The 42nd Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) opened in the UAE capital under the theme "Where global energy systems are strengthened." The four-day event has brought together around 2,260 exhibitors from more than 170 countries and regions, with total attendance projected to exceed 239,000 visitors, according to Xinhua.
Key themes at the summit include energy security, supply chain resilience, digitalization, and the low-carbon transition. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), stated that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz demonstrated significant vulnerabilities in global supply networks. He noted that nearly 1 billion barrels of crude had been drawn from inventories during shipping disruptions, while logistics costs climbed from below 5 percent to over 30 percent of the cost of a barrel.
Major Chinese state-owned enterprises, including China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), and China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (Sinopec), are participating with displays covering renewable power, carbon capture, deepwater exploration, smart oilfields, and sector-specific artificial intelligence models.
Chinese equipment manufacturers and oilfield service firms, including Jereh, ZPEC, and Kerui Petroleum, are exhibiting integrated solutions for natural gas extraction, digital operations, and electric fracturing. In addition, the China Classification Society is showcasing marine, offshore engineering, and emerging clean technology certification services, reflecting a broader shift by Chinese firms toward delivering end-to-end engineering and lifecycle services abroad.
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- 巴士的報 · 2026-11-04
