions', '2022-02-01', '8 : 30 AM', '8 : 30 AM', 'slider/1396', '', '', '', '<p>The investment decisions of Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) are of vital importance in determining the pace of the ongoing energy transition and mitigating climate change, reports the Al-Attiyah Foundation in its latest Energy Report titled The Role of Sovereign Wealth Funds in Energy.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-07 11:51:57', 0, '', 18, 1820220201),
(415, 1, 'slider/1394', 'Turning promises into policies! Europe Raises the Bar in the Fight Against Climate Change', '2022-01-01', '8 : 30 AM', '8 : 30 AM', 'slider/1394', '', '', '', '<p>The European Union is attempting to turn promises into policies with its &lsquo;Fit for 55&rsquo; climate bill, the Al-Attiyah Foundation reports in its latest Sustainability Paper titled &lsquo;The Progress of Green New Deals in Europe and the US&rsquo;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In July 2021, the European Commission presented a dozen legislative proposals to ensure its climate and energy laws fit the ambition of a 55% cut in carbon emissions by 2030, compared with 1990 levels. From phasing out the internal combustion engine to forest protection, no sector of the EU economy will go untouched.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-07 12:25:01', 0, '', 18, 1820220101),
(416, 1, 'slider/1393', 'The Time to Act Is Now! Drastic and Immediate Change Needed to Avoid Catastrophic Climate Change', '2021-12-10', '8 : 30 AM', '8 : 30 AM', 'slider/1393', '', '', '', '<p>Many countries and companies have pledged to be carbon neutral by 2050 or soon after, however the path to such a scenario is littered with obstacles. Scientists have devised plans that outline how net-zero emissions can be reached by 2050. Some rely solely on renewable energy, as many environmentalists prefer, others lean on other technologies such as nuclear power or carbon capture. Each approach carries different social and economic trade-offs. However, most researchers agree that drastic changes in society and technological advancements are needed over the next decade to stay on pace for net-zero by the mid-century.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-07 12:37:22', 0, '', 18, 1820211210),
(417, 1, 'slider/1374', 'COP26: Pressure Mounts on Oil and Gas Producers', '2021-12-01', '8 : 30 AM', '8 : 30 AM', 'slider/1374', '', '', '', '<p>COP26 means a lot more scrutiny for oil and gas producers, adding momentum to their growing focus on measuring and preventing greenhouse gas emissions from production and transportation.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nWhile there was no global agreement to control the use or production of oil and gas, the UN Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow in early November increased the pressure on producers to address greenhouse gas emissions. For a start, there was no trace of the climate scepticism that went with previous conferences, and there was little disagreement about the end goal of full decarbonisation, or at least carbon neutrality.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-07 12:48:30', 0, '', 18, 182021201),
(418, 1, 'slider/1667', 'Solving the Energy Crisis: Industry Experts Discuss the Year Ahead at the Al-Attiyah Foundation CEO Round Table', '2021-11-17', '8 : 30 AM', '8 : 30 AM', 'slider/1667', '', '', '', '<p>CEOs, scientists and experts came together to reflect on the events of 2021 and discuss the challenges the energy industry faces in the year ahead at the quarterly CEO Roundtable hosted by the Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-07 12:54:50', 0, '', 18, 1820211117),
(419, 1, 'slider/1368', 'Flagship ICSEWEN21 Conference In Doha Qatar', '2021-11-10', '11 : 00 AM', '11 : 00 AM', 'slider/1368', '', '', '', '<p>The second edition of the International Conference on Sustainable Energy-Water-Environment Nexus in Desert Climates (ICSEWEN21) opened with a high-level plenary session on November 22. The biennial conference is the flagship event of the Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU).</p>\r\n', '2022-09-07 13:54:24', 0, '', 18, 1820211110),
(420, 1, 'slider/1367', ' Qatar Climate Change Conference 2021 Whitepaper', '2021-11-01', '11 : 00 AM', '11 : 00 AM', 'slider/1367', '', '', '', '<p>Extreme heatwaves and rising wet-bulb temperatures would damage the human habitability of vital urban centers in the Middle East by the end of the 21st century, according to a number of published research, particularly in some regions in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. This may result in widespread social and economic disruptions and challenges driven by climatic change impacts in the rapidly growing urban areas of the Middle East.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-07 14:07:31', 0, '', 18, 1820211101),
(421, 1, 'slider/1366', 'Air Travel Set for a Green Revolution', '2021-10-10', '11 : 00 AM', '11 : 00 AM', 'slider/1366', '', '', '', '<p>Green flying taxis look set to revolutionise the way we travel in the coming decades with a number of aviation firms investing heavily into the development of battery and hydrogen-powered aircraft.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br />\r\nVirgin Atlantic got the ball rolling this summer after agreeing to purchase between 50 and 150 electric jets that can take off and land vertically (eVTOL) from Vertical Aerospace.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-07 14:36:58', 0, '', 18, 1820211010),
(422, 1, 'slider/1361', ' Science Points the Finger at Global Warming for Deadly Heatwave', '2021-10-01', '11 : 00 AM', '11 : 00 AM', 'slider/1361', '', '', '', '<p>World-renowned scientists are convinced that the extreme weather that ravaged the Northern Hemisphere this summer can be attributed to global warming thanks to incredible advances in technology, reports the Al-Attiyah Foundation in its latest Sustainable Development Industry Report.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-07 15:02:22', 0, '', 18, 1820211001),
(423, 1, 'slider/1356', 'Russia Zooms in on its Arctic Reserves and Trade Routes to Become LNG Giant', '2021-09-15', '11 : 00 AM', '11 : 00 AM', 'slider/1356', '', '', '', '<p>Russia&rsquo;s Arctic LNG projects have among the lowest production costs in the world. Several new plants are planned, to add to Yamal LNG, which was completed in 2017, and Arctic LNG 2, which should begin production in 2023. The low costs may provide an advantage for Arctic projects as they compete for funds with other liquefaction projects, as will Russia&rsquo;s target of a 20% share of the global LNG market by 2030.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-07 15:15:50', 0, '', 18, 1820210915),
(424, 1, 'slider/1353', 'Expectations for COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow High', '2021-09-10', '11 : 00 AM', '11 : 00 AM', 'slider/1353', '', '', '', '<p>Al-Attiyah, chairman of the Board of Trustees at the Al-Attiyah Foundation highlighted the importance of hosting the Roundtable in the build up to COP26 (in Glasgow in November) and expressed his happiness about the return of the Roundtable event series after the coronavirus pandemic.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Expectations for the forthcoming UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow are high and many are eager to see the progress &ldquo;we&rsquo;ve made towards the objectives&rdquo; of the Paris Agreement, said HE the former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy and Industry Abdullah bin Hamad al-Attiyah.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-07 15:23:57', 0, '', 18, 1820210910),
(425, 1, 'slider/1341', 'Qatar Foundation to Host First Qatar Climate Change Conference', '2021-09-01', '11 : 00 AM', '11 : 00 AM', 'slider/1341', '', '', '', '<p>Qatar&rsquo;s climate challenges and how they can be tackled as the nation pursues a future built on sustainable development will be the focus of the first Qatar Climate Change Conference 2021 hosted by Qatar Foundation (QF) on September 13. The conference &ndash; sponsored by ExxonMobil Qatar &ndash; will see experts from across Qatar and the world discuss and debate actions that can be taken to mitigate the effects of climate change on the country, and support its leadership, businesses, industries, and people in facing up to the risks that rising global temperatures pose.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-07 15:40:31', 0, '', 18, 1820210901),
(426, 1, 'slider/1339', 'USQBC Hosts Event on LNG’s Role in Energy Sustainability', '2021-08-16', '11 : 00 AM', '11 : 00 AM', 'slider/1339', '', '', '', '<p>The US-Qatar Business Council (USQBC) on the 30th of August 2021, hosted a webinar titled &ldquo;How Will LNG Drive a Sustainable Energy World?&rdquo; The discussion featured His Excellency Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, Chairman of the Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development and Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy and Industry of the State of Qatar. On the panel, His Excellency was joined by esteemed industry experts including Marianne Kah, Adjunct Senior Research Scholar and Advisory Board Member of the Center on Global Energy Policy, School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) at Columbia University; Mohammed Barakat, Managing Director of USQBC, and Dominic Genetti, President of ExxonMobil Qatar Limited.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-07 17:13:01', 0, '', 18, 1820210817),
(427, 1, 'slider/1338', 'Carbon Pricing Gains Traction', '2021-08-15', '11 : 00 AM', '11 : 00 AM', 'slider/1338', '', '', '', '<p>Around the world, climate change policies are tightening, and carbon pricing is playing a big part of that. Once carbon pricing systems are in place, countries can apply pressure to emitters at will &ndash; representing the stick part of any energy transition policy, alongside the carrot of possible subsidies and guarantees for cleaner options. New carbon markets have recently been introduced in China, the UK and elsewhere, while prices on the well-established European market have surged as credits are reduced and countries toughen climate change commitments. As prices rise, lower carbon options become more commercially attractive as high emitters incur additional costs.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-07 17:20:52', 0, '', 18, 1820210815),
(428, 1, 'slider/1335', 'Can COP26 Live Up to the World\'s Expectations?', '2021-08-10', '11 : 00 AM', '11 : 00 AM', 'slider/1335', '', '', '', '<p>The world&rsquo;s watchful gaze will be fixed on Glasgow at the beginning of November 2021, as global leaders and important industry figures convene for the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26). Expectations are running high, with hopes that the two-week climate conference will call on all nations to end the use of polluting vehicles, decarbonise the energy system, abandon coal power, and stop deforestation &ndash; all in the pursuit of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.global energy industry expect from this summit? Are we going to see clear targets for the decarbonisation of the energy sector? What new policies and commitments can the energy industry expect from COP26, that will accelerate the transition to renewables? With an estimated $3.5 trillion in energy-sector investments needed every year until 2050 to make the required transition, can we expect fresh climate pledges from financial institutions and governments?</p>\r\n', '2022-09-07 17:39:08', 0, '', 18, 1820210810),
(429, 1, 'slider/1333', 'Forced Changes In The Energy Industry', '2021-08-01', '7 : 47 AM', '7 : 47 AM', 'slider/1333', '', '', '', '<p>Tom Ellacott, an SVP at Wood Mackenzie&#39;s Corporate Research Team, provides his insights into recent &#39;upsets&#39; with major IOCs, US shale oil and gas, the future role of NOCs, and the potential for blue hydrogen.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-08 10:17:44', 0, '', 18, 1820210801),
(430, 1, 'slider/1334', 'Towards Net-Zero', '2021-07-18', '7 : 47 AM', '7 : 47 AM', 'slider/1334', '', '', '', '<p>This interview was conducted in July of 2021 with Ms Marzia Zafar, Director of Sustainability &amp; Policy at Kaluza. Within this 20 min session, Ms Zafar provides a behind the scenes look at Kaluza and its industry-leading work on the digital integration of Net-zero efforts, as well as smart grid technology.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-08 10:20:37', 0, '', 18, 1820210718),
(431, 1, 'slider/1324', 'Follow Us on Twitter', '2021-07-16', '7 : 47 AM', '7 : 47 AM', 'slider/1324', '', '', '', '<p>If you want to stay up to date with all of the Foundation&#39;s daily, weekly, and monthly news and events, follow us on Twitter @AlAttiyahFndn. Throughout the month the Foundation shares a large variety of content on Twitter, from our Weekly Energy Market Reviews to Energy and Sustainable Development Research Series, invitations to our webinars, and recordings of our podcast interviews.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-08 10:22:34', 0, '', 18, 1820210716),
(432, 1, 'slider/1323', 'Follow Us on LinkedIn', '2021-07-15', '7 : 47 AM', '7 : 47 AM', 'slider/1323', '', '', '', '<p>Every month the Al-Attiyah Foundation posts a variety of content on its LinkedIn page, from Weekly Energy Market Reviews to Energy and Sustainable Development Research Series, invitations to our webinars, and recordings of our podcast interviews.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-08 10:23:51', 0, '', 18, 1820210715),
(433, 1, 'slider/1321', 'Listen to Our Special European Interview Series', '2021-07-10', '7 : 47 AM', '7 : 47 AM', 'slider/1321', '', '', '', '<p>With an ever-growing base of international experts, Al-Attiyah Awards Alumni, and personal friends of H.E. Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, the Foundation has started a special set of high-level European Energy Industry interviews in 2020, which have continued into 2021.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-08 11:03:21', 0, '', 18, 1820210710),
(434, 1, 'slider/1320', 'YouTube Podcast Interview Series', '2021-07-01', '7 : 47 AM', '7 : 47 AM', 'slider/1320', '', '', '', '<p>As part of the Al-Attiyah Foundation&rsquo;s efforts to continue to promote and facilitate education on important energy and sustainable development topics, a series of Podcast style interviews were started in 2020. Continued throughout 2021, in part due to the prevention of face-to-face events with the global Covid-19 Pandemic, the Foundation has to date hosted more than 30 high-end interviews with special industry-leading guests from around the world.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-08 11:30:19', 0, '', 18, 1820210701),
(435, 1, ' slider/1311', 'Methane - Tackling GHG Emissions', '2021-06-01', '7 : 47 AM', '7 : 47 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Tackling greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is at the top of the agenda in the global effort to address the escalating climate change crisis. While efforts so far have mostly focused on carbon dioxide (CO2), concerns for methane (CH4) emissions and their effects on the climate are growing.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-08 11:42:33', 0, '', 18, 1820210601),
(436, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/d1P-41pYpXE?', '2022 Global Energy Landscape: Will the Crises Continue?', '2021-12-16', '8 : 18 AM', '8 : 18 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Webinar Context: The global energy crisis that the planet is currently facing has shown how dependent the world is on fossil fuels. Oil and natural gas prices recently soared to the highest levels in years, pushing up electricity bills as widespread energy shortages hit Asia and Europe. The crisis raises questions about whether the world is ready for the green energy revolution when it is currently struggling to power itself. On the other hand, the crisis shows the need to move further away from coal, gas, and oil as prices for those commodities spike. That said, renewables are not expanding quickly enough to satisfy the rebound in global electricity demand, which is set to grow by 4% in 2022, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Renewables are expected to cover only half the projected increase in global electricity demand. The rest of the demand will be covered mostly by fossil fuel-based generation. As we approach the end of the year, this webinar brought together international sustainability and energy experts to discuss the possible pathways for 2022 and how the world can accelerate the shift to a sustainable trajectory in light of IEA&rsquo;s alarming predictions.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-11 10:49:49', 1, '', 19, 1920211216);
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(437, 1, 'slider/1632', 'Winter is coming! Internationally acclaimed experts offer unique insights on gas prices at the latest Al-Attiyah Foundation CEO Roundtable', '2022-09-19', '8 : 27 AM', '8 : 27 AM', 'slider/1632', '', '', '', '<p>Top decision makers and internationally renowned experts came together to share their insights and perspectives on current and future gas prices at the latest CEO Roundtable held by the Al-Attiyah Foundation. At the event, held on the 12th of September in Doha and moderated by the acclaimed broadcaster, Eithne Treanor, captains of industry discussed the reasons behind the jump in gas prices and the events that could see them come crashing down in the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2022-09-19 11:03:07', 0, '', 18, 1820210919),
(438, 1, 'Drying Up: Climate Change & Water Scarcity', 'Drying Up: Climate Change & Water Scarcity', '2022-07-15', '9 : 22 AM', '9 : 22 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Climate change will alter patterns of precipitation, river flow and evaporation. At the same time, water use is&nbsp; ncreasing in many countries. This brings increasing challenges of providing sufficient, affordable, high-quality water for agriculture, human needs, and industry, while not depriving ecosystems. How will water scarcity manifest itself? Which regions and areas of human activity are most threatened? How can the challenges be addressed?</p>\r\n', '2022-09-19 11:55:01', 1, '', 12, 12202207),
(439, 1, 'The Role of the Middle East in Global Climate Diplomacy', 'The Role of the Middle East in Global Climate Diplomacy', '2022-08-15', '7 : 01 AM', '7 : 01 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The Middle East is playing a growing role in international climate diplomacy through giant clean energy investments on its own soil, and also in emerging regions (particularly Africa). It is achieving these through combined efforts of ministries, sovereign wealth fund (SWFs) and national energy companies. However, the various Middle East countries exhibit different interests, levels of engagement and strategies. What do their efforts mean for future climate ambition? What are their approaches to climate diplomacy, and where is it helping or hindering global progress?</p>\r\n', '2022-09-26 09:33:08', 1, '', 12, 12202208),
(440, 1, 'slider/1641', 'The Al-Attiyah Foundation is a proud partner of the Qatar National Dialogue on Climate Change (QNDCC)', '2022-09-20', '11 : 30 AM', '11 : 30 AM', 'slider/1641', '', '', '', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation is a proud partner of the Qatar National Dialogue on Climate Change (QNDCC), held on September 19 and 20, 2022 at Multaqa, Education City.</p>\r\n', '2022-09-28 14:06:24', 0, '', 18, 2147483647),
(441, 1, 'Ocean Energy Technologies', 'Ocean Energy Technologies', '2022-08-15', '1 : 14 PM', '1 : 14 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The world&rsquo;s oceans contain vast renewable energy potential, equivalent to more than double the global current electricity demand. Ocean energy is highly predictable, well-suited to provide baseload power, and could abate CO2 emissions from power generation. However, apart from offshore wind, ocean energy remains at a nascent stage.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;What are the technological and commercial challenges in accelerating the deployment of ocean energy technologies? How can regulators support their deployment and cost competitiveness?</p>\r\n', '2022-10-02 15:45:15', 1, '', 11, 11202208),
(442, 1, 'Webinar Series', 'The Changing Dynamics of the LNG Shipping Market', '2022-09-14', '11 : 47 AM', '11 : 47 AM', 'event-2022-09-14-70', '', '', '', '<p>The Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development provides robust and practical knowledge and insights on global energy and sustainable development topics, communicating these for the benefit of the Foundation&rsquo;s members and wider community.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br />\r\nThe LNG industry is facing major economic and political shifts. Supply had already been struggling to keep up with rebounding demand as economic activity normalised following the peak of the pandemic before sanctions on Russian energy cargos, which subsequently reduced pipeline gas deliveries from Russia to Europe.</p>\r\n', '2022-10-11 14:20:31', 1, '', 14, 1420220901),
(443, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'Gas Supply in the Short to Medium Term – Security, Recovery and Volatility', '2022-09-12', '8 : 24 AM', '8 : 24 AM', 'event-2022-09-12-69', '', '', '', '<p>One may be forgiven for believing that the recent spike in gas prices and shortening supply are unheralded. However, some facets of the current situation could have been forecast with a quick analysis of trends from the previous decade. The low prices for both oil and gas of the period between 2010 and 2020 constrained investment. Companies found it difficult to make Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) when prices were low, despite arguments about the benefits of counter cyclical investments.</p>\r\n', '2022-10-23 11:03:16', 1, '', 14, 1420220902),
(444, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/IVc6Z2xOnkI', 'Stepping up the Pace of Hydrogen Development', '2022-03-07', '9 : 02 AM', '9 : 02 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation webinar, titled Stepping up the Pace of Hydrogen Development, was held on 7 March and brought together world-renowned experts to discuss the role environmentally friendly hydrogen can play in the ongoing energy transition and how using the gas in more urban activities can help nations achieve their net-zero carbon emissions targets.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) forecasts hydrogen will account for nearly 12% of global energy use by 2050, providing a $2.5 trillion investment opportunity through to 2050 for utilities, equipment makers and others seeking to reduce their emissions.</p>\r\n', '2022-10-23 11:34:21', 1, '', 19, 19202203),
(445, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/zch-USNOtXQ', 'ESG Transformation', '2022-06-14', '9 : 02 AM', '9 : 02 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The webinar, titled &ldquo;ESG Transformation: Seizing the Opportunity,&rdquo; was held on the 14th of June 2022 and saw four global experts examine the business case for ESG and the impact of the pandemic and other geopolitical crises on the implementation of ESG practices.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Environment, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards for a company&#39;s behaviour used by socially conscious investors to screen potential investments. Environmental criteria consider how a company safeguards the environment, including corporate policies addressing climate change. Social criteria examine how a company manages relationships with employees, suppliers, customers, and the communities where it operates. Governance deals with a company&#39;s leadership, executive pay, audits, internal controls, and shareholder rights.</p>\r\n', '2022-10-23 11:35:44', 1, '', 19, 19202206),
(446, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/iEQX5KPKOU4', 'The Changing Dynamics in the LNG Shipping Market', '2022-09-14', '9 : 02 AM', '9 : 02 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The webinar, titled &ldquo;The Changing Dynamics in the LNG Shipping Market,&rdquo; was held on the 14th of September 2022 and saw three global experts explore the remarkable revival of Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRUs) , Europe&rsquo;s determination to end its dependence on Russian gas imports, changing LNG trade routes and how the industry can meet tougher environmental rules.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>With nearly 400 of the 640 existing LNG carriers unlikely to comply with International Maritime Organization&rsquo;s (IMO) carbon intensity indicator from 2025 onwards, owners are now looking to convert their older ships to FSRUs to facilitate LNG imports. However, this presents another dilemma, because conversions will take shipping capacity out of the market, creating more supply pressure.</p>\r\n', '2022-10-23 11:36:52', 1, '', 19, 19202209),
(447, 1, 'Mind the Gap: Enhancing NDCs before COP27', 'Mind the Gap: Enhancing NDCs before COP27', '2022-09-15', '2 : 22 PM', '2 : 22 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Under the Paris Agreement process, countries are required to submit new or updated nationally determined contributions (NDCs) at least every five years, and successive NDCs should represent progression and a higher level of ambition. The first round of new or updated NDCs was due in 2020.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>What enhancements are being made to NDCs in the run-up to COP27 in Egypt? How do these revised NDCs compare with the initial NDCs? How significant are scaling up of ambitions by the major greenhouse gas emitters? How does this first round of revisions meet the scale of ratcheting up of ambitions required in future NDCs to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement?</p>\r\n', '2022-11-01 16:56:17', 1, '', 12, 12202209),
(448, 1, 'slider/1669', '2022 FIFA World Cup™ - A Showcase of Sustainability in Qatar', '2018-07-15', '11 : 21 AM', '11 : 21 AM', 'slider/1669', '', '', '', '<p>Whether you are a football fan or not, the FIFA World Cup&trade; cannot pass you by. The sporting event which attracts over three billion viewers worldwide and around three million attendees is a spectacle which brings people together, young and old, as they passionately support their home nation. This year&rsquo;s FIFA World Cup&trade; did not disappoint.&nbsp; From Brazil leaving the tournament in the Quarter finals, to four-time winner Italy, not even making it to the tournament, the event had the world captivated. And with the excessive growth of social media; the commentary, the jokes and statistics travelled instantly across the globe, adding to the football fever.</p>', '2022-11-09 13:54:39', 0, '', 18, 182018715),
(449, 1, 'Other Events', 'How will COP27 reshape the global energy landscape? ', '2022-11-12', '10 : 13 AM', '10 : 13 AM', 'event-2022-11-01-73', '', '', '', '<p>COP26 in November 2021 was one of the most significant summits on climate change, leading to new pledges from world governments to cut emissions and accelerate the green energy transition. The Glasgow conference yielded several breakthrough agreements, including the Global Methane Pledge, the Zero Emission Vehicle Pledge, the Deforestation Pledge, and the Glasgow Pact.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Under the Glasgow Pact, countries agreed to revisit and strengthen their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in 2022 &ndash; instead of every five years. The last time these targets were updated was in 2020. Indeed, several countries have since committed to more ambitious emission-reduction goals in an effort to limit the global temperature rise to 1.5 &deg;C.</p>\r\n', '2022-11-15 12:46:21', 1, '', 13, 13202211),
(450, 1, 'Geopolitics of the Energy Transition', 'Geopolitics of the Energy Transition', '2022-09-15', '12 : 59 PM', '12 : 59 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Global LNG prices surged to never-beforewitnessed heights in 2022, as market tightness and concern over supply gripped the market. The interconnectedness of gas markets in Europe and Asia-Pacific through LNG trade has resulted in the European benchmark, Dutch TTF, topping US$ 60 / MMBtu in 4Q 2021 while the spot Asian LNG benchmark, JKM, hit nearly US$ 60 / MMBtu in March 2022.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>What is the short-term outlook for LNG markets across the Asia-Pacific region, and what are the key uncertainties? The increasing penetration of renewables in the global energy mix, the rise of electrification from 20% currently to 60% by mid-century, and improvements in energy efficiency and storage are essential characteristics of the energy transition, which will have wide-ranging and profound geopolitical consequences. How will the energy transition impact fossil fuel exporters and importers, green technology anufacturers, and countries rich in critical minerals and metals? Which countries could exploit their dominant positions within green energy supply chains? How will the energy transition impact great-power competition?</p>\r\n', '2022-11-15 15:36:47', 1, '', 11, 11202209),
(451, 1, 'slider/971', 'Global Energy Experts at the 10th Bosphorus Summit', '2019-11-10', '1 : 43 PM', '1 : 43 PM', 'slider/971', '', '', '', '<p>Al-Attiyah Foundation think tank hosts global energy experts at the 10th Bosphorus Summit to explore the re-ordering of energy sources<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nThe Al-Attiyah Foundation, the leading energy and sustainable development think tank based in Qatar, hosted world energy experts for two engaging panel sessions focused on the &lsquo;Geo-politics of Energy and Transitions to a New World Order&rsquo;, at the 10th Bosphorus Summit in Istanbul, Turkey, on 28th November 2019.</p>\r\n', '2022-11-22 16:19:36', 0, '', 18, 1820191110),
(452, 1, 'slider/1677', 'Spotlight Conversation with H.E. Al-Attiyah at Doha Forum', '2019-12-10', '1 : 43 PM', '1 : 43 PM', 'slider/1677', '', '', '', '<p>Qatar is on track to become the world&rsquo;s largest producer of liquefied natural gas (LNG), the country&rsquo;s former energy minister stressed on Saturday during a discussion at the Doha Forum, which concludes on December 15.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nH.E. Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, the chairman of the Al-Attiyah International Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development, made the statement during the forum&rsquo;s special session titled &lsquo;Spotlight Conversation with H.E. Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah.&rdquo; Al-Attiyah recalled Qatar&rsquo;s journey in the oil and gas industry and how it emerged as a leading producer of LNG through its partnerships with major oil and gas companies in the US and Europe. &ldquo;Since discovering liquid gas, Qatar emerged as among the biggest producers of LNG worldwide,&rdquo; Al-Attiyah noted, adding that the country&rsquo;s success in the hydrocarbon sector enabled it to create a wide range of downstream industries in the succeeding years.</p>\r\n', '2022-11-22 16:28:20', 0, '', 18, 1820191210),
(453, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/CBwsM1ljkuo', 'After the Crash – Progress so Far with Dr. Tatiana Mitrova', '2022-09-27', '9 : 57 AM', '9 : 57 AM', 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/CBwsM1ljkuo', '', '', '', '<p>Dr. Mitrova is a Research Fellow at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>She has twenty-five years of experience in dealing with Russian, and global energy markets. From February 2017 to December 2020, she was the Executive Director of the Energy Centre of the Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO, a graduate business-school.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Furthermore, Dr. Mitrova is a member of the board of directors of the global oil service company Schlumberger, and a co-author of the bestselling book, The 8 and 1/2 SteTM: How to Live, Love and Work At Full Capacity.</p>\r\n', '2022-11-29 12:32:26', 1, '', 17, 1720220924),
(454, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/FsBWmQv4DNY', 'Gas and Its Infrastructure - Trends in France and the Rest of Europe', '2022-10-19', '9 : 57 AM', '9 : 57 AM', 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/FsBWmQv4DNY', '', '', '', '<p>In the Al-Attiyah Foundation&#39;s latest podcast, recorded on 19/10/2022, Stephen Cole is joined by the former Vice President for External Relations of Engie, Mr. Jean-Marc Leroy. Mr. Leroy holds several non-executive roles. He is President of Gas Infrastructure Europe, a member of the Board of Directors of the Global Gas Centre within the World Energy Council, and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of GRDF, the French gas distribution affiliate of ENGIE. In this discussion, Mr Leroy offers his thoughts on the growing number of women in high level positions in major companies in France, the race to net-zero and current energy crises in Europe.</p>\r\n', '2022-11-29 12:35:51', 1, '', 17, 1720221019),
(455, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/qa4hpnjRVu0', 'A New Normal - The Changing Future of Energy with Laurent Vivier', '2022-11-14', '9 : 57 AM', '9 : 57 AM', 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/qa4hpnjRVu0', '', '', '', 'In this latest podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Mr Laurent Vivier, Senior Vice President MENA - Exploration &amp; Production, TotalEnergies. Mr Vivier has been with TotalEnergies for 26 years, beginning his career in 1996 in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) trading. In 2011, after holding a number of positions, he was appointed Vice President Strategic Planning for the Gas &amp; Power branch of the company. In 2015, Mr Vivier became the group&rsquo;s Senior Vice President for Gas, a position he held until 2020.</p>\r\n', '2022-11-29 12:39:04', 1, '', 17, 1720221114),
(457, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/pCjb4rVuJ94', 'From Glasgow to Sharm El Sheikh: How Will COP27 Reshape the Global Energy Landscape?', '2022-11-01', '10 : 43 AM', '10 : 43 AM', 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/pCjb4rVuJ94', '', '', '', '<p>The webinar, titled &quot;From Glasgow to Sharm El Sheikh: How Will COP27 Reshape the Global Energy Landscape?,&quot; was held 1 November 2022 and saw four global experts discuss the potential impact of COP27. COP26 in November 2021 was one of the most significant summits on climate change, leading to new pledges from world governments to cut emissions and accelerate the green energy transition. The Glasgow conference yielded several breakthrough agreements, including the Global Methane Pledge, the Zero Emission Vehicle Pledge, the Deforestation Pledge, and the Glasgow Pact. Guest Speakers: David Hone, Climate Change Adviser at Shell International Jill Duggan, Executive Director at the Environmental Defense Fund Europe Johnathan Shopley, Managing Directors at External Affairs Climate Impact Partners.</p>\r\n', '2022-11-29 13:14:05', 1, '', 19, 1920221101),
(458, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/u5RnB96yNOQ', 'A New Normal - The Changing Future of Energy with Saad Rahim', '2022-11-22', '10 : 35 AM', '10 : 35 AM', 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/DhAWMVnxxAo', '', '', '', '<p>Mr Saad Rahim is Chief Economist at the Trafigura Group, a Singapore based multinational commodity trading company founded in 1993. The Trafigura Group trades in base metals and energy. It is the world&#39;s largest private metals trader and second largest oil trader having built or purchased stakes in pipelines, mines, smelters, and ports.</p>\r\n', '2022-12-01 13:15:53', 1, '', 17, 1720221222),
(459, 1, 'Webinar Series', 'From Glasgow To Sharm El Sheikh: How Will Cop27 Reshape The Global Energy Landscape?', '2022-11-14', '8 : 31 AM', '8 : 31 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development provides robust and practical knowledge and insights on global energy and sustainable development topics, communicating these for the benefit of the Foundation&rsquo;s members and community. Since 2020, the Foundation has hosted a webinar series, in partnership with Refinitiv, to explore key trends and insights as the coronavirus pandemic, supply chain constraints, war in Ukraine and deepening gloom about the global economy impact<br />\r\nthe energy industry.</p>\r\n', '2022-12-08 11:03:42', 1, '', 14, 2147483647),
(460, 1, 'Are Electric Vehicles Really Green? The Truth About EVs', 'Are Electric Vehicles Really Green? The Truth About EVs', '2022-12-01', '8 : 31 AM', '8 : 31 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Electric vehicles (EVs) are touted as one of the pillars of a net-zero carbon future, along with renewable energy. Unlike internal combustion engines (ICE) that usually run on diesel or petrol (gasoline), they produce zero greenhouse gas emissions or other air pollutants from combustion at the point of use and continue gaining in &ldquo;cleanliness&rdquo; each year due to improvements in manufacturing processes and the &ldquo;greening&rdquo; of the electricity generation mix.</p>\r\n', '2022-12-08 11:11:52', 1, '', 15, 15202212),
(461, 1, '22-10-02-video-rep-sd.mp4', 'Technology and Climate Change', '2022-10-15', '6 : 56 AM', '6 : 56 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>There is general recognition that technological breakthroughs will play a key role in climate change mitigation and adaptation. New technologies are required to expand the scope of low-carbon energy, facilitate atmospheric carbon removal, tackle hard-to-abate sectors, and deal with the unavoidable impacts.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>What are some of the promising technologies in the medium to long-term? What policy instruments are needed to fast track the development of necessary technologies for combating climate change?</p>\r\n', '2022-12-13 09:34:06', 1, '', 12, 12202210),
(462, 1, '22-10-01-video-rep-en.mp4', 'How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming the Energy Industry  ', '2022-10-15', '12 : 35 PM', '12 : 35 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p><br />\r\nThe amount of data that is generated by both humans and machines far outpace humans&rsquo; ability to absorb, interpret, and make complex decisions from it. Imbedded sensors, wearable devices, drones, and satellites produce voluminous new data streams. Artificial intelligence (AI) forms the basis for all computer learning and is the future of complex decision-making.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>What is the role of AI in oil &amp; gas operations? How can AI technologies assist oil &amp; gas to decarbonise operations and enter new energy markets? And what are the main challenges in adopting AI solutions in the petroleum industry?</p>\r\n', '2022-12-13 15:11:25', 1, '', 11, 11202210),
(463, 1, '22-11-02-video-rep-sd.mp4', 'The Just Transition To A World Powered By Sustainable Energy', '2022-11-15', '1 : 48 PM', '1 : 48 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The energy transition will affect fossilfuel dependent countries, communities, and localities very differently. The financial flows from developed countries to developing countries have always been a thorny issue in climate change negotiations. What is the Just Transition approach to climate mitigation? What are the various mechanisms and instruments to ensure equitable responsibility for the emitters and the climate-vulnerable? Can a Just Transition be achieved by 2050?</p>\r\n', '2023-01-10 16:25:22', 1, '', 12, 12202211),
(464, 1, 'Annual', 'Annual Report 2021', '2023-01-15', '8 : 17 AM', '8 : 17 AM', 'Annual', '', '', '', '<p>In 2021, the Foundation continued to produce industry leading content including in-depth reports, topical articles and podcasts, and stage world class events. In this report, you will find detailed information on all the Foundation&rsquo;s activities, achievements and plans for the future.</p>\r\n', '2023-01-15 10:55:17', 1, '', 20, 20202301),
(465, 1, '22-11-01-video-rep-en.mp4', 'COP27 and the Consequences for  Fossil Fuel Demand', '2022-11-15', '7 : 40 AM', '7 : 40 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>COP27 in Egypt was held in a major oiland gas-producing country but, unlike COP26, it featured substantial engagement from the fossil fuel industry. Although it ended with significant&nbsp; progress in some areas, particularly on climate finance and adaptation, progress on mitigation was limited. Nevertheless, around COP27, and in the run-up to COP28, important deals concerning &lsquo;just transitions&rsquo;, methane, renewables, and hydrogen were struck.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>What is the impact of COP27 on long-term demand for the major fossil fuels &ndash; coal, oil, and gas? What pathways have been laid for future changes? Where will COP28 take the next steps?</p>\r\n', '2023-01-16 10:13:09', 1, '', 11, 11202211),
(466, 1, 'Award', 'The Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards for Lifetime Achievement - 2022', '2022-10-12', '11 : 15 AM', '11 : 15 AM', 'event-2022-10-12-72', '', '', '', '<p>The 2022 winners were Charif Souki, Executive Chairman of the Board, Tellurian; Alexander Kemp, Professor of Petroleum Economics and Director, University of Aberdeen; Professor Martin Green, Scientia Professor, University of New South Wales; John Kingston, Director of Global Market Insights, S&amp;P Global; Fahad Hamad Al-Mohannadi, former Managing Director, QEWC and Rex Tillerson, 69th Secretary of State and the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Exxon Mobil Corporation.</p>\r\n', '2023-02-01 14:46:10', 1, '', 20, 19202210),
(467, 1, '22-12-01-video-rep-en.mp4', 'How The Global Energy Crisis Is Driving Growth In Renewables', '2022-12-13', '8 : 26 AM', '8 : 26 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The current global crisis and the greater focus on energy security is not slowing the energy transition. It has led to an upward revision of long-term renewable output. What is the short-term forecast for renewables? How are regulatory developments in China, the European Union, and the United States driving long-term capacity additions? What is their impact on global fossil fuel demand? What are the challenges and risks to the forecasts?</p>\r\n', '2023-02-05 11:01:54', 1, '', 11, 11202212),
(468, 1, '22-12-02-video-rep-sd.mp4', 'COP27: Taking Stock', '2022-12-15', '8 : 26 AM', '8 : 26 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Negotiations at COP27 revolved around the remaining prospects of avoiding a global temperature&nbsp; increase of 1.5&deg;C; the provision of climate finance to assist developing countries to mitigate and adapt; and the establishment of new funding to compensate vulnerable countries for loss and damage.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Carbon markets also saw action, with decisions on Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs) and the establishment of a new carbon credit: a Mitigation Contribution Emission Reduction (MCER). What will be the overall impacts of these COP27 outcomes? What further key agenda items have emerged, and what work remains in the run-up to COP28?</p>\r\n', '2023-02-05 11:03:38', 1, '', 12, 12202212),
(469, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'Anticipated Energy Scenarios in a Net-zero World', '2023-02-08', '7 : 31 AM', '7 : 31 AM', 'event-2023-02-08-74', '', '', '', '<p>Institutions within academia, research organisations, the private sector, and the energy industry have all been developing energy scenarios. While these organisations have different methodologies and varying assumptions, most of their scenarios are not optimistic about the world meeting targets set by the Paris Agreement. For the first CEO Roundtable of 2023, international experts will provide new insights into short and long-term scenario planning and will answer questions such as &ldquo;what will be the key features of supply and demand for energy in 2023?&rdquo; This question is particularly pertinent in the face of the increasing focus on fossil fuels in climate change negotiations.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br />\r\nOne may be forgiven for believing that the recent spike in gas prices and shortening supply are unheralded. However, some facets of the current situation could have been predicted with a quick analysis of trends from the previous decade. The low prices for both oil and gas of the period between 2010 and 2020 constrained investment. Companies found it difficult to make Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) when prices were low, despite arguments about the benefits of counter cyclical investments.</p>\r\n', '2023-02-16 10:04:21', 1, '', 13, 13202302),
(470, 1, '23-01-02-video-rep-sd.mp4', 'The Impact of High Interest Rates on Sustainable Investments', '2023-01-15', '7 : 34 AM', '7 : 34 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Sustainable investments are investments that seek to achieve a financial return while also generating positive effects on society, the environment, and the economy. Given the amplified focus on decarbonisation and green economy, sustainable investments are becoming increasingly attractive and are crucial to enable the low-carbon transition.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>How sensitive are sustainable investments to interest rate changes compared to non-sustainable investments? What role did low interest rates play in the growth of sustainable investments in the past decade?</p>\r\n', '2023-02-16 10:06:15', 1, '', 12, 12202301),
(471, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/9tZ7Io_HQjQ', 'The Big Picture - 2023 and Beyond with Jihad Azour', '2023-02-08', '10 : 12 AM', '10 : 12 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>AIn this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Mr. Jihad Azour the Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).</p>\r\n\r\n<p>AT the IMF, Mr. Azour oversees the Fund&rsquo;s work in the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia and Caucasus. Previously, he served as Lebanon&rsquo;s Finance Minister in 2005-08, during which time he coordinated the implementation of important reforms, including modernizing the country&rsquo;s tax and customs systems.</p>\r\n', '2023-02-22 12:43:42', 1, '', 17, 1720230208),
(472, 1, '23-01-01-video-rep-en.mp4', 'The Future of OPEC+ Capacity', '2023-01-15', '10 : 53 AM', '10 : 53 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>OPEC+ has faced three volatile years: 2020, the year of the pandemic and demand plunge; 2021, the year of tight markets and inflation amid pandemicinduced supply bottlenecks; and 2022, the year of geopolitical risk and record-high energy prices. It phased-out the historic 9.7 Mb/d cuts by September 2022, then re-introduced cuts of 2 Mb/d starting November.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Questions about compliance in 2020 were replaced by concerns about the inability of many members to meet their targets. What is the outlook for the call on OPEC+ to meet demand? How will this be distributed between the group&rsquo;s members?</p>\r\n', '2023-03-01 13:24:44', 1, '', 11, 11202301),
(473, 1, 'Award', 'The Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-attiyah International Energy Awards 2014', '2014-05-01', '11 : 59 AM', '11 : 59 AM', 'Award', '', '', '', '<p>The 2014 winners were H.E. Dr. Ibrahim Ibrahim, Economic Advisor to H.H. the Emir of Qatar; Dr. Adnan Shihab-Eldin, Director General, Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences, Advisor to &amp; Member, Kuwait National Nuclear Energy Committee (KNNEC), and former Acting Secretary General and Director of Research, OPEC; Nobuo Tanaka, Global Associate for Energy Security and Sustainability, Institute of Energy Economics, Professor of the University of Tokyo and former Executive Director, IEA; Professor Tan Chorh Chuan, President, National University of Singapore; Walid Khadduri former Editor in Chief, Middle East Economic Survey; Dr. Rilwanu Lukman, former Secretary General, OPEC and Nigerian Minister of Petroleum.&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2023-03-08 14:32:58', 1, '', 20, 20201400),
(474, 1, 'Award', 'The Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-attiyah International Energy Awards 2015', '2015-05-01', '12 : 03 PM', '12 : 03 PM', 'Award', '', '', '', '<p>The 2015 winners were Nasser Khalil Al-Jaidah, CEO, QPI; Dr. Ramzi Salman, former Deputy Secretary General, OPEC; Dr. Fatih, Birol Chief Economist &amp; Director, Global Energy Economics, IEA; Professor Giacomo Luciani, Executive Master in Oil &amp; Gas Leadership, IHEID and Master in International Energy, PSIA; Dr. Pierre Terzian, President &amp; Editor-in-Chief, Petrostrategies and Christophe de Margerie, former Chairman &amp; CEO, TOTAL S.A.</p>\r\n', '2023-03-08 14:35:16', 1, '', 20, 20201500),
(475, 1, 'Award', 'The Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-attiyah International Energy Awards 2016', '2016-05-01', '12 : 03 PM', '12 : 03 PM', 'Award', '', '', '', '<p>The 2016 winners were Hamad Rashid Al-Mohannadi, Senior Advisor, Qatar Petroleum; H.E. Dr. Majid A Al-Moneef, Advisor to the Royal Court of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Adnan Z. Amin, Director-General, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA); Claude Mandil, former Executive Director, IEA; Dr. Bassam Fattouh, Director, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies and Margaret McQuaile, former Senior Correspondent, Platts.</p>\r\n', '2023-03-08 14:36:48', 1, '', 20, 20201600),
(476, 1, 'Award', 'The Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-attiyah International Energy Awards 2017', '2017-05-01', '12 : 03 PM', '12 : 03 PM', 'Award', '', '', '', '<p>The 2017 winners were Sir Mark Moody-Stuart, Chairman, Global Compact Foundation &amp; Vice Chairman, UN Global Compact and former Chairman, Royal Dutch Shell Group; Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, President &amp; CEO, Qatar Petroleum; No&eacute; Van Hulst, Ambassador of the Netherlands to the OECD and Chairman, IEA Governing Board; Suleiman Jasir Al-Herbish, Director-General, OPEC, Fund for International Development (OFID); Ali Aissaoui, Senior Oxford Visiting Research Fellow &amp; Independent Energy Consultant, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies; John Defterios, Emerging Markets Editor/Anchor, CNNMoney and Marwan Masri, former President and CEO, Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI).</p>\r\n', '2023-03-08 14:37:50', 1, '', 20, 20201700),
(477, 1, '23-02-02-video-rep-sd.mp4', 'Agri-Pv: Harvesting Agriculture and Solar Energy for a Sustainable Future', '2023-02-15', '2 : 37 PM', NULL, '', '', '', '', '<p>Several challenges prevent the widespread uptake of Agrivoltaics (Agri-PV) including existing farming practices, high initial investment costs due to low market penetration and awareness, lack of government incentives and limited technical knowledge of best practices for adoption. How can Agri-PV benefit the MENA region by strengthening the energy transition while reducing GHG emissions? How can Agri-PV address multiple crises such as arable land scarcity and resulting food insecurity? These are some of the questions addressed in this research paper.</p>\r\n', '2023-03-08 17:08:19', 1, '', 12, 12202302),
(478, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'Anticipated Energy Scenarios in a Net-Zero World', '2023-02-08', '11 : 36 AM', '11 : 36 AM', 'event-2023-02-08-74', '', '', '', '<p>Institutions within academia, research organisations, the private sector, and the energy industry have developed energy scenarios. While these organisations have different methodologies and varying assumptions, most of their scenarios are not optimistic about the world meeting targets set by the Paris Agreement. For the first CEO Roundtable of 2023, international experts, and guests provided insights into short and long-term scenarios and discussed how 2023 might unfold for the energy transition.</p>\r\n', '2023-03-26 14:16:07', 1, '', 14, 1420230208),
(479, 1, 'Webinar Series', 'Net-Zero Targets Closer Than We Think: Is the Energy Sector on the Right Track?', '2023-02-22', '11 : 36 AM', '11 : 36 AM', 'event-2023-02-22-75', '', '', '', '<p>With little time left to halt the continuous increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions into the atmosphere (i.e., achieving net-zero), the next few years will be critical for our planet.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Already, the earth is about 1.1&deg;C warmer than it was in the late 1800s. To limit global warming to around 1.5&deg;C, as called for in the Paris Agreement, GHG emissions must peak by 2025 and fall by 43% before 2030, according to the latest report by the UN&rsquo;s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.</p>\r\n', '2023-03-26 14:19:17', 1, '', 14, 1420230222),
(480, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/ktRCZJs-ePI', 'A Changing World and the Energy Transition with Marc-Antoine Eyl-Mazzega', '2023-03-08', '8 : 48 AM', '8 : 48 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Marc-Antoine Eyl-Mazzega is the Director of the Centre for Energy at the French Institute of International Relations, commonly known as IFRI. Prior to joining IFRI, he spent six years at the International Energy Agency (IEA), mostly notably as Russian and Sub-Saharan Africa Programme Manager where he conducted oil and gas market analysis and was responsible for institutional relations with these countries and regions. In this podcast, Mr Eyl-Mazzega talks about the European Union&#39;s Green Deal, the effect of Africa&#39;s population boom on the energy transition and the conflict in Ukraine.</p>\r\n', '2023-03-27 11:27:12', 1, '', 17, 1720230308),
(481, 1, '23-03-02-video-rep-sd.mp4', 'The Implications of Cross-Border Carbon Taxes on Geopolitics and International Trade', '2023-03-29', '11 : 31 AM', '11 : 31 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Climate change mitigation through greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction or removal from the atmosphere is a global public good that requires significant investments by governments and businesses. Although benefits accrue to all humans, the problem of free-riding arises from such practices. How can the freeriding problem related to climate change mitigation action be resolved? What role do cross-border carbon taxes play in the climate change policy landscape? Who are the front-runners in terms of implementing cross-border carbon taxes and how will they influence shifts in trading flows?</p>\r\n', '2023-03-29 14:02:45', 1, '', 12, 12202303),
(482, 1, 'Award', 'The Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards 2013', '2013-05-01', '11 : 26 AM', '11 : 26 AM', 'Award', '', '', '', '<p>The 2013 winners were His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the United Arab Emirates; His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Bin Saleh Al-Sada, Minister of Energy and Industry of the State of Qatar &amp; Chairman of the Board of Qatar Petroleum; His Excellency Abdalla Salem El-Badri, OPEC Secretary General; Dr. Mark H. Weichold, Dean and CEO of Texas A&amp;M University at Qatar and Randa Takieddine, Paris Correspondent for the Al-Hayat Newspaper.</p>\r\n', '2023-03-30 13:58:56', 1, '', 20, 20202303),
(483, 1, '23-02-01-video-rep-en.mp4', 'One Year On:Energy Amid The Russia – Ukraine Conflict', '2023-02-15', '8 : 56 AM', '8 : 56 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has created shockwaves in global energy markets, with fossil fuel supply shortages, changing energy trade flows, and economic uncertainty. After an initial global energy crisis, much adjustment has happened, but serious risks remain. Both sides have further energy weapons they could deploy, from sabotage to sanctions.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>What is the impact on Russian oil exports and the European natural gas markets a year into the conflict? Has the conflict driven or damaged the ongoing energy transition? And who are the winners and losers in the energy sector?</p>\r\n', '2023-04-06 11:28:17', 1, '', 11, 11202302),
(484, 1, '23-03-01-video-rep-en.mp4', 'Charging Up: E-Mobility And The Future of ICE Vehicles', '2023-03-30', '8 : 06 AM', '8 : 06 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Electric vehicles have gained significant market share in the past year and numerous automakers have committed to predominantly EV futures. EVs have gained range, costs have fallen, and numerous governments have rolled out supportive packages for their manufacturing, purchase and charging. The imperative to tackle climate change, energy security concerns including the war in Ukraine, the desire to build new competitive domestic industries, and the other advantages of e-mobility have all made EVs more important.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>What is the future for e-mobility? What does this mean for the outlook for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles?</p>\r\n', '2023-04-20 10:49:53', 1, '', 11, 11202303),
(485, 1, '23-04-02-video-rep-sd.mp4', 'Renewable Energy Investments in Times of Geopolitical Crisis', '2023-04-15', '8 : 00 AM', '8 : 00 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Since the beginning of the 21st century, renewable energy (RE) for power generation has experienced remarkable global growth and development. By the end of 2022, global RE generation capacity amounted to 3,372 gigawatts (GW), growing the renewable power generation capacity by a record 295 GW or by almost 10% compared to 2021. However, disrupted supply chains, spiking interest rates, and an increase of input costs stemming from COVID-19 pandemic and the<br />\r\nRussian invasion of Ukraine have reduced the attractiveness of RE investments.</p>\r\n', '2023-05-11 10:33:40', 1, '', 12, 12202304),
(486, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/cpvkxtoC8nY', 'Dragon Rising: China’s Role in the Global Energy Industry with Dr. Michal Meidan', '2023-04-12', '2 : 42 PM', '2 : 42 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Dr. Michal Meidan to discuss China&#39;s role in the global energy industry.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Dr. Meidan is the Director of China Energy Research at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies (OIES). Before joining OIES in July 2019, she was Vice President Research at Energy Aspects and headed China Matters, an independent research consultancy.</p>\r\n', '2023-05-11 17:13:37', 1, '', 17, 1720230412),
(487, 1, 'Are Volatile Energy Markets Slowing the Energy Transition?', 'Are Volatile Energy Markets Slowing the Energy Transition?', '2023-06-07', '1 : 19 PM', '1 : 19 PM', 'event-2023-06-07-77', '', '', '', '<p>Energy transition institutions within academia, research organisations, the private sector, and the energy industry have all been developing and updating energy transition scenarios. While these organisations have different methodologies and varying assumptions, most of their scenarios are not optimistic about the world meeting targets set by the Paris Agreement. For the second CEO Roundtable of 2023, international experts will provide new insights into short and long-term scenario planning and discuss whether volatile energy markets are slowing or accelerating the energy transition.</p>\r\n', '2023-06-12 15:54:39', 1, '', 13, 13202306),
(488, 1, '23-05-02-video-rep-sd.mp4', 'Green Hydrogen Opportunities for the Gulf Region', '2023-05-10', '1 : 48 PM', '1 : 48 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Green hydrogen can help decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors like refinery, steel and heavy duty transport and the chemical industry. The Gulf region is well positioned to establish itself as a hydrogen hub as it has cheap and abundant renewable energy resources and is located in the vicinity of major hydrogen consumption centres like Europe and Asia. What risks does a massive uptake of green hydrogen pose to the region? What is green hydrogen and what is its current and future contribution to a sustainable global development? Which hydrogen policy frameworks are currently existing in the Gulf region?</p>\r\n', '2023-06-12 16:26:12', 1, '', 12, 12202305),
(489, 1, '23-04-01-video-rep-en.mp4', 'Emissions Reporting of International Oil Companies', '2023-04-15', '9 : 45 AM', '9 : 45 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The oil and gas industry, a major contributor to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, faces increasing pressure from environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors influencing investment decisions. Despite the uncertainty of its future in the energy transition context, demand for oil and gas is not expected to diminish in the nearterm. However, to secure capital from ESGfocussed investors, oil &amp; gas companies must demonstrate their efforts to reduce their environmental impact.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2023-06-13 12:16:30', 1, '', 11, 11202304),
(490, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/m3GqRF0uaO0', 'The Future of Oil Demand in a Changing World With Joel Couse', '2023-05-22', '9 : 06 AM', '9 : 06 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Joel Couse is a special advisor to the International Energy Agency &ndash; commonly referred to as the IEA &ndash; specialising in Energy Markets and Security. Previously he was Chief Energy Economist for Total Energy.</p>\r\n', '2023-06-21 11:38:11', 1, '', 17, 1720230522),
(491, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/ycf9CjiMYAI', 'KPC Bullish on Its Role in the Global Oil Market', '2023-06-15', '9 : 06 AM', '9 : 06 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation and Sheikh Nawaf Saud Nasir Al-Sabah, the Deputy Chairman and CEO of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), discuss Kuwait&#39;s role in the global energy market, the country&#39;s sustainability goals and COP28.</p>\r\n', '2023-06-21 11:39:19', 1, '', 17, 1720230615),
(492, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/B-KpOL57tGw', 'LNG Now a Global Fuel in Response to Volatile Markets', '2023-06-14', '11 : 20 AM', '11 : 20 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>LNG is advancing towards becoming a global commodity following the expansion of markets, growing volumes, and liquidity, and increase in spot-market transactions.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>As buyers push for destination-flexible contracting and trading that allows them to resell or swap LNG cargoes, vessels are gaining more freedom to trade, and market players are better optimising their positions.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>These trends have brought new players to the LNG industry, which traditionally comprised a small group of participants. According to the International Group of Liquefied Natural Gas Importers, the number of LNG importing markets has increased almost fivefold since the 1990s.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2023-06-22 14:07:55', 1, '', 19, 1920230614),
(493, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGedYfA9u3k', 'Net-Zero Targets Closer Than We Think: Is the Energy Sector on the Right Track?', '2023-02-22', NULL, NULL, '', '', '', '', '<p>The first webinar of our 2023 series welcomed a panel of international experts from industry and academia to discuss the energy sector&rsquo;s net-zero ambitions, including current targets and future scenarios, and the extent to which these goals are achievable.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The energy industry is committed to reducing its emissions and transitioning towards netzero but achieving these targets will require a more realistic approach from policymakers to support the sector&rsquo;s efforts, panellists said.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br />\r\nPut simply, more money is needed. To get on track to achieve net-zero, $4.8 trillion must be invested annually to 2030 in electricity generation, fuel production, infrastructure, industry, transport and buildings.</p>\r\n', '2023-06-22 14:51:57', 1, '', 19, 1920230214),
(494, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/oKLye8bKE34', 'Growing Demand for Coal in Volatile Times With Neil Fleming', '2023-06-20', '1 : 05 PM', '1 : 05 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Neil Fleming - the Global Head of Editorial Argus Media - to discuss peak oil, growing coal demand and more.</p>\r\n', '2023-07-04 15:38:09', 1, '', 17, 1720230620),
(495, 1, '23-05-01-video-rep-en.mp4', ' MENA Natural Gas Markets During a European Energy Crisis Energy', '2023-05-15', '9 : 10 AM', '9 : 10 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has always been a strategic cornerstone of the European energy mix, but now it has gained newfound value for the continent as it adapts rapidly to a &ldquo;Russia-less&rdquo; energy world. In the shortterm, these MENA countries are set to be instrumental to European energy security.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>How has the current European energy crisis impacted MENA natural producers and exporters? What is the impact on European energy relations with North Africa, Eastern Mediterranean, and GCC gas exporters? How has this affected the prospects for the green transition across these countries?</p>\r\n', '2023-07-13 11:50:52', 1, '', 11, 11202305),
(497, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'Are Volatile Energy Markets Slowing the Energy Transition?', '2023-06-07', '9 : 32 AM', '9 : 32 AM', 'event-2023-06-07-77', '', '', '', '<p>Various institutions within governments, academia, research institutions and the private sector are addressing the need for mitigating actions to either abate or counteract the effects of climate change. However, it is often observed that the prices of fossil fuels are volatile. This roundtable explored whether the volatile nature of the fossil fuel markets is hindering the transition to less fossil fuel intensive fuel substitutes i.e., the transition to renewable sources of energy.</p>\r\n', '2023-07-13 12:06:22', 1, '', 14, 1420230607),
(498, 1, '23-06-02-video-rep-sd.mp4', 'Energy Efficiency in High-Rise Buildings in Desert Climates', '2023-06-15', '1 : 00 PM', '1 : 00 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The Gulf region has witnessed a significant increase in its number of skyscrapers over the past few decades. This trend of high-rise buildings in the Middle East can be mainly divided into two distinct phases. The first phase, from 1990 to 2000, was marked by the dominance of oil exploration and profits, which prioritised economic growth over energy efficiency. While the second phase was characterised by a shift towards sustainable design and greater awareness towards energy efficiency and financial savings associated with it.</p>\r\n', '2023-07-16 15:32:59', 1, '', 12, 12202306),
(499, 1, '23-07-02-video-rep-sd.mp4', 'The Role of Natural Gas – Transition Fuel or Part of the Long-Term Global Energy Mix?', '2023-07-15', '8 : 55 AM', '8 : 55 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Natural gas has seen a rapid expansion since the 1970s as it has many attractive characteristics, including a low direct greenhouse gas emissions intensity. Many analysts have therefore seen it as a key &ldquo;bridge fuel&rdquo; to cushion the energy transition from coal and oil to renewables over the next decades. However, an increasing understanding that methane emissions in gas production and transportation are generally high, as well as the sudden realisation of the vulnerability of natural gas importers, as highlighted by the Russian invasion in Ukraine, has recently dimmed the prospect of natural gas.</p>\r\n', '2023-08-16 11:34:09', 1, '', 12, 12202307),
(500, 1, '23-06-01-video-rep-en.mp4', 'The Future of Offshore Renewables', '2023-06-15', '1 : 27 PM', '1 : 27 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Offshore renewable resources can be captured through various technologies such as offshore fixed or floating wind turbines, floating solar photovoltaic panels, wave and tidal conversion systems, and other ocean energy technologies such as ocean thermal energy conversion and salinity gradient. What is driving the outlook for these technologies? What is driving their costs? What are the synergies among these technologies and with<br />\r\noffshore oil &amp; gas projects? What will offshore renewable energy hubs of the future look like?</p>\r\n', '2023-08-21 16:05:44', 1, '', 11, 11202306);
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(501, 1, 'Annual Report 2022', 'Annual Report 2022', '2023-08-24', '11 : 54 AM', '11 : 54 AM', 'Annual', '', '', '', '', '2023-08-24 14:33:38', 1, '', 20, 20202308),
(502, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'Hydrogen Technology - From Strategy to Delivery', '2023-09-06', '7 : 22 AM', '7 : 22 AM', 'event-2023-09-06-80', '', '', '', '<p>Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe and burns without emitting carbon dioxide. Due to these properties, many experts have claimed that it is the &ldquo;wonder fuel&rdquo; and could play a major role in the race to net-zero emission my mid-century. At this CEO Roundtable, global experts, captains of industry and esteemed guests will examine the practical problems associated with using hydrogen as a fuel and the strategies that countries can adopt for the element to play its part in the transition to low fossil fuel, low emission economies.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Hydrogen Technology - From Strategy to Delivery</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>06 September 2023</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Overview</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe and burns without emitting carbon dioxide. Due to these properties, many experts have claimed that it is the &ldquo;wonder fuel&rdquo; and could play a major role in the race to net-zero emission my mid-century. At this CEO Roundtable, global experts, captains of industry and esteemed guests will examine the practical problems associated with using hydrogen as a fuel and the strategies that countries can adopt for the element to play its part in the transition to low fossil fuel, low emission economies.</p>\r\n', '2023-08-29 10:00:21', 1, '', 13, 13202309),
(503, 1, '23-07-01-video-rep-en.mp4', 'Future of Unconventionals in a Low-Carbon World', '2023-07-15', '12 : 20 PM', '12 : 20 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Over the past 20 years, unconventional resources have become a significant part of the global energy mix, accounting for onethird of the world&rsquo;s total oil &amp; gas supplies. However, to achieve net-zero goals by 2050-2070 and the Paris Agreement&rsquo;s target of keeping global temperature increases below 1.5&deg;C, a significant transition is required in the next 30 years. This transition will entail a global shift in energy supplies from all forms of fossil fuels to cleaner and low-carbon alternatives.</p>\r\n', '2023-09-18 14:51:31', 1, '', 11, 11202307),
(504, 1, ' https://www.youtube.com/embed/vxDsC_PO-y4', 'The Future of Solar Energy in the Middle East with Joumana Hosri', '2023-08-29', NULL, NULL, '', '', '', '', '<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Joumana Hosri, board member of the Fernand Hosri Group, to discuss the future of solar power in the global energy mix, women in construction and her various leadership roles.</p>\r\n', '2023-09-18 15:08:55', 1, '', 17, 1720230829),
(505, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/2m0PlZ9UjXs', 'The Availability of Hydrogen for the Energy Transition with Professor Graham Weale', '2023-09-04', '12 : 39 PM', '12 : 39 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Professor Graham Weale.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Professor Weale is a recognised authority on energy markets with over 40 years&rsquo; experience. He has been Professor of Energy Economics at the Ruhr University Bochum since 2016.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>His expertise lies in carbon pricing and the EU Emissions Trading System; German power market &ndash; renewables, thermal plants and power prices; energy intensive industry decarbonisation; hydrogen economics and projects in Northwest Europe; and more.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2023-09-18 15:18:43', 1, '', 17, 1720230904),
(506, 1, '23-08-02-video-rep-sd.mp4', 'Compliance and Voluntary Carbon Markets – What Are the Fault Lines?', '2023-08-15', '8 : 18 AM', '8 : 18 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>A carbon credit is a tradable unit that represents one metric tonne of real, additional, and permanent greenhouse gas emission reductions or removals issued by a carbon crediting programme and recorded in a carbon registry. Compliance and voluntary carbon credit markets can accelerate global climate efforts by mobilising finance for additional and ambitious climate action. Ensuring the integrity of carbon credits and their use is the key to unlocking the potential of these markets. What is the role of carbon credits in global climate efforts and how can they be used voluntarily and for compliance? What are the key fault lines or concerns relating to the integrity of carbon credits, their use, and related claims, and how can they be addressed?</p>\r\n', '2023-09-24 10:50:34', 1, '', 12, 12202308),
(507, 1, 'Webinar Series', 'The Hydrogen Rainbow – Looking Beyond the Colours', '2023-09-07', '8 : 34 AM', '8 : 34 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development provides robust and practical knowledge and insights on global energy and sustainable development topics, communicating these for the benefit of the Foundation&rsquo;s members and community.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Since 2020, the Foundation has hosted a series of webinars, in partnership with Refinitiv (an LSEG Business), to explore key trends and insights during a period of unprecedented global uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain constraints, the Ukraine conflict, extreme price volatility and the climate emergency as they impact the energy industry.</p>\r\n', '2023-09-24 11:09:51', 1, '', 14, 1420230907),
(508, 1, 'CEO Roundtable White Paper', 'Hydrogen Technology - From Strategy to Delivery', '2023-09-06', '9 : 32 AM', '9 : 32 AM', 'event-2023-09-06-80', '', '', '', '<p>Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe and also burns without producing carbon dioxide. Due to these properties, many experts have claimed that it is the &ldquo;wonder fuel&rdquo; and could play a major role in the race to net-zero emission by mid-century. However, hydrogen production technologies are nascent, expensive to implement and require further support from the public and private sectors for further implementation.</p>\r\n', '2023-09-28 12:05:19', 1, '', 14, 1420230906),
(509, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/kMO1cAJxbbg', 'Inspiring a Generation of Women with Tofol Al Nasr', '2023-09-10', '1 : 00 PM', '1 : 00 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Ms. Tofol Al-Nasr. Ms. Al-Nasr is a partner at Daleelaq Consulting with a diverse range of American, Asian, Qatari, and Gulf-based clients. In 2017, Ms. Al-Nasr was nominated by HE Dr. Al-Sada, then Qatar&rsquo;s minister of energy and industry, to join OPEC as a diplomat, becoming the first Qatari woman to serve her country in this capacity.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In the interview, Ms. Al-Nasr discusses the following questions and more:<br />\r\n- What is the core function of Daleelaq Consulting and your role within the organisation?<br />\r\n- What were your duties at OPEC?<br />\r\n- Despite its residual oil production, Qatar is no longer a member of OPEC. What are your views on Qatar&rsquo;s OPEC exit?<br />\r\n- Do you feel the Gulf region&rsquo;s prominence will decline as the &ldquo;Energy Transition&rdquo; proceeds?</p>\r\n', '2023-10-03 15:31:42', 1, '', 17, 1720230910),
(510, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/haIEg-C8XL4', 'Rentier States – Overcoming the Dutch Disease With Giacomo Luciani', '2023-09-27', '1 : 19 PM', '1 : 19 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Giacomo Luciani, a leading expert on the geopolitics of energy.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Mr. Luciani is primarily known for his seminal contributions to the theory of the rentier state and is currently an adjunct professor at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva and scientific advisor of the Master in International Energy the Paris School of International Affairs at Sciences Po in Paris.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br />\r\nIn the interview the following questions and more are discussed:<br />\r\n- Currently, rentier states are more likely to be fossil fuel rich suppliers that are not industrialised. Do you agree with this assertion?<br />\r\n- What strategies could rentier states implement to make them more economically competitive?<br />\r\n- How is the transition to clean energy progressing and is limiting the rise to 1.5 C by 2050 still achievable?<br />\r\n- The energy industry and politics are inextricably linked. Do you believe this will always be the case?<br />\r\n- Looking ahead, what will be the major sources of energy post 2050?</p>\r\n', '2023-10-04 15:55:04', 1, '', 17, 1720230927),
(511, 1, '23-09-02-video-rep-sd.mp4', 'Strategic Approach to the Implementation of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement in the MENA Region', '2023-09-15', '10 : 29 AM', '10 : 29 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Since the adoption of the &lsquo;rulebook&rsquo; for international carbon markets and nonmarke approaches under Article 6 in 2021, many countries have moved towards the implementation of international market-based cooperation. This can serve different objectives, including meeting and enhancing NDC targets, attracting investment for high-cost mitigation actions, facilitating technology transfer, and building capacities. Countries that want to benefit from market-based cooperation under Article 6 &ndash; sellers and buyers alike &ndash; need to become Article 6-ready. Who are the frontrunners in the MENA region with regards to climate transition policy? Will additional resources need to be deployed within the region to unlock the full potential of international carbon markets and non-market approaches?</p>\r\n', '2023-10-18 13:10:33', 1, '', 12, 12202309),
(512, 1, 'Award', 'The Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards for Lifetime Achievements - 2023', '2023-10-25', '12 : 14 PM', '12 : 14 PM', 'Award', '', '', '', '<p>The distinguished Executive Vice President &ndash; Operations of QatarEnergy, Mr Ahmad Saif Al-Sulaiti, was among the winners of the 2023 Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards for Lifetime Achievement, held at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort &amp; Convention Hotel on October 11.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Over 300 dignitaries attended the prestigious event where six remarkable individuals were honoured for their illustrious careers and outstanding contributions to the energy industry.</p>\r\n', '2023-10-25 14:47:31', 1, '', 20, 20202310),
(513, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/g9C-fK7qVlg', 'Social Transformations and Economic Reforms in the Gulf With Tim Callen', '2023-10-05', '12 : 18 PM', '12 : 18 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Mr Tim Callen. Mr Callen is a visiting Fellow at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSIW) and specialises on the economics of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>His impressive background includes over 30 years at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), where he was Mission Chief to Saudi Arabia, Head of the GCC Division, and Special Advisor to the Executive Director for Saudi Arabia.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nIn the interview, the following questions are discussed:<br />\r\n&bull; Are Gulf countries now more willing to publish their population statistics than in previous years?<br />\r\n&bull; What is the effect of this low number of citizens among the general population on government policy?<br />\r\n&bull; Are we in the midst of a cultural shift where women are having more active roles in the public and private sectors in the Gulf?<br />\r\n&bull; Do you anticipate a decline in the Gulf region&rsquo;s economic prominence as the &quot;energy transition&quot; proceeds?</p>\r\n', '2023-10-31 14:48:46', 1, '', 17, 1720231005),
(514, 1, '23-10-02-video-rep-sd.mp4', 'The Importance of Regional Cooperation for Climate Change Adaptation and Building Resilience', '2023-10-15', '8 : 56 AM', '8 : 56 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The global community stands at a pivotal juncture in its fight against climate change. As the impacts of climate change become increasingly evident, the need for collective action and regional cooperation in addressing its impacts gains prominence. Climate change&rsquo;s impacts cut across all sectors and levels of governance, underscoring the necessity for regional cooperation through multi-stakeholder partnerships. How will climate change affect the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region in the coming decades? To what extent do MENA countries collaborate regionally to combat climate change? What are some key adaptation strategies to shield populations and economies from the impacts of global warming?</p>\r\n', '2023-11-16 11:28:20', 1, '', 12, 12202310),
(515, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/pqdAWTL534A', 'The Energy Landscape in Asia with Vandana Hari', '2023-11-01', '9 : 11 AM', '9 : 11 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Ms Vandana Hari. Ms Hari is Founder and CEO of Vanda Insights which provides macro-analysis of the global oil markets through publications, bespoke research projects and corporate briefings.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In her career spanning mainstream socio-political journalism as well as specialised market intelligence, Ms Hari has worked in New Delhi, Hong Kong and Singapore. Her skills include market analysis, topical research, external stakeholder engagement, leadership, projects and initiatives. In the interview, the following questions are discussed:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>When will demand for fuels in China rise again?</li>\r\n	<li>What is the status of the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline that will export natural gas from Russia&#39;s Western Siberia Altai region to northeastern China?</li>\r\n	<li>Will Asian countries ever give up coal?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n', '2023-11-16 11:48:55', 1, '', 17, 1720231101),
(516, 1, 'COP28', 'The Al-Attiyah Foundation at COP28 ', '2023-11-30', '10 : 58 AM', '10 : 58 AM', 'event-2023-11-30-83', '', '', '', '<p>As an official UNFCCC observer organisation, the Al-Attiyah Foundation has a longstanding commitment to ensuring that its members and partners have an active role in UN Climate Change processes, including at the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai from 30 November to 12 December.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Due to the outstanding show of support from our members and partners, the-Al Attiyah Foundation is delighted to announce that we will host our first-ever pavilion in the Blue Zone at COP28 later this year.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>This space will serve as a hub for critical knowledge sharing, networking, and showcasing the work of the Al-Attiyah Foundation. It would also allow the Foundation the opportunity to support the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and help enhance the collaboration between the Foundation and other organisations from the State of Qatar that are participating in COP28.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation is keen to ensure that its pavilion provides a platform for forging partnerships with like-minded international and sectoral organisations, and for sharing insights and expertise on key energy, sustainability and climate change issues.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Further details of opportunities for our members to engage at our venue will be shared in due course.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In the meantime, do not hesitate to contact Mr. Colman Hands at <a href=\"mailto:chands@abhafoundation.org\" style=\"color:#007dff; text-decoration:underline\">chands@abhafoundation.org</a></p>\r\n', '2023-11-26 13:32:39', 1, '', 13, 1320231130),
(517, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/pnIcKC9Jmjs', 'Social Transformations and Economic Reforms in the', '2023-11-08', '11 : 16 AM', '11 : 16 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Professor Fadwa Eljack from the Department of Chemical Engineering at Qatar University (QU). &nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Professor Eljack&#39;s research focuses mainly in the area of Process System Engineering that includes optimisation and management of gas processing facilities, flare reduction, risk assessment and the inclusion of safety in design.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nIn the interview, the following questions are discussed:<br />\r\n&bull; What is the importance of studying hydrogen?<br />\r\n&bull; Will its significance to Qatar go over and above the traditional uses of desulphurisation in refineries?<br />\r\n&bull; Can hydrogen be used in electricity-generating plants in Qatar?<br />\r\n&bull; If hydrogen produced in Qatar is sold to other countries for export, how could it be transported?<br />\r\n&bull; Methane pyrolysis is widely regarded as</p>\r\n', '2023-12-03 13:58:09', 1, '', 17, 1320231130),
(518, 1, '23-11-02-video-rep-sd.mp4', 'What Will the Second UNFCCC COP in the Gulf Region Deliver?', '2023-11-15', '11 : 31 AM', '11 : 31 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Since 1995, the Conferences of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COPs) have provided a vital platform for addressing the manifold challenges posed by anthropogenic climate change. Over the years, COPs have evolved from small gatherings of government negotiators to bring together tens of thousands of people from the global community working to address climate change. Besides strengthening global cooperation on all levels, COPs showcase innovative solutions. This year&rsquo;s 28th COP (COP 28) held in Dubai, UAE is the second COP hosted in the Gulf region after COP18 in Doha, Qatar in 2012. What significant outcomes are likely to emerge from COP28? What impact can COP28 have on the race to net-zero carbon emissions by midcentury? What can we expect from the first Global Stocktake (GST) at a COP? Will COP28&nbsp; serve as a catalyst for further climate action in the Middle East?</p>\r\n', '2023-12-05 14:05:00', 1, '', 12, 12202311),
(519, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'Reflecting on 2023 and Shaping Climate Action in 2024', '2023-12-06', '10 : 59 AM', '10 : 59 AM', 'event-2023-12-06-84', '', '', '', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation will conclude its 2023 activities with its fourth and final CEO Roundtable of the year on December 6. At the event, captains of industry and<br />\r\nglobal experts will convene to reflect on the key events of the passing year and postulate on what might be significant in the months to come.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&ldquo;Reflecting on 2023 and Shaping Climate Action in 2024&rdquo; differs from previous December roundtables as will take place during the United Nations Climate Change<br />\r\nConference or Conference of the Parties (COP28). Consequently, the themes of the dialogue could prove to be dynamic as decisions and pronouncements made - or not made - at COP28 may alter the direction of the energy transition in the immediate term. For example, nations have been submitting their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC&rsquo;s) over the past five years and the subsequent assessment of the results, or &lsquo;Global Stock Take&rsquo;, will be analysed at COP28.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Although this may prove to be politically divisive, it could set the stage for the next few years of global action to slash the greenhouse gas emissions causing climate change.</p>\r\n', '2023-12-07 13:41:24', 1, '', 13, 13202312),
(520, 1, 'CEO Roundtable White Paper', 'The Year That Was – Reflecting on 2023 and Plotting Climate Action in 2024', '2023-12-06', '8 : 41 AM', '8 : 41 AM', 'event-2023-12-06-84', '', '', '', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation concluded its 2023 activities with its fourth and final CEO Roundtable of the year on December 6. The Trilemma for Energy, encompassing Energy Affordability, Energy Sustainability,<br />\r\nand Energy Security, formed the basis of the session&rsquo;s analysis of trends witnessed over the past 12 months and predictions for 2024. During the dialogue, experts discussed whether hydrogen would become a significant fuel source in the coming years, the practical and effective approaches that the energy sector could employ to mitigate climate change, the possibility of &lsquo;stranded assets&rsquo; both above and below the ground in fossil-producing countries, and more</p>\r\n', '2023-12-14 11:16:13', 1, '', 14, 1420231206),
(521, 1, '23-08-01-video-rep-en.mp4', 'GCC SWFs as Enablers of the Energy Transition', '2023-08-15', '7 : 57 AM', '7 : 57 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The last decade has a seen sharp rise in GCC SWFs&rsquo; investments in developed countries, as a result of which their accumulated assets have dramatically increased. Although investments in large, advanced economies and prominent emerging markets are likely to continue in the next few years, GCC SWFs are now increasingly recycling part of their petrodollar inflows into developing economies in the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia, and least developed countries (LDCs).</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Is this shift borne out of strategic considerations, financial attractiveness, or the desire to be recognised as partners of the global transition? And can it enable the energy transition in these countries?</p>\r\n', '2023-12-20 10:31:32', 1, '', 11, 11202308),
(522, 1, '23-09-01-video-rep-en.mp4', 'Understanding Gas: Monetisation Options for Emerging and Future Global Gas Producers', '2023-09-15', NULL, NULL, '', '', '', '', '<p>Developing and bringing challenging gas resources to market has historically been a formidable endeavour. Commercial and technical advances have notably facilitated this process over the past two decades, and the loss of legacy supply creates the opportunity for new sales. Nevertheless, those in possession of substantial undeveloped gas resources face new and emerging challenges &ndash; political and environmental - in accessing markets.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>From the East Mediterranean and Africa to Russia and Central Asia, how will gas monetisation targets and options evolve in a global gas market driven by climate change and the energy transition? How are resource-holding countries making the most of this opportunity? What is the longterm impact on global gas markets?</p>\r\n', '2023-12-24 10:09:06', 1, '', 11, 11202309),
(523, 1, 'Academic', 'The Impact of Environmental Legislation on the Energy Industry Globally', '2023-12-31', '8 : 26 AM', '8 : 26 AM', 'Academic', '', '', '', '<p>The 2023 Academic Contribution examines the latest developments on environmental legislation as applicable to the energy industry. The book also explores participatory and bottom-up strategies through which energy operators worldwide can address the wide range of ESG risks arising from new environmental standards, by promoting efficient, safe, orderly, and environmentally responsible development of energy and natural resources over the entire life cycle of their operations. Overall, the book aims to: (i) provide a concise assessment of the emerging environmental laws and policies of major energy consuming and producing nations; (ii) analyse the implications of such environmental legislation on developments in the energy industry; and (iii) highlight how energy companies, policy leaders etc. can navigate the widening requirements of government institutions in a manner that reduces environment, social and governance (ESG) risks.</p>\r\n', '2024-01-04 10:58:01', 1, '', 20, 20240104),
(524, 1, '23-12-02-video-rep-sd.mp4', 'COP28 Unpacked: Assessing Outcomes and Shaping the Climate Policy Agenda', '2023-12-15', '8 : 44 AM', '8 : 44 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>As a key event in the global climate calendar, the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Dubai, was tasked with conducting the first official assessment of the world&rsquo;s progress under the Paris Agreement (PA) and identifying remaining challenges. The conference was able to conclude this &ldquo;Global Stocktake&rdquo; (GST) and notably, also set up the previously highly contested Loss and Damage (L&amp;D) Fund on its first day. However, despite these significant achievements, the overall success of COP28 was mixed given that several negotiation topics either did not achieve outcomes at all or the results were perceived as weak and unsatisfactory. This paper, on the outcomes of COP28, builds on the analysis presented in the Al-Attiyah Foundation&rsquo;s November paper,1 which provided a detailed background on COP28 with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.</p>\r\n', '2024-01-04 11:14:23', 1, '', 12, 12202312),
(525, 1, 'Webinar Series', 'COP28 Outcomes Shaping the Global Energy Landscape for a Sustainable Future', '2023-12-12', '10 : 54 AM', '10 : 54 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>COP28 led to significant pledges from participating nations to address global warming, emphasising the need for increased financing in the energy transition, particularly in less developed countries, to effectively combat climate change. These were the conclusions drawn by the expert panelists in the Al-Attaiyah Foundation&#39;s fourth webinar of 2023. Key commitments included doubling the global annual rate of energy efficiency improvements from approximately 2% to over 4% annually until 2030 and tripling the installed renewable energy capacity to 11,000 gigawatts by 2030.</p>\r\n', '2024-01-08 13:28:19', 1, '', 14, 1420231212),
(526, 1, 'Webinar Series', 'LNG Now a Global Fuel in Response to Volatile Markets', '2023-06-10', '2 : 20 PM', '2 : 20 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development provides robust and practical knowledge and insights on global energy and sustainable development topics, communicating these for the benefit of the Foundation&rsquo;s members and community.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Since 2020, the Foundation has staged a series of webinars, in partnership with Refinitiv (an LSEG business), to explore key trends and insights during a period of unprecedented global uncertainty as the Covid-19 pandemic, supply chain constraints, the Ukraine war, extreme price volatility and the climate emergency impact the energy industry.</p>\r\n', '2024-01-08 17:04:51', 1, '', 14, 1420230612),
(527, 1, '23-10-01-video-rep-en.mp4', 'Critical Condition: Mitigating Mineral Supply-Chain Risks', '2023-10-15', '2 : 50 PM', '2 : 50 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>New energy systems use a wide variety of critical minerals, including lithium, rare earths, cobalt and others. However, concerns are growing over the economic, political, and environmental risks to reliable supplies of such minerals.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>What are these risks? Which are real and which exaggerated? What are strategies to mitigate supply-chain risks in extraction and processing, for companies who use them as inputs, and for governments?</p>\r\n', '2024-01-08 17:23:35', 1, '', 11, 11202310),
(528, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/9OA6m8gqUds', 'The Hydrogen Rainbow – Looking Beyond the Colours', '2023-10-07', '7 : 30 AM', '7 : 30 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>In the Foundation&rsquo;s third webinar of 2023, internationally renowned industry experts debated the merits of the hydrogen rainbow, the best means to evaluate the carbon footprint of varying hydrogen production methods and the prospects for new international standards that will mark a significant step in ending these ambiguities.</p>\r\n', '2024-01-09 10:03:28', 1, '', 19, 19202309),
(529, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/SzbSsTeN4I0', 'COP28 Outcomes Shaping the Global Energy Landscape for a Sustainable Future', '2023-12-12', '7 : 30 AM', '7 : 30 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>COP28 led to significant pledges from participating nations to address global warming, emphasising the need for increased financing in the energy transition, particularly in less-developed countries, to effectively combat climate change. These were the conclusions drawn by the expert panelists in the December 12 online webinar.</p>\r\n', '2024-01-09 10:17:38', 1, '', 19, 19202312),
(530, 1, '23-11-01-video-rep-en.mp4', 'A Fine Balance: The Energy Outlook for 2024', '2023-11-15', '7 : 36 AM', '7 : 36 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Energy has witnessed four very volatile years since the start of the decade. Global markets are still striving to find a sustainable balance between supply and demand, while a decelerating macroeconomic framework and geopolitical events add headwinds to slowing demand growth. Meanwhile, policy developments in 2022 and 2023 related to the transition and associated critical minerals have yielded considerable near- and medium-term opportunities, but significant challenges are expected for market participants as interest rates remain elevated.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>What is the outlook for energy in 2024? Will transition-focussed energy finally outpace traditional energy? Will new energies develop sufficiently to meet critical climate goals?</p>\r\n', '2024-01-11 10:06:32', 1, '', 11, 11202311),
(531, 1, 'Decoding COP28: Fossil Fuel Transition, Loss and Damage Fund, and Global Climate Agreements', 'Decoding COP28: Fossil Fuel Transition, Loss and Damage Fund, and Global Climate Agreements', '2023-12-13', '9 : 38 AM', '9 : 38 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The UN&rsquo;s Annual Climate Conference, COP28, concluded in Dubai on 13 December, reaching agreement on a text to &ldquo;transition away from&rdquo; fossil fuels. Other important deals were reached during the event, including on a &ldquo;loss and damage&rdquo; fund, oil and gas industry decarbonisation, and others.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>What were the key achievements at COP28, and which intentions were not met? What surprises emerged? And what are the key implications?</p>\r\n', '2024-01-28 12:12:02', 0, '', 11, 11202312),
(532, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/sk9nB4vQw5c', 'Climate Change and the Energy Transition in the Gulf with Marie van den Bosch', '2024-01-24', '11 : 22 AM', '11 : 22 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Marie van den Bosch.<br />\r\nMarie van den Bosch is a visiting scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington. Her research currently focuses on green energy and democratisation, the effect of climate change on regime survival, and energy transition in the Gulf. She is also an adjunct professor at Georgetown University, where she teaches classes on oil and authoritarian politics and literature and politics in the Department of Government.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In the interview, the following questions are answered:</p>\r\n\r\n<p>- Will the global efforts to combat climate change force political change and if so, in what direction might those changes occur?<br />\r\n- How will the rentier economies manage with a fall in income?<br />\r\n- Will the Gulf&rsquo;s economic prominence decline as the energy transition proceeds?<br />\r\n- As the energy transition proceeds, is there a great danger of stranded assets both above and below the ground in the region?</p>\r\n', '2024-02-01 13:54:25', 1, '', 17, 1720231101),
(533, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/EPSuqzht8ag', 'Firefighting and Championing Women\'s Rights in Kuwait With Sara Akbar', '2024-02-05', '7 : 27 AM', '7 : 27 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Sara Akbar, a Kuwaiti chemical petroleum engineer, women&#39;s rights advocate, and co-founder and former chief executive officer of Kuwait Energy. She is recognised as a &quot;national hero&quot; due to her firefighting efforts in the Kuwaiti oil fires and was subsequently awarded the Global 500 Roll of Honour from the United Nations Environmental Program. Ms. Akbar&rsquo;s tenacity was also depicted in the Academy Award nominated documentary &ldquo;Fires of Kuwait&rdquo;.<br />\r\n&nbsp;<br />\r\nIn the interview, the following questions and more are discussed:<br />\r\nWhat were your firefighting exploits during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in the early 1990s?<br />\r\nHow will Kuwait cope with changing industry dynamics with regards to climate change and the energy transition?</p>\r\n\r\n<p>How has the role of women in the energy industry grown over the past few decades?<br />\r\nAs the energy transition proceeds, is there a great danger of stranded assets both above and below the ground in the region?</p>\r\n', '2024-02-15 09:59:21', 1, '', 17, 172024215),
(534, 1, '24-01-02-video-rep-sd.mp4', 'Key Challenges in Financing Responses to Loss and Damage as Climate Change Impacts Escalate', '2024-01-15', '7 : 41 AM', '7 : 41 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) was a landmark event for loss and damage (L&amp;D) negotiations, as the L&amp;D Fund was successfully operationalised on the first day of COP28 and received initial contributions of over USD 0.7 billion. However, despite this achievement, the future of L&amp;D finance remains uncertain in this critical year for climate finance when countries will agree on a new collective climate finance goal (NCQG) from 2025 onward to supersede the &ndash; not yet reached &ndash; USD 100 billion target.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The paper aims to shed light on three key aspects: 1) the need for clear definitions to support financing of L&amp;D responses 2) the key developments and agreements leading up to the establishment and operationalisation of the L&amp;D Fund and 3) crucial aspects that still need to be addressed in operationalising the<br />\r\nL&amp;D Fund.</p>\r\n', '2024-02-15 10:14:19', 1, '', 12, 12202401),
(535, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'Impediments and Opportunities for the Energy Transition', '2024-03-06', '7 : 44 AM', '7 : 44 AM', 'event-2024-03-06-85', '', '', '', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation&rsquo;s inaugural CEO Roundtable of 2024 will explore the myriad opportunities and constraints stemming from the ongoing energy transition. Anticipated discussions at the Roundtable will be centered on the ramifications of decisions and declarations, both made and deferred, at COP28. The focus will be on discerning how these outcomes will shape the trajectory of the global energy transition.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>It is important, from the onset, to consider what the &ldquo;energy transition&rdquo; entails. In the context of this Roundtable, the energy transition refers to a global shift from traditional, fossil fuel-based energy systems to cleaner, more sustainable, and lowcarbon energy sources. The primary goal of the energy transition is to&nbsp; mitigate the environmental impact of energy consumption, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and address climate change concerns.</p>\r\n', '2024-03-03 10:22:20', 1, '', 13, 13202403),
(536, 1, '23-12-01-video-rep-en.mp4', 'Fair COP or COP Out? Key Outcomes from COP28 and the Long-Term Effect on Fossil Fuel Demand', '2023-12-15', '8 : 37 AM', '8 : 37 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The 28th UN climate conference, COP28, held in Dubai in November-December 2023, was the largest and one of the most complicated of the series. Global political and economic problems, and environmentalist criticism of the host country and president, made the run-up to the conference complicated and contentious. But overall, it achieved significant success. What were the key achievements at COP28, and which intentions were not met? What surprises emerged? And what are the key implications?</p>\r\n', '2024-03-14 11:27:42', 1, '', 11, 11202312),
(537, 1, 'CEO Roundtable White Paper', 'Impediments and Opportunities for the Energy Transition', '2024-03-06', '8 : 00 AM', '8 : 00 AM', 'event-2024-03-06-85', '', '', '', '<p>Impediments and Opportunities for the Energy Transition The meeting commenced with a customary welcome from H.E. Abdullah bin Hamad Al- Attiyah, extending greetings to members, guests, and speakers gathered for the inaugural CEO Roundtable of 2024. He noted the timeliness and relevance of the chosen topic, resonating with all present.</p>\r\n', '2024-03-27 10:34:51', 1, '', 14, 14202403),
(538, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/PbPpIKzb8NI', 'Exploring Gas Demand in a Changing Landscape with Bill Farren-Price', '2024-02-26', '9 : 07 AM', '9 : 07 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>In this podcast, the Foundation is joined by Bill Farren-Price, a Senior Research Fellow and Head of Gas Research at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies. Until early 2023, he was the Director, Head of Global Energy Macro Research at Enverus, a leading US oil and gas data analytics firm. Mr Farren-Price has reported and researched the Middle East energy industry for 25 years as a specialist journalist, and for the past 16 years, in research and advisory roles.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>During the discussion, the following questions are explored:<br />\r\nHow does the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies conduct its gas research?<br />\r\nIs there a genuine supply risk that is factored into LNG supplies?<br />\r\nDoes coal to gas and gas to coal switching take place in some national economies?<br />\r\nWill global demand for natural gas up to 2050 go up; driven by population growth or down because of a move towards non-fossil fuels for electricity generation?</p>\r\n', '2024-03-28 11:40:27', 1, '', 17, 172024226),
(539, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/_bCw2cCAY3s', 'Small States and the Global Energy Landscape with Rory Miller', '2024-03-25', '9 : 07 AM', '9 : 07 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>In this podcast, the Foundation is joined by Rory Miller, Professor of International Politics, Director of the Energy Studies Certificate program, and Co-Director of the small states research program at Georgetown University in Qatar. Professor Miller is the author and editor of 11 books, including &quot;Desert Kingdoms to Global Powers: The Rise of the Arab Gulf,&quot; and &quot;Overcoming Smallness: Challenges and Opportunities for Small States in Global Affairs.&quot;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>During the discussion, the following questions are explored:<br />\r\n&bull; Will some small states&#39; influence decline if fossil fuel sales dip in the future?<br />\r\n&bull; Will small states convert into knowledge or science-based economies?<br />\r\n&bull; Does investing in soft power assets help build goodwill and gain political influence?</p>\r\n', '2024-03-28 11:43:15', 1, '', 17, 172024325),
(540, 1, 'Webinar Series', 'Clean Energy Transition: Opportunities and Barriers for Renewable Energy', '2024-03-12', '8 : 36 AM', '8 : 36 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Renewable energy is poised to become even more prevalent in 2024 as decarbonisation accelerates and more investment is made into the sector.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Falling costs have been the biggest factor in the growth of solar and wind capacity, with renewables now the cheapest form of power. This has helped renewables garner more investment than fossil fuels.</p>\r\n', '2024-04-02 11:11:05', 1, '', 14, 14202403),
(541, 1, '24-01-01-video-rep-en.mp4', 'The Clean vs Dark Spread: Asian Power Mix and Energy Transition', '2024-01-15', '9 : 29 AM', '9 : 29 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p style=\"text-align:justify\">Recent fuel price volatility and the increasing prominence of renewables have altered the traditional dynamics between coal, hydropower, and gas generation in Asia. These developments have raised questions about the competitiveness and future of coal generation relative to hydropower and gas generation in key Asian markets. How does this impact the demand for each fuel and its seasonal consumption patterns? Will coal retain its traditional dominance, will gas displace it, or will renewables outpace both the fossil fuels?</p>\r\n', '2024-04-03 12:05:40', 1, '', 11, 11202401),
(542, 1, '24-02-02-video-rep-sd.mp4', 'Race to Climate Resilience: Front-Runners and Laggards in Advancing on Adaptation', '2024-02-15', '10 : 39 AM', '10 : 39 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Anthropogenic climate change is one of the most pressing global societal challenges and has a profound global impact worldwide. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries present an intriguing case study due to their unique combination of high-income status and high vulnerability to climate change. As high-income economies recognised by the World Bank with a combined GDP surpassing USD 3.5 trillion, and status as leading oil producers and exporters, these nations offer a distinctive perspective on managing climate change impacts in affluent regions. Whichcountries in the region are frontrunners in adaptation efforts? Which countries have built upon existing national adaptation plans and undertaken activities funded by the Adaptation Fund (AF) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF)? Which countries are falling behind and require further engagement to tackle their climatechange vulnerability challenges effectively?</p>\r\n', '2024-04-16 13:09:34', 1, '', 12, 12202402),
(543, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/r8zKsZlWUSE', 'Unpackaging COP28 and Its Impact on the Energy Transition With Dr. Laurent Lambert', '2024-02-16', '10 : 51 AM', '10 : 51 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Dr. Laurent Lambert is a faculty member at the School of Public Administration and Development Economics at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies. At the institute, he oversees courses on energy policy and sustainability. Previously, he served as a Senior Policy Analyst at the Social and Economic Survey Research Institute (SESRI) and as a Senior Administrator of the Qatar Humanitarian Innovation Lab initiative (QHIL) at Qatar University.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In the interview, the following questions and more are discussed:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Was COP28 a success, failure, or just as much as could be expected?</li>\r\n	<li>Will Middle Eastern nations struggle to create and adhere to their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)?</li>\r\n	<li>What is the Global Stocktake, and has progress been made in the race to achieve net zero by mid-century?</li>\r\n	<li>What will be the role of Artificial Intelligence in the energy transition and climate action?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n', '2024-04-16 13:28:16', 1, '', 17, 1720240216),
(544, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/axG4o_Xdaqw', ' Fueling the Future: Transforming Waste into Energy with Heinrich Hafner', '2024-04-17', NULL, NULL, '', '', '', '', '<p>In this podcast, the Foundation is joined by Heinrich Hafner, the CEO of Hafner Energy from Waste Products. Hafner Energy from Waste Products has been active for about 40 years in the field of waste incineration. It is engaged with all facets of complex incineration plant development - from waste management techniques to energy recovery in the form of hot water, steam, and electrical power.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>During the discussion, the following questions are explored:<br />\r\n&bull; How is energy extracted from waste?<br />\r\n&bull; How is the energy generated by incinerators typically utilised?<br />\r\n&bull; Can flue gas emissions be controlled?</p>\r\n', '2024-04-18 11:28:48', 1, '', 17, 1720240417),
(545, 1, '24-03-02-video-rep-sd.mp4', 'The Pros and Cons of Biodiversity Crediting', '2024-03-15', '1 : 19 PM', '1 : 19 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>A significant financial gap exists between the resources currently allocated to biodiversity conservation and the funding required to achieve the framework&rsquo;s ambitious objectives. Traditional sources of funding fall short of meeting the scale of investment needed to address the biodiversity crisis effectively. In response to this funding short-fall, there has been growing interest in exploring innovative financing mechanisms, such as biodiversity crediting. Biodiversity credits represent a novel approach to mobilising private sector investment for conservation efforts, offering a&nbsp; potential solution to bridge the financial gap and accelerate progress towards achieving the goals outlined in the 2022 Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). What are the pros and cons of biodiversity crediting in general? What are recommendations on how identified drawbacks can be mitigated?</p>\r\n', '2024-04-28 15:54:01', 1, '', 12, 12202403),
(546, 1, '24-02-01-video-rep-en.mp4', 'A Dry Spell: Water in 2024', '2024-02-13', '11 : 22 AM', '11 : 22 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Over 1.4 billion people, including 450 million children, inhabit regions grappling with high or extremely high-water vulnerability. This number is projected to increase in 2024, underscoring the urgency of optimising water use and identifying new and dependable water sources. Rapid industrialisation and urbanisation in some of the globe&rsquo;s fastest-growing economies have further strained already-stressed water resources. The electricity sector and smelting facilities and industries involved in chemical production and food processing contribute to this additional stress.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>How is water scarcity challenging global security? What are some of the innovative solutions targeting sustainable and reliable water supply? What are the implications and opportunities for the GCC?</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2024-05-01 13:54:37', 1, '', 11, 11202402),
(547, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/uGDB7c5-K-E', 'Going Green: How the UK Changed Its Energy Policies with Charles Hendry', '2024-05-02', '1 : 54 PM', '1 : 54 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The Rt Hon Charles Hendry was the United Kingdom&rsquo;s Minister of State for Energy at the Department for Energy &amp; Climate Change from May 2010 to September 2012. Previously, he was a member of Parliament for Wealden from 2001 to 2015 and served as the Conservative Party&rsquo;s spokesperson on energy issues from 2005 to 2010.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>After Hendry left ministerial office, former Prime Minister David Cameron appointed him as a trade envoy to Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan, a role he continued to serve until he left the UK Parliament in 2015. He was awarded the CBE in Queen Elizabeth II&rsquo;s 2019 Birthday Honours List for his work supporting British trade in Central Asia.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In this podcast, the following topics are discussed:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>The UK&rsquo;s changing energy policy</li>\r\n	<li>Primary challenges facing the UK&#39;s energy sector</li>\r\n	<li>Role of renewable energy sources in the UK&#39;s energy mix</li>\r\n	<li>Effectiveness of international collaborations and agreements in addressing global energy challenges</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n', '2024-05-02 16:25:54', 1, '', 17, 1720250402),
(548, 1, '24-03-01-video-rep-en.mp4', 'Russia – China Energy Nexus', '2024-03-15', '9 : 03 AM', '9 : 03 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>China has leveraged Russia&rsquo;s shift in energy trade focus from Europe to Asia, in the wake of Western sanctions imposed over the invasion of Ukraine. Chinese companies have seized the opportunity presented by discounted prices, increasing purchases of Russian energy. They are promoting the use of Chinese currency for trade settlement and contributing equipment to Russia&rsquo;s Arctic LNG II project. However, Chinese entities have remained cautious and compliance-driven, ensuring they steer clear of violating sanctions.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>What is driving the Russia&mdash;China energy relationship? How have energy trade flows and bilateral upstream and midstream oil &amp; gas developments evolved since the invasion of Ukraine?</p>\r\n', '2024-05-07 11:46:29', 1, '', 11, 11202403),
(549, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'Energy Security: Future Demand and Promising Options', '2024-06-05', '2 : 47 PM', '2 : 47 PM', 'event-2024-06-05-86', '', '', '', '<p>At the second Al-Attiyah Foundation CEO Roundtable of 2024, international expert speakers, captains of industry and esteemed guests will examine the factors affecting energy security now and in the future. The Roundtable will look at how energy security concerns will change, possible strategies that users may adopt to cope with the energy transition and how oil and gas suppliers may react to reduced demand.</p>\r\n', '2024-05-26 17:19:31', 1, '', 13, 13202406),
(550, 1, '24-04-02-video-rep-sd.mp4', 'Direct Air Capture, Mineralisation and Storage of CO2 – Opportunities for the MENA Region', '2024-04-15', '7 : 58 AM', '7 : 58 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>As the world grapples with the consequences of anthropogenic emissions, the Middle East, and North Africa (MENA) region stands at a critical juncture. Renowned for its vast energy resources and burgeoning industrial sectors, the MENA region is both a significant contributor to global carbon emissions and a pivotal player in the transition towards sustainable development. Against this backdrop, exploring the potential of Direct Air Capture (DAC) and carbon dioxide (CO2) mineralisation within the MENA region may offer opportunities for innovation, economic diversification, and environmental stewardship. What is Direct Air Capture (DAC) and carbon dioxide (CO2) mineralisation? How can they be utilised in the fight against global climate change? Why are such processes gaining significance?</p>\r\n', '2024-05-30 10:40:34', 1, '', 12, 12202404);
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(551, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z0rGQvo-BYk', 'Clean Energy Transition: Opportunities and Barriers for Renewable Energy', '2024-03-07', '2 : 00 PM', '2 : 00 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Renewable energy is poised to become even more prevalent in 2024 as decarbonisation accelerates and more investment is made into the sector.<br />\r\nFalling costs have been the biggest factor in the growth of solar and wind capacity, with renewables now the cheapest form of power. This has helped renewables garner more investment than fossil fuels.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>It is under this context that the Al-Attiyah Foundation held its first webinar of 2024 on March 7th. The webinar convened a distinguished panel of energy experts and policy consultants to explore the latest opportunities and barriers to the energy transition. With a special focus on renewable energy, our panelists discussed the most anticipated trends for this year and the main concerns disincentivising investment.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>The expert guest speakers were:<br />\r\nLuma Saqqaf, Chief Executive Officer, Ajyal Sustainability Consulting<br />\r\nGareth Lewis, Partner and Global Lead, Development Services, ERM<br />\r\nRory McCarthy, Chief Operating Officer, Yellow Door Energy</p>\r\n', '2024-06-02 16:41:50', 1, '', 19, 1920240307),
(552, 1, '24-04-01-video-rep-en.mp4', 'Tripling Renewable Capacity to 2030: Will it all be Solar?', '2024-04-15', '10 : 28 AM', '10 : 28 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) united parties around a pledge to triple current global renewable capacity from about 3.8 GW currently to reach 11 TW by 2030, placing renewables at the centre of achieving global climate commitments. If fully realised, 11 TW of capacity could see renewable energy contributing to 62% of all emissions reductions by 2030. Still, this is not fully sufficient to realise net zero goals and will have to be complemented by other important pledges signed / reiterated at COP28. What is the outlook for renewable, especially solar, capacity over this period? Can its growth be sustained, and which are the main established and emerging markets? What are the implications of large-scale, very low-cost solar power for the global energy system and geopolitics?</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2024-06-10 12:58:27', 1, '', 11, 11202404),
(553, 1, 'CEO Roundtable White Paper', 'Energy Security: Future Demand and Promising Options', '2024-06-07', '10 : 04 AM', '10 : 04 AM', 'event-2024-06-05-86', '', '', '', '<p>The meeting commenced with a customary welcome from H.E. Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, extending greetings to members, guests, and speakers gathered for the second CEO Roundtable of 2024. He noted the relevance of the topic. He said that we hear much about the security of supply of fossil fuels, but equally important to suppliers is the security of demand. The topic of energy security has become more prominent in recent years due to many factors impacting on access to reliable and affordable energy.</p>\r\n', '2024-06-30 12:38:15', 1, '', 14, 14202406),
(554, 1, '24-05-02-video-rep-sd.mp4', 'Accelerating Renewable Energy Investments to Meet COP28 Goals by 2030', '2024-05-15', NULL, NULL, '', '', '', '', '<p>At COP28, over 130 countries committed to tripling global installed renewable energy (RE) capacity from around 3,400 gigawatts (GW) in 2022 to 11,000 GW in 2030 or 60% of global power generation capacity.1,2 Thus, more than 1,000 GW of new installed RE capacity will have to be added on average every year.3 In 2023, a 50% growth of new RE &ndash; the biggest in the last 20 years &ndash; added 510 GW, spearheaded by China.4 This capacity addition was possible thanks to more than USD 660 billion in RE investments, twice as high as in 2015 when the Paris Agreement was signed.5 However, to achieve the 2030 target, around USD 1.3-1.55 trillion will need to be invested annually,6,7 30% of which is expected to come from the public sector alone.8 What are the barriers to further RE investment? How will the public and private sectors scale up such investments? What factors could accelerate RE investments to achieve COP28 targets?</p>\r\n', '2024-07-02 10:48:36', 1, '', 12, 12202405),
(555, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/7iaHdnPBYOI', 'Redefining Energy: The IEA\'s Journey Towards a Sustainable Future with Fatih Birol', '2024-06-30', NULL, NULL, '', '', '', '', '<p>Dr Fatih Birol has served as Executive Director of the International Energy Agency since September 2015. Under his leadership, the Agency has moved to the forefront of global efforts to reach international climate goals while ensuring that the social and economic impacts of clean energy transitions are at the heart of policymaking and energy security is safeguarded. Prior to his nomination as Executive Director, Dr Birol spent over 20 years at the IEA, rising through the ranks to the position of Chief Economist responsible for the flagship World Energy Outlook publication.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In this podcast, the following topics are discussed:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>The current relationship between the IEA and OPEC</li>\r\n	<li>The IEA&rsquo;s stance on the energy transition and climate change</li>\r\n	<li>The gap between critical mineral demand and current investment</li>\r\n	<li>Important technologies in the energy transition</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n', '2024-07-02 11:12:27', 1, '', 17, 2147483647),
(556, 1, 'Webinar Series', 'Natural Gas: Security of Demand in a Greener World', '2024-06-08', '10 : 44 AM', '10 : 44 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Since 2020, the Foundation has staged a series of webinars, in partnership with London Stock Exchange Group &ndash; Data &amp; Analytics, to explore key trends and insights during a period of unprecedented global uncertainty due to the Covid-19 pandemic, supply chain constraints, the Ukraine conflict, extreme price volatility and the climate emergency as they impact the energy industry. This edition of webinar focused on the security of demand for natural gas in a greener world.</p>\r\n', '2024-07-03 13:15:43', 1, '', 14, 14202406),
(557, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/dTSRaBvg16c', 'Natural Gas: Security of Demand in a Greener World', '2024-06-10', '12 : 16 PM', '12 : 16 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The oil and gas sector provides more than half of the global energy, but accounts for just 1 percent of clean energy investment globally. As the rise of clean energy pressures fossil fuel demand, oil and gas producers must play a bigger role in the green energy transition.<br />\r\nIncreasing renewable power generation capacity is weighing on natural gas demand in Europe, North America and some Asian Pacific markets. Greater consumption of natural gas will likely be concentrated in fast-expanding Asian economies and gas-rich countries of the Middle East and Africa.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>It is under this context, that the Al-Attiyah Foundation hosted its second webinar of 2024 titled Natural Gas: Security of Demand in a Greener World on June 10, 2024.</p>\r\n', '2024-07-03 14:51:35', 1, '', 19, 1920240607),
(558, 1, '24-05-01-video-rep-en.mp4', 'New King Coal? New-Generation Coal-Fired Power Stations', '2024-05-15', '1 : 27 PM', '1 : 27 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The prevailing belief is that the use of coal must cease to achieve net-zero emissions. However, new coal power plants, equipped with advanced ultra-supercritical, fuel cells, small supercritical, co-combustion, combined heat and power, and carbon capture, use and storage (CCUS) technologies offer enhanced thermal efficiency, reduced emissions, and increased flexibility in power generation.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>What is the impact of these advanced technologies on the economics of coal generation? How are advanced designs being implemented? If coal power plants employ CCUS technologies on a large scale, what would be the implications for the power sector? Can they coexist with renewables in the power mix?</p>\r\n', '2024-08-05 15:57:41', 1, '', 11, 11202405),
(559, 1, '24-06-02-video-rep-sd.mp4', 'Unravelling the Implications of Climate Change for Energy, Food, and Water Security', '2024-06-15', '1 : 32 PM', '1 : 32 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Global climate change is becoming more severe, as evidenced by the global mean temperature reaching a record high of 1.45 &plusmn; 0.12 &deg;C above the pre-industrial levels in 2023.01 Ocean temperatures and sea levels are also at record highs: average global sea surface temperature for February 2024 over 60&deg;S&ndash;60&deg;N was 21.06&deg;C, the highest record for any month in the dataset.01 At the same time, Antarctic sea ice and glaciers are reaching record lows.02 These changes in climatic parameters are causing long-term shifts in weather patterns and more frequent extreme weather events. As a result, critical resources such as water availability as well as energy production and food security are being affected.01 This paper examines the impacts of climate change on energy, food, and water security, and explores potential solutions to reduce vulnerability and improve resilience.</p>\r\n', '2024-08-05 16:03:54', 1, '', 12, 12202406),
(560, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/KLsNjA06kmU', 'Assessing the Oil and Gas Markets: Insights and Analysis with Paul Horsnell', '2024-07-16', '7 : 54 AM', '7 : 54 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Dr. Paul 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.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In this podcast, the following topics are discussed:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>The current state of the oil market</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>The effect of geopolitical tension and volatility on the oil market</li>\r\n	<li>When peak demand for fossil fuels is likely</li>\r\n	<li>The future of hydrogen and ammonia in the energy mix</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n', '2024-08-06 10:24:31', 1, '', 17, 2147483647),
(561, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/HRxrFBgUBdQ', 'Adapting to Change: Middle East Oil Trends and Renewable Strategies', '2024-08-05', NULL, NULL, '', '', '', '', '<p>Laury 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.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In this podcast, the following topics are discussed:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Middle East oil production in the next decade</li>\r\n	<li>Potential oil and gas discoveries in the MENA region</li>\r\n	<li>Importance of North African producers</li>\r\n	<li>Factors influencing price volatility of Middle Eastern oil</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n', '2024-08-06 10:26:22', 1, '', 17, 1720240805),
(562, 1, 'Annual', 'Annual Report 2023', '2024-08-01', '9 : 13 AM', '9 : 13 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Annual Report 2023</p>\r\n', '2024-08-08 11:44:06', 1, '', 20, 20202408),
(563, 1, '24-06-01-video-rep-en.mp4', 'Recharge: New Battery Chemistries and Long-Term Energy Storage', '2024-06-15', '9 : 00 AM', '9 : 00 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Battery technologies are receiving intense attention and innovation, with new chemistries emerging that offer benefits over the conventional lithium-ion designs. These benefits span various aspects, including cost-effectiveness, reduced charging time, increased energy capacity, enhanced safety, and minimised use of scarce battery raw materials. The promising new chemistries include metal-ion batteries, metal-sulphur batteries, metal-air batteries and redox flow batteries.</p>\r\n', '2024-08-26 11:39:05', 1, '', 11, 11202406),
(564, 1, '24-07-02-video-rep-sd.mp4', 'Nature-Based Solutions: Mitigating Climate Change Within the UNFCCC Context', '2024-07-15', '10 : 55 AM', '10 : 55 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>In 2023, the sixth United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) convention provided the first multilateral&nbsp; definition of Nature-based Solutions (NbS), emphasizing their dual role in protecting nature and benefiting humans and biodiversity. Although not explicitly recognised under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) framework, NbS are acknowledged through references to, inter alia, ecosystems, forests and carbon sinks in the Paris Agreement and CoP Decisions. Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) submissions have increasingly mentioned (indirectly and explicitly) NbS, especially in the second round. What are Nature-based Solutions? What is the role of NbS in the context of the UNFCCC, particularly in climate change mitigation? Does the private sector have a role in financing NbS activities?batteries, metal-air batteries and redox flow batteries.</p>\r\n', '2024-08-28 13:30:16', 1, '', 12, 12202407),
(565, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'The Effect of the Energy Transition on Water Resources ', '2024-09-11', '7 : 29 AM', '7 : 29 AM', 'event-2024-09-11-87', '', '', '', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation will continue its 2024 CEO Roundtable Series with an in-depth discussion on the impact of the energy transition on global water resources. While the energy transition is expected to have far-reaching effects worldwide, regions facing water scarcity will be among the most severely affected.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>This third roundtable of the year will delve into the critical relationship between energy and water resources, highlighting their intricate interdependencies and global significance.</p>\r\n', '2024-09-08 09:59:25', 1, '', 13, 13202409),
(566, 1, '24-07-01-video-rep-en.mp4', 'The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: Implications for MENA', '2024-07-17', '11 : 12 AM', '11 : 12 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p style=\"text-align:justify\">The European Union&rsquo;s (EU) Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) imposes a reporting obligation, and a carbon tax on EU imports of certain goods in order to reduce carbon emissions. The CBAM is meant to secure fair competition for European energy-intensive industries, incentivise countries both inside and outside the EU to cut emissions, and hinder carbon leakage from the EU. With the transitional phase of the CBAM kicking-off in October 2023, importers are now required to report emissions embedded in the goods they import, for a selection of energy/carbon-intensive products, though the tax on those emissions will not be imposed until 2026. &nbsp;What do these developments mean for global and MENA energy producers and other carbon-intensive industries like steel and cement? How can they secure or expand their future export market in the EU? &nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2024-09-09 13:46:49', 1, '', 11, 11202407),
(567, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/EXCHgOjqSwA', 'CCUS Explained: Science, Stakes, Solutions with Mercedes Maroto-Valer', '2024-08-29', '7 : 40 AM', '7 : 40 AM', 'podcast-2024-08-29', 'https://open.spotify.com/episode/4FH94ZlDH57bbQdXm', 'https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ccus-explain', '', '<p>Mercedes 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.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>In this podcast, the following topics are discussed:</li>\r\n	<li>The economic viability of CCUS technology</li>\r\n	<li>The key considerations for integrating CCUS technologies into existing energy infrastructure</li>\r\n	<li>The emerging technologies that show promise in reducing the overall cost or environmental footprint of CCUS</li>\r\n	<li>How to improve the public perception of CCUS projects</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n', '2024-09-10 10:12:09', 1, '', 17, 1720240829),
(568, 1, '24-08-02-video-rep-sd.mp4', 'Opportunities and Challenges for Doubling Energy Efficiency Rates by 2030 as Agreed at COP28', '2024-08-15', NULL, NULL, '', '', '', '', '<p>Energy efficiency relates to the level of energy consumed for a given output. On a macro-economic level, energy intensity is<br />\r\nused as a proxy for energy efficiency, which is related to the overall economic output, such as the GDP1. Since the adoption of the Paris Agreement, there hasn&rsquo;t been a shift in terms of global evolution of energy intensity. COVID-19 and the energy crisis set on by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, climaxed the energy efficiency rate globally to 2%, however, this value tumbled to 1.3% again in 20232. With the GDP dependent on fossil fuel export for the main hydrocarbon exporting countries, the related fossil fuel subsidies do not give an incentive to energy efficiency measures. What is energy efficiency? What is the status quo on energy efficiency globally? What are the challenges and opportunities in the MENA region?</p>\r\n', '2024-09-19 14:28:50', 1, '', 12, 11202407),
(569, 1, '24-08-01-video-rep-en.mp4', 'Ebb and Flow: The Future of Hydropower', '2024-08-15', '9 : 04 AM', '9 : 04 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>For over a century, hydropower has driven global development by generating affordable and reliable electricity. It accounts for 14% of global power generation and is the largest contributor to renewable energy (in 2023, wind generated 7.8% of global electricity and solar 5.5%). Hydropower generation supports the integration of non-dispatchable renewables like solar and wind by offering balancing and flexibility services. What are the key challenges faced by hydropower as a mature dispatchable renewable technology? What are the benefits of upgrading existing hydropower infrastructure compared to developing new facilities? How can ongoing technological innovation and material research improve hydropower generation? How will future capacity factors depend on a power system&rsquo;s hydropower and grid flexibility strategy.</p>\r\n', '2024-10-07 11:36:53', 1, '', 11, 11202408),
(570, 1, '24-09-01-video-rep-en.mp4', 'Geopolitics and Climate Shifts: Canal Disruptions and the Emergence of New Energy Trade Routes', '2024-09-15', '7 : 14 AM', '7 : 14 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Geopolitics and climate have emerged as the two wildcards impacting the world&rsquo;s busiest trade chokepoints, i.e. the Suez and Panama Canals. Daily shipments through the Suez Canal in the Red Sea have dropped by 50% since January 2024, while Panama Canal transit restrictions have led to a 32% decline since October 2023. While geopolitical volatility is often short-lived, it can increase risk premium over the longer-term, while climate impacts could cause disruption of entire supply chains. What has been the impact of such disruptions to global energy trade since 2023? Will such events contribute to rise in energy prices, and what will they mean for the future supply of energy commodities?</p>\r\n', '2024-10-14 09:48:08', 1, '', 11, 11202409),
(571, 1, '24-09-02-video-rep-sd.mp4', 'Marine Carbon Dioxide Removals (mCDR) – Emerging Technologies and Regulation at Various Levels', '2024-09-15', '7 : 20 AM', '7 : 20 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Alongside substantial and rapid emissions reductions, Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) is necessary to keep global warming to well below the 2&deg;C temperature goal set by the Paris Agreement. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the global community have emphasised the importance of CDR to reduce atmospheric CO2 and manage potential overshoot scenarios. While the attention has so far predominantly focused on land-based CDR methods, marine CDR (mCDR) approaches have increasingly moved into the spotlight. What significant challenges does the implementation of mCDR methods face? How can dedicated political solutions help address the challenges associated with mCDR? What are the strengths and limitations of the most prominent mCDR approaches?</p>\r\n', '2024-10-14 10:04:58', 1, '', 12, 12202409),
(572, 1, 'CEO Roundtable White Paper', 'The effect of the Energy Transition on Water Resources', '2024-09-11', '11 : 23 AM', '11 : 23 AM', 'event-2024-09-11-87', '', '', '', '<p>The third quarterly CEO Roundtable of 2024 commenced with a speech from Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Al-Attiyah Foundation, His Excellency Ibrahim Ibrahim. During H.E.&rsquo;s address he extended greetings to members, guests, and speakers gathered in the room and online. H.E. Ibrahim Ibrahim commented that water and energy are the two pillars of existence and that the interactions are complex but an understanding of them was necessary. This complexity is further compounded by the added requirements of the global pursuit for transition to clean energy and the need to move to renewable energy sources. Energy production requires water and water production requires energy, H.E. Ibrahim Ibrahim concluded.</p>\r\n', '2024-10-21 13:55:56', 1, '', 14, 1420240911),
(573, 1, 'Webinar Series', 'The Energy-Water Nexus', '2024-09-12', '7 : 37 AM', '7 : 37 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development provides robust and practical knowledge and insights on global energy and sustainable development topics, communicating these for the benefit of the Foundation&rsquo;s members and community.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Since 2020, the Foundation has staged a series of webinars, in partnership with London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) to explore key trends and insights in the energy sector during a period of unprecedented global uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain constraints, the Ukraine conflict, extreme price volatility and the climate emergency.</p>\r\n', '2024-10-24 10:10:01', 1, '', 14, 1420240912),
(574, 1, 'Award', 'The Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards for Lifetime Achievement 2024 ', '2024-10-22', '11 : 46 AM', '11 : 46 AM', 'Award', '', '', '', '<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>The 2024 Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards winners were Dr. Mohammed Yousef Al-Mulla, CEO of Qatar Petrochemical Company (QAPCO), who was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement for the Advancement of Qatar&rsquo;s Energy Industry; Kevin Gallagher, Managing Director and CEO of Santos, who collected the Lifetime Achievement for the Advancement of Natural Gas prize; Professor Xudong Zhao, founding Director of the Centre for Sustainable Energy Technologies (CSET), who was awarded the Lifetime Achievement for the Advancement of Education for Future Energy Leaders gong; Professor Jenny Nelson, Royal Society Research Professor at Imperial College London, who won the Lifetime Achievement for the Advancement of Renewables award; and Neil Fleming, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Editorial at Argus Media, who was recognised with the Lifetime Achievement for the Advancement of Energy Journalism accolade.</div>\r\n', '2024-10-28 14:20:04', 1, '', 20, 2020241022),
(575, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/fH5azTbImp8', 'Shaping the Energy Landscape Through Innovation and Advocacy with Dr. Carole Nakhle', '2024-09-16', '10 : 43 AM', '10 : 43 AM', 'podcast-2024-09-16', 'https://open.spotify.com/episode/5U22FckXiz03bXlqZ', 'https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shaping-the-', '', '<p><em>Dr. Carole Nakhle is 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:</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><em>Crystol Energy&#39;s impactful work in South Sudan</em></li>\r\n	<li><em>Energy taxation trends across Europe</em></li>\r\n	<li><em>Innovation and technological advancements in the oil and gas sector</em></li>\r\n	<li><em>The increasing role of women in the energy industry</em></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n', '2024-10-30 13:16:38', 1, '', 17, 1720240922),
(576, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/jv0WlDLREvo', 'The Energy-Water Nexus', '2024-09-12', '10 : 43 AM', '10 : 43 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Energy and water are more interconnected than ever &ndash; massive volumes of water are required in most energy generation processes, from cooling in thermal power plants and generating hydropower, to extracting and processing fossil fuels and irrigating crops used to make biofuels. Conversely, a vast amount of energy is needed to extract, treat and distribute water. It is in this context that the Al-Attiyah Foundation and LSEG held its third webinar of 2024 titled The Energy Water Nexus on September 12. Moderator: Stephen Cole, International Journalist and Executive Producer Speakers: Alicia Dauth, IEMA Credentialed Specialist, Alliance for Water Stewardship Gordon Edge, Head of Policy &amp; Research, International Hydropower Association (IHA) Hans Goossens, President of Water Europe and CEO of De Watergroep</p>\r\n', '2024-10-30 13:19:38', 1, '', 19, 1920240922),
(577, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/JfPmECUPh74', 'JOAs Explained: Why They’re Vital to Oil & Gas Success with Eduardo G. Pereira', '2024-10-30', '12 : 46 PM', '12 : 46 PM', 'podcast-2024-10-16', 'https://open.spotify.com/episode/0H3MNrX852m3pBbR6', 'https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joas-explain', '', '<p><em>Eduardo G. Pereira is 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 &ndash; both academic and practical &ndash; is extensive. He has practical experience in over 50 jurisdictions covering America, Europe, Africa and Asia. In this episode, we explore the following questions:</em></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><em>What is a Joint Operating Agreement (JOA)?</em></li>\r\n	<li><em>Why are JOAs commonly used in the oil and gas industry?</em></li>\r\n	<li><em>How do JOAs differ from other types of agreements, such as Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) or farm-out agreements?</em></li>\r\n	<li><em>What are the standard legal frameworks or regulations that govern JOAs in different jurisdictions?</em></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n', '2024-10-30 15:18:36', 1, '', 17, 1720241030),
(578, 1, 'Key Priorities for COP29: What Can We Expect From This Year’s Climate Conference?', 'Key Priorities for COP29: What Can We Expect From This Year’s Climate Conference?', '2024-10-15', '12 : 42 PM', '12 : 42 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Summer 2024 recorded the hottest temperatures ever, making it increasingly likely that this year will again break global temperature records. Such developments<br />\r\nunderscore the urgent need for decisive global action. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) process, particularly through its Conferences of the Parties (COPs), provides a critical platform for fostering international cooperation on climate policy. These gatherings help shape a global roadmap for sustainable development and the realization of the long-term targets of the Paris Agreement (PA). This year, COP29, to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, is expected to play a pivotal role in addressing the key issue of scaling up international climate finance to enhance mitigation and adaptation strategies to curb further warming What is the NCQG and why is it set to dominate discussions at COP29? Can COP29 deliver on the final operationalization of carbon markets under Article 6?</p>\r\n', '2024-11-03 15:19:47', 1, '', 12, 12202410),
(579, 1, 'Decision Point: The US Elections and Energy', 'Decision Point: The US Elections and Energy', '2024-10-15', '11 : 46 AM', '11 : 46 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Almost half the world&rsquo;s population is expected to vote this year, marking an unprecedented turnout. Soon, it will be the United States&#39; turn &ndash; on 5th November 2024, it will elect a new president and numerous legislators, including all 435 members of the House of Representatives and 34 of the 100 Senate seats, along with various state and local offices. The Republican and Democratic Parties offer a starkly different vision for addressing climate issues in the world&#39;s second largest greenhouse gas emitter.&nbsp; The climate crisis transcends borders, with the United States&rsquo; emissions and technology choices impacting communities domestically and globally. What will the implications of the 2024 elections be on the clean energy industry? What changes could occur in climate policymaking under a Republican or Democratic-held Congress?</p>\r\n', '2024-11-05 14:18:26', 1, '', 11, 11202411),
(580, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'A Year of Change: Reflections on 2024 and Priorities for 2025', '2024-12-04', '9 : 05 AM', '9 : 05 AM', 'event-2024-12-04-89', '', '', '', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation will conclude its 2024 activities with its fourth and final CEO Roundtable of the year on December 4. At the event, captains of industry and global experts will convene to reflect on the key events of the passing year and postulate on what might be significant in the months to come.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">&ldquo;A Year of Change: Reflections on 2024 and Priorities for &nbsp;2025&rdquo; is an appropriate encapsulation of the current tumultuous economic and sustainability world order characterised by changing geopolitics and adverse impacts of climate change. The foundation has chosen this theme for the final CEO Roundtable to set the platform for a robust debate and sharing of insights on the priorities for an exciting year ahead.</p>\r\n', '2024-11-28 11:51:45', 1, '', 13, 13202412),
(581, 1, '24-11-02-video-rep-sd.mp4', 'Commitments to the Energy Transition – Leaders and Laggards', '2024-11-15', '9 : 59 AM', '9 : 59 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Between 2014 and 2023, the Earth was already 1.2&deg;C warmer than pre-industrial levels (1850&ndash;1900). In 2022, carbon-intensive energy sources (coal (33%), oil (24%), and natural gas (16%)) accounted for 73% of global GHG emissions, which continue to rise. Reversing global warming requires an overhaul of the energy system. The &ldquo;energy transition&rdquo; involves shifting from fossil fuels to renewable energy to reduce emissions, lower costs, and address geopolitical concerns, though fossil fuel subsidies distort markets. What countries are leading the energy transition? What differentiates climate action leaders and climate laggards? What can laggards learn from leaders on achieving a just energy transition?</p>\r\n', '2024-12-11 12:32:53', 1, '', 12, 12202411),
(582, 1, '24-12-03-video-rep-special.mp4', 'Trump 2.0: Implications for Energy, Environment, and Trade', '2024-12-16', '9 : 01 AM', '9 : 01 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The return of Donald Trump to the White House promises major changes in the United States&rsquo; energy and environmental policies and in broader areas that affect energy, including trade and international politics. However, Trump has sent mixed signals about the kinds of policy change he might pursue, and the individuals advanced for roles in his administration sometimes have incompatible positions. The most key implication of his presidency for energy may be greatly increased uncertainty and volatility.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>What will be the main implications of the Trump 2.0 Presidency on energy, environment, and trade? Will fossil fuels take centre stage again, and will low-carbon incentives be scrapped? How big an mpact will the likely attempts to slow renewables and electric vehicle deployment have?</p>\r\n', '2024-12-16 11:38:36', 1, '', 15, 15202412),
(583, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/wLQ7A2_wi-w', 'Cooling the Future: Exploring District Cooling with Yasser Al-Jaidah', '2024-11-20', '10 : 05 AM', '10 : 05 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>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.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In the interview the following questions are explored:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>How does district cooling technology work,&nbsp; and what are its key components?</li>\r\n	<li>What are the primary energy sources for district cooling systems?</li>\r\n	<li>What are the key differences between the energy efficiency of district cooling and traditional air conditioning systems?</li>\r\n	<li>Will Artificial Intelligence (AI) become more&nbsp; important in district cooling?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n', '2025-01-02 12:47:38', 1, '', 17, 1720241120),
(584, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/0UV9VB8IikE', ' Energy Politics and Climate Realities: Expert Insights with Jim Krane', '2024-11-19', '11 : 52 AM', '11 : 52 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Jim Krane, a Wallace S. Wilson Fellow for Energy Studies at Rice University&#39;s Baker Institute for Public Policy in Houston.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>He is the author of the &ldquo;City of Gold: Dubai and the Dream of Capitalism&rdquo;, a book widely recognised as the seminal work on the city-state, and the 2019 award-winning &ldquo;Energy Kingdoms: Oil and Political Survival in the Persian Gulf&rdquo;, a definitive study of energy demand in the Gulf region.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In the interview the following questions are explored:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>What is dominating energy politics at the moment?</li>\r\n	<li>Have energy subsidies in fossil fuel producing countries encouraged excessive consumption?</li>\r\n	<li>Are attacks on shipping routes in the Red Sea impacting energy flows?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n', '2025-01-02 14:23:14', 1, '', 17, 1720241119),
(585, 1, ' https://www.youtube.com/embed/hHVnA8W37ZQ', ' Exploring Gulf Economies, Technology, and Global Relations with Robert Mogielnicki', '2024-12-10', '11 : 52 AM', '11 : 52 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>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&rsquo;s Walsh School of Foreign Service and the George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>In this insightful discussion, we explore:</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Key trends in technology related to fossil fuels and non-fossil fuels in the Gulf region.</li>\r\n	<li>The impact of the U.S. presidential election on its relationship with the Gulf.</li>\r\n	<li>he role and purpose of Free Zones in the GCC.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n', '2025-01-02 14:28:42', 1, '', 17, 1720241210),
(587, 1, '24-11-01-video-rep-en.mp4', 'Oil\'s Future: Investment Trends, Demand Forecasts, and Navigating the Energy Transition', '2024-11-15', '10 : 37 AM', '10 : 37 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The oil industry is in an investment upcycle, even though the demand rebound after the COVID-19 pandemic has largely abated. Whilst the low-carbon energy system roll-out continues, oil will continue to meet global energy demand and define energy security for years to come. Delivering the necessary supply at a reasonable cost will underpin upstream capital expenditure and energy security, but the corresponding oil consumption will leave the world well short of the goal of the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to below 1.5&deg;C.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>What is the outlook for global oil demand? Where will investments in upstream oil production be directed in the coming years? What are the trends in upstream CAPEX and what is driving these changes? What are the risks and vulnerabilities related to upstream CAPEX?</p>\r\n', '2025-01-05 13:10:08', 1, '', 11, 11202411),
(588, 1, 'CEO Roundtable White Paper', 'A Year of Change: Reflections on 2024 and Priorities for 2025', '2024-12-04', '12 : 35 PM', '12 : 35 PM', 'event-2024-12-04-89', '', '', '', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation&rsquo;s fourth and final CEO Roundtable of the year took place on 4th December 2024. The moderator, Axel Threlfall, Editor-at-Large for Reuters, commenced with an update of events that he expected to influence the thoughts of the participants and direct the discussion. He mentioned Brent crude hitting a 2-week peak, no doubt influenced by events in South Korea, Syria, Ukraine and conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, and pointed out that an Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) production decision was expected shortly. He then invited the His Excellency Dr Ibrahim Ibrahim, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Al-Attiyah Foundation, to officially open the CEO dialogue.</p>\r\n', '2025-01-07 15:09:38', 1, '', 14, 1420241204),
(589, 1, 'Webinar Series', 'Energy Market Trends to Watch in 2025 and Beyond', '2024-12-05', '9 : 56 AM', '9 : 56 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The webinar &ldquo;Energy Market Trends to Watch in 2025 and Beyond,&rdquo; held on December 5, explored the critical factors shaping the global energy landscape amid economic and geopolitical uncertainties, shifting oil and gas supply dynamics, and the rapid expansion of renewables.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Co-hosted by the Foundation and the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), this lively session brought together industry experts to reflect on 2024&rsquo;s trends and forecast what lies ahead for the energy sector.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2025-01-09 12:27:40', 1, '', 14, 1420241205),
(590, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/qB0e9zw7lvA', 'Energy Market Trends to Watch in 2025 and Beyond', '2024-12-05', '1 : 32 PM', '1 : 32 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The webinar &ldquo;Energy Market Trends to Watch in 2025 and Beyond,&rdquo; held on December 5, explored the critical factors shaping the global energy landscape amid economic and geopolitical uncertainties, shifting oil and gas supply dynamics, and the rapid expansion of renewables.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br />\r\nCo-hosted by the Foundation and the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), this lively session brought together industry experts to reflect on 2024&rsquo;s trends and forecast what lies ahead for the energy sector.</p>\r\n', '2025-01-09 16:05:12', 1, '', 19, 1920241205),
(591, 1, 'COP29: The “Finance COP” and the Road to Brazil', 'COP29: The “Finance COP” and the Road to Brazil', '2024-12-15', '9 : 19 AM', '9 : 19 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) conference in Azerbaijan was the third in succession held in the wider Middle East region, and the third in a row to occur in a significant oil and gas producer. Billed as the &ldquo;Finance COP&rdquo;, it concluded with significant discussions, commitments, and implementation of important policies, but also with political controversies. What were the key achievements, and which areas were not progressed? What are the implications for the next COP, in Brazil? And how does COP29 modify the outlook for long-term fossil fuel demand?</p>\r\n', '2025-01-13 11:51:23', 1, '', 11, 11202412),
(592, 1, 'SD Bulletin', 'Summer of 2024 Was World\'s Hottest on Record, EU Climate Change Monitor Says', '2024-09-15', '1 : 49 PM', '1 : 49 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The world is emerging from its warmest northern hemisphere summer since records began, the European Union&#39;s climate change monitoring service said, as global warming continues to intensify. The boreal summer of June to August this year blew past last summer to become the world&#39;s warmest, the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said in a monthly bulletin. The exceptional heat increases the likelihood that 2024 will outrank 2023 as the planet&#39;s warmest on record.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2025-01-14 16:23:32', 1, '', 16, 16202409),
(594, 1, 'SD Bulletin', 'Britain Promises up to $28.5 Blnfor Carbon Capture Projects', '2024-10-15', '1 : 49 PM', '1 : 49 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Britain will provide funding of up to 21.7 billion pounds ($28.5 billion) over 25 years to develop carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects to curb emissions from industry and create new jobs in northern England, the government said in early October. &quot;Carbon capture technology is not just about cleaning up our industry and our energy sector. It is a massive opportunity to attract investment and create thousands of skilled jobs,&quot; finance minister Rachel Reeves said when announcing the funding.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2025-01-14 16:28:06', 1, '', 16, 16202410),
(595, 1, 'SD Bulletin', 'Climate Change is Making Temperatures Deadlier, Experts Warn', '2024-11-15', '2 : 09 PM', '2 : 09 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Climate change, driven by anthropogenic emissions, is raising temperatures to dangerous new heights, causing more frequent occurrences of extreme weather events, worsening drought and exacerbating food security. The Lancet Countdown, an annual report by doctors and health experts, found that the record temperatures of 2023 -the hottest year on record -meant the average person experienced 50 more days of dangerous temperatures than they would have without climate change.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2025-01-14 16:41:02', 1, '', 16, 16202411),
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(597, 1, '25-01-02-video-rep-sd-btn.mp4', 'Trump Takes Aim at Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act', '2025-01-15', '2 : 12 PM', '2 : 12 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to repeal Joe Biden&#39;s signature climate bill called the Inflation Reduction Act, which initially aimed at some $400 billion in new spending and tax cuts and credits at accelerating America&#39;s transition to a green energy economy. The Congressional Budget Office expects the cost to swell above $800 billion due to higher-than-expected demand for the tax credits; much of the direct funding has already been spent.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2025-01-14 16:47:36', 1, '', 16, 16202501),
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(599, 1, 'CEO Roundtable', 'Balancing Economic Growth and Climate Action in the Energy Sector', '2025-02-25', '8 : 11 AM', NULL, 'event-2025-02-25-92', '', '', '', '<p style=\"text-align:justify\">At the first Al-Attiyah Foundation CEO Roundtable of 2025, captains of industry, policymakers, and global experts will convene to discuss balancing economic growth and climate action, particularly in the energy sector. International experts will also provide insights into the pivotal role the global energy sector plays in fueling sustainable development.</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\">As the world grapples with the dual imperatives of economic development and climate action, the energy sector stands at the forefront of the transformation needed to achieve a sustainable future. In recognition of the need for the widest possible participation of all sectors of society to achieve the 2030 Global Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Foundation has chosen the theme: &ldquo;Balancing Economic Growth and Climate Action in the Energy Sector&rdquo; for this CEO Roundtable. This will provide a platform for attendees to discuss policies and strategies for fostering economic growth while advancing climate commitments.</p>\r\n', '2025-02-19 10:54:15', 1, '', 13, 13202502),
(600, 1, '25-01-01-video-rep-en.mp4', 'Small and Modular is Beautiful: Shaping the Future of Clean Nuclear Energy', '2025-01-15', '10 : 31 AM', '10 : 31 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Building on the success of COP28 in Dubai and the first Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels, global momentum for nuclear energy is accelerating. The latest International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) projections highlight growing recognition of nuclear power as a clean and secure energy source. There is rising interest in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) for both power and non-power generation applications, aiming to meet climate goals and promote sustainable development.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>How are ongoing advances in small modular reactors (SMRs) impacting their current and planned applications? What are the economic considerations associated with SMRs&rsquo; deployment? What investment and development activities are taking place in the United States, Europe, and Asia? What is the role of SMRs in the energy mix of emerging energy consumers?</p>\r\n', '2025-02-24 13:05:47', 1, '', 11, 11202502),
(601, 1, '25-02-02-video-rep-sd-btn.mp4', 'Global Energy Transition Investment Exceeded $2 Trillion Last Year', '2025-02-15', '1 : 58 PM', '1 : 58 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Global investment in the low-carbon energy transition worldwide grew 11% to hit a record $2.1 trillion in 2024, according to Energy Transition Investment Trends 2025, an annual report released by research provider BloombergNEF(BNEF). Growth was driven by electrified transport, renewable energy, and power grids, which all reached new highs last year, along with energy storage investment.</p>\r\n', '2025-02-24 16:30:29', 1, '', 16, 16202502),
(603, 1, '25-03-02-video-rep-sd-btn.mp4', 'United States Quits Board of UN Climate Damage Fund, Letter Shows', '2025-03-13', '8 : 44 AM', '8 : 44 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The United States has withdrawn from the board of the U.N.&#39;s hard-negotiated climate damage fund, dedicated to helping poor and vulnerable nations cope with climate change-fuelled disasters, a letter seen by Reuters showed.</p>\r\n', '2025-03-13 11:19:08', 1, '', 16, 16202503),
(604, 1, 'https://www.youtube.com/embed/yo2U-AORCaE', 'Trump, Tariffs, and Oil: The Global Energy Landscape with Anas Alhajji', '2025-02-12', '12 : 12 PM', '12 : 12 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by. Dr. Anas F. Alhajji. Dr. Alhajji is a world-renowned energy markets expert, researcher, author, and a speaker with more than 900 papers, articles and columns to his credit. He advises governments, companies, financial institutions and investors on various energy markets issues. Dr. Alhajji focuses on oil and gas market outlook, energy geopolitics, energy security, and the impact of disruptive technologies on the supply and demand of energy. In the interview, the following questions are explored: &bull; What does Donald Trump&rsquo;s reelection mean for the energy markets? &bull; What is the outlook for the global energy market in 2025? &bull; Is the COP process still fit for purpose?</p>\r\n', '2025-03-13 14:47:39', 1, '', 17, 1720250212);
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(607, 1, 'EU Regulation 2024/1787 on the Reduction of Methane Emissions and its Impact on LNG Imports', 'EU Regulation 2024/1787 on the Reduction of Methane Emissions and its Impact on LNG Imports', '2025-03-15', '11 : 20 AM', '11 : 20 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>On 27 May 2024, the member states of the European Union (EU) approved a law to impose methane emissions limits on oil and gas production and imports into Europe, set to take effect in 2030. This measure aims to increase pressure on both EU producers and international suppliers to curb methane leaks.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>At a meeting in Brussels, EU ministers formally approved the policy 2024/1787, enabling its entry into force. Hungary was the only member state to oppose the decision. Under this legislation, the EU will introduce &ldquo;maximum methane intensity values&rdquo; for fossil fuels placed on the European market starting in 2030. The European Commission will determine the precise methane limits throughout some delegated acts that will follow.</p>\r\n', '2025-03-19 14:01:38', 0, '', 15, 15202503),
(608, 1, 'Competition on Emissions: Coal Vs LNG', 'Competition on Emissions: Coal Vs LNG', '2025-03-25', '11 : 23 AM', '11 : 23 AM', '', '', '', '', '<p>In January 2024, U.S. President Joe Biden issued a moratorium on the expansion of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, citing the need for a comprehensive assessment of the environmental, economic, and geopolitical impacts. A recent study by Professor Robert Howarth, which was cited among other sources to justify President Biden&#39;s moratorium, compared life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of LNG exported from the United States to coal. According to Howarth&#39;s findings, LNG has a larger GHG footprint than coal and his study recommended that additional resources should not be allocated to further LNG projects. Is LNG a cleaner energy source than coal? What is the basis for Professor Robert Howarth&rsquo;s assertions that coal has less of a GHG footprint than LNG? Are there feasible technological innovations that can make LNG and coal less polluting?&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2025-03-25 13:59:00', 1, '', 15, 152025032),
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(610, 1, 'CEO Roundtable White Paper', 'Balancing Economic Growth and Climate Action in the Energy Sector ', '2025-03-27', '12 : 44 PM', '12 : 44 PM', 'event-2025-02-25-92', '', '', '', '<p>The Al-Attiyah Foundation convened its first CEO Roundtable of 2025 to discuss the challenge of balancing economic growth with climate action in the energy sector. Industry leaders, policymakers, and experts exchanged insights on technological innovation, global governance, investment strategies, and regulatory frameworks. Discussions underscored the urgency of aligning economic growth with environmental sustainability while acknowledging the complexities of geopolitical shifts and market realities.</p>\r\n', '2025-03-27 15:23:52', 1, '', 14, 1420250205),
(611, 1, 'Weathering the Storm: The Impact, Risks and Opportunities of Extreme Weather Events', 'Weathering the Storm: The Impact, Risks and Opportunities of Extreme Weather Events', '2025-02-18', '12 : 44 PM', '12 : 44 PM', '', '', '', '', '<p>Extreme weather events are becoming increasingly frequent, severe, and unpredictable, causing widespread economic, social, and environmental disruptions. Rising global temperatures are driving more intense storms, wildfires, and floods, while chronic climate risks, such as prolonged droughts and shifting precipitation patterns, continue to reshape ecosystems and economies. These escalating threats expose businesses, governments, and communities to compounding vulnerabilities, requiring a shift from reactive disaster response to proactive risk management.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>This report examines the far-reaching impacts of extreme weather events, highlighting the financial, operational, and infrastructural risks they pose. Key areas of focus include the role of parametric insurance in closing the protection gap, enterprise risk management (ERM) for climate resilience, and investments in adaptive infrastructure and nature-based solutions (NbS).</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '2025-03-27 15:36:52', 1, '', 12, 12202412),
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