Last week, the latest edition of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (ADIPEC) concluded, proving to be the largest-to-date. Featuring over 160,000+ energy professions, 2,200 exhibiting companies, 54 NOCs, 10 conferences, and more, ADIPEC is the premier international platform uniting industry to accelerate urgent, collective and responsible action to decarbonise quicker and future-proof the energy system.
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Looking Ahead to A Better, Cleaner Future:
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“Decarbonising. Faster. Together. Is not just the theme of ADIPEC 2023, it is a rallying call to industry to work together to transform, decarbonise and futureproof our industry. We want to accelerate the innovation and tangible actions needed to enable a lower-carbon and higher-growth future for the world.”
- Tayba Al Hashemi, Chair, ADIPEC and CEO, ADNOC Offshore
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Bilateral Chamber Annual Board of Advisors Dinner Highlights
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On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, the Bilateral Chamber hosted its annual VIP Private Board of Advisors Dinner alongside ADIPEC Week 2023. This exclusive function brought together distinguished CEOs from leading IOCs, NOCs & service companies, and other dignitaries and key global executives from the energy sector.
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U.S. Ambassador to UAE Attends
Bilateral Chamber Board of Advisors Dinner
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The Honorable Martina Strong, U.S. Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, welcomed attendees and kicked off the evening with remarks highlighting the close ties and deep friendship between the United States and United Arab Emirates, crediting this, in large part, to U.S. industry and companies who’ve been doing business in-country for many years.
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The Ambassador assumed her post in September and fills an important seat that has been vacant since 2021.
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Undersecretary Omar Al Suwaidi Offers Insights into Private Sector Engagements Ahead of COP28
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During the fireside chat, Bilateral CEO, Aida Araissi, engaged with His Excellency, Omar Al Suwaidi, Undersecretary at the UAE’s Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology. The Undersecretary shared insight into how the Ministry is supporting the UAE's COP28 plans and priorities, and what successful engagement with the private sector looks like.
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Welcoming New Board Members
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Our Board is proud to welcome Musabbeh Al Kaabi, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
(ADNOC); Ken Dillon, Oxy; and Clay Neff, Chevron, to the Advisory Board.
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President,
International Exploration & Production, Chevron
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Executive Director, Low Carbon Solutions & International Growth, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
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Senior Vice President and President, International Oil & Gas Operations, OXY
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L to R: Ken Dillon*, Oxy; Jeff Miller*, Halliburton; Faisal Al Mahroos*, Bapco Upstream; Musabbeh Al Kaabi*, ADNOC; Dr. John Ardill*, ExxonMobil; ND Maduemezia*, SLB; H.E. Omar Al Suwaidi, UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology; David L. Phillips*, Bilateral Chamber.
*denotes Bilateral Chamber Board Members
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Bapco Energies Board Member
Honored Warmly by Peers
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The Board was honored to recognize Faisal Al Mahroos, Chairman of the Board of Bapco Upstream and Board Member of Bapco Energies, with the 2023 Legacy Award for his tireless commitment and dedication to the mentorship of upcoming leaders and the advancement of Bahrain’s oil industry.
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
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Thank you to our President’s Circle
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