Energy Addition” reframes the global conversation by positioning expanded energy supply as a complement — not a contradiction — to the Energy Transition. Even as renewables, hydrogen and other low-carbon solutions scale up, global demand growth is outpacing what clean technologies alone can deliver. A rising population, accelerating industrialization, and the electrification of everything from transport to data centers mean the world needs more energy overall, not simply different energy. In this reality, oil, gas, LNG and even
nuclear power will remain essential pillars of the mix for decades, supporting security and affordability while cleaner systems are built around them.
As Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry & Advanced Technology and Managing Director & Group CEO of ADNOC, remarked at ADIPEC 2025: “What we’re talking about here is reinforcement, not replacement — in fact, what we’re really talking about here is Energy Addition.” His call underscores why leaders worldwide must adopt pragmatic, technology-driven policies and mobilize the trillions of dollars in investment required to modernize infrastructure, expand capacity and meet surging demand.
A key enabler of reaching the goal of maximum energy with minimum carbon will be elevating the visionaries charting this course. The special TOP 100 Middle East “Energy Addition” Sustainability Voices list celebrates the policymakers, innovators and industry leaders whose work ensures the Middle East — one of the world’s most consequential and diversified energy regions — can supply abundant energy to meet rising global demand while advancing decarbonization. Their contributions are critical: by shaping an energy system built on resilience, diversification and emissions reduction, they help ensure that energy growth, economic development and climate responsibility evolve in tandem.
The 2026 Top 100 selection process was curated by Gulf Intelligence, drawing on nominations submitted by the 2025 Top 100 Sustainability Voices. This peer-driven nomination model ensures the list reflects trusted expertise, real-world impact and cross-sector credibility. By empowering leading practitioners to nominate the next generation of influential thinkers, the process strengthens continuity, authenticity and community across the Energy Addition ecosystem — ensuring that the region’s most respected voices help shape its future.
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