May 11-13, 2026
MPGC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Overview
Forging growth through energy
Held under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, and Chairman & Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group
The 33rd annual Middle East Petroleum & Gas Conference (MPGC) returns to Dubai, United Arab Emirates on May 11-13, 2026 with the Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) as the host, bringing together the global oil and gas markets’ leading NOCs, IOCs, traders, refiners, renewable players, storage, financial institutions, and technology companies, in a confluence of dialogue, debate, and business interactions at the highest level.
MPGC remains the region’s longest annual oil and gas industry gathering and will once again deliver a high-level and power-packed program that comprises ministerial, keynote addresses, incisive decision panels with industry visionaries and leaders, audience polls, and networking opportunities.
What to Expect:
- Engaging Keynotes and Plenary Sessions
- Dynamic Panel Discussions with Industry Leaders
- Insightful Workshops and Deep-Dive Sessions
- Unmatched Networking with Peers and Experts
Themes on the Horizon:
Geopolitical dynamics: Energy security and trading
The geopolitical landscape is undergoing transformation, significantly impacting energy security and trading patterns. The Middle East is navigating a complex shift in power dynamics and security challenges, which are reshaping its role in global energy trade. The regional players are adapting to these changes, ensuring energy security while maintaining competitive trading relationships.
Market trends and expansion
The current state of oil supply and demand is in competitive landscape, with the implications of OPEC+ decisions and a more diversified energy portfolio. The trading practices has also evolved in reshaping trade flows and investment strategies.
Innovations in the downstream value chain
The Middle East’s refining is set for significant growth through 2050, emerging as an alternative supplier for Europe and Africa. The region’s competitiveness set innovative practices in refining and petrochemical integration, and strategies for adapting a lower carbon economy.
Evolution of African refineries
The Dangote refinery is transforming product flows across the Atlantic Basin, influencing trading dynamics, margins, and benchmarks with the Middle East. However, the reliance of East and South Africa on Middle Eastern supply underscores the need for strategic partnerships, investments, and infrastructure development.
LNG and Gas: Balancing the energy mix
With Qatar, UAE and Oman making significant investments to boost gas exports to Europe and Asia by 2028 – 2030, this evolves LNG trade flows and the resilience of supply chains. The expansion from oil to gas in the Middle East’s decarbonization goals, focusing the infrastructure development and policy initiatives.
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2-day Conference + Training $3549
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MPGC at a glance
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Agenda
2026 Speakers
MPGC 2026 brings together a diverse group of visionaries, executives, and experts from across the global energy landscape. Our speakers represent leading organisations in oil, gas, finance, technology, and trading, sharing insights, strategies, and innovations shaping the industry.
Browse below to discover our confirmed speakers.
Ministerial Address
Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
H.E. Ahmed Mohamed Alkaabi
Assistant Undersecretary for Petroleum, Gas and Mineral Resources
OQ Alternative Energy
Alan Freeman
Head of Energy Services
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
Amit Kumar Sureka
Executive Director Gas
African Refiners & Distributors Association
Anibor Kragha
Executive Secretary
Uniper Global Commodities
Charbel Abi Daher
Chief Commercial Officer, Gas & LNG
International Energy Forum
Christof van Agt Ross
Director Energy Dialogue
Dangote Refinery
David Bird
Chief Executive Officer
Altica Partners
Ebele Okeke
Managing Partner
BxT Trading
Eric Vial
Chief Executive Officer
Microsoft
Faiz Sulaiman
EMEA Regional Industry Director
Horizon Terminals
Fahad Askar
Managing Director
FGE
Fereidun Fesharaki
Chairman Emeritus
ICE Futures Abu Dhabi (IFAD)
Gary King
President
Black Gold Investors
Gary Ross
Chief Executive Officer
African Export-Import Bank
Helen Aigbe Brume
Director & Global Head, Project and Asset Based Finance
ENOC
Hussain Sultan Lootah
Group Chief Executive Officer
FGE Nexant
Iman Nasseri
Managing Director - Middle East Research
GECF
Imran Mohammed
Gas Transportation & Storage Analyst
LanzaTech
Jennifer Holmgren
Chief Executive Officer
Petro-Logistics
Jamal Qureshi
Managing Director, Analysis & Strategy
Uniper Global Commodities
John Roper
CEO Middle East
OQ Trading
Kristine Petrosyan
Head of Research and Analytics
Standard Chartered Bank
Lina Osman
Regional Head of Sustainable Finance, Middle East, Africa & Pakistan
bp Middle East
Linn Tonsberg
Managing Director & MEA Aviation Director
Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS)
Maha F. Attia
Associate Vice Chairman for Economic Affairs and Foreign Trade
RAK Gas
Manu Verma
Chief Executive Officer
International Trade & Risk Management, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
Manoj Heda
Executive Director
ADNOC
Mariam Al Hendi
Manager, Operational Excellence, Technology Solutions
Port of Fujairah
Martijn Heijboer
Senior Manager-Business Development, Strategy Transformation
NNPC Trading
Maryamu Idris
Managing Director
OMV Refining & Marketing MEA
Mikael Berthod
General Manager
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
Rahul Tandon
Executive Director Gas
OiLSERV Kuwait
Sara Akbar
Chief Executive Officer
SVB Energy International
Dr. Sara Vakhshouri
President
Reliance International
Scott Nelson
President and Head of Trading, Refinery Feedstocks & Products
SOCAR Trading
Taghi Taghi Zada
Chief Trading Officer (Acting)
Snowflake
Tareq Masoud
Regional Sales Lead - MENAT
Vitol Bahrain
Tom Baker
Managing Director
ENGIE
Varun Gujral
Country Manager Southeast Asia & CEO Supply & Energy Management APAC & Middle East
AFRICAN ENERGY CHAMBER
Verner Ayukegba
Senior Vice President
NewMed Energy
Yossi Abu
Chief Executive Officer
S&P Global Energy
Vera Blei
Head of Platts
Vera Blei is Head of Platts at S&P Global Energy.
Ms. Blei took on this role in November 2024. Prior to that, she was the Global Head of Established Benchmarks, responsible for Platts crude oil, refined products, LNG, generating fuels and electricity, and metals price benchmarks worldwide. Over her 25-year career, Ms. Blei has held roles in price reporting, news, marketing, and business development across various commodity markets—including crude oil, refined products, natural gas, LNG, coal, power, emissions, and both ferrous and non-ferrous metals—for organizations such as Platts, Gas Strategies, and NYMEX.
Earlier in her career, Ms. Blei worked as a freelance journalist in Germany, the UK, and Russia.
S&P Global Energy
Carlos Pascual
Senior Vice President for Geopolitics and International Affairs
S&P Global Energy
Jim Burkhard
Vice President & Head of research for oil markets, energy & mobility
S&P Global Energy
Daniel Evans
Vice President, Global Head of Fuels and Refining Research
S&P Global Energy
Anthony Wood
VP & Global Head, Oil Markets Midstream & Downstream Consulting
S&P Global Energy
Richard Swann
Head of Established Benchmarks
Pricing
Rates are in USD and are not inclusive of local taxes or VAT. Americas Region event terms and conditions apply.
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Register by February 6
Super Early Bird Rate
Conference + Training
$3,149
Conference Only
$1,749
Training Only
$1,499
Register by April 10
Early Bird Rate
Conference + Training
$3,549
Conference Only
$1,949
Training Only
$1,699
Register by May 8
Standard Rate
Conference + Training
$4,099
Conference Only
$2,299
Training Only
$1,899
2026 Event Sponsors and Partners
Become a Sponsor
Demonstrate your strengths, raise your company profile, and maximize your ROI as we bring key industry players and decision-makers to you. At MPGC, each sponsor has the opportunity to showcase their products and services and distinguish themselves from the competition. We offer a full range of opportunities and packages, and can even tailor solutions to suit your needs.
Sponsorship offers you proven opportunities to:
- Leverage the S&P Global Energy brand and reputation
- Boost and reinforce your corporate image and brand recognition within the market
- Plan your onsite networking effectively with advance access to the attendee list
- Demonstrate your organization’s strengths and capabilities to executives empowered to make decisions
- Build and maintain lasting business relationships with key industry players
- Maximize your investment by focusing your efforts at a single location, face-to-face with an engaged audience
MPGC offers a variety of standard and tailor-made sponsorship opportunities to fit your marketing and business-to-business needs and your budget.
Contact for sponsorship opportunities
Venue
Room Rates
Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Sheikh Zayed Rd, Trade Centre, Trade Centre 2,
PO Box 72127, Dubai, UAE
Standard Deluxe Room – AED 1,000
All rates quoted are in AED, per room, per night, and inclusive of breakfast
Rates are subject to 7% municipality fee and 10% service charge, 5% value added tax and Tourism Dirham at AED 20.00 per room per night
** Please note: S&P Global Energy is not associated with any third-party reservation agents. Making any reservations through a third party may put your credit at risk of a compromise. To make your reservation, please contact the hotel directly
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