Global energy experts have emphasized the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI), energy integration, and decarbonization in driving industrial transformation amid shifting global dynamics.
The remarks were made at the ongoing 2025 Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Speaking during the expert session on “New Energy Equilibria: Shaping the Eurasian Response to a Changing Global Order,” Mr. Arzybek Kozhovshev, Minister in charge of Energy at the Eurasian Economic Commission (EAEU), highlighted the increasing importance of AI-driven systems in the evolving energy infrastructure.
Kozhovshev noted the need to harness automation and data analytics to improve operational resilience and energy supply security across member states.
“Our union is in the early stages of developing AI capabilities, from automated pipeline inspection to real-time monitoring of emergency situations. These technologies will enhance safety, boost production, and redefine how we manage energy systems,” he said.
He commended China’s leadership in AI infrastructure and said the EAEU is exploring opportunities to integrate smart technologies into its unified energy framework. Kozhovshev also outlined the union’s ambition to build a Unified Energy Market Policy that balances national priorities with collective resilience. The five-member union currently accounts for 14 per cent of global oil development.
“In the last 25 years, we have faced disruptions across supply chains. Today, our focus is on developing new logistics routes and creating an integrated market that protects our energy resources and national interests,” he added.
Kozhovshev further noted that Eurasian countries are coordinating closely on energy policy alignment, resource optimisation, and cross-border logistics while investing in materials such as aluminium, which supports industrial development and contributes to 10 per cent economic growth across the region.
On energy transition, he reaffirmed the union’s commitment to reducing coal dependence and developing alternative energy sources, including nuclear and renewables, while acknowledging that traditional energy will remain vital in the near term.
Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNOC, highlighted the importance of infrastructure to support AI and data centre development. He noted that AI is increasingly integrated into the energy sector, with one in five companies now using agentic AI in their operations, according to a recent ADNOC-Microsoft report.
Tim Wyatt, President of Caturus Energy, highlighted the central role of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in global decarbonisation. Speaking on “Decarbonising Global Supply Chains: The Role of Natural Gas and LNG,” Wyatt described LNG as a bridge fuel that allows the monitoring, capture, and reduction of emissions, particularly methane, through carbon capture and transparent reporting systems.
“The mood around decarbonisation is shifting, especially with COP30 scheduled in Brazil, as nations seek practical pathways to meet climate targets without destabilising energy supply,” he said.
Meanwhile, Global Energy Technology Company SLB unveiled Tela, an agentic AI assistant designed to transform the upstream energy sector. Embedded within SLB’s applications and platforms, Tela allows users to interact through a simple conversational interface, automating processes, transforming workflows, and augmenting workforce productivity and efficiency at scale.
