Al-Attiyah Foundation’s 2nd CEO Roundtable Meeting of 2025 was held on June 4th, and Dr. Amir Ali Salemi attended on behalf of JTA, continuing the company’s consistent participation this year. The event brought together top decision-makers, internationally renowned experts, and dignitaries to examine the key factors shaping energy security today and in the future

Held under the Chatham House Rule, the event titled “The AI-Powered Energy Revolution: Efficiency, Sustainability, and Innovation” facilitated a frank and insightful exchange on how AI is revolutionising energy operations, supporting climate goals, and reshaping global energy markets. Speakers included Robin Slocombe, MENA Technology Director at SLB (formerly Schlumberger); Mario Attubato, Platinion Managing Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG); and Yasmine Hamdar, an AI Policy Specialist at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Participants discussed the growing role of AI in streamlining operations across the energy value chain—from predictive maintenance and smart grid optimisation to seismic data analysis and refinery logistics. Delegates also examined how AI is being deployed to support decarbonisation strategies, particularly through smart energy management, carbon footprint reduction, and improved integration of renewable energy.

According to recent studies, the global deployment of AI is accelerating rapidly. More than 500 new data centre facilities are currently planned or under construction, with tech giants such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Google accounting for nearly 60% of hyperscale data centre capacity. Yet concerns about sustainability persist. Projections suggest AI data centres could each cost $200 billion and require power equivalent to nine nuclear reactors by 2030. Meanwhile, the financial gap between AI infrastructure investment and revenue generation has reached an estimated $600 billion. Despite such challenges, the consensus was clear: AI is no longer a novelty, but a necessity in the transition to a smarter, more efficient, and sustainable energy future.

Speaking after the roundtable, H.E. Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Al-Attiyah Foundation said: “It was a pleasure to welcome our members and partners and expert guest speakers to this significant event. Artificial Intelligence is undoubtedly changing the energy industry. This roundtable provided a valuable platform for attendees to evaluate the opportunities and risks of AI and to consider how best to harness its potential to drive innovation, improve sustainability, and maintain global competitiveness.”

Al-Attiyah Foundation’s member organisations include some of the world’s most prestigious and significant companies. Members of the Foundation are: QatarEnergy, QatarEnergy LNG, Woqod, Shell, QNB, Qatar Electricity & Water Co., Q-Chem, QAPCO (Qatar Petrochemical Company), JTA International Investment Holding, Dolphin Energy, QAFCO (Qatar Fertiliser Company), ConocoPhillips, Qatar Cool, Gulf Helicopters, Marubeni & Sasol