Chinese energy enterprises presented their latest advancements in low-carbon development, artificial intelligence, and oilfield technologies at the 42nd Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) in Abu Dhabi. Held under the theme "Where global energy systems are strengthened," the four-day event drew around 2,260 exhibitors from more than 170 countries and regions, with expectations to attract over 239,000 visitors, according to Xinhua.
Major Chinese state-owned participants included China National Petroleum Corporation, China National Offshore Oil Corporation, and China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation. Their exhibits focused on renewable energy, carbon capture, deep-earth and deepwater exploration, smart oilfields, specialized AI models, and engineering technologies. Private suppliers and oilfield service providers including Jereh, ZPEC, and Kerui Petroleum presented solutions for natural gas, digital oilfields, and electric fracturing, while the China Classification Society displayed offshore and emerging energy technical services.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC CEO Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber highlighted global supply chain vulnerabilities stemming from disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Al Jaber stated that nearly 1 billion barrels of crude had been drawn from global inventories since shipping disruptions began, with logistics costs rising from under 5 percent to over 30 percent of a barrel's cost, urging investment in strategic reserves, logistics, and AI.
On the exhibition's opening day, ADNOC also announced a partnership with OpenAI and UAE technology group G42 to deploy artificial intelligence across field development, well management, and commercial operations.
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- Xinhua · 2026-11-03
