Dr. Shamma Al Malek

Strategy Development Director

Abu Dhabi Department of Energy

Dr. Shamma Al Malek is the Director of Strategy Development at the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE). She has more than 15 years’ experience in the UAE energy sector incorporating leadership positions and successful delivery of pioneering projects.

Dr. Shamma has played an important role in Abu Dhabi energy sector’s growth and performance through strategic initiatives such as sector restructuring, digital transformation, human resources, and the Abu Dhabi Excellence Award in addition to committee and board memberships related to environment, and climate change, as well as independent water and electricity producers.

Dr. Shamma earned her PhD in chemical engineering from Swansea University, UK. She has published more than 15 academic papers in international journals and conferences. She received many awards and certificates including the Rashid Award for Academic Excellence and Al Owais Award for Creativity.

She has made a valuable contribution towards the development UAE net zero strategy 2050, Water Strategy 2036, UAE Energy Strategy 2050, National Determined Contribution (NDC) and Long-Term Strategy (LTS).

Session Overview

Thursday, 7 November

10:45

Decarbonisation Conference Decarbonisation Theatre 10:45 - 11:45

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Decarbonising heavy-emitting industry operations

According to IEA, the demand for heavy industry products is expected to rise given the requirements for constructing and maintaining nuclear power plants, wind turbines, and other clean energy infrastructure. Accounting for at least 70% of industrial emissions per year, heavy industry sectors must work pragmatically towards decarbonising their operations and operational excellence. Challenges and potential bottlenecks include retiring or retrofitting long-lived plant assets, electrifying inherent industrial production methods where possible, innovating solutions for high emissions and high heat intensity processes, and scaling emerging and new technologies for commercial viability. Significant investment and coordinated policy support will be required to activate significant and timely progress toward decarbonisation.

Attendee insights:

Hear from industry leaders’ perspectives on operational requirements and challenges towards decarbonising heavy industry operations and the strategies needed to address them.