The ESF Mena - Middle East Energy and Sustainability Forum serves as a platform dedicated to promoting sustainability and decarbonisation initiatives within the downstream sector. This year, the forum will showcase presentations from leading global licensors, innovative technology providers, and esteemed industry consultants.

The 4th edition of ESF MENA is scheduled to take place from October 15-17, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The event will focus on decarbonisation strategies and technologies, including pathways to delivery, catalyst and process advances, digitalisation, automation and asset optimisation, circularity, sustainable fuels, and hydrogen and CCUS.

Pre-conference seminars hosted by Wood will discuss the short, medium, and long term goals for future-proofing the region's assets.

Market overviews will provide in-depth knowledge on the latest decarbonisation strategies from industry experts.

Keynote Executive Panels will discuss the pace of project development versus the development of standards, potential deceleration in decarbonisation projects, and the industry's science-based approach to reducing carbon intensity.

Technology leaders will discuss the need for R&D to support decarbonisation and the role of collaboration in fast-track technology development and deployment.

The Executive EPC Panel will discuss the complexity of large-scale projects, effective methods to overcome logistics and procurement challenges, regulatory and compliance issues, and shared project financing.

The closing panel will focus on empowering young engineers and the importance of their role in achieving national visions.

A new initiative, Lunch and Learn, will be designed specifically for young engineers to gain insights into market analysis and low-carbon technologies.