Shell Egypt Highlights Egypt As 'Critical Energy Market' Ahead Of EGYPES 2026

(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) Egypt sits at the intersection of regional supply, infrastructure, and growing demand, which makes it a critical energy market, Dalia Elgabry, Vice President and Country Chair of Shell Egypt, said ahead of the EGYPES 2026 conference.

The company will take part in the event with a single, integrated presence bringing together its full energy portfolio, ranging from liquefied natural gas (LNG) and upstream development to downstream innovation and social investment's participation, held under the auspices of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, will focus on how integrated energy systems are being deployed in practice across markets such as Egypt.

Shell executives are scheduled to contribute to a series of strategic discussions during the conference. Cederic Cremers, President for Integrated Gas at Shell, will address the global LNG supply and demand outlook, examining how markets are adapting to geopolitical shifts, changing contracting structures, and continued demand growth. According to the company, LNG remains a central part of this discussion due to its role in supporting grid stability, enabling industrial growth, and balancing renewable energy systems as demand expands over the coming decades.

Joris Grimbergen, Vice President for Development and Subsurface LNG and CCS at Shell, will take part in a session focused on carbon and methane. The session will look at how companies are implementing measurable emissions reductions through technology, operational efficiency, and collaboration across the value chain.

Haytham Yehia, Cluster General Manager for Shell Middle East, Egypt and Central Asia, will join a strategic conference session on how energy systems are evolving in response to changing customer needs, infrastructure requirements, and supply dynamics. Additionally, Omneya Abdellatif, Managing Counsel and Head of Legal at Shell Egypt, will contribute to discussions on upstream M&A, addressing how companies are navigating investment decisions in a market defined by volatility, capital discipline, and long-term value creation.

Alongside the strategic conference, Shell Egypt will host the Youth Impact Ceremony on the third day of EGYPES in collaboration with the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. The ceremony brings together three of Shell's flagship programmes focused on different stages of the talent and innovation pipeline.

The NXplorers programme will announce the winners of its national competition, showcasing student-led solutions that apply systems thinking to energy and sustainability challenges. Intilaaqah Egypt will present the winners of its pitch day, highlighting startups building scalable businesses across sectors linked to energy, technology, and sustainability. The ceremony will also recognise Egyptian university teams that participated in this year's global Shell Eco-marathon competition in Doha, reflecting the technical capabilities of young engineers in Egypt.

This segment of the event reflects a broader focus on capability building alongside energy delivery, with programmes designed to support entrepreneurship, develop technical skills, and connect young talent to industry challenges.

Throughout the event, Shell's presence will include a unified booth showcasing its integrated operations and partnerships in Egypt. This includes work across exploration and production, LNG, downstream activities, and technology-driven solutions intended to improve efficiency and performance across the energy system.

With a long-standing presence in the country, Shell continues to work with national partners to support Egypt's position as a regional energy hub. EGYPES 2026 offers a platform to deepen that engagement, bringing together global expertise and local execution across the energy system and the personnel shaping its future.

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