Connecting the Middle East's Mega Projects

Guo Zhong

Vice President Sinopec Heavy Lifting & Transportation Co. Ltd

Guo Zhong is the Senior Vice President of Sinopec Heavy Lifting & Transportation Co., Ltd., and a seasoned expert with over four decades of experience in the engineering sector of the Sinopec Group. He served as Project Manager for Sinopec's inaugural overseas EPC project, demonstrating a comprehensive, full-cycle engineering perspective spanning upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. 

Throughout his distinguished career, he has held key leadership roles across several of Sinopec's overseas entities. As a recognized authority in heavy lifting and transport, he has been closely involved in the restructuring of Sinopec's engineering division and contributed to the formation of its specialized subsidiary—Sinopec Heavy Lifting & Transportation Co., Ltd. 

In addition to nearly twenty years of international experience, he remains committed to advancing integrated mode in heavy lifting and transportation in engineering sector.

 


2026 Event Agenda Sessions

Intra-GCC Mega Projects: Unlocking Iraq and Beyond

Saudi, UAE, and Qatari giga projects are shaping the future of project logistics not just nationally, but with new corridors into Iraq and beyond emerging. This session explores the strategic role of mega and giga projects, and what they mean for Gulf connectivity. It will also address constraints including dredger shortages, rising project costs, and global heavy-lift shipping demands.

Wednesday 04 February 12:30 - 13:15 Main Stage

Add to calendar 02/04/2026 12:30 02/04/2026 13:15 Intra-GCC Mega Projects: Unlocking Iraq and Beyond

Saudi, UAE, and Qatari giga projects are shaping the future of project logistics not just nationally, but with new corridors into Iraq and beyond emerging. This session explores the strategic role of mega and giga projects, and what they mean for Gulf connectivity. It will also address constraints including dredger shortages, rising project costs, and global heavy-lift shipping demands.

Main Stage Asia/Dubai