Abu Dhabi’s energy giant ADNOC is doubling down on local industry with a new program designed to shield supply chains from global shocks while accelerating domestic manufacturing at scale.

Unveiled at the latest edition of the Make it in the Emirates forum, the Industrial Resilience Program sets out a framework to boost local production capacity and ensure that critical industrial goods are increasingly made within the UAE. The company is targeting the domestic production of around $24.5 billion worth of goods by 2030, spanning drilling equipment, chemicals, and pipeline components.

The initiative reflects a broader shift in how large energy companies view supply chains, not just as cost centers, but as strategic assets linked to national resilience and long-term growth.

At its core are five new mechanisms designed to reshape how suppliers engage with ADNOC’s ecosystem. These include updated incentives under its long-standing In-Country Value program, as well as new requirements encouraging contractors to prioritize UAE-based manufacturers for key materials and components.

One of the most significant levers is a “Build-to-Demand” model, which provides manufacturers with clearer visibility into ADNOC’s future procurement needs. The aim is straightforward: if suppliers can anticipate demand, they are more likely to invest in local factories and production lines.

This approach is paired with curated supplier lists and incentive structures that reward companies for sourcing locally, part of a wider effort to make “Made in the Emirates” the default choice across ADNOC projects.

The company has already begun implementing these changes, naming an initial group of 70 manufacturers approved under its localization drive, with plans to expand the list over time.

The strategy builds on momentum from recent years. Since 2022, ADNOC has signed agreements totaling tens of billions of dollars with local and international partners to manufacture key products within the UAE, while also driving investment in advanced industrial facilities.

Now, the company is scaling that effort further. Through its In-Country Value program, ADNOC expects to channel nearly $60 billion into the national economy over the next five years, linking procurement more directly to industrial development.

The timing is deliberate. As global supply chains continue to be disrupted by geopolitical tensions and shifting trade dynamics, energy producers are under increasing pressure to secure reliable access to critical materials.