Andrew Tait

Andrew Tait is the Group Chief Financial Officer of Fertiglobe, the largest nitrogen fertilizer exporter in the world and a recognized early mover in low carbon. Listed on ADX, ADNOC intends to shortly acquire a controlling stake in the company as its low carbon ammonia growth platform. With a finance career in the Middle East spanning over 20 years, Andrew has held numerous senior roles in Shell, including a pivotal role as the first CFO of Basrah Gas Company in Iraq, helping to establish the country’s largest public-private venture. He also served as Deputy CFO of PDO, Oman, and was involved in the development and financing of various major projects in the region. Alongside a 22-year career in Shell, he has held positions in ADNOC and EY, London. Andrew’s recognized expertise lies in the start-up and restructuring of companies, the gas and hydrogen sectors, major projects, and the optimization of efficiencies through digital solutions. He is a Chartered Accountant, qualified with the ICAEW.

Session Overview

Monday, 3 November

16:50

Finance & Investment Conference Room A 16:50 - 17:30

Navigating global geopolitics while investing in a secure, low-carbon energy future

A volatile macroeconomic climate and geopolitical disruptions in 2024 and 2025 have influenced energy investment and operations, bringing energy security into sharper focus. Updated environmental regulations and the prioritisation of clean energy innovation are accelerating investment in renewable sources. At the same time, economic instability, protectionism, and trade tensions pose various challenges. As organisations pivot to localised supply chains, for instance, there is potential for costs to increase and global trade to become more complicated. Financiers and investors, as well as policymakers and energy leaders, will need to balance short-term caution with long-term sustainability goals to ensure a resilient, low-carbon, high-growth future. Foreign policy decisions and collaboration between nations will play a crucial role in the flow of capital as our industry continues to innovate by embracing diversified energy sources.

Attendee insights:

Join industry leaders and economic experts as they explore how the energy sector can achieve long-term sustainability and resilience amid shifting macroeconomic and geopolitical trends.