Meeting with Mr. Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister of Socialist Republic of Vietnam
On September 11, 2024, Dr. Amir Ali Salemi participated in the Al-Attiyah Foundation’s 3rd CEO Roundtable Meeting of the year, held in Doha. The event brought together influential decision-makers, internationally recognized experts, and dignitaries to explore the vital connection between energy transition and water resources.
Themed “The Effect of the Energy Transition on Water Resources,” the roundtable was moderated by renowned broadcaster Stephen Cole. Esteemed guest speakers included:
– Dr. Mohammed Mahmoud, Water Management and Climate Adaptation Expert.
– Professor Gary Amy, Dean Distinguished Professor at Clemson University.
– Radia Sedaoui, Chief of Energy at the UN Economic & Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA).
– Dr. Albert Janssen, Principal Advisor Circular Economy at Shell.
Discussions at the event underscored the intricate interdependence between water and energy, emphasizing water’s essential role in energy production, from electricity generation to fossil fuel extraction and biofuel cultivation. The energy sector accounts for approximately 10% of global freshwater use, while energy also enables the extraction, treatment, and distribution of water worldwide.
The panel also addressed the growing reliance on non-traditional water resources, such as desalination, to meet the demands of increasing water stress.
Speaking at the roundtable, H.E. Dr. Ibrahim Ibrahim, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Al-Attiyah Foundation, remarked:
“As the energy transition accelerates, addressing its implications for water resources is crucial, particularly in regions like the Middle East, where water scarcity is a pressing issue. The intersection of energy and water security will be pivotal in shaping sustainable development in the coming decades.”
Al-Attiyah Foundation’s CEO Roundtable members are from leading energy companies such as Total Energy, Shell, JTA International Investment Holding, ExxonMobil, Sasol, ConocoPhillips, and Marubeni Qatar Airways, Qatar Cool, Qchem, QNB, Qatar Electricity and Water Co, Qatar Energy, Woqod, Gulf Helicopters, Qafco, Dolphin Energy and Qapco.