Oil demand reaching record high: Al Jaber

ABU DHABI / WAM

There are opportunities for expansion, investment and growth in the oil and gas industry, as demand for energy continues to rise, particularly from the high-growth economies of Asia, according to Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc).
Speaking in London at the 39th Oil and Money Conference, co-hosted by The New York Times and Energy Intelligence, Dr Al Jaber said global demand for oil is reaching record highs and that by the end of this year, much sooner than expected, the world will see the historic milestone of consuming 100 million barrels of oil per day. In addition, the petrochemicals sector will become the single largest driver of oil demand growth by 2050.
“Perhaps the most important takeaway from current energy trends is that oil demand continues to gain strength,” Dr Al Jaber said. “Global GDP is at its highest point since 2011, all the major economies are expanding, and we are witnessing the highest growth in Asia. This growth is driving energy demand and reinforcing the role oil and gas play as key enablers of global economic progress.
Never before in history has the map of the world’s energy needs looked so promising and so rewarding. Today’s evolving energy landscape is filled with opportunities for achieving greater success for our companies, our shareholders and our customers.”
He noted that Adnoc shares this positive outlook as it continues to optimise efficiencies and remains fiscally prudent while taking full advantage of growth opportunities.
“The name of the game is minimising costs while maximising value. At Adnoc, this is what we are focused on in every aspect of our business, from drilling platforms to trading platforms,”
Dr Al Jaber added.