UAE to Build New Oil Pipeline Bypassing Strait of Hormuz by 2027

According to the United Arab Emirates media office, the project would double Abu Dhabi National Oil Company export capacity through Fujairah port on the Gulf of Oman.

Summary

The United Arab Emirates plans to build a new oil pipeline that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz, with operations targeted to begin in 2027, according to a statement from the country’s media office. The project is designed to double the oil export capacity of ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company) via Fujairah port in the United Arab Emirates. The move would expand an export route outside the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically important maritime chokepoint for global energy shipments.

Terms & Concepts
  • Strait of Hormuz: A narrow maritime chokepoint between the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman through which a large share of global oil shipments passes.
  • ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company): The state-owned oil company of Abu Dhabi, responsible for major upstream, midstream, and export energy operations in the United Arab Emirates.
  • Export capacity: The maximum volume of oil or other commodities that infrastructure such as pipelines and ports can move to international markets.