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The Emirates News Agency reported that multiple Iraqi companies participated in the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference where they displayed technologies spanning oil and gas efficiency alongside renewable integration options. Organisers coordinated the Iraqi presence through the Ministry of Oil to facilitate direct meetings with potential partners from national and international firms attending the gathering. Discussions at the exhibition focused on opportunities to apply new tools that could support Iraq’s goals for higher output and lower emissions across its production sites.
ADIPEC 2026 features more than 2 250 exhibiting companies and is projected to attract over 239 000 attendees from more than 170 countries according to data published by the event organisers. The conference includes 30 country pavilions and more than 1 800 speakers addressing topics from energy security to technological innovation. Iraqi representatives used the platform to highlight domestic advancements developed for conditions in the country’s southern and northern fields.
Iraq maintains its OPEC plus crude production target at 4.4 million barrels per day for December following a virtual meeting of key members on November 1 2026 the OPEC secretariat stated. Recent field output has approached 4.22 million barrels per day in September with federal ministry areas contributing the majority of volume an analysis by Iraq Oil Report found. The sector remains central to government revenues and the delegation sought to attract investment that could accelerate capacity expansion toward longer term targets.
Technologies on display included digital monitoring systems for reservoir management and solutions for associated gas utilisation the Emirates News Agency said in its coverage of the pavilion. Iraqi officials held talks with executives from major operators to explore joint applications that align with both commercial and environmental priorities. The exhibition also featured sessions on carbon reduction methods that match Iraq’s interest in modernising legacy infrastructure.
Organisers relocated parts of the opening events to accommodate the largest exhibition floor to date creating additional space for business matching ADNOC statements noted. Asian delegations reached a record level with 353 companies and six national pavilions reflecting rising interest in Gulf supply chains The National newspaper reported. Iraqi participants contributed to conversations on balancing traditional hydrocarbon strengths with emerging lower carbon pathways.
The conference runs through November 5 and includes dedicated zones for artificial intelligence low carbon solutions and maritime logistics according to the official ADIPEC schedule. Iraqi firms distributed information on locally adapted equipment designed for the region’s operating challenges and engaged in negotiations expected to yield follow up agreements. Recent OPEC plus decisions underscore the importance of stable markets as Iraq continues to develop its reserves which rank among the largest globally.
