Interviews
Viridien CEO on accelerating subsurface insight to support Egypt’s energy landscape
Sophie Zurquiyah, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Viridien, discusses the company’s recent participation at EGYPES 2026, its 50 years of activity and partnerships in Egypt, and its continued support of the country’s evolving energy landscape through its new Cairo imaging centre.
Building resilience: why energy infrastructure is the new industrial imperative
In this interview, H.E. Tarek El-Molla, former Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Egypt, provides a pragmatic framework for this transformation. H.E. El-Molla advocates for a “realism-first” approach for the industry, emphasising that while the expansion of renewables and storage technology is important, the reliability of baseload hydrocarbons remains the bedrock of industrial stability. From the strategic role of LNG infrastructure to the collaborative efforts of the industry, he o..
