What specific infrastructure project is the UAE undertaking to double its Hormuz-bypassing oil export capacity by 2027?

The UAE, through Abu Dhabi National Oil Co., is building a pipeline to the port of Fujairah on the Gulf of Oman; this expansion builds upon its existing 1.5 million barrel-a-day pipeline from desert oil fields to Fujairah, which already serves as a critical lifeline during the Iran war-induced disruption of the Strait of Hormuz.

Why is the UAE accelerating development of oil export routes that bypass the Strait of Hormuz?

The UAE is seeking to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz—a strategic shipping chokepoint whose closure during the Iran war has severely disrupted global oil markets—and the existing Fujairah pipeline has proven essential for maintaining exports amid the Iranian blockade.

UAE to Double Oil Export Capacity Bypassing Hormuz by 2027

May 15, 2026

The UAE plans to double crude oil export capacity via a new pipeline to Fujairah by 2027, reducing reliance on the Strait of Hormuz. Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. is building the infrastructure to secure market access during regional conflicts.

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