Watlow's electrification solutions can help operators decarbonise their operations. (Image source: Watlow)

Watlow, a global leader in industrial technology and thermal systems, will present its latest electrification innovations at ADIPEC 2025, showing how they can help the oil, gas, and chemical industries decarbonise their operations

Visitors to Watlow’s booth 2310 in hall 2 will experience a 3D model and dedicated video demonstration showcasing how Watlow’s advanced electric thermal solutions replace conventional combustion-based process heating. The company will also highlight its pioneering POWERSAFE medium voltage heating and control solution, designed to enable safe, efficient, and scalable electrification of high-temperature processes.

“The downstream industry is under growing pressure to reduce carbon emissions without compromising on efficiency and reliability,” said Hammad Chowdhury, managing director for the APAC region.

“Watlow’s integrated solutions demonstrate that electrification is not only technically viable but also commercially and operationally advantageous. At ADIPEC, we will show how our technologies are already enabling our customers to decarbonize critical refining and petrochemical processes.”

Watlow’s POWERSAFE medium voltage system is specifically engineered to overcome the challenges of large-scale electrification. By connecting directly to medium voltage power (4160 to 7200V), it reduces copper usage and infrastructure costs, while its advanced busbar design prevents partial discharge, ensuring long-term safety and reliability. Sealing innovations eliminate moisture ingress in insulation, avoiding unplanned downtime and extending product life.

With significantly higher temperature capability than traditional systems, the POWERSAFE system supports a wider range of industrial applications. It also simplifies operations by eliminating the need for auxiliary equipment such as boilers and steam loops, reducing both capital expenditure and maintenance complexity. Integrated ThermalWatch predictive monitoring further enhances reliability, giving operators real-time insight into system performance and enabling early detection of potential issues.

These features ensure that electrification is not only environmentally sustainable but also operationally robust.

EEIC integrates advanced digital engineering and automation capabilities. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company (EEIC) and Gulf Commercial Group (GCG), operating from within the energy cluster of the Ghobash Group, will highlight breakthrough technologies from four of its global partners at ADIPEC 2025

Together, EEIC and GCG connect global technology pioneers with the UAE’s industrial sector to drive efficiency, reliability, and decarbonisation, across critical infrastructure. Working with its sister company, GCG Engineering Services, EEIC integrates advanced automation and digital engineering capabilities to help industries accelerate efficiency and sustainability, key themes reflected in its ADIPEC 2025 showcase.

“Through strong partnerships, we bring technologies that enhance efficiency, reduce emissions, and advance sustainability.” said Hagop Dermosessian, general manager of EEIC & GCG Engineering Services. “ADIPEC allows us to demonstrate how these solutions can directly support the UAE’s ambition for a cleaner, more resilient energy future.”

The showcase demonstrates how engineering innovation is accelerating the UAE’s journey towards a sustainable, net-zero future. Visitors to EEIC & GCG’s booth will experience cutting-edge solutions addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing the energy sector today, from emission reduction and heat efficiency to safety and water sustainability.

Emisshield Inc., will show how its NASA-licensed high-emissivity coating technology is revolutionising heat management in refineries and high-temperature industrial systems. Originally developed for spacecraft re-entry, the coating enhances radiant heat transfer, cutting fuel consumption by up to 15%, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and extending equipment lifespan.

UK-based Oxford Flow will present its patented stemless valve technology, designed to eliminate up to 100% of fugitive methane emissions – one of the largest sources of industrial greenhouse gases. The innovation allows operators to decarbonise vital infrastructure while maintaining exceptional reliability and flow performance.

Returning to ADIPEC for its sixth year, KNEXCN (Jiangsu Kangning Explosion-Proof Technology Co.) will showcase its next-generation CO₂-based explosion-proof air conditioning systems. These systems provide safe, energy-efficient cooling with near-zero carbon emissions, supporting industrial operations in hazardous environments such as petrochemical plants and offshore facilities.

Rounding out EEIC’s line-up is Emerald Ecotechnologies, whose patented AQUACHLOR electrochemical water treatment system produces disinfectant solutions on-site using only water and salt. This eliminates the need for hazardous chemical transport, reduces operational costs by up to 90%, and ensures safe, sustainable water management for industrial and municipal applications.

Together, these partnerships reflect EEIC and GCG’s shared mission to help regional operators adopt advanced, field-proven technologies that deliver measurable results in decarbonisation, operational efficiency, and sustainability.

EEIC and GCG, together with their partners, will exhibit at ADIPEC 2025 in Hall 5, Stand 5170, showcasing how collaboration between global innovators and UAE industry leaders is shaping the future of sustainable energy.

The platform enables energy companies to harness AI-powered analytics to enhance their operations. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, will showcase CONNECT, its AI-powered industrial intelligence platform, at ADIPEC 2025

AVEVA will demonstrate the power of CONNECT through augmented and virtual reality, highlighting how the platform supports every stage of the industrial lifecycle, from design and build, to operate, maintain, and optimise. The platform enables energy companies to harness AI-powered analytics for smarter and more sustainable business operations.

As the UAE accelerates its transition to a low-carbon economy and diversifies its energy mix, national initiatives such as the UAE Net Zero 2050 Strategy highlight the country’s commitment to sustainable growth and emission reduction. Aligned with these strategic ambitions, AVEVA provides energy companies with end-to-end industrial software solutions that seamlessly integrate engineering, operations, and performance, enabling them to enhance project execution, improve asset reliability, and drive measurable progress toward net-zero objectives.

Jesus Hernandez, SVP of EMEA, AVEVA said, “As the energy industry shifts towards a more sustainable future, our technologies ranging from digital twins to AI-driven analytics, are helping companies optimise operations, enhance asset reliability, and drive progress towards net-zero goals. We look forward to meeting regional customers and partners at ADIPEC and demonstrate how our solutions can support in navigating this complex transition to strengthen performance and organisational agility."

“The energy sector in the region is grappling with many challenges, from managing complex project execution and improving CAPEX efficiency to reducing unplanned downtime and addressing operational inefficiencies. There is a growing urgency around sustainability targets, particularly in emissions tracking and reporting. At ADIPEC, we will highlight how Industrial Intelligence-as-a-Service can help organisations across the Middle East unlock efficiency, sustainability, and growth by combining the power of AI, data, and human expertise,” said Nayef Bou Chaaya, AVEVA vice president, Middle East, Africa and Turkey.

AVEVA will be at Hall 4, Stand 4410

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Christopher Hudson, president of dmg events, discusses what we can look forward to at ADIPEC this year

How is ADIPEC, as a leading energy event, responding to the major shifts being seen across the global energy sector?

Energy is one of the world’s most dynamic and rapidly evolving sectors. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global energy demand rose by 2.2% last year, outpacing the average annual increase of 1.3% recorded over the last decade. At the same time, the global population is projected to reach 9.8bn by 2050, with over 750mn people still lacking access to electricity, and more than 2.1bn people remain without access to clean cooking. These figures underscore both the scale of the challenge and the opportunity before us.

In this context, ADIPEC 2025 is being held under the theme of ‘Energy. Intelligence. Impact’. It reflects a simple but powerful truth: meeting the world’s growing need for secure, affordable and sustainable energy will depend on how intelligently we harness every resource to deliver meaningful results for economies and communities alike.

At its core, the theme recognises that intelligence – both human and artificial – is transforming the way energy is produced, managed, and consumed. From AI-driven optimisation and digital integration to advances in hydrogen, LNG, and decarbonisation, intelligent innovation is reshaping the global energy landscape. ADIPEC serves as the meeting point for these forces, where ideas translate into action and impact can be measured in investment, policy, and progress.

As the organiser of ADIPEC, we work closely with governments and industry to ensure our event reflects these realities. ADIPEC, at its core, is designed to bring energy, intelligence, and innovation together, turning dialogue into delivery, and ambition into tangible progress.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has a big focus at ADIPEC this year. How is AI impacting the energy sector and how is ADIPEC helping to steer that impact positively?

On the back of rising AI integration, data centres' electricity consumption is projected to double by 2030, rising from 415 TWh to 945 TWh. At the same time, the World Economic Forum has estimated that AI can improve energy efficiency by up to 60% in certain applications, while the IEA says that AI-optimised energy systems can increase production efficiency by up to 20%. The complex trade-off between AI’s energy demand and energy production/savings, presents the energy sector with a unique opportunity to accelerate the shift toward cleaner energy sources while improving energy system productivity.

To harness AI’s potential sustainably, the industry must invest in energy-efficient infrastructure, prioritise low-impact models, and shift workloads to low-emissions data centres, like those powered by solar energy or small modular reactors. Simultaneously, AI can be used to optimise its own energy use, such as scheduling tasks based on grid carbon intensity.

Responding to the opportunities and challenges presented by AI, we have expanded our AI Zone into five experiential areas showcasing how AI is transforming systems, people, and infrastructure. Our AI Zone, which is nearly 40% bigger this year than last year, will also feature many leading AI companies, including Microsoft, Infosys, IBM, AIQ, Honeywell, Cognite, SUPCON, Geminus AI, and Gecko Robotics, among its 40-some exhibitors.

Alongside this, more than 80 conference sessions are dedicated to the AI–energy nexus, from predictive analytics to governance frameworks. Some of the already confirmed speakers include: Dr Najwa Aaraj, CEO, TII; Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Alebri, CEO, ADNOC Sour Gas; Patrick Bangert, VP& Chief of AI, Oxy; and Michael Sonderby, CEO, SteerAI.
With our timely AI-focused conference and exhibition offerings, ADIPEC will explore how AI transforms the global energy system for more secure, inclusive and sustainable outcomes.

What impact do you hope ADIPEC 2025 to have on the world’s energy sector and its ongoing transformation?

ADIPEC 2025 offers a moment for industry leaders to focus on collective results, advancing secure, sustainable, and affordable energy that meets the needs of a growing global population.

One timely outcome that we hope ADIPEC helps advance for the global energy sector is enabling additional secure energy supply. Energy security and energy access for key industries, emerging markets, and communities are foundational for growth and development, supporting the livelihoods of billions and unlocking new avenues for innovation. But the energy industry is not immune to uncertainty, and today we find ourselves facing a multitude of competing priorities.

If the industry is to deliver on its mounting responsibilities and evolve to meet the needs of a world in perpetual change, it requires clarity and realism. While the necessity of decarbonisation is unquestionable and the appetite for energy has only increased, balancing these two realities cannot devolve into a debate between new and old, clean and carbon. Instead, we must come to terms with the complexity of modern demand and respond with pragmatism, using every tool and resource at our disposal to ensure the modern energy mix works for all. The answer that is becoming more obvious to energy leaders is to shift away from an energy transition towards energy addition, where our growing need for secure energy supply is met both by hydrocarbon energy and additional lower-carbon energy sources.

By convening all segments of the energy sector, including government, technology, finance, shipping, and infrastructure, ADIPEC facilitates the alignment, collaboration, and momentum the global energy sector needs to unlock finance and bring more energy online.

ADIPEC launched a new co-located Low Carbon & Chemicals Expo this year. What does that exhibition feature include and why is it timely?

Reflecting the industry’s transition towards a high-growth, lower-carbon future, the new Low Carbon & Chemicals Expo brings together companies driving innovation in hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, carbon capture, energy storage, chemicals, and clean energy. These sectors are essential to meeting rising global energy demand because they enable low-carbon solutions across power, transport, and industry.

Among the 100+ global companies confirmed to exhibit at the Expo are Topsoe, Excel International, Rittal, Vedanta Cairn and Veerum, jointly showcasing how cleaner fuels, advanced materials and circular solutions are unlocking the next wave of energy-driven prosperity.