Inside energy’s next chapter at Adipec 2026, powered by $67bn in deals
Following a year of supply disruptions and heightened geopolitical uncertainty, the $67 billion (Dh246 billion) in agreements signed at Adipec 2026 underscore the energy sector’s proactive approach to tackling questions of security and resilience in the face of growing demand. Taken together, the agreements spanned gas supply, infrastructure, logistics, industrial capacity and digitalisation,…
Adipec 2026, the world's largest energy show, concluded with over $67 billion (Dh246 billion) in deals, highlighting the energy sector's focus on strengthening resilience across the entire value chain. The agreements covered gas supply, infrastructure, logistics, industrial capacity and digitalisation, as supply disruptions and geopolitical uncertainty took centre stage due to the industry's growing demand.
Over 50,000 deals were made during the four-day event, a 26.4% increase from 2025. The show attracted more than 240,000 attendees and 2,260 exhibiting companies from 170 countries. Notable international participation included government ministers and policymakers from Germany, Canada, Egypt, Austria, Japan, Kazakhstan, and Nigeria.
The Adipec Global Energy Report 2026 surveyed over 1,800 executives in ten markets and found that 93% of industry leaders anticipate demand growth requiring several energy sources. The event underscored Abu Dhabi's role as a global centre for energy industry collaboration and the UAE's commitment to strengthening energy security and economic growth.
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