As global energy demand continues to rise and supply dynamics evolve, strengthening energy security and resilience has become essential to economic stability and long term growth. Against this backdrop, ADIPEC 2026 will bring together governments, industry leaders, investors and technology providers to explore how the world can secure the energy it needs today while investing in the infrastructure, technologies and partnerships required to meet future demand.
Taking place in Abu Dhabi from 2 to 5 November 2026, the event will feature Dr Carole Nakhle, CEO of Crystol Energy, as moderator of four Strategic Conference sessions. The discussions will address key challenges facing the global energy industry, including energy security, LNG and renewables, international energy trade, methane emissions and energy system resilience.
Session Lineup
Session 1: LNG, renewables and green molecules: balancing electrification, energy security and resilience
Monday 2 November 2026 | 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
This Leadership Interview will explore how LNG, renewable power and emerging green molecules can complement one another as electrification accelerates, examining how energy producers can balance growing demand, supply reliability and commercial competitiveness while advancing decarbonisation.
Speakers: Dr Carole Nakhle (Crystol Energy, Moderator), Dr Georg Stamatelopoulos (EnBW), Maarten Wetselaar (Moeve)
Session 2: Energy without borders: trade rules and the commercial case for cross border integration
Tuesday 3 November 2026 | 10:30 AM to 11:05 AM
This Strategic Panel will examine how evolving trade flows, geopolitical pressures and changing market dynamics are reshaping international energy connectivity, focusing on the infrastructure, regulatory frameworks and commercial partnerships needed to strengthen integration across borders.
Speakers: Dr Carole Nakhle (Crystol Energy, Moderator), H.E. Dr Nawal Al Hosany (IRENA), Nobuo Tanaka (IEA), Nadja Håkansson (thyssenkrupp Decarbon Technologies), Dr Pratima Rangarajan (Climate Investment)
Session 3: Methane action: the path to lower intensity production
Tuesday 3 November 2026 | 3:25 PM to 3:55 PM
This Strategic Panel will explore how reducing methane emissions, eliminating routine flaring and improving operational efficiency can strengthen the competitiveness of energy producers, as emissions performance increasingly influences financing conditions, market access and commercial partnerships.
Speakers: Dr Carole Nakhle (Crystol Energy, Moderator), Ibrahim Al Zu’bi (ADNOC), Bjørn Otto Sverdrup (OGCI), Zubin Bamji (World Bank)
Session 4: Energy security and resilience debate: renewables, nuclear and gas
Wednesday 4 November 2026 | 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
This Boardroom Roundtable will assess the respective strengths of renewables, nuclear power and natural gas in maintaining energy security under different disruption scenarios, examining how their combined capabilities can deliver reliable, affordable and resilient energy systems.
Speakers: Dr Carole Nakhle (Crystol Energy, Moderator), Per Erik Holsten (ABB), Hussein Shoukry (Siemens Energy), Anna Spektor (Linde), Jeremy Crane (Yellow Door Energy), Hector Perea (XRG), Tommy Kassem (Celeros Flow Technology)
Facilitating informed dialogue across the global energy sector
Crystol Energy’s participation at ADIPEC 2026 reflects its continued engagement in shaping the global energy dialogue. Through these discussions, the company aims to contribute to a better understanding of how the industry can strengthen energy security, improve resilience and balance immediate supply needs with long term investment in infrastructure, technology and partnerships to support future growth.
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