Abu Dhabi:The Italian Trade Agency has announced that Italy has become the second-largest supplier of oil and gas equipment to the United Arab Emirates. This development was highlighted during the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2026), as Italy's market share increased significantly to 17.3 percent from 9.8 percent in the same period last year.
According to Emirates News Agency, Italian exports of oil and gas equipment to the UAE reached £188.5 million. This year's ADIPEC focuses on attracting investment for the development of resilient and intelligent energy systems, with the Italy Pavilion serving as a hub for connecting Italian companies with major energy firms, project developers, and decision-makers across the Middle East.
The Italian Trade Agency data also revealed that in 2025, Italy's exports of oil and gas sector equipment, including transmission pipes, casing and drilling pipes, gas turbines, and compressors, to the UAE amounted to £378.5 million. During the same period, the UAE market for these products grew by 38.6 percent to £3.97 billion, positioning Italy as the fourth-largest supplier.
Valerio Soldani, Italian Trade Commissioner and Director of the Italian Trade Agency's Dubai Office, emphasized Italy's significant presence at ADIPEC 2026, with more than 169 Italian companies participating, including 52 small and medium-sized enterprises. The participation underscores Italy's advanced expertise across the oil and gas value chain and the UAE's importance as a priority market.
The Italian Trade Agency's organization of the Italy Pavilion, in cooperation with four Italian industry associations, aims to enhance Italian companies' access to international markets and boost their competitiveness. The associations involved include ANIMA, ANIE Federation, ANIMP, and FEDERTEC.
Pietro Almici, President of ANIMA, highlighted the role of Italian mechanical engineering companies in providing advanced technologies and expertise. Meanwhile, Marco Ferrara, Director of FEDERTEC, acknowledged the exhibition's significance as a platform for showcasing pioneering technologies and sustainable industrial solutions.
