Adrian Phillips
Member Engagement Director for Middle East International Marine Contractors Association
Adrian Phillips is a Mechanical Engineer with an MBA from INSEAD and MSC in computer science. His career started as a commissioned officer in the British army before transitioning into a successful career in industry. He is a highly experienced business leader with over 35 years of experience in the global oil & gas industry, working across all major markets (Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and Middle East).
He has held senior roles at giants Honeywell, GE Oil & Gas, Aker Solutions, TechnipFMC and first cut his teeth in the Middle East running a process skid facility in Jebel Ali, UAE. He has been operating in the region for over 12 years.
As Regional Managing Director of Energy Business Catalyst (EBC), Adrian provides specialist advice and bridgehead support to companies making their first move into Middle East markets.
Adrian moderates this panel in his capacity as Member Engagement Director for IMCA (International Marine Contractors Association) which is a global reference for developing all forms of marine energy resources in a low carbon future. He is also a Fellow and currently Chairs the Society of Underwater Technology (SUT) in the Middle East.
2026 Event Agenda Sessions
Powering the Gulf: Oil, Gas & Nuclear in the Age of Energy Transition
As the Middle East balances upstream oil investment, LNG expansion, solar mega-projects and emerging nuclear options, the region’s unique energy mix is reshaping project cargo flows, particularly across offshore and marine supply chains. This session examines the practical realities behind the demand for transition – where oil and gas remain central, how renewables are scaling, and why nuclear small modular reactors (SMRs) are gaining traction for powering data centers and industry.
Thursday 05 February 11:30 - 12:15 Main Stage
Project Activity
As the Middle East balances upstream oil investment, LNG expansion, solar mega-projects and emerging nuclear options, the region’s unique energy mix is reshaping project cargo flows, particularly across offshore and marine supply chains. This session examines the practical realities behind the demand for transition – where oil and gas remain central, how renewables are scaling, and why nuclear small modular reactors (SMRs) are gaining traction for powering data centers and industry.
Main Stage Asia/Dubai
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