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Fuad Al-Zayer

Fuad Al-Zayer is an independent energy consultant. He is former head of Data Services Division at OPEC and a former head of the JODI Global Initiative at the IEF.

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The geopolitics of hydrogen is bringing Saudi Arabia and the GCC closer to Europe

It is becoming clear for those who follow Saudi Arabia’s economic reform, that the Kingdom has grand plans to become the top supplier of hydrogen in the region and the world.

June 16, 2022

Digital sustainability is the way to boost energy transition targets

It goes without saying that issues surrounding sustainability and climate change are the center of world attention. However, the debate continues on how best to hit sustainability and decarbonization targets and how to balance this with energy security concerns. 

June 07, 2022

The fight against climate change must include greener fossil fuels

The UN’s third Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change was published earlier this month with a stark warning that climate change is causing more frequent severe storms, floods, droughts, wildfires, and other extreme weather events.

April 19, 2022

The fight against climate change must include greener fossil fuels

The UN’s third Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change was published earlier this month with a stark warning that climate change is causing more frequent severe storms, floods, droughts, wildfires, and other extreme weather events.

April 19, 2022

Long coastlines and large deserts make wind power a natural option for GCC nations

The worldwide wind power market is forecast to jump from around 730 gigawatts this year to 1,200 GW by 2025 with a $17.8bn market value, according to the Global Wind Energy Council’s 2022 Wind Energy Outlook report.

April 12, 2022

Europe needs a more pragmatic energy transition plan to keep the lights on

The good news is that the use of green energy has been growing around the world in recent years, thanks to the drive for cleaner energy to address climate change. This has come through technology breakthroughs and government subsidies to make green programs price competitive.

March 23, 2022