Tamer Obied

Tamer Obied is a distinguished Managing Director and Partner at The Boston Consulting Group’s Abu Dhabi office, where he brings extensive experience in leading transformative projects across the Middle East’s energy sector. With a strong background in working with International Oil Companies (IOCs), National Oil Companies (NOCs), and power utilities, Tamer is recognized for his strategic insights, sustainability and environmental stewardship and transformation excellence. In his role, Tamer has successfully led a wide array of high-impact initiatives, including being the overall lead for BCG’s support to COP28 where he supported the Presidency across the energy and finance agenda, supporting the net-zero strategy for the UAE and a number of large scale energy players. Tamer's expertise extends to international growth strategies, having led the transformation of a major Middle Eastern National Energy Company. His work on accelerating strategy and fast-tracking growth for regional energy players has positioned him as a key figure in the industry.

Session Overview

Tuesday, 5 November

11:00

11:00 - 12:00

Blended finance: the critical roles of public and private finance in delivering the future energy system

The global energy transition is estimated to require US$5-7 trillion a year in funding through 2050, far beyond the means of public finance capabilities. With challenges that vary from region to region and across economic maturity, natural resources, and socioeconomic differences, questions must be addressed to ensure accelerated and equitable progress. How can governments, lenders, investors, and project developers work together to enact de-risking mechanisms and incentivise the private finance required to increase the bankability of critical new energy projects?

Attendee insights:

Gain insights into how public policy is being shaped to promote investment and how the private sector is looking to mobilise capital on the scale needed to meet ambitious net-zero goals.