UAE Crown Prince to double Fujairah's oil exports, amid OPEC exit

• H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed orders ADNOC to accelerate the West-East Pipeline.
• The order comes to double oil export capacity through Fujairah and bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
• The TA’ZIZ ecosystem in Al Ruwais is on track to produce 4.7 million tonnes of chemicals annually by 2028.
• The move is supported by a new $10 billion partnership with Alpha Dhabi.
• ADNOC is directed to prioritize "Made in the Emirates" products across its 2026–2028 project pipeline.

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the ADNOC Board Executive Committee, has directed ADNOC to accelerate the delivery of the new West-East Pipeline project.

During a high-level meeting at ADNOC headquarters on Friday, Sheikh Khaled emphasized that the project is vital to meeting global energy demand and enhancing the UAE’s role as a reliable international producer.

The new pipeline, currently under construction, is designed to double ADNOC’s export capacity through the Port of Fujairah.

While the project was originally slated for completion in 2027, the Crown Prince's directive for "accelerated delivery" highlights the strategic importance of expanding export routes that provide direct access to the Gulf of Oman, bypassing potential maritime constraints.

$10 billion investment

The Executive Committee reviewed significant progress at the TA’ZIZ Phase 1 chemicals ecosystem in Al Ruwais Industrial City.

Sheikh Khaled welcomed the recent long-term offtake and feedstock agreements announced during the Make it in the Emirates 2026 forum.

 A central highlight of the briefing was the partnership with Alpha Dhabi on a feasibility study to produce up to 14 industrial chemicals locally.

This strategic collaboration involves approximately $10 billion (AED 36.7 billion) in capital investment.

Once operational in 2028, the TA’ZIZ platform will produce 4.7 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of chemicals, serving critical global sectors such as construction, automotive, and packaging.

Prioritizing "Made in the Emirates"

Affirming ADNOC’s position as a driver of national economic growth, Sheikh Khaled directed the company to prioritize "Made in the Emirates" products across its entire operational and project portfolio.

This mandate aligns with ADNOC’s In-Country Value (ICV) program, which aims to create new domestic value chains and support local manufacturers.

The committee noted that ADNOC remains well-positioned to responsibly increase production to meet market needs, provided export constraints allow.

By focusing on industrial resilience and local sourcing, the company aims to mitigate global supply chain disruptions while fostering a globally competitive industrial hub in Al Dhafra.