His Excellency Tarek El Molla

Tarek El Molla is a distinguished Egyptian energy leader with more than 35 years of experience in the global oil and gas industry. He began his career with Chevron Egypt in 1987, holding senior positions in engineering, operations, sales, and marketing, before assuming international leadership roles in Dubai, Kenya, Singapore, and South Africa. In 2011, El Molla joined the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC), where he served as Deputy CEO for Foreign Trade, Internal Trade, and Operations, and later as CEO from 2013 to 2015. He was appointed Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources in September 2015, leading comprehensive reforms that modernised Egypt’s energy sector, boosted natural gas production, and positioned the country as a regional energy hub. His contributions have earned him multiple international honours, including the Légion d’Honneur from France (2017), the Order of the Phoenix from Greece (2020), and the Order of the Star of Italy (2024).

Session Overview

Tuesday, 4 November

12:00

Global strategy Conference Room B 12:00 - 12:45

Redrawing the map: geopolitics and energy markets

The global energy market is being driven by intersecting geopolitical and market dynamics. As governments respond to inflation, industrial policy, and security concerns, the lines between energy and foreign policy are increasingly blurred. US political decisions, including election outcomes, foreign policy shifts and industrial and trade strategies, are having far-reaching effects on global energy flows, investment patterns, and energy security frameworks. At the same time, shifting geopolitical dynamics, from evolving US–China relations and developments in the Middle East to the reconfiguration of Russian energy flows, are redrawing commodity markets and trade corridors. Together, these dynamics are reshaping how governments, producers, and investors assess risk, allocate capital, and define strategic energy partnerships.

Attendee insights:

Understand how evolving dynamics are influencing global markets across the geopolitical and economic landscape.

Wednesday, 5 November

15:40

Global strategy Conference Room B 15:40 - 16:00

Libya’s energy future: Building momentum for growth and global partnership

In this Energy Talk, Mahmoud Suleiman, Chairman of NOC Libya, will outline how Libya is accelerating its next phase of energy development through strategic investment, modernisation, and partnership. He will explore how the NOC is ramping up upstream and downstream projects, upgrading infrastructure, and embracing technology to drive efficiency and long-term growth. Suleiman will highlight Libya’s commitment to working with international partners to unlock new project potential, expand refining and gas utilisation, and create greater value across the energy chain. In addition, he will share how Libya’s evolving energy strategy is positioning the country as a dynamic, reliable contributor to regional and global markets, building not only capacity, but a resilient, forward-looking energy future.