His Excellency Khalifa Adbulsadek

Dr. Khalifa Abdulsadek, the Minister of Oil and Gas in Libya, is a seasoned oil reservoir engineer with over 20 years of extensive experience across multiple disciplines in the oil and gas sector. His expertise, acquired both locally and internationally, spans Libya, the Middle East, and North Africa.. Dr. Abdulsadek earned his Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering from Heriot-Watt University in Scotland, United Kingdom. He further honed his academic and professional skills as a university lecturer in the Department of Petroleum Engineering at the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada. Throughout his career, he has gained valuable experience in oil reservoir engineering, field development planning, production operations, strategic planning, and business development. He has played a pivotal role in the development of several high-profile oil and gas projects in North Africa and North America. Dr. Abdulsadek's leadership skills were also evident during his tenure as Chairman of the Management Committee for Zallaf Oil and Gas Company, wholly owned by the Libyan National Oil Corporation . Additionally, he served as Chairman of the Owners Committee of Al-Waha Company. His international experience includes significant positions with Repsol in Libya and Spain, and Talisman Energy in Canada.

Session Overview

Tuesday, 4 November

12:00

Finance & Investment ICC Hall B 12:00 - 12:40

Incentivising sustainable growth through government energy policies

Government energy policies are powerful instruments for securing national energy supply, attracting investment, and enhancing economic resilience. In today’s volatile global landscape, forward-thinking strategies demonstrate how pragmatic planning can diversify energy portfolios, strengthen domestic infrastructure, and ensure long-term energy security. From sovereign wealth funds to regional gas hubs and electrification initiatives, governments are using policy levers to unlock capital and build robust energy systems that serve both domestic needs and export ambitions.

As global markets evolve, fostering investment momentum requires collaborative dialogue between policymakers, investors, and industry leaders to establish predictable frameworks that support energy reliability, infrastructure development, and economic competitiveness across both developed and emerging economies.

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In this session, explore how energy and finance ministers are encouraging investment and securing the public and private finance needed to build a future, a cost- and carbon-efficient energy system.