UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail Al Mazrouei has reaffirmed the country's commitment to strengthening energy security through diversification, strategic investment and resilient infrastructure, highlighting plans to invest AED150–200 billion ($41-$54 billion) by 2030 to meet rising demand and support economic growth.

Speaking during a high-level ministerial panel at ADIPEC 2026, held under the theme “Energy Security Is National Security: Building Resilient Supply in an Uncertain World,” Al Mazrouei stressed that energy security remains a fundamental national and economic priority amid geopolitical uncertainty, rising global demand and increasing energy requirements from advanced industries, artificial intelligence and data centres.

Al Mazrouei said: “Energy security is not simply about securing sufficient supplies. It is about building an integrated, resilient, and competitive energy system that can support economic growth, protect essential services, and respond effectively to future challenges. Our priority is to make energy a lasting competitive advantage for the UAE by aligning investment with industrial development, technological advancement, and long-term sustainability.”

He highlighted the importance of maintaining a diversified energy mix, with renewable energy, nuclear power and natural gas playing complementary roles in ensuring reliable and affordable supplies.

Clean energy accounted for 32.4 per cent of the UAE's electricity generation in 2025, marking progress towards the country's target of 35 per cent by 2031.

The planned investment of AED150–200 billion by 2030 will support the expansion and modernisation of the country's energy infrastructure, including electricity generation capacity, power networks, storage facilities and integrated system operations.

Addressing infrastructure resilience, the Minister emphasised the need to incorporate physical security, cybersecurity, climate resilience and business continuity into energy planning. He also highlighted the importance of coordination between government entities and energy operators to strengthen emergency preparedness, protect critical assets and ensure uninterrupted essential services.

Al Mazrouei further stressed the need to develop local manufacturing capabilities, secure access to critical equipment and invest in specialised national talent to strengthen supply chain resilience.

He noted that greater flexibility across energy supply and demand will be increasingly important in managing rising consumption, improving efficiency and reducing exposure to supply disruptions and price volatility. Integrating power generation, storage, electricity networks and consumption patterns will be central to achieving these objectives.

The Minister also highlighted the role of strategic partnerships between governments, energy producers, technology developers, investors and industrial consumers in accelerating innovation and attracting investment. He emphasised that clear national priorities, predictable regulatory frameworks and stronger public-private sector cooperation are essential to bringing advanced technologies and infrastructure solutions to market.

Concluding his participation, Al Mazrouei reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to developing an energy system that balances security, affordability, sustainability and economic competitiveness, supporting the objectives of the UAE Energy Strategy 2050 and the country's Net Zero 2050 ambitions. -OGN/TradeArabia News Service