Dr. Sultan Al Jaber awarded Honorary Fellowship by the Energy Institute

LONDON, United Kingdom, 15 January 2026: The Energy Institute (EI) said it has awarded an Honorary Fellowship to H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, recognising his leadership in the energy-AI nexus, while driving international collaboration to strengthen global energy systems that underpin sustainable economic growth.

Making the announcement through a Press Release, EI said the award, which it described as its highest honour, acknowledges both H.E. Dr. Al Jaber’s role in transformational deal-making and his contribution in delivering among the world’s lowest cost and lowest carbon-intensive hydrocarbons, while also scaling renewables and applying advanced technology as global energy demand keeps surging to 2040 and beyond.

EI said H.E. Dr. Al Jaber currently serves as the UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology; Managing Director and Group CEO, ADNOC; Chairman, Masdar; and Executive Chairman, XRG, and added that he was presented with the Honorary Fellowship by Dr. Nick Wayth FEI, Chief Executive, EI, during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026.

EI said the Honorary Fellowship is awarded under the leadership of its President, Andy Brown OBE FEI, to individuals who have made a significant and lasting contribution to advancing the Institute’s mission of creating a better energy future through a just, secure and low-carbon energy transition.

EI added that the Honorary Fellowship highlights Dr. Al Jaber’s unique experience across government, industry, and energy in building dialogue between producers and consumers, and across the public and private sectors, as global energy demand rises.

Dr. Wayth said: “Dr. Sultan Al Jaber has been at the forefront of some of the most important developments in the energy sector over the past two decades across both ADNOC, Masdar and now XRG. Reflecting the UAE’s inclusive approach, he is advancing a pragmatic strategy that recognises rising global energy demand, the continued role of hydrocarbons, and the need to make every molecule cleaner, more efficient and lower carbon. In recognising Dr. Al Jaber with an Honorary Fellowship, we acknowledge not only his contribution to reshaping the global energy agenda, but also his continued commitment to dialogue and practical action that can deliver a more secure, sustainable and prosperous energy future for all.”

Commenting on the award, H.E. Dr. Al Jaber said: “It’s an honour and a privilege to be made an Honorary Fellow of the Energy Institute. At a time of rising global energy demand – driven by the growth of emerging markets, AI and advanced technologies – it’s essential to deliver a diverse mix of reliable, affordable and lower-carbon energy options. This balanced, pragmatic approach championed by the UAE remains key to building a secure, sustainable and prosperous future for all.”

EI said that, as Chairman of Masdar, H.E. Dr. Al Jaber has overseen a 150% increase in energy capacity to 51GW since 2022, positioning the company as a global clean energy leader on track to deliver its target of 100GW by 2030. EI added that Masdar is pioneering the Round-the-Clock (RTC) programme, which will deliver 1GW of 24/7 renewable energy.

EI said H.E. Dr. Al Jaber also nearly doubled the enterprise value of XRG to USD 151 billion in one year and added that this included completing an acquisition of Covestro in Germany as well as agreements in Azerbaijan, Egypt, Mozambique, Turkmenistan, and the United States.

EI said that, as President of COP28 UAE, H.E. Dr. Al Jaber united nearly 200 countries around the UAE Consensus, which it described as the most ambitious and comprehensive package agreed under the UN climate process since the Paris Agreement. EI added that the UAE Consensus includes targets to triple renewable energy capacity, double energy efficiency, and halt deforestation by 2030, and that H.E. Dr. Al Jaber also oversaw the launch of the Oil and Gas Decarbonisation Charter, uniting 56 oil and gas companies.

EI said COP28 UAE mobilised tens of billions of dollars in financial commitments, including the launch of ALTÉRRA, the UAE’s USD 30 billion climate investment vehicle which it said aims to mobilise USD 250 billion by 2030.