INSEAD Day 4 - 728x90

ADNOC

Samsung biggest chip investor

The tech giant invested nearly $59.2bn in 2025.

flynas to set up new hub

Five destinations in first phase of operations.

AD Ports Group acquires CLI

CLI is Brazilian agri-bulk terminal operator.

$1.59bn Makkah project awarded

A consortium will develop two districts in the Holy City.

2PointZero posts profit surge

Growth driven by merger consolidation.
  • Brussels, Belgium -- The European Commission on Friday greenlit the takeover of German chemical firm Covestro by UAE state oil giant ADNOC, after the Emirati firm promised steps to alleviate competition fears. Plastics maker Covestro accepted a bid from the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company in October, valuing the company...
  • ADNOC, Occidental partner to invest in carbon management projects in UAE, US

    Abu Dhabi, UAE - ADNOC and Occidental on Tuesday signed a strategic collaboration agreement (SCA) to evaluate potential investment opportunities in carbon dioxide (CO2) capture and storage (CCS) hubs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and United States (US), with a view to developing a carbon management platform to accelerate...
  • UAE oil giant ADNOC pledges to ‘accelerate’ zero-carbon plan

    ADNOC "is accelerating its decarbonization plan to advance its net-zero ambition to 2045, compared to its previous target of 2050," the company said in a statement. It said it intends to "increase its investments and redouble efforts in decarbonization," relying on an initial financing of $15 billion for "low-carbon solutions"...
  • Burjeel to operate Al Dhannah Hospital

    Al Dhannah Hospital in Al Dhafra region is owned by ADNOC.
  • Masdar City to have Middle East’s first high-speed hydrogen refueling station

    Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has commenced the construction of the Middle East's inaugural high-speed hydrogen refueling station. The station, situated in Masdar City and spearheaded by ADNOC, will utilize an electrolyser powered by clean grid electricity to produce clean hydrogen from water. Hydrogen, a...
  • Climate summit needs private sector to succeed: Sultan Al Jaber

    We cannot shut down the energy system of today before we build the new energy system of tomorrow that is equipped with zero-carbon emission sources," said Sultan Al Jaber, head of the United Arab Emirates national oil company ADNOC. "We don't want to create an energy crisis."
  • COP host UAE vows to cut more emissions in latest plan

    The oil-rich Gulf monarchy, which will host this year's COP28 UN climate talks, last week unveiled plans to cut domestic emissions by 19 percent of 2019 levels by 2030. Under these plans, the UAE would contribute to keeping warming to "just below" 2.0 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, the UAE's...
  • COP28 chair Sultan Al Jaber urges energy firms to cut emissions

    Al-Jaber, head of the UAE national oil company ADNOC, told ministers from countries of the OPEC oil producers' grouping the industry must "urgently decarbonize its operations and take collective action to eliminate operational emissions".
  • UAE, Saudi firms eye global acquisitions worth $20bn

    Companies like ADNOC, Saudi sovereign fund, and Niu are making significant strides as the two Gulf countries seek to diversify their economies and capitalize on high oil prices.
  • The phase down of fossil fuels is inevitable: Emirati COP28 chief

    Al-Jaber, who runs the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), defended a COP28 roadmap that includes a "global goal to triple renewable energy, double energy efficiency, and double clean hydrogen, all by 2030." His comments came as numerous participants and observers in the UN climate negotiations have called on al-Jaber...
  • ADNOC L&S secures big contract

    It won US$975mn artificial island construction contract.
  • Thales launches initiative to promote UAE-made products, expertise

    Dubai, UAE -- French multinational aerospace and defense technologies company Thales has launched 'Go to UAE' initiative with the support of UAE's Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology to promote Made-in-the-Emirates mark products and expertise worldwide, and developing a skilled local talent pool, as part of the Make it in...
  • UAE’s ADNOC Logistics surges 50 percent in share float

    Shares in UAE state oil company ADNOC's logistics unit soared 50 percent as they hit the market in a $769 million initial public offering on Thursday. The listing comes just weeks after ADNOC floated its gas unit in a $2.5 billion IPO in March.
  • ADNOC signs deals with 60 firms to produce key non-oil products in UAE

    Abu Dhabi, UAE - ADNOC signed deals with more than 60 UAE-based and international companies to locally manufacture key non-oil products in its supply chain, local media reports said. The deals were signed at the Make it in the Emirates Forum in Abu Dhabi, and bring ADNOC closer to its...
  • ADNOC, TAQA award $2.4bn project for sustainable water supply

    Dubai, UAE -- ADNOC and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) Wednesday announced the award of a strategic investment project estimated at up to $2.4 billion (AED 8.8 billion) to provide sustainable water supply for ADNOC’s onshore operations. The project will develop a centralized seawater treatment facility and transportation network...
  • Oil, non-oil sectors may hurt UAE’s growth prospects

    OPEC-agreed oil output cuts, non-oil sector slowdown due to higher rates, and weaker external demand may act as potential setbacks for UAE's economy, says a report.
  • Gulf oil giants turn to start-ups in bid to promote carbon capture

    With little investment and few projects in operation around the world so far, the technology to capture carbon before it goes into the atmosphere as a potential global warming solution is currently nowhere near the scale needed to make a difference to global emissions.
  • ADNOC inks pact with SeaOwl to design unmanned vessels

    ABU DHABI, UAE - ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) announced on Thursday it has signed an agreement with SeaOwl for the design of unmanned Remotely Operated Vessels (ROV). The ROVs are capable of transporting vehicles, equipment and supplies to and from offshore sites, reports say. The innovative design of...
  • ADNOC, Baker Hughes partner to boost green hydrogen development

    Abu Dhabi, UAE - ADNOC and Baker Hughes announced Wednesday a deal to accelerate the development and commercialization of technology solutions for green and low-carbon hydrogen, as well as graphene. The agreement will see ADNOC collaborate with Baker Hughes as a strategic partner to study and pilot, the deployment of...
  • ADNOC to float 15% minority stake in ADNOC Logistics & Services on ADX

    Abu Dhabi, UAE -- ADNOC has announced its intention to float a 15 percent minority stake in ADNOC Logistics & Services  on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). The offering is expected to open on May 16, 2023, subject to regulatory approvals and other relevant considerations. ADNOC L&S is a...
  • Fertiglobe Q1 net profit $135m

    The company posted Q1 revenue of US$694 million.
  • ADNOC and TotalEnergies sign agreement to export LNG globally

    Abu Dhabi, UAE - ADNOC Gas announced Monday a three-year supply agreement with the TotalEnergies Gas and Power Limited for exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG). Under the deal, ADNOC Gas will supply TotalEnergies LNG, which will be delivered to various export markets around the world. The three-year contract is expected...
  • Borouge Q1 net profit $199m

    The company reported revenues of $1.38 billion in Q1 2023.
  • ADNOC, Japan sign deal to bolster low-carbon hydrogen value chain

    Tokyo, Japan--Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has signed two agreements with Japanese partners to strengthen the low-carbon hydrogen value chain between the UAE and Japan. The signing of the deal was witnessed by the UAE’s Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology Sultan Al Jaber and Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry NISHIMURA...
  • ADNOC makes logistics push

    Contract worth $2.6bn with ADNOC Offshore part of the launch.
  • ADNOC, BP place $4bn bid for half of Israel’s NewMed Energy

    The participation of Emirati firm ADNOC is the latest sign of the quickening normalisation of relations between Israel and the UAE since their opening of diplomatic ties in 2020.
  • ADNOC signs ammonia pact

    It will explore low-carbon ammonia value chain in Germany.
  • ADNOC Gas gains US$9.2bn on first day after IPO

    Shares in ADNOC Gas were heavily oversubscribed even after the offering was expanded from 4.0 to 5.0 percent of issued share capital in response to strong interest.
  • ADNOC Gas increases IPO size to $2.5 billion on high investor demand

    ADNOC Gas said that ADNOC will now offer 3.83 billion shares, equivalent to approximately 5 percent of ADNOC's total issued share capital. Previously, the offering size was $2 billion or 3.07 billion shares. The final offer price is expected to be announced on March 3.
  • International defense conference begins at ADNOC Business Center

    Abu Dhabi, UAE-- The International Defence Conference (IDC 2023), which will be held one day ahead of the IDEX and NAVDEX exhibitions will kick off today at ADNOC Business Centre. The conference is expected to see the participation of a large number of leaders and officials from regional and international defence...
  • GCC gas stations expand as global oil demand surges

    The annual expansion of more than 100 fuel stations in the Gulf countries add around US$500,000 per day to companies' revenues in each country in the region, say experts.
  • ADNOC to float 4% minority stake in ADNOC Gas on ADX

    ADNOC Gas, formed in January 2023 through the consolidation of ADNOC’s gas processing and LNG businesses, is a large-scale integrated business operating across the gas value chain.
  • ADNOC delivers first Middle East LNG cargo to Germany

    Abu Dhabi, UAE-- ADNOC and RWE Aktiengesellschaft (RWE) Wednesday announced the successful delivery of the first shipment of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from Abu Dhabi in the UAE to the Elbehafen floating LNG terminal in Brunsbüttel, Germany. Produced by ADNOC Gas at Das Island, Abu Dhabi, the shipment of 137,000...
  • ADNOC Distribution completes buyout of 50% stake in TotalEnergies Egypt

    Abu Dhabi, UAE--ADNOC Distribution announced on Wednesday that it has completed its acquisition from TotalEnergies Marketing Afrique SAS of a 50% stake in TotalEnergies Marketing Egypt LLC. The closing of this landmark transaction, which was first announced in July 2022, marks the official entry of the UAE’s largest fuel and...
  • COP28 host UAE vows ‘inclusive roadmap’ for climate talks

    Rights group Amnesty International has said Sultan Al Jaber is "unfit" for the COP28 presidency, being the CEO of state-owned oil giant ADNOC, while Western officials have defended his role in the crucial talks set for November and December.
  • ADNOC inks $4.63 billion in contracts with 23 firms.

    Pipes and fittings, valves, bends and cladded pipes, industrial pumps, batteries, pipes and fittings, and many more goods will be manufactured locally.
  • ADNOC signs 23 agreements

    Under the pact, the companies will manufacture products in UAE.
  • Fight global warming without harming economic growth: COP28 chief

    The UAE is pushing the merits of carbon capture -- removing carbon dioxide as fuel is burned, or from the air.
  • 16th Al Dhafra Festival to launch Sunday

    AL DHAFRA,  UAE - The competitions and concluding activities of the 16th Al Dhafra Festival will begin Sunday as part of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi’s camel beauty contest season. The event, held under the patronage of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,  will continue until February 2 at...
  • ADNOC, TAQA mobility JV

    They will build and operate electric vehicle infrastructure in Abu Dhabi.
  • Work begins on world’s first fully sequestered CO2 injection project

    The project, which is expected to begin injecting CO2 in the second quarter of this year, will initially fully sequester a minimum of 18,000 tons per annum of CO2 captured from Fertiglobe's UAE operations for injection in Abu Dhabi's onshore carbonate aquifers.
  • Four firms to partner for Co2 removal

    ADNOC, FNRC, Masdar and 44.01 to pilot a technology in Fujairah.
  • UAE COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber urges focus on emissions

    Abu Dhabi, UAE--The president of this year's COP28 climate talks, who heads one of the world's biggest oil companies, on Saturday urged a focus on lower emissions, warning global energy needs were set to accelerate. Sultan Al Jaber, the United Arab Emirates' special envoy for climate change and CEO of...
  • UAE appoints ADNOC chief to lead COP28 climate talks

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates--The head of the United Arab Emirates' national oil company was named as president of this year's COP28 climate talks on Thursday, promising a "pragmatic" approach to tackling global warming. Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber, who heads up the UAE's Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), will be the first...
  • Europe looks at GCC for LNG supplies amidst crisis

    The year 2022 witnessed several deals involving Gulf nations and leading natural gas consumer countries that seek to secure their LNG supplies in both near and distant future.
  • ADNOC acquires 24.9% stake in OMV

    After the transaction, OMV will hold 31.5 percent.
  • ADNOC signs catering deals worth $272m

    Four Abu Dhabi firms will provide services to ADNOC companies from 2022-27.
  • ADNOC and PETRONAS sign MENA’s first unconventional oil concession

    Abu Dhabi, UAE— The UAE President Sheikh Mohamed and the King of Malaysia Al-Sultan Abdullah have witnessed the signing of a concession agreement between ADNOC and PETRONAS for Abu Dhabi’s Unconventional Onshore Block 1. The award to Malaysia’s national oil and gas company launches the Middle East’s first unconventional oil...
  • Musabbeh Al Kaabi to join ADNOC

    Al Kaabi is the CEO of Mubadala's UAE Investment platform.
  • RTA to develop truck rest stops in partnership with ADNOC, Almutakamela

    Dubai, UAE---Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded contracts for constructing three all-inclusive Truck Rest Stops in partnership with the private sector. The first contract was awarded to Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and two contracts to Almutakamela Vehicle Testing and Registration. The contracts provide for the construction...
  • Envoy eyes more cooperation, $6.32bn bilateral trade this year as UAE-Belgium ties mark 51st anniversary

    Brussels needs to find new energy suppliers and we recognize the important role of the UAE on that front, Belgian ambassador to the UAE Antoine Delcourt tells TRENDS