Al Masaood Group, one of Abu Dhabi’s leading business conglomerates, is showcasing a range of innovative sustainable products and solutions at ADIPEC

Al Masaood Group’s participation this year is led by the Al Masaood Projects & Engineering Services Division (PESD), alongside Al Masaood Motor Tech Services and Al Masaood Industries. Located at stands 3430 and 3530 in Hall 3 at ADNEC, the Group’s stand features a range of innovative sustainable products and solutions, including advancements in LNG, hydrogen, carbon capture, and water and wastewater treatment, being launched for the first time.

Hani El Tannir, CEO of Al Masaood Group Industrial said, “ADIPEC is always a pivotal event for Al Masaood Group Industrial as we continue to focus on delivering sustainable energy solutions. Our divisions have been working hard on incredible projects that we are excited to showcase while engaging with other industry leaders and innovative brands that will shape the future of energy across sectors.”

Al Masaood Projects & Engineering Services Division’s exhibit also highlights strategic partnerships with its 12 principal brands, reflecting the Group’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. These collaborations include esteemed names such as KSB, MAN Energy Solutions, Chart, Quartz Elec, CIRCOR Schroedahl, TubeFit, PACT, Deep, Hengst, Harris Pye, Santacc, and SNW, each contributing to the division’s comprehensive solutions across the energy sector.

Key innovations showcased include engineering and manufacturing solutions for liquefied natural gas storage and liquefaction developed in collaboration with Chart Industries, Inc. PESD, together with Chart, has also developed innovative liquid hydrogen storage solutions. The division will also offer carbon capture and storage technologies as well as comprehensive engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance solutions in the water and wastewater treatment sector.

Dr. Khursheed Alam, general manager, Al Masaood PESD, said, “The solutions we are showcasing this year demonstrate our commitment and approach to sustainability and technological innovation. By leveraging international expertise and bringing innovative solutions to our market, we are introducing the latest advancements that meet industry demands and help drive green progress in the energy sector.”

Al Masaood Motor Tech Services, the Principal Key Service Partner for Nidec Power, will highlight its sales and aftersales solutions for alternators and electrical motors serving the Utilities, Oil & Gas and Energy sectors. The company will be joined by Al Masaood Industries showcasing its high-quality manufacturing solutions for the Oil and Gas industry.

The offshore operations landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, making it crucial to keep up with advancements in efficiency and sustainability.

Oil Review Middle East is hosting an exclusive webinar on 20 November at 2pm GST, entitled ‘The future of offshore operations: innovation, efficiency and sustainability’. It will bring together industry leaders and experts to explore the latest trends in offshore operations, focusing on groundbreaking innovations that are driving sustainable and efficient practices. One of the highlights will be a presentation on SAFEEN Green—a revolutionary unmanned surface vessel (USV) shaping the future of the offshore industry.

Key highlights:

Offshore trends: expert insights into industry shifts and sustainability influences
Complex challenges: addressing the environmental and resource-focused dynamics shaping operations
AD Ports Group vision: discover how SAFEEN Green is setting new benchmarks for sustainable operations
Innovation in SAFEEN Green: A closer look at the groundbreaking technology behind this transformative USV.
Practical insights: Learn strategies to boost efficiency and encourage responsible practices in offshore work.

Speakers are Erik Tonne, managing director and head of market analysis, Clarksons Platou; Tarek Al Marzooqi, CEO, SAFEEN Subsea, AD Ports Group; and Ronald J Kraft, CTO, Sovereign Global Solutions ME and RC Dock Engineering BV.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain exclusive insights into the future of offshore operations!

Register at https://zurl.co/DpCr

On 4 November, Abu Dhabi welcomed the global energy sector to the UAE as ADIPEC 2024, the world’s largest energy event, opened at the ADNEC Centre

Hosted by ADNOC and themed 'Connecting Minds. Transforming Energy', ADIPEC 2024 is spotlighting the pivotal role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the energy transition, while introducing new insights from finance, technology, and the Global South, as well as youth perspectives, to promote a sustainable, secure, and equitable energy future.

His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, said at the opening ceremony, “Energy markets must shift and grow, and energy systems must be transformed.” He said that by 2050, “Wind and solar will expand seven times. LNG will grow by at least 65% and oil will continue to be used for fuel and as a building block for many essential products.”

These growing demands can only be met via artificial intelligence, he said. “AI is one of those areas defining breakthroughs that are changing the pace of change itself. It is redefining the boundaries of productivity and emissions, and it has the potential to accelerate the transformation of energy systems and to supercharge low carbon growth.”

“As AI expands, it will rely on a massive scale up of data centres for its huge and fast growing computational needs. Over the next six years, data centres will more than double, requiring at least 150 GW of installed capacity by 2030 and doubling again by 2040. No single source of energy is going to be enough to meet this demand. We need to integrate renewable energy, nuclear energy and gas in the most cost and carbon efficient way.”

The keynote speech by Al Jaber was followed by a ministerial panel, where leaders from the UAE, India, Egypt and Uganda presented their positions.

“ّIn the UAE, we are privileged with a leadership that believes in investments in energy, and all forms of energy. Our president His Highness Mohammed bin Zayed is a visionary leader, for the role of different forms of energy. And as you can see, we are investing in renewable, nuclear, and conventional as well.”

“In India, I can tell you that today we are using artificial intelligence for refinery automation,” said Hardeep Singh Puri, India's Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas. “We are using artificial energy intelligence for 2D and 3D seismic surveys, for finding oil and gas. We are using low cost solar energy in a way to boost our power in our data centres.”

Karim Badawi, Egypt’s recently-appointed Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, said, “Egypt's position as a regional hub, provides an ability to contribute to the petrochemical sector, in the refining sector, as well as export sector. We have the capacity to export refining capabilities of 40 million tons. So when we look at the situation in Egypt, we would like to leverage our position to be able to unlock the potential of the gas reserves, not only of Egypt, but of the region and of the Mediterranean.”

“Uganda's participation [in ADIPEC] will be to exploit the potential that you have in power generation, because advanced technology requires power and clean power,” said Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, who is Uganda’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Development. She said that the country is equipped to diversify its energy mix, consisting of solar and hydro power. “We also have potential for nuclear power,” she said.

Delivering insights and innovations

This year’s event debuts the Energyai by ADNOC zone, where global tech leaders such as Enercap, Accenture, AIQ, Microsoft, and Baker Hughes will present innovative AI solutions to address energy needs and drive emissions reduction. This dedicated AI area will feature the Energyai Conference, Creative AI Lab, Reskilling Lab, networking spaces, demo stations, and an interactive AI showcase, offering attendees a firsthand look at cutting-edge technologies and collaborative opportunities within the industry.

With an anticipated 184,000 attendees from 164 countries, ADIPEC 2024 will be the largest event in its history. The conference lineup will include over 1,800 speakers, featuring 40 ministers and 200 top executives from the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, all engaging 16,500 delegates across more than 370 sessions. ADIPEC’s ten-conference series, including the flagship Strategic Conference, will bring together global business, political, and industry leaders to set a clear path for an inclusive and balanced energy transition.

Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, ADIPEC 2024 is poised to deliver insights and innovations to shape the future of the energy industry. A convenient Park-and-Ride service will run every five minutes between Zayed Sports City and ADNEC from 6:00 to 19:00, ensuring easy access for all participants from 4–7 November 2024.

In an exclusive interview with Oil Review Middle East, Capt. Ammar Al Shaiba, Maritime & Shipping Cluster CEO at AD Ports Group, discusses business development, the innovation and technology driving sustainability initiatives and the company's focus at ADIPEC

How do you view the market for your services currently, and what is your strategy for developing your business in the region?

As the largest diversified provider of maritime services in the region, SAFEEN Group has a very wide customer base. Our portfolio of business lines covers key areas including shipping & transhipment, offshore & subsea, shipbuilding & dry-docking as well as marine services including ferry and water taxi operations. We offer long-standing expertise coupled with synergistic and comprehensive capabilities. We have undergone substantial growth in the last five years regionally and globally in terms of services and our fleet which we intend to capitalise on going forward.

To what extent are sustainability concerns a focus for your business, and what measures have you taken to help your clients operate sustainably, e.g. using low-carbon fuels?

We are committed to sustainable actions and driving the decarbonisation agenda, which includes ongoing research and development into solutions that help to reduce our carbon footprint, while simultaneously providing smarter solutions for our partners. For example, to meet our GHG emissions reduction target we are investing heavily in our fleet. We have successfully trialled an all-electric harbour tug which offers operational efficiency while emitting zero emissions from tank to propellor. We also have a state-of-the-art remotely operated unmanned vessel (USV) which operates on 100% renewable electric power or biofuel, SAFEEN Green has 10% of the emissions of a conventional vessel guaranteeing a significantly reduced carbon footprint, something which we are very proud of.

How important is it for you to invest in the latest technologies, and to what extent are advances in AI and digitalisation having an impact on your business?

Research, innovation and data backed decisions are the driving forces of our phenomenal growth. We monitor trends and encourage R&D within the business frequently partnering with entities to generate bespoke solutions and applications. Harnessing the power of emerging technologies allows us to evolve and remain competitive. We are currently experimenting with the use of AI and robotics across our business, particularly in relation to autonomous vessels.

What will be your focus at ADIPEC, and how do you hope to benefit from participating?

We will be highlighting our end-to-end capabilities, particularly in the offshore and subsea domain, catering to oil & gas and EPC projects in the region, southeast Asia and southern Africa. We will also showcase our vessels and services and look forward to the networking opportunities ADIPEC brings and the prospect of knowledge sharing, particularly in relation to innovation and technology.

Exhibiting at Stand 1005, Hall 1, Teledyne FLIR will showcase innovative sensing solutions at ADIPEC

They include the SI-2 Series, including the new Si2x, PHH – T-series, Exx-series, and OGI cameras around SF6 detection.

The new FLIR Si2x-Pro™ hazardous location acoustic imaging camera for gas leak, mechanical fault, and partial discharge detection is specifically designed for use in hazardous gas and explosive dust environments, to easily reduce leaks of toxic or flammable gases to improve safety, or cut expenses associated with compressed air or gas leaks in facilities. It offers best-in-class performance, decision support, and fleet management, along with enterprise data integration for optimal efficiency and safety.

Teledyne FLIR will also showcase the following solutions:

FLIR SI2-Series
The Si2-Series of acoustic imagers offers industrial-grade solutions for the detection of air and gas leaks as well as mechanical faults such as bearing issues, addressing the top inspection requirements for industries such as manufacturing, electrical, and utilities.

The Si2 cameras apply an array of acoustic imaging advancements that work to detect and quantify air and gas leaks, mechanical faults, and partial discharge, making them the top-performing acoustic imaging cameras on the market for these types of detections.

• FLIR Si2-Pro: Industrial acoustic imaging camera for pressurized leak detection, mechanical fault detection, and partial discharge detection with on-camera severity assessments.
• FLIR Si2-LD: Industrial acoustic imaging camera for pressurized leak detection and mechanical fault detection in manufacturing and other industrial environments.
• FLIR Si2-PD: Industrial acoustic imaging camera for partial discharge detection with on-camera severity assessments for power infrastructure inspection.

FLIR T-Series
FLIR T-Series thermal imaging cameras offer outstanding resolution, and image clarity paired with the ergonomics professional thermographers need for a full day of inspections. From the 180° optical block rotation on the T500 models, to the T1k's OSX™ Precision HDIR optical system – designed exclusively for the T1K – the T-Series offers the next level in design and performance.

Aziz Ur Rehman, sales development manager, Sales Company SOUTH, Parker Middle East FZE outlines the company’s focus at ADIPEC

What will Parker be focusing on at ADIPEC?

Parker’s focus at ADIPEC is to communicate to customers that we are more than just a single technology company; we offer a diverse range of products that are already available to support the exciting energy transition happening today. At ADIPEC, Parker’s expert team will be on hand to discuss how our advanced, interconnected solutions can enhance customers’ energy projects by improving performance and efficiency, ultimately leading to reduced emissions and lower consumption of natural resources.

While oil and gas will continue to be the mainstay of the energy market, the importance of alternative energy sources is set to grow significantly as the industry shifts towards cleaner, more sustainable energy production. Our energy solutions, showcased at the tradeshow, are designed and tested to meet market demands and provide long-lasting value throughout their lifecycle. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore Parker’s technology for refuelling operations and alternative energy production and storage, particularly in hydrogen, where we boast over 60 years of experience.

We look forward to showcasing our complete solutions and demonstrating how our extensive product portfolio, speed to market, technological expertise, and commitment to our partners make us the ideal choice for your gradual transition to renewables such as wind, hydrogen, and electricity.

Would you like to highlight any particular products you will be showcasing?

Parker is excited to present cutting-edge innovations at ADIPEC, highlighting our commitment to enhancing efficiency and safety in the oil and gas industry:

Filtration Solutions
We will showcase our advanced black powder filtration products and solutions, designed to significantly improve operational efficiency. Our innovative tool-less design enables National Oil Companies (NOCs) to reduce downtime by over 70%, ensuring smoother operations.

Fluid Power (Instrumentation)
Parker will also introduce our FE-compliant manifolds, specifically engineered for high-risk environments such as H2S service. These manifolds minimize potential leak paths and eliminate non-metallic sealing, enhancing safety and reliability. Additionally, our DB1 Differential Pressure Battery Charger offers a versatile alternative to traditional solar panel systems, providing a reliable power source for electronic instruments on gas pipelines.

With nearly one million safe, strong, and lightweight products in our portfolio, Parker is well-equipped to tackle engineering challenges across upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors. Join us at ADIPEC to learn more about how our solutions can transform your operations.

How do you hope to benefit from participating at ADIPEC?

As a trusted partner to leading players in the energy sector, Parker brings over a century of expertise in fossil fuel energies. We are uniquely positioned to support our customers on their journey towards cleaner, more sustainable energy solutions. The company works closely with OEMs, Engineering Procurement Companies (EPCs), and distributors to optimise designs and product selection, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and asset integrity. This collaboration helps maximise productivity and minimise costly downtime, enhancing safety and operational performance while helping the region meet its carbon emission goals.
How do you view prospects for the development of your business in the Middle East in the coming year?
Parker is committed to driving productivity and profitability in the oil and gas industry while paving the way for a sustainable energy future.