Robin Mills

Qamar Energy, CEO

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Robin Mills's Biography

Robin Mills established Qamar Energy in 2015 to meet the need for regionally-based Middle East energy insight. He is an expert on energy strategy and economics, described by Foreign Policy magazine as “one of the energy world’s great minds”. Prior to this, he led major consulting assignments for the EU in Iraq, and for a variety of international oil companies on Middle East business development, integrated gas and power generation and renewable energy. Robin worked for a decade for Shell, concentrating on new business development in the Middle East. He subsequently worked for six years with Dubai Holding and the Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), where he advanced business development efforts in the Middle East energy sector. He is a Fellow at the Columbia University Center on Global Energy Policy, and Senior Fellow of the Iraq Energy Institute, spent two years as the Non-Resident Fellow for Energy at the Brookings Institution, is columnist on energy and environment at The National and Bloomberg, appears regularly on BBC, CNN, CNBC and others to comment on energy matters, and is the author of the influential report on Middle East solar, Sunrise in the Desert, and two books, The Myth of the Oil Crisis, and Capturing Carbon. He holds a first-class degree in Geology from the University of Cambridge, and speaks Arabic, Farsi, Dutch and Norwegian.

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The Iran Club - Question time with Robin Mills

The Future of Energy | Robin Mills

The Myth of the Oil Crisis

CAPTURING CARBON

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Sustainability Speakers

Political Strategy Speakers

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Robin Mills Keynote Topics

Global Oil and Gas Markets

Robin provides a clear-eyed analysis of the forces shaping global oil and gas markets. He explores supply and demand dynamics, geopolitical drivers, and the transition pressures that are redefining the industry.

This keynote helps organizations understand how to navigate volatility and seize opportunities in shifting markets. Audiences leave with valuable foresight on pricing, investment, and long-term strategy.

Solar Power

Our speaker examines the rapid rise of solar energy as a cornerstone of the global transition. Robin highlights the technologies, policies, and business models that are making solar increasingly competitive worldwide.

This session equips leaders with insight into how solar will transform energy systems and open new avenues for investment. Attendees gain clarity on how to integrate solar into sustainable growth strategies.

The Future of the Energy Business

Robin explores how the energy business is being reshaped by technology, climate commitments, and shifting consumer expectations. He considers what this means for both traditional and renewable energy players.

This talk offers a roadmap for organizations preparing for an era of disruption. Participants walk away with actionable strategies to stay relevant and resilient in the evolving energy landscape.

Energy Strategy and Geopolitics

In this keynote, Robin connects energy strategy to the wider geopolitical stage. He reveals how energy resources, supply chains, and climate diplomacy influence global power dynamics.

Audiences benefit from a deeper understanding of how to align energy strategies with political realities. This session is essential for leaders navigating cross-border challenges and opportunities.

Oil and Gas in the Middle East and North Africa

Robin draws on decades of regional experience to provide a nuanced perspective on oil and gas in MENA. He highlights the region’s opportunities, challenges, and its pivotal role in global energy supply.

This keynote gives organizations valuable context for decision-making in one of the world’s most important energy hubs. Attendees leave with insights into risk, growth, and long-term market positioning.

National Oil Companies

Our speaker unpacks the unique role of national oil companies in the global energy system. Robin explains how they balance economic, political, and strategic priorities while shaping market outcomes.

This talk provides leaders with clarity on how to engage with these powerful players. Audiences walk away with practical understanding of their influence on investment and energy policy.

The Energy Business and Climate Change

Robin examines how climate change is transforming the future of the energy sector. He highlights the challenges of decarbonization, the opportunities of clean energy, and the strategies companies must adopt.

This keynote inspires leaders to see climate action as both responsibility and opportunity. Attendees leave with a framework to align business growth with sustainability and global climate goals.

Robin Mills's Biography

Robin Mills established Qamar Energy in 2015 to meet the need for regionally-based Middle East energy insight. He is an expert on energy strategy and economics, described by Foreign Policy magazine as “one of the energy world’s great minds”.

Prior to this, he led major consulting assignments for the EU in Iraq, and for a variety of international oil companies on Middle East business development, integrated gas and power generation and renewable energy. Robin worked for a decade for Shell, concentrating on new business development in the Middle East. He subsequently worked for six years with Dubai Holding and the Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), where he advanced business development efforts in the Middle East energy sector.

He is a Fellow at the Columbia University Center on Global Energy Policy, and Senior Fellow of the Iraq Energy Institute, spent two years as the Non-Resident Fellow for Energy at the Brookings Institution, is columnist on energy and environment at The National and Bloomberg, appears regularly on BBC, CNN, CNBC and others to comment on energy matters, and is the author of the influential report on Middle East solar, Sunrise in the Desert, and two books, The Myth of the Oil Crisis, and Capturing Carbon.

He holds a first-class degree in Geology from the University of Cambridge, and speaks Arabic, Farsi, Dutch and Norwegian.