On how changing mobility patterns, digital technologies and lower-carbon solutions are reshaping downstream operations How are mobility patterns and consumer expectations reshaping fuel retail in Abu Dhabi? BADER SAEED AL LAMKI: Customers judge a station not only by the fuel it supplies but also by the quality, speed and relevance of the wider experience. This encourages the sector to move from…
Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and hosted by ADNOC, ADIPEC 2026 will take place in Abu Dhabi from 2 to 5 November 2026. Rising demand, shifting supply dynamics and an increasingly interconnected global economy are reshaping how energy is produced and delivered. The world needs a more resilient, flexible and intelligent…
On how natural gas and sustainable technologies contribute to economic diversification efforts How important is a secure natural gas supply in supporting industrial competitiveness and long-term economic development? AL DHAHERI: Reliable and affordable natural gas is fundamental to industrial competitiveness, particularly in economies where energy-intensive industries play a significant role.…
The World Utilities Congress, set to take place in Abu Dhabi on 16-18 September 2024, is the premier global platform for energy leaders, policymakers, innovators and industry professionals from across the power and water utilities value chain. This event will facilitate crucial discussions on the major trends and challenges shaping the industry as utilities worldwide strive to deliver secure, sustainable…
ADIPEC 2024 will be held in Abu Dhabi on 4-7 November 2024, with a renewed commitment to advancing tangible action across the entire energy value chain, accelerating decarbonisation and advancing the global energy transformation. ADIPEC will support the realisation of a cleaner, more secure, and sustainable future for all. Taking place at ADNEC, ADIPEC will convene diverse energy producers, the…
Abu Dhabi stands at the forefront of the MENA region’s economic growth, boasting a 9.3% growth rate in 2022. Looking ahead, the emirate’s ambitious roadmap, the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, charts a course for economic transformation. A key goal of the roadmap is to substantially reduce reliance on hydrocarbons, with a target of achieving 64% of GDP from non-hydrocarbons sectors by 2030. Th
Abu Dhabi has set an ambitious goal that goes beyond the UAE’s national energy strategy, which aims to increase the share of clean energy in its installed capacity mix to 50% by 2050. The Department of Energy (DoE) has been the regulatory authority for the energy sector in Abu Dhabi since 2018 and plays a pivotal role in driving energy transition efforts. Indeed, the emirate is committed to generating…
With high energy prices and supply chain disruptions creating shortages of key renewable energy components and materials, emerging markets are reassessing how to build out utility-scale solar power to accelerate their energy transitions. After more than a decade of decline, the cost of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels has risen around the world, due primarily to the increasing cost of solar-grade polysilicon…
Hydrogen has a key role to play in helping the world to meet its net-zero targets. Its primary uses are for power generation, energy storage and transportation, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). It is also seen as a means to decarbonise the world’s heavily polluting industries such as steel, aluminium and cement. The National Hydrogen Strategy seeks to produce 1.4m tonnes per annum (tpa)…
