Roundtable overview
Accelerating energy efficiency delivery.
SFME, together with Tabreed Bahrain and Boston Consulting Group, convened leaders from government, industry, finance and advisory organisations to examine how Bahrain can advance energy efficiency under its National Energy Strategy.
The roundtable focused on how demand-side optimisation can reduce emissions, strengthen energy security and improve infrastructure resilience as population growth, urban development and electricity demand continue to rise.
Participants examined more efficient infrastructure, integrated planning and scalable solutions for the built environment, including district cooling. The discussion also addressed the policy, regulatory, financing and market mechanisms required to accelerate implementation and recognise the long-term value of energy efficiency.
Discussion focus
What the roundtable explored
Energy efficiency as a driver of emissions reduction, energy security and economic resilience.
District cooling and demand-side solutions that optimise electricity use.
Policy, regulation, investment and collaboration required for implementation at scale.
Speakers

Ali AlRumaihi
Country ManagerTabreed Bahrain

Antonio Di Cecca
Chief Operating OfficerTabreed

Eng. Hasan Mubarak
Chief of Hazardous Chemicals ManagementSupreme Council for Environment

Lily Riahi
Head, Buildings and Cooling UnitUN Environment Programme

Lukas C. Jochem
Project LeaderBoston Consulting Group
Moderator
Mohamed Elfayoumy
General ManagerBahrain Bay Utilities

Pablo Avogadri
Partner and Director, EnergyBoston Consulting Group
Moderator
Qahtan Mohammed
Acting Director of Energy Efficiency & District CoolingMinistry of Electricity & Water Affairs

Timothy O'Donnell
Head of Master PlanningBareeq Al Retaj Real Estate Services

Wesam Baqer
Head of Coverage - Wholesale Banking GroupGIB

