United Arab Emirates to expand oil export capacity via Fujairah pipeline

The United Arab Emirates have directed the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) to accelerate the construction of a new oil pipeline aimed at increasing export volumes through the port of Fujairah. The project, ordered by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, is designed to significantly improve the country's capacity to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. Sources provide conflicting timelines for the project's completion, with some reports citing operations beginning in 2025 and others stating 2027. ADNOC is simultaneously pursuing a goal to reach a total production capacity of 5 million barrels per day. The current Habshan-Fujairah pipeline (ADCOP) supports 1.8 million barrels per day. The UAE and Saudi Arabia remain the only Gulf states with infrastructure capable of transporting crude oil directly to the Gulf of Oman. Reports differ regarding the status of the Strait of Hormuz, with some sources mentioning potential current maritime disruptions in the region. The expansion is viewed as a strategic move to secure energy logistics against regional instability.