The CEO of ADNOC has announced that the UAE’s new oil pipeline, designed to boost exports via Fujairah and reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz, is now 50% complete.

The project is part of the "West-East 1" initiative, which, according to the Abu Dhabi Media Office, is set to double ADNOC’s oil export capacity through Fujairah by 2027. This will enhance the transport of crude oil to the UAE’s eastern coast without the need to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

The significance of this pipeline lies in Fujairah’s location on the Gulf of Oman, which, unlike other regional ports, provides direct access to global markets without traversing the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE currently operates the Habshan-Fujairah pipeline, which reportedly has a capacity of approximately 1.8 million barrels per day. The new line is expected to significantly increase this export potential.

The UAE has accelerated the project’s implementation in light of regional tensions and concerns regarding the security of energy supply routes.

According to reports, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, was updated on the project's progress during a meeting of the ADNOC Board of Directors’ Executive Committee, where the importance of its timely completion was emphasized. Abu Dhabi views the project as a key component of its long-term strategy to bolster energy security, maintain the UAE’s position as a reliable global supplier, and meet international oil demand.

The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most critical energy transit points, with a significant portion of global oil flow passing through it. Consequently, expanding export capacity from Fujairah offers the UAE a strategic advantage, particularly during periods when political or security tensions pose risks or restrictions to tanker traffic in the Arabian Gulf.