US Iran War: UAE Plans Third Crude Oil Pipeline to Avoid Strait of Hormuz
Adnoc is weighing a route that could let Asian refiners collect crude in early 2027, while plans remain unfinalized, sources said.
- On Wednesday, Bloomberg reported that Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. is weighing plans for a third pipeline to Fujairah, designed to supply Asian customers and bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
- Reducing reliance on the Strait of Hormuz is the primary motivation, as the maritime chokepoint has faced frequent attacks and closures during the ongoing Iran war.
- ADNOC dismissed the report as "not accurate and purely speculative," though the proposed link would build on an existing 252-mile pipeline connecting Habshan to Fujairah.
- Potential export capacity would expand alongside an existing conduit and another link scheduled to begin operations next year, bolstering supply security for Asian customers.
- Beyond the UAE, other US-allied Gulf countries including Saudi Arabia and Kuwait are similarly expanding pipeline routes to secure energy flows and bypass regional transit risks.
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Times of IndiaUS Iran war: UAE plans third crude oil pipeline to avoid Strait of Hormuz
The United Arab Emirates is planning to construct a third oil-export pipeline to minimize reliance on the Strait of Hormuz. This new pipeline would connect the western coast of the UAE to the port of Fujairah on the eastern side. Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. is considering this initiative to bolster its oil supply capabilities. The pipeline could also be utilized by third parties, increasing overall efficiency.
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UAE weighs third crude oil pipeline to Fujairah to bypass Strait of Hormuz
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is considering developing a third crude oil export pipeline connecting its western coast to the eastern port of Fujairah, in a move that could further reduce the country’s dependence on the Strait of Hormuz for energy exports. The proposed infrastructure would also expand the UAE’s ability to transport crude oil […]
ADNOC is considering building a third pipeline that would connect the west coast of the United Arab Emirates to the port of Fujairah, reducing dependence on the strategic sea route.
The aim of the project is to reduce dependence on this sea route. More...
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