Innovate in partnership” ADIPEC Showcases Power of Technology in Delivering a Just and Effective Energy Transition at Scale
Bringing together more than 40 ministers, 100s of C-suite executives and experts from energy, technology, finance and academia, the third day of the conference continued to plot the industry’s energy transition and the role of technology in facilitating it.
Thomas Storch, Managing Director, Affinity Partners, summarised the wave of innovation soaking through the industry: “One of the things which makes me the most optimistic about the future is that we are seeing this groundswell of innovation across every vertical. Across areas such as energy efficiency and storage, we have incredible minds every day waking up and coming up with the next innovation. The pathway to net zero will rest on innovation.”
The day opened with a strategic panel discussion on Scaling up technology for an efficient and sustainable transition, with leaders from globally recognised technology companies sharing their insights into how technology is a key enabler in the energy transition, whether it be supporting industries, businesses or governments, to decarbonise, or how to find effective solutions to mitigate emissions and improve performance. With experts and innovators from AspenTech, TechnipFMC, AVEVA, Wartsila, ADNOC, AWS and Crystol Energy, the discussion centred on the importance of fast-tracking technology adoption and facilitating wider deployment of sustainable innovations throughout the value chain.
Commenting on the potential of technology to transform the energy sector, Håkan Agnevall, President and CEO of Wartsila said, “We are living in times where we can really set the stage for the future. Looking at many of the reputable companies here, we have the technology, or we will in a very short time. The big thing is the social transformation and the capital, which is not an easy thing. That’s why we need to have these kinds of events to come together”.
This was followed by a panel which explored the necessity of leveling up supply chains in order to boost demand, lower costs, encourage greater flexibility and incentivise innovation within the industry. The discussion was focused on vulnerabilities exposed by recent volatility, and the importance of ensuring that supply chains are resilient enough to withstand shocks and continue to deliver the goods and services critical for business and society.
Industry experts shared their experiences of making this a reality within their sector and beyond, including Martin Helwig, CEO of P&O Logistics, Ichiro Takahara, CEO of JOGMEC, Ken Gilmartin CEO of Wood and Berislav Gaso, EVP Energy, OMV.
In summarising the discussion, Ken Gilmartin CEO of Wood made the point that “the supply chain is key, it is the engine that is going to power the energy transition. You look at where we are globally, everybody is ready, we are just waiting for the investment. The piece that we are all debating is the pace, and where we need to invest. But there is belief that we need to get after this, we need to be more resolute, and we need to accelerate. It starts with decarbonisation, and we have to get after decarbonisation through the lens of energy security”.
ADIPEC’s unique ability to unite policymakers, company leaders, and industry thought leaders enables it to be the only event where the multiple and interconnected challenges facing the global energy sector can be properly and comprehensively addressed. Looking ahead to the final day, ADIPEC, taking place under the theme ‘Decarbonising, Faster, Together’, is facilitating dialogue, critical cross-sector partnerships and the game-changing solutions needed to advance decarbonisation and future-proof energy systems.
1 ADIPEC 2023 continues to demonstrate the transformative impact of technology and its
role in facilitating the innovative and disruptive thinking that will be critical to low-
carbon growth and accelerating the world’s decarbonisation goals
2 Strategic and Technical Conference sessions highlighted the role of AI in the energy
transition, scaling up energy-related technology solutions, the role of innovation in
enabling decarbonisation in heavy industry sectors and more.
3 Day 3 provided insights from key stakeholders addressing the importance of enabling
innovation as a united ecosystem: "Innovate in partnership. No one company can hack it
– no one industry, ecosystem – so partnerships across the industry and beyond are what
we target. We have to be ready to test pilot, be patient and take risks”.
Abu Dhabi, 4 October 2023 – Showcasing the power of technology in delivering a just and effective
energy transition, at scale, was in sharp focus on day three of AIDPEC, the world’s largest energy
exhibition and conference, currently underway in Abu Dhabi.
Bringing together more than 40 ministers, 100s of C-suite executives and experts from energy,
technology, finance and academia, the third day of the conference continued to plot the industry’s
energy transition and the role of technology in facilitating it.
Thomas Storch, Managing Director, Affinity Partners, summarised the wave of innovation soaking
through the industry: “One of the things which makes me the most optimistic about the future is
that we are seeing this groundswell of innovation across every vertical. Across areas such as energy
efficiency and storage, we have incredible minds every day waking up and coming up with the next
innovation. The pathway to net zero will rest on innovation.”
The day opened with a strategic panel discussion on Scaling up technology for an efficient and
sustainable transition, with leaders from globally recognised technology companies sharing their
insights into how technology is a key enabler in the energy transition, whether it be supporting
industries, businesses or governments, to decarbonise, or how to find effective solutions to mitigate
emissions and improve performance. With experts and innovators from AspenTech, TechnipFMC,
AVEVA, Wartsila, ADNOC, AWS and Crystol Energy, the discussion centred on the importance of fast-
tracking technology adoption and facilitating wider deployment of sustainable innovations
throughout the value chain.
Commenting on the potential of technology to transform the energy sector, Håkan Agnevall,
President and CEO of Wartsila said, "We are living in times where we can really set the stage for the
future. Looking at many of the reputable companies here, we have the technology, or we will in a
very short time. The big thing is the social transformation and the capital, which is not an easy thing.
That's why we need to have these kinds of events to come together".
This was followed by a panel which explored the necessity of levelling up supply chains in order to
boost demand, lower costs, encourage greater flexibility and incentivise innovation within the
industry. The discussion was focused on vulnerabilities exposed by recent volatility, and the
importance of ensuring that supply chains are resilient enough to withstand shocks and continue to
deliver the goods and services critical for business and society.
Industry experts shared their experiences of making this a reality within their sector and beyond,
including Martin Helwig, CEO of P&O Logistics, Ichiro Takahara, CEO of JOGMEC, Ken Gilmartin CEO
of Wood and Berislav Gaso, EVP Energy, OMV.
In summarising the discussion, Ken Gilmartin CEO of Wood made the point that “the supply chain is
key, it is the engine that is going to power the energy transition. You look at where we are globally,
everybody is ready, we are just waiting for the investment. The piece that we are all debating is the
pace, and where we need to invest. But there is belief that we need to get after this, we need to be
more resolute, and we need to accelerate. It starts with decarbonisation, and we have to get after
decarbonisation through the lens of energy security”.
ADIPEC’s unique ability to unite policymakers, company leaders, and industry thought leaders
enables it to be the only event where the multiple and interconnected challenges facing the global
energy sector can be properly and comprehensively addressed. Looking ahead to the final day,
ADIPEC, taking place under the theme ‘Decarbonising, Faster, Together’, is facilitating dialogue,
critical cross-sector partnerships and the game-changing solutions needed to advance
decarbonisation and future-proof energy systems.
-ENDS–
About ADIPEC
Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab
Emirates, and hosted by ADNOC, ADIPEC will take place in Abu Dhabi on October 2-5, 2023, under the theme
of ‘Decarbonising. Faster. Together.’
Built on a nearly 40-year legacy of innovation and evolution, ADIPEC brings together the ideas, ambition,
technology and capital needed to decarbonise and create the energy system of the future, faster. It unites key
stakeholders from across the energy value chain to accelerate urgent, collective and responsible action,
produce credible, game-changing solutions, and foster the transformational progress needed to create an
inclusive, future-proof energy system.
Across 350 unique sessions comprising strategic and technical conferences, ADIPEC 2023 will welcome more
than 1,600 speakers – including government ministers, CEOs, policymakers, energy experts and innovators – to
rally industries, sectors and individuals around a common cause, encouraging collaboration and the action
required to advance the world’s decarbonisation goals.
As the UAE prepares to welcome global leaders to COP28 in November 2023, ADIPEC will help frame diverse
conversations that complement the nation’s goal of delivering a COP of collaborative action, while driving
investment into the clean energies of the future.
For more information visit: www.adipec.com
About ADNOC
ADNOC is a leading diversified energy and petrochemicals group wholly owned by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
ADNOC’s objective is to maximise the value of the Emirate’s vast hydrocarbon reserves through responsible
and sustainable exploration and production to support the United Arab Emirates’ economic growth and
diversification. To find out more, visit: www.adnoc.ae
For media inquiries, please contact: media@adnoc.ae or prteam@acornstrategy.com
