KEY POINTS
- Shell described Egypt as a critical energy market ahead of EGYPES 2026 due to its strategic location, infrastructure, and rising demand.
- Company executives will discuss LNG outlook, emissions reduction, evolving energy systems, and investment trends during the conference.
- Shell will also host youth and innovation programs aimed at developing talent and supporting Egypt’s role as a regional energy hub.
Egypt’s strategic position at the intersection of regional supply routes, energy infrastructure, and rising demand has made it a critical energy market, according to Shell Egypt’s Vice President and Country Chair, Dalia Elgabry, ahead of the EGYPES 2026 conference.
Shell announced it will participate in the conference with a unified presence showcasing its full energy portfolio, spanning liquefied natural gas (LNG), upstream development, downstream innovation, and social investment initiatives. The participation, held under the auspices of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, will spotlight how integrated energy systems are being implemented across markets like Egypt.
Strategic Discussions on LNG and Energy Transition
Shell executives are expected to contribute to several high-level discussions during the conference. Cederic Cremers, President for Integrated Gas at Shell, will examine global LNG supply and demand trends, including geopolitical shifts, evolving contracting models, and continued growth in energy demand.
The company noted that LNG remains central to the energy transition, supporting grid stability, enabling industrial growth, and complementing renewable energy sources as global demand expands.
Joris Grimbergen, Vice President for Development and Subsurface LNG and CCS, will participate in a session addressing carbon and methane emissions. The discussion will focus on how companies are achieving measurable reductions through technology, operational efficiency, and collaboration across the energy value chain.
Haytham Yehia, Cluster General Manager for Shell Middle East, Egypt, and Central Asia, will join a strategic session exploring how energy systems are adapting to changing customer needs, infrastructure requirements, and supply dynamics.
Omneya Abdellatif, Managing Counsel and Head of Legal at Shell Egypt, will also contribute to talks on upstream mergers and acquisitions, highlighting how companies are navigating investment decisions amid market volatility and the need for long-term value creation.
Alongside strategic discussions, Shell Egypt will host a Youth Impact Ceremony on the third day of EGYPES 2026 in collaboration with the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. The event will bring together three of Shell’s flagship programs aimed at developing future talent and innovation.
The NXplorers program will announce winners of its national competition featuring student-led solutions to energy and sustainability challenges. Intilaaqah Egypt will present startups building scalable businesses in energy, technology, and sustainability sectors. The ceremony will also recognize Egyptian university teams that participated in this year’s global Shell Eco-marathon in Doha
