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SARA ALZAABI (ABU DHABI)
The UAE's ability to attract global capital and deliver on ambitious projects stem from its long-term policy clarity and coordinated approach, which is accelerating the clean-energy shift, according to industry leaders taking part in ADIPEC 2025.
Commenced on Monday at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, the four-day exhibition, the world's largest energy event, gathered leading figures from the global energy sector, showcasing industry trends, innovations and solutions to accelerate the transformation of energy systems.
Speaking to Aletihad, Alexander Tancock, CEO and Co-founder, InterContinental Energy, a leading green fuels developer, said the UAE's Net Zero 2050 vision already provides the kind of long-term policy clarity that supports investor confidence.
He noted that the country's "track record in delivering complex energy projects" gives investors confidence that "large, technically advanced projects can be executed on time and within budget," which he called "one of the most powerful forms of de-risking available".
Highlighting the UAE's clean-energy milestones, Tancock noted that "Masdar showed how an early-mover approach can build both capability and confidence in renewables, Barakah demonstrated the value of rigorous governance and quality management, and Al Dhafra reinforced the benefits of competitive procurement and standardisation."
He said these projects prove that "scale, clarity, and collaboration drive down cost", lessons now guiding hydrogen and sustainable fuel industries worldwide.
Discussing the path to bankable hydrogen markets, he said that the UAE already has many of the building blocks in place.
"Its regulatory clarity, proven PPP models, and sophisticated financial ecosystem provide a foundation for credible hydrogen investment."
Green sukuk and sustainability-linked lending attract Islamic and global ESG capital, while ADNOC and Masdar's certification leadership 'defines the transparency investors expect'."
"The UAE's ports and logistics networks are already global benchmarks for efficiency and innovation," Tancock continued.
Also speaking to Aletihad, Hiroshi Hagiwara, President Director, INPEX Abu Dhabi, reflected on INPEX's deep roots in the UAE and its commitment to long-term partnership.
"We just celebrated our 50th anniversary in 2023, and we are committed to working here and with Abu Dhabi for another 50 years to come," he said.
Hagiwara noted that decarbonisation has become fundamental to the future of the sector, describing it as the essential "licence to operate".
Brendan Hegarty, Director of Growth and Sustainability, Oxford Flow, a leading valve technologies manufacturer, said the company showcased its control, isolation, and pressure-regulating valves at ADIPEC, which significantly cut emissions.
Hegerty noted that across sectors like water, oil, and gas, there is a clear global push to reduce emissions and adopt decarbonisation technology.
"The theme of ADIPEC 2025, 'Energy. Intelligence. Impact', really captures that momentum," Hegerty told Aletihad.
He credited ADNOC for leading this transformation. "With companies like ADNOC championing decarbonisation technologies and innovation, we are seeing real, measurable progress," Hegerty added.
