Mansour bin Zayed Launches ADIPEC 2024, Highlighting Energy Innovations

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His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, officially inaugurated the 40th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) on November 5, 2024. The event, taking place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), runs until November 7, 2024, and is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. The opening ceremony was also attended by His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, along with Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs from the Kingdom of Bahrain.

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The ceremony commenced with the UAE National Anthem and featured a video presentation showcasing the highlights of ADIPEC 2024. A keynote address was delivered by His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Managing Director and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). Following this, a panel discussion was held with energy ministers from around the globe, emphasizing the significance of international collaboration in the energy sector.

Hosted by ADNOC, ADIPEC is recognized as the world’s largest energy event, attracting over 200,000 participants, including leading innovators and experts in the energy field. The theme for this year’s event is "Connecting Minds. Transforming Energy," reflecting the conference's commitment to fostering innovation and building strategic partnerships.

In his opening remarks, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed underscored the UAE's dedication to supporting technological innovation as a critical driver across various sectors, particularly within the energy industry. He highlighted the importance of strategic partnerships with leading global organizations to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) solutions into the energy sector and to expedite the global transition to clean energy sources.

This year’s ADIPEC introduced several exciting new features, including a Digitalisation and Technology Conference that focuses on leveraging next-generation technologies, such as AI, to enhance decarbonization efforts and improve efficiency in the energy sector. Additionally, new exhibitions showcasing advancements in technology and AI from leading companies are part of the event.

The opening ceremony was attended by a host of dignitaries, including His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court; His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State; His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the President's Office for Strategic Affairs at the Presidential Court and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office; His Excellency Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure; Her Excellency Sara Awadh Musallam, Chairperson of the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge; His Excellency Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Department of Health; Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Head of the International Affairs Office at the Presidential Court; and His Excellency Sultan Dahi Sultan Al Hameeri, Adviser at the President’s Office for Strategic Affairs, among others.

ADIPEC features ten conferences spread across 16 halls, bringing together more than 2,200 exhibitors from the global energy ecosystem. This year, it includes participation from 54 national oil companies (NOCs), international oil companies (IOCs), national energy companies (NECs), and independent energy companies (IECs), along with 30 dedicated country pavilions. The exhibition will spotlight four specialized industry areas concentrating on decarbonization, digitalization, maritime and logistics, and AI, showcasing the latest breakthroughs shaping the future of energy.

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