Global energy ministers agree: the world needs more power, not less
The global energy industry needs to focus on intelligence to address the rising demand for every form of energy, His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, the United Arab Emirates Minister of Industry & Advanced Technology said.
“The outlook shows demand growth for every form of energy,” he said. “Our response to that demand should focus on the data, not the drama,” he said.
H.E. Dr. Al Jaber was the first of five top government officials from the UAE, U.S., Saudi Arabia, and Qatar to address the audience at ADIPEC 2025 in Abu Dhabi, during the opening session of the world’s largest energy exhibition and conference.
“What we’re talking about here is reinforcement, not replacement – in fact, what we’re really talking about here is energy addition.”
— His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry & Advanced Technology
Innovation & security
“What we’re talking about here is reinforcement, not replacement — in fact, what we’re really talking about here is energy addition,” H.E. Dr. Al Jaber added.
He outlined the UAE’s efforts to diversify energy sources while stressing the county’s broader ambition to become a global hub for industry and advanced technology, in line with the goals of its National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology.
The Minister, who is also Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of ADNOC, called on the energy industry to get ready for the AI revolution. “We are very much focused on becoming the most AI native energy company, driving a new era of intelligence, power optimisation and efficiency.”
172 countries
The 41st edition of ADIPEC will convene in 205,000 attendees over four days under the theme ‘Energy. Intelligence. Impact’ and unite government ministers, industry leaders, and innovators from 172 countries to discuss the future of energy, investment strategies, and innovative solutions.
Energy pioneers and innovators from emerging markets and advanced economies will focus on the goal of creating a nexus for cross-sector collaboration that accelerates system-wide transformation to unlock long-term value.
“There is absolutely no doubt that the world will require more resources. Those resources will definitely be more oil, definitely more gas, definitely more renewable energy.”
— His Excellency Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy
Manufacturing intelligence
“Today is the day to announce that there is no energy transition — there is only energy addition and that we need to have more power,” said Secretary Doug Burgum, U.S. Secretary of the Interior.
He emphasised the critical intersection of innovation and energy, citing historical milestones like Thomas Edison's electricity breakthrough and the advent of personal computers. He noted that AI is now transforming industries, requiring significantly more power.
“For the first time in human history, we can manufacture intelligence,” added Burgum who is also the Chairman of U.S. National Energy Dominance Council. “I've stopped calling these ‘data centers,’ because these are actual factories where we're manufacturing intelligence that can be used to advance medicine, to enhance education, to transform how we deliver health care and that can be used in this industry.”
More resources
“There is absolutely no doubt that the world will require more resources,” His Excellency Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy said. “Those resources will definitely be more oil, definitely more gas, definitely more renewable energy. And we need to make sure that environment of investment is allowed to do that if we're not achieving a balance between the price and what the world requires.” Some countries, like the UAE, are investing significantly, he added, noting that others need to follow suit to avoid future shortages.
Not ‘achievable’
His Excellency Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi, Qatar Minister of State for Energy Affairs also agreed on the necessity for more production to meet the growing energy demand, reiterating his pragmatic view on the producer countries’ ability of achieving net zero emissions.
“The way we see the need for oil and gas for the future has not changed,” H.E. Al Kaabi said. “We have announced that we can't reach net zero because we don't think it's achievable.”
Energy mix
His Excellency Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources of Egypt, outlined his nation’s policy for an effective energy mix, leveraging existing infrastructure and international cooperation.
“We're very much focused on creating the energy mix which leverages, you know, renewables, and which leverages, you know, the oil and gas, and which leverages with nuclear.”
Solutions, partnerships
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and hosted by ADNOC, ADIPEC 2025 is held at the ADNEC Centre.
With more than 1,800 speakers, ADIPEC 2025 will unite the breadth of the sector to turn dialogue into delivery, showcase solutions and forge partnerships that will drive measurable progress across economies, markets and the planet.
Taking place during the UAE’s Year of Community, the event spotlights Abu Dhabi’s unique role as a global convener of technology, energy and industry, featuring 30 country pavilions, four specialised industry areas, and 2,250 exhibitors.
