ADIPEC will put finance and investment at the centre of the global energy conversation. (Image source: dmg events)

At ADIPEC 2025, discussions will focus on how inclusive investment and cross-sector collaboration can build resilient energy systems and accelerate global progress

Under the theme ‘Energy. Intelligence. Impact.’, ADIPEC 2025 will highlight how finance is building resilience in today’s energy systems and scaling the intelligent solutions needed for secure, sustainable and future-ready energy systems.

In a world reshaped by market volatility and shifting policy priorities, energy security, affordability and sustainability have re-emerged as core considerations in investment decision-making. The Finance & Investment programme within the ADIPEC Strategic Conference will bring together financial institutions, investors, policymakers and industry leaders to explore how capital can be deployed to strengthen today’s systems while scaling the low-carbon and digital infrastructure of tomorrow.

Reflecting ADIPEC’s global perspective, the programme will examine how investment can be channelled toward emerging economies, where rapid industrialisation, demographic growth and rising digital demand are redefining the global opportunity map. Sessions will also explore how collaboration between developed and developing markets can close capital gaps, de-risk frontier projects and enable inclusive growth across the Global South.

Leading energy finance experts confirmed to speak at ADIPEC include His Excellency Yerlan Akkenzhenov, Minister of Energy, Kazakhstan; Her Excellency Jimena Latorre, Minister of Energy & Environment for the Province of Mendoza, Argentina; Olubukola Arowolo Verheijen, Special Adviser on Energy to the President of Nigeria, along with finance and investment leaders from ADNOC Drilling, Bank of America, Carlyle, OMV, NNPC, Deutsche Bank, Standard Chartered, Masdar and Abu Dhabi Investment Office.

Mazin Khan, CFO, Masdar, said: “Masdar is one of the most globally diversified renewable energy companies in the world today, but our success story began here in Abu Dhabi. ADIPEC provides a unique platform to engage energy leaders, investors, and innovators, and to share how we have transformed into an industrial clean energy developer with engines for growth across major markets in North America, Europe, Africa and Asia.”

Tristan Attenborough, MD, Global Head of Natural Resources Group and Head of Global Advisory, J.P. Morgan Payments, said: “ADIPEC provides a unique environment where financial leaders, energy innovators, and policymakers converge to share insights. This cross-sector collaboration supports our goal of enabling next-level treasury and mobilising capital across all channels that helps drive scalable, low-carbon energy solutions while balancing risk and long-term value creation and is essential for accelerating the global energy transition.”

Christopher Hudson, president of dmg events, added,“The future of energy will be shaped by those who mobilise the finance behind it – and ADIPEC 2025 is where that journey comes to life. Whether it’s innovative finance mechanisms, carbon markets or infrastructure investment, we’re creating the platform for investors and industry leaders to move from dialogue to delivery. Last year’s US$10bn in deals proved that ADIPEC is where energy transactions get done – and this year, we’re building on that momentum.”

Rockwell Automation will spotlight operational excellence, cyber security and sustainability at ADIPEC. (Image source: Rockwell Automation)

At ADIPEC, Rockwell Automation will demonstrate how integrated process and power solutions, secure digital architectures and intelligent remote operations help energy producers improve performance, enhance cyber resilience and advance sustainable business models throughout the value chain

“Energy leaders are asking for measurable and scalable outcomes, not isolated pilots,” said Ediz Eren, regional vice president, Middle East, Türkiye & Africa, Rockwell Automation. “Our approach connects plant-wide control, electrical power, safety and analytics in a single, open architecture so operators can see, decide and act faster. The result is improved data availability, optimal energy intensity and a security posture suited to today’s threat landscape, delivered with partners who understand the realities of energy operations.”

At ADIPEC Rockwell Automation will spotlight three areas:
• Operational excellence: Unified control of process and power, real-time diagnostics and KPI-driven decision support to cut downtime, compress cycle times and optimise energy use.
• Cybersecure operations: Zero-trust-aligned architectures, asset visibility and threat detection designed for high-risk OT environments. Cyber consultants will share practical steps to help secure legacy infrastructure, enable remote operations safely and align with evolving regulations such as NIS2.
• Sustainability at scale: Energy management, predictive analytics and advanced control to reduce flaring, increase electrical efficiency and support emissions management, extending to energy-transition applications such as carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), and green hydrogen through scalable automation and technology stacks.

These priorities reflect findings from a recent Rockwell Automation-commissioned report highlighting AI, IoT and cybersecurity as key drivers of digital transformation across the oil and gas value chain, with adoption shifting from isolated deployments to integrated digital ecosystems.

Rockwell Automation’s PartnerNetwork ecosystem and energy-specialist collaborators will join on stand to showcase integrated solutions across upstream, midstream, LNG and new energy.

“Customers want tested solutions that reduce project risk and deliver lifecycle value,” Eren continued. “By combining our integrated architecture with partner innovation, we help producers and equipment manufacturers standardise designs, enable virtual commissioning and support remote diagnostics, shortening time-to-first-oil or gas and improving total cost of ownership.”

For more information, visit Rockwell Automation at ADIPEC, in Hall 15 at stand #15140.

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."