GPCA Podcast Danielle Francisco

The GPCA Youth Council is delighted to present another episode of the GPCA Podcast which will focus on

the Net Zero Carbon Economy. You will hear from industry experts on how to achieve a net zero carbon

economy; are the 2050 and 2060 regional targets achievable; and what role does the industry play in the

journey to net zero?

Most of the global reductions in CO2 emissions through 2030 in our pathway come from technologies readily

available today. But in 2050, almost half the reductions come from technologies that are currently at the

demonstration or prototype phase.

In its recent analysis McKinsey suggests that under the NGFS Net Zero 2050 scenario, changes in policies,

technologies, and consumer and investor preferences would lead to considerable shifts in demand for various

goods and services. By 2050, oil and gas production volumes would be 55% and 70% lower, respectively,

than they are today. Coal production for energy use would nearly end by 2050.

So, what does this mean for the regional industry, and what is the chemical industry’s share of GHG

emissions? Find out the answers to these questions and more in the latest episode of the GPCA Podcast

delivered by the GPCA Youth Council.

Guest: 

Mais Haddadin Finn, Principal | Global Sustainability Lead, NEXANT Energy Chemicals Advisory

Mohammed Al-Zahrani, Manager, Sustainability Manufacturin, SIPCHEM



Host:

Mariam AlJarrah, Sourcing Specialist Procurement Department  EQUATE Petrochemical Company



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Mohammed Al-Akil, Sr. Analyst, Strategy and Disclosures, SABIC, and Chairman, GPCA Youth Council spoke with James Brimm, Executive Advisor, SIPCHEM, in a special episode of the GPCA TV and Podcast during the Annual GPCA Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He discussed next year’s plans and milestones by GPCA Youth Council and provided further updates into the Council’s projects and mission. 

This episode also covers:

Vision and mission of the GPCA Youth Council, what are its mission and objectives?

Key achievement since inception, personal aspirations and plans for 2023

The role of the youth in the region in advancing the sustainable development of the industry

The role of GPCA as a platform to support the youth’s objectives and development







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Hilal Al Kharusi, Chief Executive, Commercial & Downstream, OQ, joined James Brimm, Executive Advisor, SIPCHEM, for a special episode of the GPCA TV and Podcast during the Annual GPCA Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He discussed sustainability, alternative energy, and the latest OQ’s projects and initiatives. This episode also covers:

The impact of the energy transition on the petrochemical sector

How is OQ responding to disruptions?

OQ’s plans to develop alternative energy and its green fuels mega project

Industries and markets driving demand for blue and green hydrogen

The chemical and petrochemical industry’s decarbonization drive

OQ’s latest initiatives and projects











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Abdulrahman Shamsaddin, CEO, SABIC Agri-Nutrients, spoke with James Brimm, Executive Advisor, SIPCHEM, in a special episode of the GPCA TV and Podcast during the Annual GPCA Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He discussed the role of agri-nutient in addressing global food security and the  enablers contributing to a more competitive industry in the region. This episode also covers:

Achieving food security by 2030 and meeting the Sustainable Development Goals

Challenges in the agri-nutrient industry

The role of agri-nutrients in growing food production

The role of collaboration to address global food insecurity

Role and responsibilities of individual players and policymakers

Can the industry achieve net-zero?







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Jacob Duer, President & CEO, Alliance to End Plastic Waste, joined James Brimm, Executive Advisor, SIPCHEM, for a special episode of the GPCA TV and Podcast during the Annual GPCA Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He discussed the circular economy, the GPCA Symposium, the Alliance’s collaboration with GPCA and much more. This episode also covers:

How far away are we from realizing the circular economy?

How can we ensure plastic does not leak into the environment and end up as waste?

Country specific and global regulations impacting the transition to a plastic circular economy and recycling

What should the industry do in response to regulations?

The GPCA Symposium tomorrow

The role of collaboration

Waste management and recycling infrastructure

The recent MoU between the Alliance and GPCA







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Doug Kelly, President, Technology, KBR, joined James Brimm, Executive Advisor, SIPCHEM, for a special episode of the GPCA TV and Podcast during the Annual GPCA Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He discussed the clean energy transition, decarbonization, the role of technology and everything in between. This episode also covers:

The GCC region’s opportunity towards world leadership on the clean energy transition

The role of technology in the industry’s decarbonization efforts

What other enablers do we need to drive the energy transition?

KBR’s business plans in the region and in the kingdom

Innovation and new technology projects at KBR







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