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SAVE THE DATE
ONE-DAY SEMINAR
GAS: IT’S ROLE IN THE
TRANSITION TO NET ZERO
25 September 2025
Meetpoint Midlands, Kegworth
We are delighted to announce Hatem Rashad as the President of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Branch of the Institution of Power Engineers
Academically, Hatem holds a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from Cranfield University, obtained in 2021. His master’s research focused on Operation & Integrity Management of Turbomachinery, with a specific emphasis on Gas Turbine Hot Corrosion. Currently, he is pursuing a PhD in AI & TERA for Gas Turbine Zero Emission, further deepening his expertise in cutting-edge technologies aimed at achieving sustainability in the energy sector.
Hatem is a seasoned expert with 30 years of hands-on experience in Turbomachinery Engineering, Maintenance and Reliability Management. Throughout his distinguished career, he has worked with prominent international organizations such as ELNG (hosted by BG Group), ADNOC LNG, and ADNOC Offshore. His tenure with these leading companies has honed his expertise in ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of critical turbomachinery assets.
Passionate about innovation, Hatem specializes in leveraging AI technologies to enhance productivity, reduce downtime, and optimize asset performance. He is dedicated to transforming the industry by integrating advanced AI solutions for smarter, more efficient operations.
Hatem’s forward-thinking approach and commitment to sustainability are set to propel IPowerE MENA to new heights. His focus on decarbonization and AI applications, combined with his strong academic background, will provide energy leaders with valuable insights and practical solutions, contributing significantly to the advancement of power engineering in the region.
APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF
DIRECTOR GENERAL
The Institution is currently looking for a Director General. The main responsibilities of the DG will be to develop and manage the continuing strategic development of IPowerE, work collaboratively with the Officers and oversee IPowerE committees to deliver strategy.
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IPowerE is now recognised under the
Electrotechnical Certification Scheme
(ECS) for issuing Professional Qualified
Persons cards to its members.
Members can now obtain a PQP card which acknowledges their cross-sectorial expertise and professional standing.
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IPowerE welcomes technical articles for publication from members and non-
members. They can relate to your recent experiences or those some time in the past.
We are interested in articles which cover topics such as:
- A description of a new plant or process, commissioning experience of such plant or processes, performance of such plant.
- A description of a new development/process.
- Personal experience of a particular period as an engineer.
We invite you to send in any ideas and suggestions (title and one paragraph introduction) for articles to the Bedford Office for consideration for publication in the journal.