Business France, the national agency for the internationalisation of the French economy, will once again be organising the French pavilion at Adipec, the world’s second largest trade fair for the oil and gas industry, in Abu Dhabi.

Some 40 French companies representing the industry’s various sectors will showcase their products, services and know-how to local professionals, so as to forge new ties or strengthen existing partnerships.

The expertise, technical skills and capacity for innovation displayed by French companies have won the country international recognition and a place among Europe’s leading exporters.

In France, this is an industry driven by excellence, with one or two global leaders in practically every segment. Indeed, in addition to major operators such as Engie and Total, it features a host of companies that supply equipment or services to the oil and gas industry, many of which are global giants in their respective fields (CGG, Technip, etc).

The sector also boasts two internationally renowned research institutes, IFP Energies Nouvelles and IFREMER, and several leading engineering firms and contractors.

Well aware of the challenges to be met in today’s tough climate, the French firms in attendance at Adipec offer solutions that meet the needs of operators: reservoir optimisation, reserve valuation, precision tools for wells and surface units, facility monitoring equipment and systems and environmental protection.