UAE to Complete Second Oil Pipeline Bypassing Strait of Hormuz by 2027
The United Arab Emirates has announced the fast-tracked completion of a second oil pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz by 2027. Directed by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, this previously undisclosed project aims to secure crude exports amid an ongoing 11-week blockade of the vital waterway caused by regional conflict involving Iran. The new infrastructure is expected to double the UAE's export capacity via the existing Habshan-Fujairah pipeline, potentially reaching 3.6 million barrels per day. This strategic move allows the UAE to maintain and increase oil exports regardless of prolonged disruptions in the Strait or future Opec production quotas. The decision follows the UAE's recent departure from Opec, highlighting growing tensions with Saudi Arabia over production strategies. While Saudi Arabia utilizes pipelines to transport roughly 7 million barrels daily to the Red Sea, the UAE's expansion will significantly enhance its energy security and economic resilience against geopolitical threats in the Gulf region.
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