The Al-Attiyah Foundation

The Al-Attiyah Foundation

A series of podcasts conducted with international industry experts on major factors affecting the global energy industry, climate change, net-zero and the race towards a clean energy future.

  1. MENA’s Hidden Power Minerals, Markets, and Geopolitics with Michael Finch

    AUG 28

    MENA’s Hidden Power Minerals, Markets, and Geopolitics with Michael Finch

    In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by Michael Finch. Mr Finch is Head of Strategic Initiatives at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence,a Price Reporting Agency (PRA) and market intelligence provider, specialising in the critical minerals supply chains central to lithium-ion batteries and electric vehicles (EVs) In this podcast the following questions are answered: • Is the MENA region rich in minerals? • Why are countries in the Middle East and North Africa pivoting to critical minerals?  • Is there a significant demand for EVs in the MENA region?

    22 min
  2. The Clean Molecule: Hydrogen, Pyrolysis, and the Road Ahead with Frank Wouters

    AUG 14

    The Clean Molecule: Hydrogen, Pyrolysis, and the Road Ahead with Frank Wouters

    In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by renewable energy luminary Frank Wouters. Mr Wouters is renowned for spearheading initiatives, from small-scale PV solar electrification in Uganda to strategic investments in groundbreaking projects like the London Array and Shams Concentrated Solar Plant. A green hydrogen evangelist, he has earned accolades as the runner-up 'Hydrogen Economist of the Year' in 2020 In this podcast the following questions are answered: What is the fundamental process of methane pyrolysis? What are the differences between thermal pyrolysis, catalytic pyrolysis, plasma pyrolysis, and molten media pyrolysis? What is the energy balance of gas pyrolysis compared to other low-carbon hydrogen production routes such as electrolysis or biomass gasification?

    22 min
  3. Libya at the Crossroads: Voices, Youth, and the Path to Unity with Virginie Collombier

    AUG 10

    Libya at the Crossroads: Voices, Youth, and the Path to Unity with Virginie Collombier

    In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by Virginie Collombier. Ms Collombier is Professor of Practice and Scientific Coordinator of the Mediterranean Platform at the Luiss Guido Carli University in Rome. Her research focuses on the social and political dynamics of Libya and the MENA region, particularly state–society relations, power structures, and the interaction between domestic transformations and regional geopolitics. In this podcast the following questions are answered: What is the Dialogue Platform established by the Luiss School of Government in Libya?   What key lessons and best practices from the GCC could Libya  implement to support its development?  How is Libya’s energy sector contributing, or potentially hindering, long-term stability?

    25 min
  4. Understanding a Misunderstood Region with MEES Editor Jamie Ingram

    JUL 28

    Understanding a Misunderstood Region with MEES Editor Jamie Ingram

    In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by Jamie Ingram. Mr Ingram is Senior Editor at MEES where he is responsible for producing content on energy and political developments in the Gulf region and covering global market developments. Prior to joining MEES in 2015 he worked as a MENA analyst at IHS and as a Gulf Researcher at RUSI. In this podcast the following questions are answered: Is the main hurdle for MEES the balancing of the green agenda against the fossil fuel agenda?  What distinguishes MEES from other publications covering the MENA region? Where do you see oil prices and demand heading in the next five years?

    23 min
  5. Navigating China’s Energy Shift Insights from Yao Li, CEO of SIA Energy

    JUN 17

    Navigating China’s Energy Shift Insights from Yao Li, CEO of SIA Energy

    In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by Yao Li. Ms. Li Yao is the founder and CEO of SIA Energy with 18 years of energy industry experience. SIA Energy is a China-focused energy consulting firm offering insight and data on Chinese energy policy, politics, players and markets, covering the full oil, gas and power value chain.  In this podcast the following questions are answered:  How is China balancing its transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy while ensuring energy security? To what extent do China’s decarbonisation policies align with the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)? How do you assess the evolving geopolitical dynamics in the global energy sector, particularly in the context of shifting alliances among the West, China, and the Gulf states?

    22 min
  6. Joe Saddi on Renewable Energy and Rebuilding Lebanon’s Economy

    JUN 15

    Joe Saddi on Renewable Energy and Rebuilding Lebanon’s Economy

    In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by Mr. Joe Saddi, Lebanon’s Minister of Energy and Water. Appointed to the Cabinet of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in February 2025, Mr. Saddi shares his insights on Lebanon’s economic and social challenges, the country’s energy strategy, and opportunities for reform and investment. In this podcast the following questions are answered:  What are the main factors contributing to the ongoing power crisis in Lebanon?  What can your ministry do to gain the trust of the Lebanese people in this time of uncertainty? Will Lebanon implement Floating Storage Regasification  Units (FSRUs) to import LNG?

    22 min
  7. Striking a Balance Between Fossil Fuels and Renewables with H.E. Mohammed Hamad Al Rumhy

    MAY 25

    Striking a Balance Between Fossil Fuels and Renewables with H.E. Mohammed Hamad Al Rumhy

    In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by  H.E. Mohammed Hamad Al Rumhy. As the long-standing Minister of Oil and Gas (1997-2020), subsequently Minister of Energy and Minerals (2020-2022), H.E. Dr. Al Rumhy spearheaded the Sultanate of Oman’s entry into petrochemical and chemical production in the early 2000s.  In the interview, the following questions are explored: -How should young Omanis be thinking about their role in the country’s energy and development going forward? -How will the global energy landscape evolve in the next decade, especially with the push toward renewables? -How can fossil fuel producing countries like Oman strike a balance between economic dependence on fossil fuels and the urgency of the energy transition?

    22 min
  8. Carbon Markets Uncovered with Luyue Tan

    MAY 4

    Carbon Markets Uncovered with Luyue Tan

    In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Luyue Tan, a Senior Carbon Analyst at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). Her expertise covers price developments, market dynamics, and forecasting trends in the carbon trading market, such as European Union Allowances (EUA) and UK Allowances (UKA) prices. In the interview, the following questions are explored: -What are carbon markets and how do they relate to carbon dioxide emissions and combatting -climate change? -What is the Chinese Carbon Trading System? -What are “carbon offset credits” and how are these traded?

    32 min
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A series of podcasts conducted with international industry experts on major factors affecting the global energy industry, climate change, net-zero and the race towards a clean energy future.

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  • Creator
    The Al-Attiyah Foundation
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    93
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 The Al-Attiyah Foundation
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