Adipec 2016: Sights from the oil and gas conference’s first day – in pictures

Sultan Al Jaber, the UAE Minister of State and Adnoc group chief executive, delivered the keynote address at Adipec yesterday. “We will stretch the margin from every barrel we produce,” Mr Al Jaber said, opening the conference. “While we cannot predict the future price of oil, one factor remains well within our control and that is the cost of every barrel we produce. In this new energy era we must reflect on how to make the most of our resources, enhance our performance and find new ways to be more competitive.” Mona Al Marzooqi / The National

Mohammed Barkindo, the secretary general of Opec, said that Russia was “on board” for a deal to curb oil output. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National

Rex Tillerson, the chief executive of ExxonMobil, speaks at the opening ceremony of Adipec. Nezar Balout / AFP

The Total Marketing Middle East stand at Adipec. Total, its parent company, said it had taken on a larger part of Abu Dhabi’s onshore Bab oil concession. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National

The Adnoc stand at Adipec. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National

More than 2,000 companies exhibited at the conference. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National

The General Electric oil and gas’s stand at Adipec. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National

The HPMM Group from China showcases its drilling equipment. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National

Goodwin International, a valve compani, displays its wares at its Adipec stand. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National

Camtech Manufacturing’s booth at Adipec. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National

Camtech Manufacturing’s booth at Adipec. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National

A model of Gulf Marine Service’s new rig, which was unveiled at the beginning of the conference. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National

Visitors walk through the exhibitions at Adipec. Nezar Balout / AFP

The Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference is one of the biggest gatherings of oil and gas companies, officials and workers. The confrence got under way on Monday.