On Friday, 12 September 2025, Crystol Energy CEO Dr. Carole Nakhle joined the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) webinar “Methane in Focus: Economics, Technology and the Future of National Oil Companies in the Middle East and North Africa.” The session brought together experts to explore the economic and technological dimensions of methane reduction and the strategic role of national oil companies in the energy transition.
Webinar Focus
Organized by the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI), this webinar examined the economic and technological dimensions of methane abatement and assessed how NOCs can respond to the requirements of the energy transition. The discussion addressed:
- What methane is and its link to the oil and gas sector, particularly NOCs.
- The importance of NOCs to regional economies and the global energy system. Who shapes their strategies — governments, financial markets, or consumers?
- How methane abatement helps ensure continued access of MENA exports to international markets that enforce stricter environmental standards.
Speakers
Dr. Carole Nakhle, CEO, Crystol Energy
Mazen Sheikh, Climate Change and Sustainability Consultant, Carbon Limits
- Laury Haytayan (Moderator), MENA Director, NRGI
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