More than 350 Asian companies will take part in ADIPEC 2026 in Abu Dhabi, reflecting the region’s growing influence on global energy markets and its increasing need for investment in energy infrastructure, technology and supply.
ADIPEC 2026
is set to welcome its largest-ever Asian representation, with 353 companies
from across the region and six national pavilions representing China, India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and South Korea.
Taking place in Abu Dhabi from 2 to 5 November, the event will bring together more than 2,250 exhibitors across 16 exhibition halls and 30 international pavilions. More than 1,800 speakers are expected to contribute to 13 conference programmes covering the major challenges and opportunities facing the global energy industry.
Among the Asian companies confirmed to attend are Sinopec, CNPC, CNOOC, Petronas, PTTEP, INPEX, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, CATL and Envision Energy. Asia is expected to remain a major driver of global energy demand over the coming decades, supported by industrial expansion, urbanisation and the rapid development of digital infrastructure.
According to projections cited by ADIPEC, China could account for nearly half of global electricity demand growth through 2030, while India is expected to be the largest single contributor to worldwide energy demand growth through 2035. Southeast Asia, meanwhile, is projected to account for approximately a quarter of global energy demand growth over the same period.
These developments are increasing the need for reliable and affordable energy supplies, alongside substantial investment in generation capacity, electricity grids, transport infrastructure and emerging technologies. The expansion of data centres and artificial intelligence applications is also placing additional pressure on electricity systems, making energy security and infrastructure resilience increasingly important priorities.
“Asia is at the centre of global energy demand growth. As economies expand and energy needs rise, meeting that demand will require greater collaboration between producers, buyers, investors and technology leaders, alongside continued investment in supply and capacity,” has noted Abdulmunim Saif Al Kindy, Chairman of ADIPEC 2026.
ADIPEC's conference programme will address several issues central to Asia's energy development, including natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG), electricity infrastructure, industrial investment, maritime logistics and digital innovation.
The Natural Gas & LNG programme will examine strategies to diversify supplies and strengthen energy security in import-dependent Asian economies. Discussions will cover international contracting, market access, shipping capacity and regasification infrastructure.
Electricity generation, transmission and storage will be addressed through the Grids, Infrastructure & Industrial Execution programme, with particular attention to the infrastructure required to support industrial development and growing urban populations.
The Finance & Investment programme will focus on mobilising capital for major energy and infrastructure projects, while the Maritime & Logistics programme will explore the shipping networks, ports and supply chains connecting international producers with Asian markets.
Artificial intelligence, automation and advanced analytics
will also feature prominently, with discussions examining their potential to improve operational efficiency and decision-making across the energy sector.