The team representing Egypt’s petroleum sector won the First Place at the BRICS Young Professionals International Engineering Championship, held in Moscow, Russia, from May 26 to 31, 2025, under the theme “Technological Innovations”.

The Egyptian team presented a project titled: “Smart Biogas Production Units Integrated with Artificial Intelligence”, outperforming teams from Russia, South Africa, China, and Iran.

In addition to securing the first place, the Egyptian team was further honored with the Best Innovative Idea Award, voted by fellow participants from the BRICS nations. This achievement reflects the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MoPMR) continued commitment to empowering young talents in the oil and gas sector; supporting international collaboration; and promoting innovative and sustainable energy solutions.

Representing Egypt in the championship were Ahmed Mahmoud Sami, from El Hamra Oil Company; Hossam El-Din Omar Fahmy, from Badr El-Din Petroleum Company (Bapetco); and Mohamed Essam Badawy, from the Egyptian Ethylene & Derivatives Company (ETHYDCO).

BRICS is a forum for cooperation among a group of leading emerging economies. BRICS includes 10 countries: Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russian Federation, South Africa, and United Arab Emirates.