ADNOC partners with OpenAI and G42 to revolutionize energy sector with AI at ADIPEC 2026

ADNOC has partnered with OpenAI and G42 to integrate artificial intelligence into the energy sector, as the ADIPEC energy conference kicked off at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre. The agreement, led by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, aims to improve field development, asset management, and commercial operations for ADNOC, making it the first energy company to implement OpenAI's cutting-edge technology.

ADNOC's Managing Director and Group CEO, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, stated that the collaboration would make ADNOC's systems smarter, safer, more secure, and more productive.

ADIPEC opened with unprecedented participation, with over 170 countries represented, 2,260 exhibiting companies, and 40 government ministers and 30 country pavilions. The event outgrew its usual venue due to higher demand, leading to the opening speech being moved to the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre. Energy security was a key focus during the conference, as the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz resulted in decreased global oil inventories, diesel stock levels at a 35-year low, and a 600 billion cubic feet LNG supply gap in some markets. Energy security must now be assessed at the point of delivery, not just production.

Al Jaber outlined five priorities for the industry: accessible supplies, routes to market, operational intelligence, capital, and the most important, people. The UAE's approach has proven successful, with talent staying, capital staying, investment continuing, and the economy moving forward. Al Jaber emphasized the UAE's commitment to dialogue and diplomacy to maintain stability in energy markets and the global economy.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed excitement about AI's potential to enhance energy efficiency and operations, while stressing that people must remain in control of the technology.