During its participation at the Make it in the Emirates 2025 forum today, ADNOC announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with Tubacex, a global leader in advanced tubular solutions, to localize critical oilfield technology and enhance the resilience of the UAE’s industrial base.
“This strategic partnership secures ADNOC access to an important technology for completing oil and gas wells, reinforcing our role as a reliable global energy provider and our efforts to boost domestic manufacturing capacity,” stated Musabbeh Al Kaabi, ADNOC Upstream CEO.
ADNOC to deploy Tubacex’s Sentinel Prime tech
The agreement grants ADNOC perpetual and exclusive rights to utilize Tubacex’s Sentinel Prime premium tubular joint connection technology, which is critical for completing oil and gas wells while reducing costs and ensuring supply chain resilience.
Tubulars, also known as Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG), are specialized steel pipes used in the drilling and completion of oil and gas wells. These components must meet stringent standards for strength, durability and reliability to operate in high-pressure, high-temperature environments deep underground.
“The licensing arrangement with ADNOC confirms Tubacex’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the energy sector and reinforces our position as a strategic contributor for major players in the industry,” stated Josu Imaz, Tubacex Group CEO.
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Tubacex to establish R&D center in Abu Dhabi
For its part, Tubacex will establish a dedicated research and development center in Abu Dhabi. This facility will act as a hub for advanced engineering and train highly skilled technicians in-country, contributing to the development of local talent.
“We welcome Tubacex’s investment in a new research and development center in Abu Dhabi, which will enable knowledge and technology transfer, help develop local talent and support the goals of the Make it in the Emirates initiative,” added Al Kaabi.
The Make it in the Emirates 2025 forum is taking place from May 19-22 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. It is the UAE’s flagship industrial event, designed to accelerate the country’s manufacturing ambitions.
This year’s edition will be its largest to date — expanding to over 68,000 square meters, a more than 300 percent increase in space compared to last year, and featuring over 720 exhibitors, a remarkable sixteen-fold growth.
