Al-Bahar will demonstrate how businesses mainly in the oil and gas Industry can combine high performance with lower operational and environmental costs. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Mohamed Abdulrahman Al-Bahar, the authorised dealer for Cat® Equipment in UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain, is participating in ADIPEC 2025 through the theme ‘Powering a Sustainable Future, Together.’, reflecting its power solutions built for sustainability, performance, and reliability

As the global energy landscape undergoes a fundamental transformation with sustainability and emission reduction lying at the core of future strategies, Caterpillar is at the forefront of this transition with high-efficiency engines, rebuild programmes, and data-driven lifecycle solutions. Caterpillar and its regional dealer Al-Bahar, aim to support their customers in reducing operating costs, minimising carbon footprint, and extending equipment lifecycles without compromising on performance.

“This year at ADIPEC, we are excited to demonstrate how businesses mainly in the oil and gas Industry can combine high performance with lower operational and environmental costs. And by way of such solutions, we encourage our customers to achieve long-term sustainability and profitability,” said Amr Diasty, petroleum, marine & industrial manager at Al-Bahar.

At ADIPEC 2025, Al-Bahar looks forward to engaging with customers, industry leaders, and decision makers across the globe. There will be live product demonstrations, interactive sessions with experts, and personalised consultations where visitors can explore how our solutions can be tailored to meet their specific needs.

They can benefit from first-hand experience on the advanced features of high-efficient products; expert insights on emission-reduction strategies and cost-saving solutions; and examples of how customers in energy-intensive industries are gaining better results with Cat® Engines.

Mohammed Sherif, group aftermarket manager at Al-Bahar said, “We expect to connect with our partners and sharing our vision for smarter, cleaner, and more efficient power solutions, and our presence at ADIPEC 2025 would be another way to honour our valuable customers, whose trust drives us to continuously innovate and raise the bar for performance.”

Come and visit Caterpillar and Al-Bahar in Hall 9, stand no. 9430.

Lara Sidawi Moore, deputy CEO and chairman of the Executive Committee at Energy Intelligence. (Image source: Eneryy Intelligence)

The rise of energy and technology sovereignty, underinvestment concerns in oil and gas and the growing role of AI and innovation were key themes at the 46th Annual Energy Intelligence Forum

The event, which took place in October in London, brought together the leading energy ministers, CEOs and senior executives from the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia under the theme: “Restructuring the World Order: Energy in the Age of Protectionism”. Over three days, the Forum discussions centred around the need for nations to prioritise energy security in a more multipolar world, and how the rapid rise of technology will transform the energy industry.

Lara Sidawi Moore, deputy CEO and chairman of the Executive Committee at Energy Intelligence summarised the vital role that the Energy Intelligence Forum plays in the future of the energy industry in her remarks: “In a world defined by change, clarity is power. At the heart of every decision lies intelligence – sharp, uncompromising, and forward-looking. This is where insight meets influence.”

Indian Petroleum Secretary Pankaj Jain told the Forum that security of energy supply concerns have led India to push domestic deepwater exploration. The need for greater energy independence is behind India’s target to produce 5 million tons per year of domestically produced green hydrogen by 2030, which Jain said will be met “very easily.”

His Excellency Karim Badawi, Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, outlined efforts to attract greater investment into oil and gas exploration. He called for an “energy injection” with at least 14 exploration wells planned for the Mediterranean alone and 100 across onshore and offshore blocks in Egypt.

PETRONAS president and Group CEO Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik emphasised the essential role that oil and gas must play in the energy transition, and shared concerns of underinvestment. “We need more exploration, whether we like it or not,” he said.

“The transition hype has not been matched by reality on the ground,” said Amin H Nasser, president and CEO of Aramco. "This is not a true energy transition, this is an energy addition which requires all hands on deck."

European, US and Australian energy CEOs cautioned that the EU’s proposed Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and methane regulations threaten to undermine Europe’s energy security. ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance warned that if the regulations, which carry fines of up to 5% of global revenues, were not changed, his company would divert gas supplies away from Europe. “We'll bypass Europe and go to Asia and to other parts of the world. It's that significant,” Lance told delegates.

The conference also addressed how technology is accelerating the energy transition. EIG Global Energy Partners CEO Blair Thomas said that low-carbon energy still needs to prove it can deliver competitive returns. "We're going to have to retrench, we're going to have to get more efficient, and deliver rates of return," Thomas said.

Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson highlighted how energy disruptors are reshaping energy production and consumption, from smart use of renewables-based electricity, to cheap battery storage, to the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.

AI’s growing influence on energy demand and supply formed a major part of the discussion on Oct. 15. Following a new white paper published by Energy Intelligence, AI and Energy: Beyond the Hype, AI specialists agreed that power demand will rise through 2035, after which the picture becomes less clear. Growth will vary globally, with some regions more exposed to higher usage than others.

AI offers opportunities across the energy industry, from exploration to low-carbon technology development. However, there are also a number of risks that companies will need to manage, including growing local opposition to data centres in some jurisdictions, geopolitical competition over chips and resources and critical infrastructure vulnerabilities.

Alex Schindelar, president of Energy Intelligence, said, “We’ve identified two new trends in the geopolitics of energy. First is the rise of energy sovereignty, which is the drive for nations to produce as much energy as they can.

“The second is technology sovereignty, where countries strive to keep critical minerals, technology manufacturing, data centres and intellectual property within their own borders. These themes were at the heart of the discussion at this year’s Forum."

Parker will showcase solutions across the energy spectrum. (Image source: Parker)

Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, will showcase its engineering expertise across the entire energy spectrum at ADIPEC 2025, under the banner "Engineering for Every Energy Landscape"

At its booth, the company will present technologies spanning the oil and gas, renewables and emerging energy sectors – offering products and solutions that ensure reliable, efficient operations and help advance a fully diversified energy mix.

Parker will display its latest innovations, including the Heatric Printed Circuit Exchanger (PCHE), sealing solutions for oil & gas, and instrumentation solutions for leak path reduction and corrosion mitigation, including advanced fluid connector solenoid valves. These technologies are designed to improve performance, safety and efficiency across a wide range of energy applications, reinforcing Parker’s ability to serve customers operating at the intersection of conventional and renewable energy sources.

“Energy diversification is no longer optional – it’s essential,” said Michal Grundfest, Parker’s vice president - Sales Companies EMEA. “While oil and gas remain vital to the global energy mix, alternative and renewable energy sources are increasingly crucial to ensure a sustainable energy supply. Our product portfolio and engineering solutions make us an ideal partner for companies navigating this complex energy landscape.”

With more than a century of global experience, Parker brings together proven expertise in both established and emerging energy sectors. Its focus on rapid innovation, customer collaboration and system reliability enables energy companies to diversify portfolios, scale cleaner energy options and optimise existing infrastructure without disruption.

To find out more, visit Parker at ADIPEC in the US Pavilion, Hall 7, Booth 7335.

Thomas Loffler, senior vice president – ADIPEC, dmg events and Abdulmunim Al Kindy, chairman, ADIPEC 2025. (Image source: dmg events)

Global leaders will convene in Abu Dhabi for ADIPEC 2025 to shape the transformation of energy systems under the theme ‘Energy. Intelligence. Impact.’

Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and hosted by ADNOC, ADIPEC 2025 will be held at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi from 3-6 November. Against the backdrop of surging artificial intelligence (AI) energy demands, new economic powerhouses and a global transformation of energy systems, the event will provide a forum to deliver the solutions that will power the future. Foremost international energy, tech and investment CEOs and government ministers from around the globe will be among the 1,800+ speakers leading discussions on buidling resilience, scaling innovation and unlocking the huge opportunity of the energy transformation.

Bringing together more than 205,000 attendees from 172 countries ADIPEC 2025 will span 17 halls – featuring 30 country pavilions, four specialised industry areas, and 2,250 exhibitors – creating a nexus for cross-sector collaboration.

Participating government ministers include His Excellency Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy, UAE; His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Energy, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Doug Burgum, Secretary of the Interior, United States of America; His Excellency Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs, Qatar; and His Excellency Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer, Federal Minister for Economy, Energy and Tourism, Austria.

ADIPEC Exhibition: showcasing Abu Dhabi's AI leadership

The exhibition will bring together the entire energy ecosystem – from producers, policymakers and technology pioneers to investors, innovators and industrial consumers. 

The expanded AI Zone will position Abu Dhabi as the epicentre of the global AI-energy nexus, with a live showcase of how AI is transforming energy systems, enabling smarter infrastructure, and driving sustainable progress at scale.

New for 2025 is the Low Carbon & Chemicals Expo, reflecting Abu Dhabi’s leadership in pioneering low-carbon innovation and showcasing breakthrough advances in hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, carbon capture, energy storage, chemicals and clean energy.

Abdulmunim Al Kindy, chairman, ADIPEC 2025, said, “Meeting the world’s growing demand for energy requires an intelligent and pragmatic approach that embraces all viable sources and technologies, to drive long-term socioeconomic growth. ADIPEC 2025 will convene the AI-energy nexus to unlock the solutions, partnerships and investments needed to build a sector that is resilient, inclusive and equipped for the next era of progress.

Enhanced conference programme

In 2025, ADIPEC will present an enhanced conference programme with two streams – the Strategic Conference and the Technical Conference – featuring more than 380 sessions. The Strategic Conference will bring together the world’s most influential leaders, policymakers and innovators across 10 programmes to address the sector’s most pressing challenges, foster meaningful dialogue and incentivise cross-sector collaboration. It will introduce five new focus areas – Emerging Economies, Natural Gas & LNG, Downstream & Chemical, Diversity, Leadership & Development, and AI & Digitalisation.

The Technical Conference, chaired by Haitham Al Jenaibi, SVP Gas and Growth in Upstream at ADNOC, remains the world’s largest of its kind. Organised under two programmes – the Technical Conference by SPE and the Downstream Technical Conference by ADIPEC – it will feature more than 1,100 experts.

Thomas Loffler, senior vice president – ADIPEC, dmg events, said, “ADIPEC 2025 is more than a gathering – it’s where ambition becomes action and ideas become measurable impact. In today’s complex world, progress depends on harnessing all technologies – from artificial intelligence to advanced low-carbon solutions – and uniting every part of the energy ecosystem. By bringing together diverse perspectives from across geographies and industries, ADIPEC will help shape a resilient, inclusive and high-growth future where energy security and sustainability advance together.”