The United Arab Emirates plans to accelerate the expansion of its existing oil pipeline to Fujairah in the east of the country.
According to a statement from the Abu Dhabi Media Office, the pipeline is set to transport oil from Abu Dhabi to the Gulf of Oman from 2027 onwards.
The pipeline will double the Emirates’ export capacity via Fujairah, it was reported.
The location on the Gulf of Oman plays a central role for the Emirates. From there, oil shipments can reach world markets without having to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
The strait, which is vital for global trade, has not been freely passable since the start of the Iran war, severely hampering oil exports.
The state-owned energy company ADNOC has been operating a pipeline link from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah for several years.
The new pipeline project is an extension designed to strengthen existing export routes and make the export infrastructure more flexible.
