Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), today announced that the Board of Directors has appointed ,Dr Saif Al Sayari as Executive Officer responsible for developing TAQA’s alternative and technology-driven energy initiatives reporting to Carl Sheldon, CEO of the company.
Carl Sheldon, CEO, TAQA, commented: “As part of our strategy TAQA will compliment existing operations with alternative and technology-driven energy initiatives. We are currently pursuing several alternative energy initiatives at different levels and Dr Al Sayari will help us realise these projects within a single focused global team based at our headquarters in Abu Dhabi.”
Dr Al Sayari has over 12 years experience in the energy business, having previously worked at Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) where he held a variety of technical and managerial positions. Dr Al Sayari previously served as Vice President Operations Technology and Innovations for TAQA’s Oil & Gas business stream.
Dr Al Sayari and the newly developed Energy Solutions business stream will continue to develop TAQA’s centre of excellence in advanced technology solutions for TAQA’s global Oil & Gas and power generation operations.
Dr Al Sayari holds a PhD in Petroleum Engineering from Imperial College London.
