Asian energy firms and ministerial delegations have gathered in Abu Dhabi for the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (Adipec), marking their largest presence at the event to date. According to event organizers, the gathering features 353 Asian companies and six national pavilions, with substantial representation from China, Japan, and India focused on Gulf energy supplies and strategic partnerships.
Organizers reported that the 2026 edition of the exhibition sold out completely. The conference features a record 2,260 exhibiting companies and has drawn more than 181,000 pre-registered attendees, with high-level discussions set to concentrate on energy security, maritime supply corridors, and clean energy transition investments.
Organizers stated they anticipate a significant wave of cross-border deals following the event. This outlook follows the previous year's exhibition, which the source reports generated 49,131 commercial agreements valued at a collective $53 billion.
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- The National · 2026-10-30
