The four-day event, themed “Connecting Minds. Transforming Energy,” attended over 184,000 visitors and more than 2,200 exhibiting companies, including 54 national and international energy companies. Spanning 10 conferences and over 370 sessions, ADIPEC provided inclusive stage for more than 1,800 speakers to address the most urgent global energy challenges.

His Excellency Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, delivered the opening address and rallied the energy industry to lead the world to the next phase of sustainable socioeconomic growth. He called on the industry to capitalise on the opportunities of the global megatrends and said that harnessing the megatrends require unprecedented cross sectoral integration to accelerate sustainable growth.

India’s Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep S Puri, inaugurated the Indian Pavilion and participated in the Global Leaders and Energy Transition Ministerial Panel.

The event’s commitment to innovation and cross-border collaboration was further affirmed during ADIPEC’s first Ministerial Panel, titled ‘The new global leaders and the energy transition’, which addressed the role of policy and cross-border cooperation in shaping the energy transition and expanding access to groundbreaking climate technologies. The session heard insights from His Excellency Suhail Mohamed Faraj Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, United Arab Emirates; His Excellency Shri Hardeep S Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, India; Honourable Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Republic of Uganda; and His Excellency Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Arab Republic of Egypt.

In his address, Shri Hardeep S Puri, Hon’ble Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas emphasized India’s progress in energy transformation, highlighting the country’s implementation of artificial intelligence in refinery automation and seismic surveys, along with advances in biofuel production and green hydrogen initiatives.

The Indian pavilion, coordinated by Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI) under the guidance of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, showcased the nation’s comprehensive energy vision through the theme “Innovate to Illuminate: India’s Energy Future.” Leading Indian oil and gas companies, including ONGC, IOCL, BPCL, HPCL, OIL, GAIL, EIL, Nayara Energy, Petronet LNG Ltd and ONGC Videsh Ltd showcased their technological capabilities and facilities in the India Pavilion.

The Indian Pavilion featured several cutting-edge technologies to effectively communicate the country’s energy journey and achievements. Here's a detailed breakdown of the key highlights:

• Kinetic Pixel LED Wall: This was the central attraction, offering an immersive experience that showcased the major aspects of India’s energy story and its transition toward sustainable energy. It presented the energy landscape in a visually dynamic and systematic manner, engaging visitors in the nation's journey.

• Interactive Globe Technology: This technology demonstrated India’s advancements in the renewable energy sector. It highlighted the progress in solar, wind, and hydropower, and featured innovations in biofuels and green hydrogen. The globe also covered ethanol blending, biodiesel production, and India’s capabilities in energy storage technologies, positioning the country as a leader in clean energy research and development.

• Touch Table: This technology was designed to showcase the Indian Refining & Petrochemical sector, offering insights into the R&D technologies being developed, green energy initiatives, and the investment opportunities in the downstream sector. It highlighted India’s commitment to refining processes and sustainability.

• Interactive Circular Screen: This screen focused on the hydrocarbon exploration sector, emphasizing key discoveries, exploration blocks, and investment opportunities. It also highlighted production enhancement technologies aimed at increasing oil and gas recovery, as well as digital transformation in upstream operations, showcasing India’s efforts to optimize energy production through digital technologies.

• Another Interactive Circular Screen displayed the comprehensive story of India’s energy transition, featuring key highlights from exploration and production, international business in the upstream sector, natural gas infrastructure, and refining capacity growth. It also covered India’s growth in petrochemicals and renewable energy breakthroughs, illustrating the nation's shift toward a more sustainable energy future.

These interactive and innovative displays were strategically designed to offer visitors a thorough understanding of India’s energy sector.

The inaugural ceremony was also witnessed by CEOs and Senior Officials of Indian Oil & Gas Companies, Govt. of India Officials and several other dignitaries from Indian and global oil & gas industries.