UAE and Abu Dhabi Lead Positive Response to Change, as a Stable and Consistent Energy Supplier to World Markets
Abu Dhabi, UAE:– Government ministers from 18 countries and more than 80 leading oil and gas CEOs will meet in Abu Dhabi next week, as the 2018 Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) commences amid a background of unprecedented change for the industry.
Major challenges for industry decision-makers include an increasingly complex energy market, historic east-west shifts in global economic power, and a rapid acceleration in technological innovation.
The UAE and Abu Dhabi are leading a positive response to mega-trends impacting the industry, committed to remaining a stable, reliant and consistent energy supplier to world markets. Hosted by ADNOC and organised by dmg events, ADIPEC places Abu Dhabi at the heart of a global dialogue, convening government, oil and gas industry professionals, decision-makers and influencers, to address tomorrow’s energy challenges today.
“Abu Dhabi is at the pivot point of historic shifts in economic power, international trading demand, and strategic and technical influence,” said Christopher Hudson, President – dmg events. “The strong support from international government and corporate leaders is a recognition of the Emirate’s central role in global oil and gas industry growth, and ADIPEC’s value in identifying opportunities, forging partnerships, and ensuring the secure and stable energy supply needed to meet future local and worldwide demand.”
H.E. Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Industry of the United Arab Emirates will lead the ministerial-level discussions during ADIPEC, alongside H.E. Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence. H.E. Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) will deliver a keynote address during the event’s opening ceremony on Monday, November 13.
Ministers for oil, natural resources or energy from across the GCC and MENA regions, sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas will represent international governments, including major oil producing nations and significant customers. Attending Ministers include His Excellency Khalid Al Falih, Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; His Excellency Alexander Novak, Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation; and His Excellency Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas of India. They will hold private discussions, as well as taking part in Ministerial Sessions as part of the ADIPEC Strategic Conference. H.E. Mohammed Barkindo, Secretary General of OPEC, and Dr. Sun Xiansheng, Secretary General of the International Energy Forum, will also speak during the event.
CEOs will represent major NOCs and IOCs from around the region and across the world, including ADNOC, CNPC, Saudi Aramco, BP, Eni, Lukoil, PETRONAS, Gazprom, Sonatrach, SATORP, Borealis, CEPSA, Nova Chemicals, Equinor, Pemex, and ONGC, as well as significant oilfield services groups and technology majors operating within the oil and gas sector.
“The headline speakers at ADIPEC are the same policy-makers and business leaders whose decisions will shape the future of oil and gas,” said Hudson. “Their dialogue in Abu Dhabi will set the agenda for a thriving industry and economic growth, underpinned by people, partnerships, technology, and bold and innovative thinking.”
The ADIPEC 2018 Strategic Conference will include three Ministerial Sessions, 10 Global Business Leader Sessions, 11 C-Suite Dialogue sessions, and two CEO Finance Breakfast Briefings. In total, the strategic and technical programmes will host around 980 speakers and 161 separate sessions. The conferences run alongside the landmark ADIPEC Exhibition with around 2,200 exhibiting companies, including 42 NOCs and IOCs, as well as 28 country pavilions.
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE; hosted by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC); and supported by the UAE Ministry of Energy, the Abu Dhabi Chamber, and the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority, ADIPEC will take place from 12 to 15 November 2018, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).
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About ADIPEC
Held under the patronage of the President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and organised by the Global Energy division of dmg events, ADIPEC is the global meeting point for oil and gas professionals. Standing as one of the world’s top energy events, and the largest in the Middle East and North Africa, ADIPEC is a knowledge-sharing platform that enables industry experts to exchange ideas and information that shape the future of the energy sector. The 21 st edition of ADIPEC will take place from 12-15 November, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). ADIPEC 2018 will be hosted by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and supported by the UAE Ministry of Energy, Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Chamber, the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi Ports and the Department of Education and Knowledge. dmg events is committed to helping the growing international energy community.
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