In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by Eduardo G. Pereira, a worldwide recognised scholar specialising in Natural Resources and Energy Law. He is a founding partner at the International Energy Law Training and Research Company as well as at the International Energy Law Advisory Group.

He has been active in the natural resources and energy industry for more than 15 years and is an international expert on oil, gas and energy contracts and regulations. His experience in this area – both academic and practical – is extensive. He has practical experience in over 50 jurisdictions covering America, Europe, Africa and Asia.

In this episode, we explore the following questions:

• What is a Joint Operating Agreement (JOA), and why is it commonly used in the oil and gas industry?
  
  
• How do JOAs differ from other types of agreements, such as Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) or farm-out agreements?
  
  
• What are the standard legal frameworks or regulations that govern JOAs in different jurisdictions?

In this episode of the Al-Attiyah Foundation podcast, we are joined by Dr. Carole Nakhle, the Founder and CEO of Crystol Energy. Crystol Energy is a leading advisory, research, and training company with a distinguished global presence across the public and private sectors, as well as academia.

Dr. Nakhle brings a unique and extensive background, having worked at the executive level with major energy companies such as Eni and Equinor. Her experience also spans governments, including serving as a Special Parliamentary Advisor in the UK, as well as collaborations with international organizations, academic institutions, and specialized think tanks worldwide.

In this episode, we explore key topics including:

• Crystol Energy's impactful work in South Sudan
  
  
• Energy taxation trends across Europe
  
  
• Innovation and technological advancements in the oil and gas sector
  
  
• The increasing role of women in the energy industry

In this podcast, the Al-Attiyah Foundation is joined by Mercedes Maroto-Valer. Ms. Maroto-Valer is the Champion and Director of the UK Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC), which focuses on accelerating the transition to net zero for the UK industrial clusters. She is also the Deputy Principal (Global Sustainability) and Director of the Research Centre for Carbon Solutions (RCCS) at Heriot-Watt University.

She has authored over 550 publications, holds leading positions in professional societies and editorial boards, and has received numerous international prizes and awards.

In this podcast, the following topics are discussed:

• The economic viability of CCUS technology
  
  
• The key considerations for integrating CCUS technologies into existing energy infrastructure
  
  
• The emerging technologies that show promise in reducing the overall cost or environmental footprint of CCUS
  
  
• How to improve the public perception of CCUS projects