SABIC participated as a National Energy Champion at the 25th WPC Energy Congress, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from October 11 to 15, highlighting the role of partnerships in driving industry development, innovation and energy transition initiatives.
The Congress, held under the theme “Pathways to an Energy
Future for All,” took place in the Kingdom for the first time, bringing
together industry leaders for ministerial discussions, CEO-level exchanges and
technology showcases.
Dr. Faisal Alfaqeer, SABIC CEO and executive board member,
addressed the plenary session, “Partnering for Success – Challenges and
Opportunities”, emphasising collaboration as a key factor in business growth
and industry progress.
He highlighted the importance of combining expertise,
exchanging knowledge and sharing ideas across research and development,
industrial operations, plant construction and supply chain management.
“Focusing on SABIC, we truly believe in partnerships – a
belief that is evident throughout our history of more than five decades. In
fact, one could argue that collaboration has been an essential element of
SABIC’s growth story,” Dr. Alfaqeer noted.
Other SABIC leaders participated in sessions covering
industry priorities, including safety, cybersecurity, footprint management,
technology, innovation, local content and support for small and medium-sized
enterprises (SMEs).
The company’s exhibition stand attracted visitors interested
in its sustainable technologies supporting manufacturing applications in clean
energy sectors, including renewable energy and electric vehicle infrastructure.
SABIC also sponsored the Congress’s Best Paper Award, one of
10 special programmes at the event. Technical committees comprising experts,
including SABIC representatives, evaluated submissions and selected papers
recognised for their contributions to advancing industry knowledge.
The WPC Energy Congress serves as an international platform
for dialogue, cooperation and strategic planning across the energy sector. Its
programme focuses on practical solutions to support the energy transition while
addressing global energy equity.
Through its participation, SABIC highlighted the importance of cross-industry partnerships, technological development and knowledge exchange in supporting the evolution of the global energy landscape. -TradeArabia News Service