Waste-to-Energy in the GCC: Where Does the Real Decarbonisation Value Lie?
Waste-to-Energy is often promoted as a source of green power, but in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), its strongest climate case may lie in reducing landfill methane emissions.
As the region invests in solar and nuclear energy, how can Waste-to-Energy projects deliver genuine decarbonisation benefits, and where does their greatest value lie?
Join experts from Egis for a free webinar exploring the policy, technology, energy and commercial considerations shaping the future of Waste-to-Energy in the GCC.
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About the Webinar
Waste-to-Energy (WtE) is playing an increasingly important role in the GCC as governments seek to reduce landfill dependence, manage growing waste volumes and meet ambitious decarbonisation targets.
However, the environmental value of WtE extends beyond electricity generation. With solar and nuclear capacity expanding across the region, understanding the true carbon benefits of WtE, and how its energy can be used most effectively, is becoming increasingly important.
In this 45-minute webinar, Egis specialists will provide a practical assessment of where Waste-to-Energy delivers the greatest value in the GCC, exploring:
- Policy and carbon accounting: The role of landfill diversion, methane avoidance and evolving regional regulations in assessing the climate benefits of WtE.
- Energy systems: How WtE fits into a changing energy mix, including opportunities for district cooling, desalination and industrial heat.
- Technology and plant design: How waste composition, technology selection and energy efficiency influence project performance and environmental outcomes.
- Project delivery and investment: The role of public-private partnerships (PPPs), procurement strategies and risk allocation in developing bankable WtE projects.
Drawing on regional expertise, the discussion will examine the challenges and opportunities specific to the GCC market, with a focus on practical insights for developers, operators, consultants, technology providers and other industry professionals.
The session will conclude with a live audience Q&A, providing an opportunity to put questions directly to the panel.
Meet the Speakers
Sameer Vhora
Energy Practice Lead, Egis
Sameer leads the Energy practice at Egis across the Middle East and South Asia. With over 13 years of experience in energy strategy, project development and transaction advisory, he has supported utilities, governments and developers on major energy and infrastructure projects. Sameer will moderate the webinar and explore the role of WtE within the region’s evolving energy systems.
Mehmet Volga Süren
Waste Management Specialist, Egis
Mehmet has over 25 years of international experience in waste management, environmental infrastructure and PPP projects. His expertise covers the development and delivery of integrated waste management systems, including Waste-to-Energy facilities. He will discuss project delivery, procurement, commercial structures and risk allocation.
Irena Relić
Senior Waste Management and Institutional Expert, Egis
Irena has more than 20 years of experience in waste management, waste-to-energy and environmental infrastructure across Europe and the GCC. Her work includes policy development, waste management strategy and major infrastructure programmes. She will explore the policy drivers and carbon accounting considerations behind WtE development in the region.
Zahraa Al-Dawood
Environmental and Waste Management Consultant, Egis
Zahraa is an environmental and waste management consultant with experience in waste management advisory across the GCC region. Her work includes waste management infrastructure, WtE projects, PPPs and regulatory frameworks. She will examine technology selection, feedstock characteristics and the environmental performance of WtE facilities.
Reserve Your Place
Join us on Thursday 26 November at 2:00pm GMT for this free 45-minute webinar with Egis, including a live Q&A.
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