Matt Spalding

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.

Session Overview

Wednesday, 6 November

11:45

11:45 - 12:30

The evolving role of the Middle East in low-carbon hydrogen production

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.