{
  "id": 17736361,
  "title": "At Adipec, energy’s big chance to power the AI boom",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/at-adipec-energys-big-chance-to-power-the-ai-boom",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-02T03:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/11/02/adipec-energy-artificial-intelligence-ai-adnoc-xrg-microsoft/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the energy industry grapples with the rise of artificial intelligence, the annual Adipec conference in Abu Dhabi offers a crucial forum for stakeholders to address this technological shift. With 2,260 exhibitors, 181,000 pre-registered visitors, 40 government ministers and 12,000 conference delegates expected this year, the four-day event is a testament to the industry's focus on finding solutions to shared challenges. AI's growing presence in energy production is clear, with 62% of surveyed energy leaders ranking it among their top corporate priorities, up from 42% last year. The technology is already proving beneficial in areas such as maintenance, production, hazardous inspections, and balancing electricity networks. However, concerns remain about whether existing infrastructure can meet the additional energy demands that AI will create. The survey found that 81% of energy executives expect AI-related electricity requirements to exceed current forecasts, highlighting the need for modernisation of grids, expansion of storage, and acceleration of cleaner generation. Adnoc's efforts in the oil production ecosystem and Masdar's ambitions in the US data centre market show how renewable energy can help meet these growing demands. As the industry focuses on building resilience in the face of geopolitical strain and rising electricity needs, the theme \"Performance under pressure: energy systems in a new era\" could not be more relevant at Adipec.",
  "summary": "Artificial intelligence is transforming the energy industry, while its growing appetite for electricity demands urgent attention. As Adipec opens on Monday, the key question for stakeholders is how to turn this technological promise into a more resilient energy system. The four-day gathering, held annually in Abu Dhabi since 1984, takes place against a backdrop of considerable uncertainty. Global…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}