New UAE oil pipeline bypassing Strait of Hormuz is 50% complete ahead of 2027 start
The UAE's new crude pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz is currently 50% complete and is on track for a 2027 completion. This project aims to double the export capacity through Fujairah, enhancing energy security amid ongoing regional tensions. The UAE's withdrawal from OPEC reflects a strategic decision to address global energy needs and investment challenges.
- ▪The new pipeline is expected to double Fujairah's export capacity by 2027.
- ▪Global oil flows may take until 2027 to recover fully after the Iran conflict.
- ▪The UAE has accelerated the pipeline's construction to enhance energy security.
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New UAE oil pipeline bypassing Strait of Hormuz is 50% complete ahead of 2027 startSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxDr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber says the UAE has accelerated delivery of its pipeline to 2027.PHOTO: AFPPublished May 21, 2026, 12:04 AMUpdated May 21, 2026, 12:08 AMListenSummariseUAE's new crude pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz is 50% complete. ADNOC targets 2027 to double Fujairah export capacity, enhancing energy security.The Iran war shut the Strait of Hormuz, causing surging prices. Global oil flows may take until 2027 to fully recover, threatening navigation freedom.UAE left OPEC, driven by global energy needs, and stresses chronic under-investment.
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