Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE
تحت رعاية صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن زايد آل نهيان، رئيس دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة
A global stage for 2,250+ exhibitors to showcase their
game-changing solutions and demonstrate tangible
actions advancing the energy transition.
Across 10 conferences and 380 sessions, speakers will share
diverse perspectives and discuss actionable outcomes aimed at
accelerating the transition to a cleaner, more secure energy future.
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uniting international, regional, and
local stakeholders, from across industries.
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EVP Field Operations
Weatherford
Richard Ward joined Weatherford in 2024 and brings over three decades of international expertise in managing large-scale oilfield operations and effectively leading teams in oilfield services. His experience guiding corporate strategy teams across industrial sectors and geographical boundaries positions him to add significant value as we pursue growth opportunities and navigate the dynamic industry landscape. After receiving a BS in Geology from London University, Richard joined Baker Hughes, where he spent his career before joining Weatherford. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Subsea Production Systems and, throughout his tenure, held leadership roles in the US, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
From the first seismic shot to steady-state production, upstream success hinges on countless interdependent decisions, many of which are still made with siloed data, human bias and hours-old information. An integrated AI fabric spanning exploration, drilling and completions, and day-to-day production is the breakthrough that can turn upstream into a self-optimising value engine. This next-generation approach reduces exploration uncertainty and accelerates prospect identification by using synthetic data and enhancing subsurface models. Facilitated by AI's powerful analytics capabilities, this progressive energy strategy promises to uncover drastic cost reduction opportunities across the entire upstream workflow, allowing us to harness every available energy source.
Attendee insights:
Learn how AI can be leveraged across exploration, drilling and production to secure a competitive advantage and position businesses at the forefront of energy innovation.
The operating environment for energy-related stakeholders is rapidly evolving, with increasing pressure for transparency and accountability around emissions, sustainability metrics, and net-zero progress. By adopting a digital-first mindset, that leverages data analytics and emerging technologies, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, organisations can optimise operations for decarbonisation and contribute to a sustainable future. However, there are challenges in leveraging operational excellence including establishing accurate emissions baselines, accounting for value chain emissions, aligning incentives, and engaging the entire organisation in decarbonisation efforts. Overcoming these challenges requires companies to take a holistic, collaborative approach that embeds decarbonisation into their core operating model and gives it the same importance as improving efficiencies and reducing costs.
Attendee insights:
Understand the role of digital technologies and cultural integration in optimising operations for reduced emissions and impactful decarbonisation.
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