The 12th Arab Energy Conference, which took place under the slogan “Energy and Arab Cooperation”, came to a close on December 12th.
The General Secretariat of the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries prepared the event in full cooperation and coordination with the State of Qatar, the host of the conference, represented by Qatar Energy.
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, sponsored the conference, which has become one of the important milestones in the process of joint Arab action and cooperation in the energy sector.
The conference was attended by the ministers responsible for oil and energy, and heads of delegations representing 17 Arab countries, including Egypt. It was also attended by a number of senior officials in Arab organizations and institutions, and regional and international bodies.
A group of specialized experts and representatives from Arab and foreign companies and research centers participated in the conference activities, and all the activities were covered by a group of Arab and international media outlets.
The conference discussed several topics related to developments in the energy situation from its many aspects relevant to international developments in energy markets and their repercussions on the Arab energy sector as well as the the efforts of Arab countries to confront the challenges of the energy transition
This is in addition to topics related to Arab and global energy sources, subsequent petroleum industries, energy demand management in Arab countries, as well as technological developments and their implications for the energy sector.
The conference concluded with the adoption of a final statement. The statement highlighted the importance of energy security for Arab countries, the need for a balanced and sustainable energy transition and the importance of Arab cooperation in the energy sector.
The conference also recommended that Arab countries should continue to invest in their oil and gas resources, while also developing renewable energy sources. It also recommended that Arab countries should work together to develop regional energy infrastructure and cooperate to promote energy efficiency and conservation.
Saudi Arabia’s proposal to host the 13th Arab Energy Conference in Riyadh in 2027 was welcomed.
