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Dubai to Host Middle East Gas Conference 2025

On December 10, 2025, the vibrant city of Dubai will serve as the backdrop for the Middle East Gas Conference (MEGC) 2025, a significant event organized by Petroleum Economist in collaboration with host sponsor Crescent Petroleum. This conference will gather top officials and executives from national oil companies (NOCs), international oil companies (IOCs), financial institutions, and infrastructure developers. With the backdrop of escalating gas demand in the region and a renewed focus on cross-border energy collaboration, this gathering will dive deep into shaping the gas landscape of the Middle East.

The MEGC 2025 is positioned as the premier forum for discussing and strategizing on the future of gas in the Middle East. Among notable participants are Crescent Petroleum, ADNOC, Aramco, Shell, SNOC, RAKGAS, and Bapco Upstream. This high-profile convergence underscores the dire need for coordinated investment to ensure domestic power security and enhance cross-border connections.

As natural gas has increasingly become pivotal for driving economic growth and accommodating the burgeoning power requirements across the region, this conference aims to explore the necessary partnerships, innovative investment models, and robust regulatory frameworks required to advance domestic gas initiatives. The session’s highlights include keynote presentations, executive panels, and focused discussions that capture the commercial, technical, and financial aspects driving gas development.

Agenda Highlights

Prominent personalities from the industry will feature, including:

• - Majid Jafar, CEO of Crescent Petroleum, will provide insights on the current state and future of the gas market in the region.
• - Abdulkarim al-Ghamdi, executive vice president of gas at Aramco, will share strategic perspectives on gas development.
• - A strategic fireside chat with Musabbeh al-Kaabi, CEO upstream at ADNOC, will also be a key moment during the conference.

Additionally, a special contribution will be presented by Fakher Bader, Shell’s vice president for upstream activities in Iraq, Kuwait, and the UAE, further enriching the discussions with industry insights.

Expect engagement from various regional operators including SNOC, RAKGAS, and Bapco Upstream, along with expert market analysis provided by entities like FGE NexantECA, Argus Media, Qamar Energy, and New Energy Consult. Financial institutions, such as SMBC, Cantor Fitzgerald, and First Abu Dhabi Bank, will offer unique perspectives on financing domestic gas and midstream expansions.

In addition to the presentations, attendees can look forward to high-level discussions exploring a variety of topics, including:

• - Upstream development strategies
• - Gas as a resource for power generation
• - Capital deployment challenges
• - Regional cooperation in the gas sector
• - Middle East gas diplomacy approaches

According to Paul Hickin, editor-in-chief of Petroleum Economist, “This event brings together the industry’s key players to unlock the full potential of Middle East gas for its people, supporting secure and sustainable growth across the region.”

John Royall, the CEO of Gulf Energy Information, emphasized Crescent Petroleum's pioneering role in Iraq, stating that the conference would play a critical role in strengthening the region's energy systems and economic potential through collaboration across the gas and power value chain.

Attendance and Media Inquiries

The Middle East Gas Conference 2025 invites media representatives to cover the event and gain access to keynote addresses, open sessions, and opportunities for interviews. Press passes are readily available upon request for those interested in attending this landmark event.

For press-related inquiries, please contact:
Rachel McGhie at [email protected]
Roger Jordan at 281-610-8868.

As the energy sector continues to evolve, MEGC 2025 stands as a testament to the initiatives and collaborations necessary for sustainable growth and innovation in the natural gas sector.