Member Corner
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 2 November 2026 – The Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (#GECF), H.E. Dr Philip Mshelbila, attended the Opening Ceremony of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (#ADIPEC) 2026, hosted by ADNOC. Taking place from 2 to 5 November, ADIPEC 2026 brings together ministers, policymakers, CEOs and investors from around the world, with more than 1,800 speakers across 380 conference sessions, 2,250 exhibiting companies and over 239,000 attendees expected. It comes at a defining moment for global energy, as rising demand, geopolitical uncertainty and growing pressure on infrastructure underline the importance of #EnergySecurity for economic stability and prosperity.
Over the coming days, H.E. Dr Mshelbila will take part in a number of high-level roundtables and panel sessions. He will share the GECF’s perspectives on the role of natural #gas in ensuring secure, affordable and sustainable energy supply, and on the importance of international #cooperation in the global energy landscape.