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VP & GM Energy & Sustainability Solutions, MENA
Honeywell
Matt Spalding is the Vice President for Honeywell's newly formed Energy and Sustainability Solutions business for MENA. In this role Matt leads the Honeywell UOP and Advanced Materials business for Middle East and North Africa across all aspects of the operation, based in Dhahran. He is responsible for customer relationships, new project opportunities, localization, services, project execution and leading UOP’s drive in the region to create flexible, future-forward, and sustainable solutions that address the challenges of our ever-changing world.
Matt leads the regional team from Honeywell's ESS regional headquarters in Dhahran, KSA.
Matt was previously the Regional General Manager for Honeywell UOP Asia Pacific for the past 3 years.
Matt has almost 25 years of industry experience with a degree in Chemical Engineering and a Master’s in Engineering Management from Curtin University, Perth. He has been responsible for businesses across the entire asset lifecycle in the Oil and Gas Industry from Process Technology and Licensing, Consulting, Engineering and EPCofferings, and having lived and worked internationally for the past 25 years (including in Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia) and brings a wealth of experience across the region with a deep understanding of the variety of cultures.
A growing number of refineries and petrochemical producers are exploring ways to transform their operations to remain profitable, meet emerging policy demands and enable low-carbon production. This shift presents an opportunity to repurpose existing assets and align with long-term market expectations, but it also comes with significant financial, technological and logistical challenges. Retrofitting ageing refineries to produce biofuels, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and e-fuels – alongside the deployment of carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) – is emerging as a key pathway to long-term competitiveness. Meanwhile, petrochemical facilities are advancing chemical recycling, bio-based chemicals and CO₂-derived feedstocks as part of broader decarbonisation strategies. Early adopters have shown that industrial collaboration, advanced processing technologies and scalable infrastructure are key to making this realignment viable. However, success will depend on regional policy support, investment certainty and long-term demand for low-carbon fuels and sustainable chemicals. Whether on a large scale or for only a select few facilities, the global energy industry must adopt a forward-thinking, solutions-driven approach to unlock change.
Attendee insights:
Explore the realities of turning traditional refining and petrochemical assets into low-carbon operations, and assess what makes these transitions successful
Middle Eastern countries possess abundant renewable energy resources and low-cost natural gas, creating the opportunity for them to lead in green and blue hydrogen production. In addition, the Middle East’s strategic location and existing infrastructure make it well-suited to supplying hydrogen to potential high-demand regions such as Europe and Asia. However, to capitalise on the region's competitive advantages, investment in hydrogen infrastructure, including pipelines, terminals, and storage facilities, needs to increase to ensure reliable supply chains to global markets. As Middle Eastern countries focus on developing a comprehensive hydrogen infrastructure, to what extent can the region reshape hydrogen trade dynamics and accelerate global efforts towards a sustainable, low-carbon future?
Attendee insights:
Learn about the regional low-carbon hydrogen opportunities and prospects for export markets, as well as the role of the Middle East in the global hydrogen supply chain and its implications for regional economic development and energy security.
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