03.09.2025

Navigating the energy transition in the Mediterranean Region: Contribution to the New Pact for the Mediterranean

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Mark your calendar for the exclusive launch of the OMEC’s flagship publication on Mediterranean Energy Perspectives 2025 (MEP 2025) in Brussels.

We are pleased to invite you to attend a high-level policy event co-hosted by IOGP Europe and OMEC on 3 September 2025 in Brussels, marking the official launch of OMEC’s Mediterranean Energy Perspectives 2025 (MEP 2025).

Taking place one month ahead of the anticipated adoption of the European Commission’s “New Pact for the Mediterranean,” this timely event will bring together senior policymakers, institutional leaders, and industry executives to explore the Mediterranean’s pivotal role in Europe’s energy transition, security of supply, and competitiveness in a changing geopolitical landscape.

The event will feature:

  • The official presentation of MEP 2025, the most comprehensive energy outlook for the Mediterranean region to date.
  • Two high-level panel discussions on:
  • The region’s net-zero pathways and investment outlook to 2050
  • The evolving role of gas in balancing energy security and decarbonization
  • Contributions from leading figures in the European Commission, European Parliament, national governments, OMEC, and industry leaders from across the energy sector

Seats are limited.
Participants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis.

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9:30-10:00 CEST | 30 min | Registrations & welcome coffee

10:00-10:10 CEST | 10 min | Opening remarks

  • François-Régis Mouton de Lostalot, Managing Director, IOGP Europe (Confirmed)
  • Lapo Pistelli, Chairman, OMEC (Confirmed)

10:10-10:20 CEST | 10 min | Keynote address

  • Stefano Sannino, Director General for DG MENA, European Commission*

10:20-10:40 CEST | 20 min | Presentation of the report

  •  Houda Ben Jannet, General Director, OMEC (Confirmed)

Overview of the report:

  • Comprehensive Energy Outlook: MEP 2025 offers an in-depth analysis of the Mediterranean energy landscape, projecting scenarios up to 2050.
  • Focus on Transition: Emphasizes the region’s shift towards sustainable energy amid evolving geopolitical, technological, and economic dynamics.
  • EU’s Renewed Commitment: The EU has reaffirmed its strategic focus on the Mediterranean, with energy as a top priority.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Serves as a reference for energy and climate experts, policymakers, and industry, enabling informed decision-making.
  • Platform for Collaboration: MEP 2025 provides a framework to foster partnerships and support regional energy goals.

10:40-11:40 CEST | 60 min | Panel 1 - Charting the Course to 2050

A deep dive into MEP 2025 insights: energy mix, demand forecasts, and pathways to net-zero by 2050.

The Mediterranean Energy Perspectives 2025 gives us more than projections - it provides direction. As climate deadlines tighten and geopolitical realities evolve, the region must align policy with credible pathways to net-zero. This panel decodes the report’s most strategic insights - from evolving energy demand to regional supply scenarios - and explores how industry and institutions can transform them into investable, scalable action. With voices from governments, OMEC, the IEA, and the European Commission, this is the roadmap session.

Key questions:

  • What are the key takeaways from MEP 2025 for the region’s energy strategy?
  • How can policy and industry use these scenarios to drive investment?

Speakers:
Moderated by Lucia Odone, Head of European Government Affairs, Eni (Confirmed)

  • European Commission, DG European External Action Service (EEAS)*
  • Mediterranean Government representative*
  • Mediterranean Government representative*
  • Mediterranean Member of the European Parliament*
  • Mediterranean Member of the European Parliament* 

11:40 – 12:00 | 20 min | Coffee Break

12:00 – 13:00 | 60 min | Panel 2 - Balancing Energy Security, Competitiveness & Decarbonisation in the Mediterranean: The Role of Gas in the Region

Gas is at the centre of Europe’s energy and security conversation with a special focus on the Mediterranean region, but its potential could be further leveraged. This panel will focus on the dilemma: how to protect critical energy flows while staying on track with decarbonization goals. We’ll look at new infrastructure, geopolitical bottlenecks, cross-border cooperation, and the role of gas and low-carbon technologies as stabilisers and enablers of the transition. Expect a grounded yet forward-thinking dialogue between governments, producers, and the Commission.

Key questions:

  • What are the regional security vulnerabilities in the current energy infrastructure?
  • What are the key challenges to making significant progress in the development of low-carbon technologies?
  • How can cross-border cooperation enhance both security and sustainability?

Speakers:
Moderated by Mohamed Hamel, Secretary General of the Gas Exploring Countries Forum (GECF)*

  • Cristina Lobillo Borrero, European Commission, DG ENER (Confirmed)
  • Mediterranean Industry representative*
  • Mediterranean Government representative*
  • Value chain representative*
  • Regional gas production and cooperation representative*

Overview of the role of gas:

  • Energy Security: Critical infrastructures - pipelines, LNG terminals - support stable energy supply and diversification.
  • Economic Contribution: The sector generates jobs, investment, and government revenue.
  • Facilitating Transition: Natural gas plays a transitional role in providing flexibility and stabilizing electricity grids amid variable supply, complementing renewable energy production.
  • Infrastructure Development: gas assets can serve future low-carbon technologies, like hydrogen transport.
  • Regional Cooperation: Joint cross-border projects foster integration and political stability.

13:00 – 13:15 | 15 min | Closing remarks

  • European Commission*
  • Lapo Pistelli, Chairman, OMEC (Confirmed)

13:15 – 14:30 | 1h | Networking lunch

*Speakers invited.

Confirmed Speakers

Cristina Lobillo Borrero

Cristina Lobillo Borrero

European CommissionDG ENER
Houda Ben Jannet

Houda Ben Jannet

OMECGeneral Director
Biography
Houda Ben Jannet
General Director, OMEC

General Director of the Organisation Méditerranéenne de l’Energie et du Climat (OMEC, former OME) since 2013. She also heads the Secretariat of the UfM Gas Platform since its launch in 2016. She joined OME in 1992 and served in several positions, with a special focus on renewable energy, demand side management, prospects, strategy and sustainability issues. Dr. Ben Jannet graduated in energy economics from Institut Français du Pétrole (IFP),  University of Paris 2, and holds a PhD from Ecole des Mines. In the academic field, she served as Guest Lecturer at Ecole des Mines de Paris, Ecole Normale Supérieure (ENS), University of Versailles, Institut National des Sciences et Techniques Nucléaires.

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Lucia Odone

Lucia Odone

EniHead of European Government Affairs
Biography
Lucia Odone
Head of European Government Affairs, Eni

Lucia has been the Head of European Government Affairs for the Eni group since July 2024. In that capacity she leads Eni’s team in Brussels and is responsible for relations with the EU institutions and EU-related public affairs. With the company since 2017, she was previously in charge of EU advocacy on power & renewables files, as well as of sustainability horizontal issues. From 2014 to 2017 Lucia was a consultant in the Brussels' office of global consultancy Edelman, providing strategic support on EU policy and competition issues, as well as integrated communications, to multinational clients in the energy and industrial sectors. Earlier in her career, Lucia has worked for the Assembly of European Regions, a network of wider-Europe regional governments advocating at EU level, and gained professional experience in political campaigning with a cross-party European network. She holds a MA in European Affairs from the College of Europe, a double MA degree in History of Political Thought from Paris 7 Diderot / Bologna University, and a BA in Early Modern European History from the University of Bologna. She is  a native Italian and speaks English, French and Spanish. She is married and mother of 3 daughters.

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Lapo Pistelli

Lapo Pistelli

Eni and OMECChairman, OMEC and Director Public Affairs, Eni
Biography
Lapo Pistelli
Chairman, OMEC and Director Public Affairs, Eni, Eni and OMEC

Lapo Pistelli was born in Florence in 1964 and has been Eni’s executive vice president of international affairs since 14 April 2017. Having graduated with honours in 1988 in International Law at the Political Science faculty ‘Cesare Alfieri’ at the University of Florence, he started working at a research centre, while serving for two mandates in the local administration of Florence.

He was member of the Italian Parliament and also member of the European Parliament. He served as deputy minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation of Italy from 2013 to 2015. He resigned from all his institutional and political roles in July 2015, when he entered Eni as senior vice president for strategic analysis for business development support. He was appointed executive vice president in April 2017.

He taught and lectured at the University of Florence, the Overseas Studies Program of Stanford University and many others international academic institutions. He is a member of the board of the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), of the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI), of the editorial board of Oil and of the scientific committee of EastWest. As a journalist, he regularly publishes in various newspapers on issues related to European and international affairs and in specialized magazines, such as Limes.

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François-Régis Mouton

François-Régis Mouton

IOGP EuropeManaging Director
Biography
François-Régis Mouton
Managing Director, IOGP Europe

François-Régis Mouton de Lostalot-Lassalle is the Managing Director of IOGP Europe. With over 30 years of experience in the energy sector, he has gained a profound understanding of the impact oil and gas—and energy in general—have had and will continue to have on the functioning and development of societies.

He recognizes the critical role energy will play in the years ahead, not only in shaping our standard of living but also in addressing climate concerns. Throughout his career, François-Régis has worked with a diverse range of organizations and institutions, broadening his perspective on the role of oil and gas in society and the importance of ensuring these resources are used responsibly to meet the challenges of today’s world.

His passion and dedication to his work have led him to his current role as Regional Director for Europe at the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP) in Brussels. He has enjoyed this opportunity for the past six years, particularly thanks to the exceptional team of talented and driven individuals he works with at IOGP.

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