Trade Arabia reported that Kuwait Shell held an interactive seminar in association with the College of Engineering and Petroleum to discuss recent energy developments impacting the Mena region.

It was used as a platform for engineering faculty and students to explore the challenges and opportunities of the Energy future affecting the globe and the Mena region. The event was organized by the Society of Petroleum Engineers and The American Institute of Chemical Engineers Student chapters at the Kuwait University.

Mr Mark Carne executive VP of Shell in the Middle East said that "As populations grow and energy demand surges, the strains on the environment will intensify. Many scientists agree we need to halve CO2 emissions to avoid serious climate change. Shell is working with partners to help meet the world’s future energy needs responsibly."

Mr Carne said that “Shell invests USD 1 billion per year in technology research and development, more than any other international oil company. It is mainly to develop technologies to enhance oil recovery, as well as to enable us to go into deeper and more challenging locations to produce gas and oil, all in an effort to produce more energy, in a clean and smart ways."

Dr Adam Al Mulla acting dean of College of Engineering and Petroleum from Kuwait University said that "It was encouraging having an open discussion with Shell leaders especially on global energy issues that concern the average person."

Mr Ahmad Atallah chairman for Shell Companies in Kuwait said that the country is facing significant economic and population growth that will subsequently drive energy demand upwards.

He said that to keep pace, Shell is working with Kuwait Petroleum Corporation on various projects to support Kuwait in meeting its future energy demand, such as the short term imports of LNG and the development of the Jurassic gas fields to increase local production of non associated gas.

(Sourced from Trade Arabia)