Abu Dhabi Accelerates Fujairah Pipeline to Double ADNOC Export Capacity by 2027

Abu Dhabi is accelerating construction of a West-East Pipeline that is designed to double Abu Dhabi National Oil Co.’s (ADNOC) export capacity through Fujairah by 2027, expanding the UAE’s ability to move shipments without using the Strait of Hormuz.

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan directed ADNOC to speed up work on the pipeline, which is under construction and expected to begin operating in 2027.

Fujairah sits on the UAE’s eastern coast, providing access to the Gulf of Oman beyond the Strait of Hormuz. The pipeline is part of a broader expansion of Fujairah’s energy, port and logistics infrastructure.

The infrastructure plans extend beyond oil. AD Ports Group and Borouge agreed May 19, 2026, to explore an alternative export hub on the UAE’s east coast, including dedicated infrastructure for polyolefins and new routes through Fujairah.

Fujairah Terminals signed three land-lease agreements May 20, 2026, covering 130,000 square meters. The expansion will support logistics capabilities and adjacent port infrastructure.

Fujairah Terminals operates a 1,000-meter quay with a depth of 15 meters and handles containers, general cargo, roll-on/roll-off cargo and cruise operations.

L’IMAD Holding, chaired by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, lists infrastructure, energy, ports and logistics among its priority sectors. Its portfolio includes 25 investment companies and platforms and more than 250 subsidiaries.

ADNOC separately announced plans for AED 200 billion ($55 billion) in project awards from 2026 through 2028. The announcement did not specify how much, if any, would be allocated to the Fujairah pipeline.