Emerging Energy Scenarios in the Middle East: Challenges and Implications

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Emerging Energy Scenarios in the Middle East: Challenges and Implications

The Munib and Angela Masri Institute of Energy and Natural Resources (Masri Institute) at AUB hosted its 5th International Workshop on Friday, May 22, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. The workshop was titled: “Emerging Energy Scenarios in the Middle East: Challenges and Implications” and brought together academics, energy experts and policy makers to thoroughly assess the different energy pathways proposed for the region. The workshop established a Middle East energy network with a goal to promote research, outreach activities and connectivity among energy experts.

The workshop included the following presentations:

Nuclear Energy in the Region and Policy Implications by Professor Kamal J. Araj , Vice Chairman and Comissioner for the Nuclear Power Reactor
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Saudi Arabia Plans in Investing in Nuclear and Solar Power and Associated Technological and Policy Challenges by Dr. Maher Alodan, Director of Research and Development and Innovation, King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy
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Prospects for Nuclear Energy Development in the Middle East by Dr. DImitri Konukhov, Research Associate at the Center for Energy and Security Studies (CENESS), Russia Click here for speaker biography

Economics of nuclear energy for the Middle East by Dr. Ali Ahmad, Lecturer and research fellow in Nuclear Energy Policy at Princeton University’s Program on Science and Global Security
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The Challenges of Nuclear Safety by Dr. M.V Ramana, Physicst and Lecturer at Princeton University
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Nuclear Power in Arab Countries by Dr. Nasser Hoteit, Board member of the Lebanese Petroleum Authority
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The Implications of the Shale revolution on Oil Prices and the Functioning of Oil Markets by Dr. Giacomo Luciani, Co-Director, Executive Master in International Oil and Gas Leadership; Graduate Institute, Geneva
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Integrating Renewable Energies into Mainstream Chemical Processes by Dr. Mohammad Ahmad, Coordinator of the Chemical Engineering Program, American University of Beirut
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