What evidence does the news provide that ADNOC is continuing LNG exports from Das Island despite heightened regional tensions?

Satellite images from Copernicus Sentinel-2 show a tanker docked at the Das Island export terminal on Friday, and ship data from Bloomberg confirm no vessel was broadcasting its position near the plant at that time—indicating continued, low-visibility loadings. Additionally, an empty LNG carrier owned by ADNOC’s shipping arm transited the Strait of Hormuz with its location broadcasters turned off, marking a rare crossing amid otherwise halted visible traffic since a Qatari LNG ship was attacked earlier this month.

How are LNG carriers adjusting their operations in response to security threats near the Strait of Hormuz?

Carriers are more actively masking their locations by turning off automatic identification system (AIS) transmitters to avoid detection and enhance safety; for example, three ADNOC-linked LNG vessels anchored near the strait’s entrance stopped broadcasting their positions on July 24, and the recently observed empty LNG carrier traversed the strait with its location broadcasters off—consistent with a broader shift away from visible tracking since the collapse of US-Iran peace talks and subsequent attacks on tankers.

UAE Presses Ahead With Persian Gulf LNG Exports Despite Tensions

Jul 28, 2026

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. continues LNG exports from its Persian Gulf plant despite regional hostilities curtailing visible traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Satellite imagery confirms ongoing loadings at the Das Island terminal while carriers mask vessel locations for safety.

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