Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE

تحت رعاية صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن زايد آل نهيان، رئيس دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة

Supported by

Patrick Shearer

SVP Procurement & Supply Chain

Kent

Patrick
Patrick

Patrick Shearer is Senior Vice President of Supply Chain for Kent based in Dubai, UAE. Patrick has extensive experience in the oil & gas and energy industry for both operators and international contracting companies. Patrick is responsible for all supply chain operations, leading a team of procurement professionals delivering EPC projects, operations and maintenance and commissioning projects to IEC’s and NOC’s across the globe. Patrick joined Kent in 2020 having previously held management positions in Capital Projects for ConocoPhillips, Interserve and Amec. Patrick studied Law at the University of Aberdeen and holds both an LLB and Masters in Law with Finance.

Session Overview
Wednesday, 5 November
12:00
Decarbonisation Conference Room B 12:00 - 12:45
Collaboration or control? Navigating the global race for decarbonisation resources

Clean tech supply chains are becoming a critical fault line in the energy transition, as regions look to secure access to the materials and technologies needed for low-carbon growth. Concentrated production of solar modules, battery inputs, and rare earth elements has triggered a wave of industrial strategies aimed at reshoring, friendshoring, and building regional self-sufficiency. While these efforts promise resilience and energy security, they also risk fuelling protectionist trade policies and fragmenting global cooperation. This roundtable will share cross-sector insights on how the industry is adapting to evolving supply dynamics and navigating the balance between national priorities and international collaboration.

Attendee Insights:

Gain insight into how protectionism, strategic competition, and regional resilience are reshaping global supply chains for decarbonisation and what this means for achieving secure, scalable, and cost-effective progress toward net zero.

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