His Excellency Osama Mobarez

Osama Mobarez has 30 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry. He is currently the Secretary General of the East Mediterranean Gas Forum; Osama had a key role in the establishment and activities of the East Mediterranean Gas Form (EMGF), In his previous role at the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources as the Undersecretary for Technical office, he was responsible for the Realization Office to drive Egypt’s Modernization Program across the Oil & Gas sector. Over his career he supported the development of policies and reforms within the petroleum sector in Egypt including; a comprehensive energy subsidy reform strategy, initiation of gas market reforms, modification and update of upstream agreements, and feasibility studies of infrastructure development projects. Osama led bi-lateral cooperation with other countries on oil and gas topics, as well as communication with financial institutions and oil and gas organizations. He was Egypt’s representative in the Executive Board of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), and the International Energy Forum (IEF). He was also the Chairman of the Organizing Committee of Egypt Petroleum Show EGYPS, the biggest oil and gas show in Africa and Southern Mediterranean. Osama holds an MBA with Distinction from Edinburgh Business School, Heriot Watt University UK, and completed Post- Graduate Studies in Economics of Energy at Reading University UK.

Session Overview

Wednesday, 5 November

10:00

Decarbonisation ICC Hall B 10:00 - 10:40

Global shifts: navigating an era of diverging priorities

The global energy transition is entering a new phase defined by recalibration rather than acceleration, as governments seek to reconcile climate ambition with the realities of affordability, access, and security. The rollback of U.S. climate incentives under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the introduction of the European Union’s Clean Industrial Deal have revealed a fragmented policy landscape where national priorities increasingly diverge. Amid this complexity, energy ministries are reshaping their strategies to sustain economic resilience, advancing renewables and power sector reform while modernising legacy systems to ensure reliability and investment continuity. The resurgence of hydrocarbons, volatility in critical minerals, and renewed regional competition for energy supply are further compelling governments to strengthen domestic capacity and pursue pragmatic cooperation across borders. Against this backdrop, the core question is not whether to decarbonise, but how to align transition goals with growth, fiscal stability, and social development.

Attendee Insights:

Gain perspective on how energy leaders are redefining the balance between security, sustainability, and industrial strength to deliver credible decarbonisation in a rapidly shifting global landscape.