Rustam Kazakov, PhD is Chief Innovation and Business Development Officer at ARKOIL Technologies, bringing extensive international experience in the oil and gas sector. He is a seasoned strategist and business leader, with a proven track record of delivering best in class solutions across environmental services, EPC, industrial cleaning, and biotechnologies. Under his leadership, ARKOIL has successfully implemented innovative, integrated approaches to oil containing waste treatment in the Middle East and beyond. In his ADIPEC 2025 Downstream session, “Delivering project excellence through innovation, optimisation and lifecycle integration,” Rustam will share insights from ARKOIL’s regional experience, highlighting practical, sustainable strategies for maximising operational and environmental performance.