Profile Summary
Dr. Samir Mahmoud Elkareish is a senior energy transition and sustainability strategist with more than three decades of experience in the petroleum and energy sector across the Middle East and North Africa. His expertise spans energy policy, techno-economic analysis, decarbonization pathways, hydrogen strategy, and the transformation of oil and gas systems toward low-carbon models.
He previously served as Vice Chairman for Energy Transition & Sustainability at the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS), where he established the first dedicated energy transition and sustainability department within Egypt’s petroleum sector. He led the development of decarbonization strategies, hydrogen pathways, energy efficiency disciplines, CCS/CCUS frameworks, and blue economy initiatives, while contributing to multiple national committees on hydrogen, sustainable energy strategy, and low-carbon development.
Earlier, he spent over 16 years with the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC), serving as Director of the Technical Affairs Department at the Arab Center for Energy Studies. There, he led multidisciplinary research on energy markets, petroleum industries, renewable energy, and environmental issues, contributing to strategic regional energy policy and international cooperation.
Throughout his career at EGPC and international organizations, Dr. Elkareish has overseen refining operations, petroleum quality systems, strategic planning, and large-scale technical studies, while actively contributing to clean fuels strategy, energy efficiency, and circular economy initiatives.
He combines deep technical expertise in petroleum and energy systems with high-level strategic insight into energy transition governance, making him a key advisor in navigating the shift toward sustainable and low-carbon energy systems.