The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) and CCI France UAE have co-organized the UAE-France Energy Forum to strengthen bilateral energy cooperation and explore opportunities in renewable energy, nuclear power, energy storage, electricity grids and oil and gas decarbonization.

Held at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi under the theme ‘Powering Tomorrow Together‘, the UAE-France Energy Forum brought together senior government officials, energy industry leaders, experts and stakeholders from both countries to discuss energy security, investment and sustainable energy development.

UAE-France Energy Forum builds on the longstanding energy partnership between the UAE and France and a high-level UAE delegation’s visit to Paris in May 2025.

Discussions focused on balancing decarbonization with energy security, economic competitiveness, technological development and reliable energy supplies.

Eng Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at UAE MoEI, stated that the UAE and France share a commitment to developing secure, resilient, competitive and increasingly low-carbon energy systems. He said the forum provided an opportunity to translate that commitment into practical cooperation by bringing together governments, industry leaders, investors and research institutions.

Al Olama highlighted potential collaboration in renewable energy, electricity grids, energy storage, nuclear power, innovative technologies, oil and gas decarbonization and strategic infrastructure to support economic growth and the energy transition.

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Marie Audouard, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to the UAE, said that, “France stands ready to support the UAE in strengthening the resilience and strategic autonomy of its energy system. Together, we are building a more secure, resilient, and low-carbon energy future.”

UAE-France Energy Forum examines key priorities

The forum featured three high-level thematic sessions covering key priorities across the energy sector.

The first session, Powering Resilience: Renewables, Grids, Storage & Strategic Energy Infrastructure, examined ways to build resilient electricity systems that can integrate increasing volumes of renewable energy while meeting rising demand.

Discussions covered grid modernization, energy storage, renewable energy integration and infrastructure investment, alongside the impact of economic and technological developments on future electricity systems.

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The second session, Low-Carbon Solutions: Nuclear & Innovative Technologies Shaping Energy Sovereignty, explored the role of nuclear power and emerging low-carbon technologies in strengthening energy security, reducing emissions and improving long-term resilience.

Participants discussed how technology and industrial expertise can support reliable low-carbon energy systems and examined opportunities for knowledge exchange and cooperation between UAE and French stakeholders.

The third session, Oil & Gas: Carbon Footprint Reduction, CCS, Energy Security & the Future of Global Supply, examined the continuing role of oil and gas in the global energy system and options for reducing the sector’s emissions.

Discussions covered carbon capture and storage (CCS), operational efficiency, technological innovation and the relationship between energy security, investment and changing global energy supply.

Business meetings target investment opportunities

Alongside the thematic sessions, the UAE-France Energy Forum facilitated government-to-government (G2G) engagements, business-to-business (B2B) meetings and networking opportunities. These engagements connected organizations from both countries and opened avenues to explore potential partnerships across the energy value chain.

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The UAE-France Energy Forum underscored the importance of cooperation among governments, energy companies, infrastructure operators, technology providers, investors, financial institutions, academic institutions and research organizations in addressing the challenges of the global energy transition.

UAE–France partnership to advance energy transition

Through the Powering Tomorrow Together forum, the UAE and France reaffirmed the importance of sustained dialogue and practical engagement in advancing bilateral energy cooperation and strengthening ties between their energy sectors.

The UAE-France Energy Forum is expected to support continued engagement between UAE and French stakeholders, with a focus on identifying opportunities for technological, industrial and investment cooperation in areas of shared strategic interest.

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