Abdullah Alatani

Technical Training Advisor

National Power Academy

I am Abdullah Alatani, Technical Training Advisor at the National Power Academy in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, with six years of experience in workforce development for the power and energy sector. I specialize in shaping technical programs, capacity building, and industry-aligned training strategies, with a strong focus on energy sustainability, innovation, and integrating new technologies into training systems.

Participates in

TECHNICAL PROGRAMME | Energy Fuels and Molecules

Fueling the Future: Innovations & Strategies for Tomorrow’s Electricity Supply
Forum 13 | Digital Poster Plaza 3
28
April
10:00 12:00
UTC+3
With the world heading towards a clean energy future, it is necessary that solar, wind, and nuclear power be incorporated into the already established oil and gas systems. This abstract discusses the collaboration of these alternative sources to help in meeting the energy demands in the world, as well as minimizing carbon emissions. Solar and wind are renewable and becoming cheaper every day, yet they are not always available. Alternatively, nuclear energy is predictable and reliable, and can be used to offset the net during the times when the sun is not shining or the wind is not blowing.

This paper will analyze how smart grid technologies, energy storage systems, and flexible policy frameworks are enabling the easy combination of these sources into a single energy strategy. Case studies of high penetration of renewables in the regions show that hybrid systems, including the case where the solar, wind, and nuclear supplement oil and gas, can enhance energy security, mitigate impact on the environment, and enhance grid stability and operations.

This integration does not concern oil and gas substitution in one day. It means a stronger and more diverse energy mix that sustains an increase in demand and promotes climate objectives. This paper aims to demonstrate how the two sources of energy can effectively co-exist with each other in order to create a sustainable future for all communities around the world by concentrating on practical solutions, proven technologies, and mutual planning.

The results can be applied to the energy planners and policy makers as well as the industry leaders, aiming at implementing the transition with confidence, clarity, and long-term vision.