International leaders from the energy sector are set to attend the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) 2014, with major business agreements taking place during the acclaimed energy event, organisers revealed.

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, ADIPEC 2014 takes place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from 10 to 13 November, marking 30 years of service to the oil and gas industry across the world.

Hosted by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company ( ADNOC ), organised by dmg events, and supported by the UAE Ministry of Energy and the Abu Dhabi Chamber, the theme of this year's event is "Challenges and Opportunities for the Next 30 Years". Decision makers from around the world will be participating in the event, making it an ideal platform for exchanging ideas and reaching agreements that address the ever-growing global demand for energy.

Ali Khalifa Al Shamsi, ADIPEC 2014 Chairman, and Strategy & Coordination Director at ADNOC , said: "Since 1984, ADIPEC has been known as a platform for industry stakeholders to network, collaborate and learn from one another. As we examine the challenges of the next 30 years, such opportunities become even more vital to our industry." "This year, the ADNOC stand at ADIPEC will have a full program of activities, including interactive panels and technology presentations. In addition to video films, which provide an overview of our various projects, there are new interactive technologies which visitors to the ADNOC stand can use to bring our work in the oilfields to life. The ADNOC stand will feature daily agreements and signings as we work with our industry partners to ensure that we meet the growing global energy demand while building efficiency and sustainability in all our practices." Technology will be used to enhance the ADIPEC experience, with a dedicated ADIPEC 2014 smartphone application, now available for download, and onsite interactive screens, which will help attendees keep track of all the activities taking place during the world-class energy event.

Connecting the world of oil and gas, ADIPEC 2014 is expected to be a launching pad for business agreements in the energy sector. The industry-setting event is set to attract more than 1,800 exhibitors, 6,500 delegates, and 400 speakers, breaking last year's records in all aspects. More than 60,000 oil and gas professionals are set to attend, of which 53 per cent have joint or direct purchasing authority. Last year's event generated USD 5 billion in business, with 39 per cent of visitors coming for network opportunities.

Leading speakers in the ADIPEC 2014 Conference Programme include representatives from Saudi Aramco , Royal Dutch Shell, GE Oil & Gas, and BP. The two Executive Plenary Sessions in the conference will tackle Innovation and Leadership, and Technology and Sustainability, highlighting the pivotal role that talent, research and development play in enhancing energy production around the world.

Mr Ahmad Mohamed Al Kaabi, Director of the Petroleum Economics Department at the UAE Ministry of Energy , said ADIPEC 2014 reinforces the UAE's commitment to help build a sustainable model of energy production and share best practice.

"The UAE is seeking to increase its crude oil production capacity to 3.5 million barrels per day in the coming years to ensure global market stability. To meet the demand for petroleum by-products, the country is also increasing its refining capacity to reach around 1.1 million barrels per day," Mr Al Kaabi said.

Helal Mohammed Al Hameli, Deputy Director General of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry, said: "ADIPEC has made exceptional achievements, which have contributed to consolidating its niche as a major meeting-point and destination for leading experts, decision-makers, specialists and companies operating in oil and gas sectors and coming from all quarters of the globe." "Thus, it has turned out to be one of the most prominent international oil and gas exhibitions and to be instrumental in reinforcing Abu Dhabi's pioneering economic image in the world." Sixteen National Oil Companies (NOCs) and 17 International Oil Companies (IOCs) have confirmed their presence at ADIPEC this year, the highest NOC and IOC participation in the event's history.
 

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