
Dynamic business development and commercial energy professional with over 14 years of experience in LNG, natural gas, gas infrastructure, FSRU, terminals, and energy markets within emerging economies. Expertise in identifying and originating opportunities, structuring commercial frameworks, and advancing deals from concept to execution in complex, early-stage environments. Extensive exposure to Middle East and East Mediterranean energy markets enhances engagement with stakeholders, negotiation of favorable terms, and coordination of cross-functional teams for optimal results. A strategic thinker committed to driving growth and innovation in the energy sector.
Support business development and opportunity evaluation for new terminal utilization, client onboarding, and commercial optimization initiatives.
Prepare, negotiate, and finalize commercial offers for regional and international clients trading through Sonker Terminal.
Engage with government entities, port authorities, regulators, grid operators, and shipping companies to enable new commercial opportunities.
Participate in evaluation of regional terminal and O&M opportunities, including Aqaba Port Terminal assessment.
Lead preparation and negotiation of contracts, MoUs, and commercial agreements (English & Arabic).
Manage delivery programs, scheduling frameworks, and commercial compliance to ensure contractual performance.
Coordinate internal technical, legal, and operational inputs to progress opportunities from concept to execution.
Develop commercial scenarios to optimize terminal capacity utilization and enhance revenue generation.
Increased overall department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
Obtained and enhanced quality benchmarks and objectives by developing and implementing standard practices and control plans.
Led commercial management and development of LNG and gas import/export portfolios, including LNG SPAs, Gas SPAs, Tolling Agreements, and Allocation Frameworks.
Originated and structured opportunities to monetize unused LNG liquefaction capacity through third-party gas access.
Represented EGAS in multi-party commercial operation groups with international partners (Shell, TOTAL, PETRONAS).
Conducted market analysis and LNG/gas price forecasting, translating market shifts into commercial and strategic recommendations.
Led and supported technical and commercial studies for LNG bunkering, FSRU projects, and onshore LNG receiving terminals.
Supported bidding, pricing, and marketing of LNG cargoes in international markets.
Led and supported high-level negotiations and settlements with international counterparties.
Contributed to national strategy development positioning Egypt as a regional gas and energy hub.
Key Achievements
Successfully renegotiated LNG and gas contracts resulting in price reviews and quantity optimizations.
Successfully renegotiated SPA for Regional NG Supply to Egypt.
Enabled introduction of third-party gas into ELNG through new commercial and allocation agreements.
Participated in settlement agreements that led to resumption of LNG production at SEGAS.
Bilingual communication proficiency