ADIPEC 2026 Special Report

This compilation highlights news, executive insights, project updates, technology advances and the trending topics discussed at the 2026 ADIPEC Exhibition and Conference, which took place Nov. 2-5 in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
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OpenAI presentation at ADIPEC 2026

ADIPEC attendees gather for a keynote session at the conference's main plenary venue, reflecting the event's focus on technology, innovation and the future of energy.

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ADIPEC attracts thousands of energy industry professionals each year.

ADIPEC attracts thousands of energy industry professionals each year.

This special report published on Nov. 6, 2026. 

 

ADIPEC 2026 brought together more than 239,000 energy professionals in Abu Dhabi this week.

That's four days of networking, building partnerships, and discussions about the latest advances among:

  • 1,800+ speakers;
  • 16,500+ delegates;
  • 2,260 exhibitors; and
  • 239,000+ attendees.

As an official media partner of the event, the Offshore editorial team wrote or arranged the material for this special report, putting a strong emphasis on market outlooks, executive insights, technology advances and safety topics that will likely trend over the next year and beyond.

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C-suite perspectives:

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Drydocks World CEO Rado Antolovic discusses investment trends across deepwater oil and gas, FPSOs, offshore wind transmission and LNG infrastructure, and explains why integrated...
Nov. 5, 2026
As AI, automation and decision-support technologies gain traction across offshore drilling operations, Expro COO Alistair Geddes discusses where these tools are delivering value...
Nov. 3, 2026
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offshore jackup rig in Persian Gulf
Waste management is becoming a drilling performance issue, not a disposal issue, says TWMA CEO Halle Aslaksen.
Nov. 2, 2026
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An offshore oil platform with workers standing on it
Operators are viewing psychological safety, fatigue management and workforce wellbeing as operational-risk issues rather than standalone HR concerns, says IntrospeXion CEO Shabnum...
Oct. 29, 2026

Digitalization:

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remote operations center monitoring multiple offshore assets
Edge analytics, thermal imaging and integrated operational data can strengthen safety monitoring, target maintenance and help reduce unnecessary offshore visits.
Nov. 3, 2026
AI can help offshore operators prioritize inspections and maintenance, but engineers must validate evidence and remain accountable for life-extension decisions.
Nov. 6, 2026
Marlink’s Robert Austen explains how multi-orbit connectivity and intelligent orchestration help offshore operators maintain reliable communications for critical systems, business...
Nov. 3, 2026

Middle East focus:

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Offshore jackets in oil field in Arabian Gulf
Operators across the Middle East are pursuing offshore growth while integrating emissions reduction measures, CCS and electrification into long-term project planning.
Nov. 3, 2026
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GPS Mudskip
The Gulf's offshore equipment squeeze won't end when shipping lanes reopen. As Middle East offshore activity accelerates, operators and suppliers face persistent equipment shortages...
Nov. 3, 2026

Case study:

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Goliat FPSO
Continuous refinement of scale-inhibitor selection, deployment methods and monitoring practices has enabled Goliat to address severe sulphate and carbonate scaling challenges ...
Oct. 30, 2026
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Crowds move through the ADIPEC 2026 halls

Crowds move through the ADIPEC halls as operators, service providers and technology companies connect with industry stakeholders from around the world.

Industry news & announcements:

Collaboration with OpenAI, G42 will initially focus on integrated field planning, maximizing reserves.
Nov. 4, 2026
Integrity specialist seeking foothold to help Middle East operators with complex well issues.
Nov. 4, 2026
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Baker Hughes has launched a global Mature Assets Solutions hub network to help operators extend field life, improve production performance, optimize recovery and manage decommissioning...
Nov. 5, 2026
NMDC executives highlight how the company is using AI to improve vessel management and deploying autonomous underwater vehicles for offshore survey and subsea data acquisition...
Oct. 28, 2026

Additional coverage from our sister publication Oil & Gas Journal:

ADIPEC 2026: TotalEnergies to acquire operated interest in gas fields offshore Malaysia

ADIPEC 2026: ADNOC takes FID on Ruwais Diyab unconventional gas development

Podcast Insights: Looking at 2026 through the lens of ADIPEC

ADIPEC 2026 opening ceremony:

Source: ADIPEC Official YouTube Channel, posted Nov. 2, 2026

For more information about Offshore's special reports, contact Chief Editor Ariana Hurtado at [email protected]. 

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