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AI in energy transforms to infrastructure from theory

The Technical Conference is organised by SPE. (Image source: dmg media)

The ADIPEC 2026 Technical Conferences, hosted by ADNOC, have attracted a combined record of 7,261 paper submissions from energy professionals and researchers worldwide, as the industry faces the challenges of rising demand, growing energy security pressures and rapid technological change

The Technical Conference organised by SPE and the Downstream Technical Conference organised by dmg events have together seen submissions increase by 196 compared with 2025. AI & Digital Transformation is now the largest category in the SPE programme, with 1,296 submissions and an 11.6% increase year on year, as optimisation, automation and decision-support applications continue to reshape the industry’s efficiency and delivery.

The Digital Transformation & Advanced Manufacturing was also the fastest-growing theme for the Downstream Technical Conference, rising 58.6% to become the top category in the programme and reflecting the accelerating adoption of digital technologies across refining, chemicals and industrial operations. The Downstream Technical Conference recorded its highest-ever submission intake with 977 papers, up 24.9% on 2025.

Haitham Al Jenaibi, EVP Development & Production (Gas), ADNOC Upstream, ADIPEC 2026 Technical Conference chairman, said, “At a time when energy systems are being asked to deliver more than ever, this record number of submissions reflects the depth of innovation across our industry. It reaffirms that ADIPEC remains the trusted leading technical platform that attracts state-of-the-art technologies and innovation, convening global experts to advance scalable solutions and strengthen the energy sector’s resilience and competitiveness”.

A new category, Techno-Economic Design & Strategic Decision-Making, has received 85 submissions, reflecting growing demand for technical approaches that combine engineering excellence with commercial and strategic thinking, helping organisations navigate an increasingly complex operating environment

Thomas Löffler, senior vice president – ADIPEC, dmg events, commented, “This year’s Technical Conferences’ submissions send a clear signal: that AI has moved from theory to infrastructure. The range and complexity of submissions confirm that the technical community is doing the hard work of embedding these solutions across operations; not as a future ambition, but as an essential component of efficient and resilient energy systems.”

Across the SPE programme, submissions grew in Drilling, up 112 papers, and Unconventional Resources, up 14%, demonstrating an increased focus on near-term supply and production resilience, while integrated Field Development and Energy Addition/Low-Carbon saw contractions of 19.4% and 35.1% respectively.

In the Downstream programme, Circular Economy, Resource Efficiency & Recycling grew 52.5% to 61 papers, pointing to sustained technical interest in resource efficiency alongside the broader supply-side shift and confirming a continuing focus on longer-term sustainability considerations even as near-term security pressures intensify.

The UAE, India, Saudi Arabia, China and the USA were the top five submitting countries across the SPE conferences.

ADIPEC 2026 will take place in Abu Dhabi from 2–5 November 2026, bringing together more than 239,000 attendees, 1,800 speakers, 16,500 delegates and 2,250 exhibiting companies to advance the partnerships, technologies and practical solutions needed to strengthen energy systems under pressure and support long-term economic growth.

Baker Hughes to deliver lifecycle services for Nigeria LNG

Baker Hughes and NLNG collaboration continue to run strong. (Image source: Baker Hughes)

Energy technology company, Baker Hughes, has secured a comprehensive lifecycle services deal from Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) to support turbomachinery equipment at its liquefaction plant in Bonny Island, Nigeria

Baker Hughes and NLNG collaboration has aged two decades now and continue to run strong with the current agreement that comes with scope for 13 years. The agreement ensures operational support for the new Train 7 project, which is set to increase the facility’s total LNG production capacity from 22 to 30 MTPA once completed. The scope covers comprehensive services for Baker Hughes’ equipment awarded in 2021: four heavy duty gas turbines and associated centrifugal compressors, along with two additional gas turbines for power generation. The new service agreement includes the support of a local Baker Hughes engineering team and iCenter digital services, powered by Cordant, for remote monitoring and diagnostics to enhance equipment reliability and availability.

“Utilising Baker Hughes’ industry-leading lifecycle services and digital expertise will help support the successful long-term operation of our Train 7 project,” said Nigeria LNG Limited Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Adeleye Falade.

“As we expand our production capacity, we are strengthening Nigeria’s role as a competitive global energy supplier, creating greater economic value for our stakeholders, and supporting a practical energy transition through the delivery of lower-carbon energy solutions. This partnership reflects our commitment to operational excellence, innovation and sustainable growth.”

“This agreement reinforces the strength of our long-standing collaboration with NLNG and our commitment to the region,” said Baker Hughes Chief Growth & Experience Officer and interim Executive Vice President of Industrial & Energy Technology, Maria Claudia Borras.

“Our advanced lifecycle services and regional expertise can help NLNG ensure efficient and reliable operations at its Bonny Island facility, while bolstering energy reliability as Nigeria continues to harness its proven gas reserves to meet growing global energy demands.”

Baker Hughes offering lifecycle solutions for ANOH Gas project

Baker Hughes offering lifecycle solutions for ANOH Gas project.

Energy technology company, Baker Hughes, has been selected by ANOH Gas Processing Company (AGPC) for comprehensive lifecycle services, including parts, repair services and engineering advisory

The company will also be delivering iCenter digital services for turbomachinery equipment at the greenfield ANOH Gas Processing Plant in Nigeria.

The agreement secures Baker Hughes’ role as a lifecycle solutions provider for one of the nation’s critical onshore gas projects. Baker Hughes services for the ANOH Gas Processing Plant goes back to 2019, when the company supplied an integrated power island solution for the facility, inclusive of two NovaLT 16 gas turbines – the first supplied in Sub-Saharan Africa – along with compressors and gears.

The service agreement covers essential maintenance and repairs for the plant’s critical equipment, including two NovaLT™16 gas turbines. In addition to providing local engineering support, Baker Hughes will deploy iCenter™ digital services, powered by Cordant™, for remote monitoring and diagnostics to enhance equipment reliability, availability and optimized operations.

“It is a pleasure to collaborate with a globally trusted energy technology leader like Baker Hughes on this critical project,” said James Makinde, Managing Director at ANOH Gas Processing Company. “The reliable performance of critical turbomachinery equipment is essential to the successful operation of the ANOH Plant and to delivering on Nigeria’s domestic energy supply goals.”

“This long-term agreement is a testament to our successful collaboration with ANOH Gas Processing Company and the trust placed in our lifecycle service capabilities,” said Baker Hughes Chief Growth & Experience Officer and interim Executive Vice President of Industrial & Energy Technology Maria Claudia Borras. “We are leveraging our regional expertise and pairing it with our advanced digital technologies and services, supporting the delivery of reliable, efficient and affordable power solutions and helping Nigeria realize its goal to move to lower-carbon fuel sources.”

Viridien unveils Evergreen Data Solution

Viridien has launched Evergreen Data Solution, a scalable, AI-powered approach to subsurface data transformation that enables asset teams to access, trust, and use complex data faster, reducing cycle times and improving decision-making for more-informed exploration and development

Building on Viridien’s established digital transformation technology and expertise, the new solution directly addresses the modern challenges of ever-growing, fragmented subsurface data by making it readily available, validated, and completely analytics-ready.

Orchestrated data transformation

Evergreen Data Solution extends far beyond traditional data management, uniquely combining Viridien’s deep geoscience expertise with advanced AI technologies. It works to continuously improve how data is classified, curated, contextualised, and validated across the board.

The solution automatically ingests, standardises, and delivers data across files, systems of record, and applications. By successfully handling unstructured, semi-structured, and structured formats, it creates a unified, interpretation- and 'AI-ready' data foundation.

This system replaces episodic, manual preparation with a fully orchestrated transformation engine that keeps subsurface data usable, consistent, and trusted as it evolves, operating seamlessly across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments.

Peter Whiting, executive vice president, geoscience, Viridien, said, "Viridien’s Evergreen Data Solution combines AI, data science and domain expertise to form a live, continuously updated data foundation of all available geoscience and seismic data. It interacts with data of all types and the third-party applications commonly used by our clients. The data foundation provides the full set of decision-quality data that rapidly improves exploration and production outcomes and enables further AI-based advanced analytics. Viridien is the key strategic partner for accelerating the success of our clients."

Seamless access and trust

Evergreen Data Solution orchestrates the transformation of fragmented subsurface data into a unified, continuously improving, 'AI-ready' foundation, enabling seamless access and trusted use across diverse systems and environments. Viridien ensures energy sector asset teams can confidently accelerate their digital transformation journeys and optimise subsurface outcomes by bridging the gap between raw data and actionable insights.

Strohm expands presence in Egypt with flowline contract

The project is operated by Burullus Gas Company. (Image source: Strohm)

Leading thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) manufacturer Strohm has won a contract to supply a 2,000m flowline for one of the West Delta Deep Marine (WDDM) projects offshore Egypt

The project is operated by Burullus Gas Company, a joint venture between EGAS, Shell and Petronas.

It represents Strohm’s first contract in Egypt as well as being the first use of this type of TCP solution in the region, according to the company.

The carbon fibre and PA12 polymer TCP flowline has a design pressure of 5,000psi and is qualified to DNV-ST-F119 standard. It will be installed by Oceaneering International at water depths of almost 600m, replacing an existing steel flowline. It will be installed using the highly flexible and cost effective horizontal lay method, enabling the use of a multi-purpose vessel and avoiding the need for specialised installation vessels

TCP is a strong, non-corrosive, spoolable, lightweight technology which is delivered in long lengths, resulting in a significant reduction of transportation and installation costs. it is installed using small vessels or subsea pallets, significantly reducing CO2 emissions, and is also 100% recyclable.

Norman Lentsch, Strohm’s business development manager for Africa, said, “This contract marks an important milestone for us as we enter the Egyptian market for the first time. We are proud to work with Oceaneering International and Burullus Gas Company as we support the region’s growing energy infrastructure needs with our high-quality flowline solutions.”

“Our entry into the local market underscores the confidence operators have in our TCP products, our extensive track record and our ability to deliver consistent quality and performance. We look forward to demonstrating Strohm’s commitment to safety and excellence.”

Chris Dyer, senior vice president at Oceaneering’s Offshore Project Group, added, “At Oceaneering, we have extensive experience installing flexible products, including TCP. By leveraging our umbilical product installation capabilities to support TCP installations, we can maximise our assets globally and streamline project execution, providing tangible benefits to the end user in overall project cost and schedule."