ADIPEC 2025 is expected to attract more than 205,000 attendees from around the world. (Image source: dmg events)

ADIPEC 2025 will take place in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from 3-6 November 2025 with an expanded conference and exhibition programme designed to respond to the challenges being faced across the global energy ecosystem

ADIPEC 2025 will address the dual imperative of building resilience in today’s energy system while scaling transformative solutions required to accelerate inclusive global progress. Under the theme 'Energy. Intelligence. Impact.', the event recognises that meeting this moment requires secure energy to power inclusive growth, the intelligence to navigate complexity and drive innovation, and the impact that turns vision into real-world progress for people, markets and the planet. Over four days, the event will explore four key themes from new energy technologies and geopolitics to digital transformation and building a resilient, future-ready system.

This year, the ADIPEC Conferences have been streamlined into two comprehensive programmes – the Strategic Conference and the Technical Conference. Across more than 380 sessions, more than 1,800 diverse voices, including ministers, CEOs, academics, industry experts and youth, will turn dialogue into delivery, showcasing solutions and catalysing collaborations that drive measurable impact at speed and scale. The platform will champion intelligent choices by leveraging all viable energy sources, technologies and innovations to build sustainable systems that deliver energy to more people, more affordably, and with lower carbon intensity.

Spanning 17 exhibition halls, the ADIPEC Exhibition will host more than 2,250 exhibitors representing the entire global energy ecosystem. This includes 54 NOCs, IOCs, NECs and IECs, 30 dedicated country pavilions, four specialised industry zones focused on decarbonisation, digitalisation, maritime and logistics and artificial intelligence.

ADIPEC 2025 expects to attract more than 205,000 attendees from around the world, creating unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, innovation and progress.

You can register to visit ADIPEC and attend the conferences here.

The event will cover the entire well lifecycle. (Image source: Offsnet)

The newly rebranded MENA WELLS 2025 is set to bring together the Middle East and North Africa’s leading well operations professionals on 9–10 September 2025 at the Bab Al Qasr Hotel, Abu Dhabi

Previously known as OWI MENA, the event has been refreshed to cover the entire well lifecycle — from integrity and intervention to decommissioning and productivity — reflecting the evolving needs of the industry across both onshore and offshore assets.

This year’s agenda is packed with more than 25 expert presentations, 10 live technology demos, and five dedicated networking sessions, offering valuable insight and opportunities to connect. Delegates will also benefit from exclusive access to PDO’s Workover Journey Workshop and the IMCA Regional Meeting, making it one of the most comprehensive well-focused gatherings in the region.

Senior engineers, technical leads, and decision-makers from organisations including ADNOC, Petrobel, PDO, and EGPC will take the stage to share real-world case studies and practical lessons.

Topics include advanced well diagnostics, expanding the use of glass plug and steel patch technologies, managing legacy assets, and improving diver safety during subsea decommissioning.

New sessions will also highlight how AI, data analytics, and next-gen materials are reshaping maintenance planning and enhancing long-term well integrity. Whether you’re involved in drilling, completions, production, or abandonment, MENA WELLS 2025 delivers timely, relevant content to help teams boost performance while meeting rising safety and sustainability expectations.

The event is designed to support collaboration and knowledge exchange — from the technology showcase hall to the VIP meeting area, where sponsors, operators, and solution providers can discuss projects and build strategic partnerships in a focused setting.

"It was an amazing conference where we learned about new technologies and some very good presentations on production optimisation and plug and abandonment." said Muhammad Farooqn Zubair, Senior Completion and Workover Engineer, ADNOC.

Early bird rates are available until 8 August 2025, so now is the time to secure your place. For full information, download the brochure at https://events.offsnet.com/MENAWells2025#/Brochure

Technology and innovation are at the core of Baker Hughes' UAE strategy. (Image source: Alain Charles Publishing)

At the Make It In The Emirates forum in Abu Dhabi this week, Mohamed Nounou, account executive at Baker Hughes, highlighted the company’s investments and strategic capabilities in the UAE, demonstrating the country's potential as a global technology hub

"There is no better place than the UAE to really craft strategic partnerships," Nounou said, underscoring the country's unique business environment.

The company has established multiple state-of-the-art facilities across the UAE, each serving critical sectors in the energy and industrial technology landscape.

Their completions and wellbore intervention manufacturing facility, inaugurated in 2009 in the UAE, spans 10,000 sqm and produces 19,000 units annually, exporting specialised equipment to Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America.

"It's also worth mentioning that we are taking our global operational excellence and HSE experience and trying to make sure we bring it into this facility.  We are making sure that we really try to put all the innovation that we have, and lessons learned across the board into this facility as well," said Nounou. 

Another highlight is the recently inaugurated surface pressure control wellhead facility, which not only serves regional markets but has also prompted Baker Hughes to move its global headquarters for this business segment to Abu Dhabi.

"We've been enabled to build this facility by ADNOC," Nounou said, highlighting the critical role of strategic partnerships.

Technology and innovation are at the core of Baker Hughes' UAE strategy.

The company has forged critical partnerships with AIQ to drive AI solutions in the upstream industry, including a groundbreaking rate of penetration optimisation project that aims to transform drilling efficiency through real-time recommendations.

Their digital solutions facility, established in 2015, demonstrates commitment to technological advancement, featuring 20,000 sqm of integrated manufacturing, engineering, testing, and cybersecurity capabilities.

The facility supports digital transformation by offering services across asset performance management, industrial IoT, cybersecurity, and control systems, reflecting a strong alignment with the UAE’s push for smart industry.

Beyond oil and gas, Baker Hughes is expanding its industrial technology footprint, engaging with diverse stakeholders like Tata, Emirates Nuclear, and Emirates Global Aluminum.

The company is also supporting decarbonisation and clean energy goals through its work in hydrogen, geothermal energy, and carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS).

"We really believe in AI and the power of digital," Nounou stated, reflecting the company's forward-looking approach. 

Fugro will launch its GroundIQ approach at IGIC 2025. (Image source: Fugro)

Geo-data specialist, Fugro, has announced participation as one of the primary geotechnical sponsors at the second edition of the International Geotechnical Innovation Conference (IGIC) 2025, taking place on 5 and 6 May in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Organised under the theme ‘Shaping the World Beneath: Fostering Sustainability, Innovation and Resilience in Geotechnics’, the event will bring together industry stakeholders from around the world to discuss geotechnical engineering and infrastructure development.

Fugro will leverage the stronghold of IGIC 2025 to launch its GroundIQ approach, an unique solution that provides comprehensive ground investigation and monitoring capabilities. It uses advanced geotechnical expertise and cutting-edge technologies to reduce uncertainties related to subsurface conditions, enabling clients to make well-informed decisions, mitigate project risks and prevents costly overruns from the early planning stages.

As Saudi Arabia accelerates its ambitious Vision 2030 agenda, sustainable and resilient infrastructure plays a crucial role in shaping the Kingdom’s future. Fugro’s solutions support the development of essential infrastructure, such as bridges, buildings, stadiums, roads, tunnels, and coastal developments, throughout their entire lifecycle.

Jurgen Fitschen, country manager for Land in Saudi Arabia, Fugro, said, “We are excited to join the second IGIC event as Saudi Arabia embarks on a transformative journey, blending tradition with innovation and sustainability. This vision presents significant opportunities for advancing infrastructure that is both resilient and forward-thinking.”