ADIPEC 2028 is expected to be held 4–7 November 2028 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), Abu Dhabi, UAE. ADIPEC is held annually in November and is organised by dmg events in partnership with ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company). The conference typically attracts 160,000+ attendees from 160+ countries, 2,200+ exhibiting companies, and generates significant oil market signalling from ADNOC and UAE government officials.

What is ADIPEC's significance for oil markets?

ADIPEC is significant for oil markets primarily because of the UAE's role in OPEC+ and ADNOC's expansion strategy. Key market-moving elements: (1) ADNOC capacity announcements — ADNOC has a stated target of reaching 5 mb/d production capacity by 2027 and 5.5 mb/d by 2030; progress updates at ADIPEC signal future UAE supply; (2) UAE/OPEC+ positioning — UAE Energy Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei's ADIPEC speeches signal UAE's stance within OPEC+ on production quota compliance and future quota baseline; (3) Upstream investment — major international oil company (IOC) project announcements from BP, Shell, TotalEnergies, and others operating in Abu Dhabi signal long-run supply investment levels.

What energy transition themes feature at ADIPEC?

ADIPEC has evolved significantly from a pure upstream oil & gas conference to a broad energy event, driven by the UAE's Net Zero by 2050 target and Masdar's renewable energy leadership. Key energy transition themes at recent and upcoming ADIPEC editions: UAE Net Zero 2050 strategy implementation; ADNOC's own scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction (targeting net-zero in Scope 1&2 by 2045); CCS (carbon capture) deployment in Abu Dhabi; hydrogen (blue hydrogen from natural gas + CCS; Masdar green hydrogen); clean energy investment (Masdar's global renewable portfolio of 100+ GW target); and decarbonisation technologies for the upstream sector.

ADIPEC 2028

Name: ADIPEC 2028 — Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference
Start: 2028-11-04T09:00:00+04:00
End: 2028-11-07T18:00:00+04:00
Location: ADNEC — Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre

Published 1 January 2028 · Updated 19 October 2026

EventADIPEC 2028 — Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference

Dates4–7 November 2028 (estimated)

VenueADNEC, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Organiserdmg events / ADNOC

Attendance160,000+ professionals from 160+ countries

ADIPEC (Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference) is the world's largest oil and gas professional gathering, held annually in Abu Dhabi and organised by dmg events in partnership with ADNOC. With over 160,000 attendees and 2,200+ exhibiting companies, ADIPEC functions as both a major trade exhibition and a significant energy policy forum where UAE and OPEC+ strategy is signalled, upstream investment decisions are announced, and the direction of the global energy transition is debated.

For recent ADIPEC context, see our ADIPEC 2027 and ADIPEC 2026. For UAE fuel pricing, see our UAE fuel prices 2026.

Expected ADIPEC 2028 agenda themes

Theme	Context and key question
ADNOC 5 mb/d capacity target	Has ADNOC achieved its 2027 target? What is the roadmap to 5.5 mb/d by 2030?
OPEC+ production unwind	UAE's position on voluntary cut reversal; quota baseline dispute resolution
UAE Net Zero 2050	Progress review; Masdar renewable portfolio; national NDC update
Blue and green hydrogen	Abu Dhabi's blue hydrogen (CCS at Al Reyadah) and Masdar green hydrogen export ambitions
Upstream decarbonisation	ADNOC Scope 1&2 emissions reduction; gas flaring elimination; electrification of facilities
IOC partnerships	New concession awards; TotalEnergies, BP, Shell, ENI, and CNOOC concession extensions

ADNOC's expansion and OPEC+ positioning

The UAE's ADNOC has been one of OPEC+'s most ambitious capacity expanders, targeting 5 mb/d production capacity by 2027 — a stated goal that has occasionally put it at odds with OPEC+ quota discipline:

UAE negotiated a higher quota baseline within OPEC+ in 2021 as a condition for continued compliance
ADNOC's offshore fields (Murban, Upper Zakum) are the primary growth drivers; Murban crude is priced at the Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Index (ADNOC Murban futures on ICE)
International IOC partnerships: BP (ADCO onshore), TotalEnergies (ADCO, offshore), Shell (ADCO), ENI (Ghasha sour gas), CNOOC (ADCO) — major IOCs all have ADIPEC presence to signal Abu Dhabi commitment

For OPEC+ strategy context, see our OPEC+ 2027 outlook and our spare capacity glossary entry.

Energy transition at ADIPEC 2028

ADIPEC has been progressively integrating energy transition content, driven by the UAE's strategic positioning as both a major hydrocarbon producer and a clean energy investor via Masdar:

Masdar: targeting 100 GW of renewable energy capacity globally by 2030; projects in 40+ countries; ADIPEC is Masdar's primary announcement platform
ADNOC CCS: Al Reyadah facility captures approximately 0.8 Mt CO2/year from Emirates Steel; plans to scale to 5 Mt/year by 2030
ADIPEC Net Zero Technology Conference: separate track focused on decarbonisation technologies, CCUS, hydrogen, and clean energy

For COP31 climate policy context feeding into ADIPEC discussions, see our COP31 2026 preview.

Frequently asked questions

When is ADIPEC 2028? ADIPEC 2028 is expected 4–7 November 2028 at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi, UAE. ADIPEC is held annually in early November. It is the world's largest oil & gas professional event with 160,000+ attendees, 2,200+ exhibitors, and significant market-moving potential from ADNOC and UAE government energy policy announcements.: ADIPEC 2028 is expected 4–7 November 2028 at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi, UAE. ADIPEC is held annually in early November. It is the world's largest oil & gas professional event with 160,000+ attendees, 2,200+ exhibitors, and significant market-moving potential from ADNOC and UAE government energy policy announcements.
What is ADIPEC's significance for oil markets? ADIPEC signals UAE/OPEC+ strategy via UAE Energy Minister and ADNOC CEO speeches; ADNOC production capacity announcements affect long-run UAE supply expectations; IOC project announcements signal upstream investment levels. ADIPEC is the premier venue for Middle East oil industry deals, concession awards, and geopolitical oil market messaging.: ADIPEC signals UAE/OPEC+ strategy via UAE Energy Minister and ADNOC CEO speeches; ADNOC production capacity announcements affect long-run UAE supply expectations; IOC project announcements signal upstream investment levels. ADIPEC is the premier venue for Middle East oil industry deals, concession awards, and geopolitical oil market messaging.
What energy transition themes feature at ADIPEC? ADIPEC increasingly covers UAE Net Zero 2050, Masdar's global renewable energy portfolio (targeting 100 GW by 2030), ADNOC's Scope 1&2 emissions reduction and CCS (Al Reyadah facility), blue/green hydrogen export ambitions, and decarbonisation technologies. A dedicated Net Zero Technology Conference runs alongside the main event.: ADIPEC increasingly covers UAE Net Zero 2050, Masdar's global renewable energy portfolio (targeting 100 GW by 2030), ADNOC's Scope 1&2 emissions reduction and CCS (Al Reyadah facility), blue/green hydrogen export ambitions, and decarbonisation technologies. A dedicated Net Zero Technology Conference runs alongside the main event.