New UAE oil pipeline nearing completion, expected to be operational by mid-2027; full flows may not return until first half of next year, says ADNOC.
An Emirati man is seen near the logo of ADNOC in Ruwais, United Arab Emirates on May 14, 2018. — Reuters Oil flows are expected to take approximately four months to recover to 80% of pre-war levels, according to ADNOC's chief executive. The UAE has been planning this decade-long infrastructure project since the early stages.
The new oil pipeline is nearly halfway complete and is set to begin operations by mid-2027. However, full oil flows are expected to take longer to return to normal levels, with officials predicting that it may not be until the first half of 2027 before pre-war flow rates can be fully restored.
The project aims to bypass the strategic Strait of Hormuz, reducing dependence on this critical maritime chokepoint. It is part of a broader strategy by the UAE to diversify its energy sources and reduce reliance on imported oil.
ADNOC has emphasized that while the pipeline will significantly enhance the country's energy security, full recovery of pre-war flow rates may take several years due to various logistical challenges and potential disruptions in supply chains.
