US$ 6.2 billion in the middle of the sea: giant approves mega pipeline project with 14 wells over one of the oldest oil fields in the Emirates

Written by Romário Pereira de Carvalho Published on 27/07/2026 at 10:05

Offshore project in Abu Dhabi will have 14 wells, three EPC contracts, and production exceeding 600 million cubic feet daily, with a start planned for 2030 and partnership of TotalEnergies, Eni, and CNPC in the project

ADNOC approved an investment of $6.2 billion to develop the Umm Shaif pipeline in Abu Dhabi, with participation from TotalEnergies, Eni, and CNPC. Scheduled to produce from 2030, the project will release more than 600 million standard cubic feet of gas per day, a volume equivalent to nearly 10% of the current consumption of the United Arab Emirates.

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Umm Shaif pipeline will expand gas production in Abu Dhabi

The final investment decision, known by the acronym FID, represents a new step in ADNOC’s strategy to expand gas exploration and its presence in the international liquefied natural gas market, LNG.

The Umm Shaif pipeline will be developed in the company’s oldest operating offshore field. Production will include natural gas and associated gas liquids, intended to serve both domestic and international markets.

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Infrastructure contracts total $5.1 billion

Of the total investment of $6.2 billion, three engineering, procurement, and construction packages, known as EPC contracts, total $5.1 billion, equivalent to AED 18.8 billion.

The contracts were awarded by ADNOC to consortia formed by major contractors from the United Arab Emirates and international companies. The work involves the implementation of large-scale offshore infrastructure.

In addition to maritime structures, the development includes a drilling program of 14 wells. The services will be executed by ADNOC Drilling over a period of 18 months.

The drilling and integrated services contract is valued at US$ 365 million, or AED 1.3 billion. To carry out the work, the company will use three existing platforms.

ADNOC expands global gas and LNG strategy

The Director-General and CEO of the ADNOC Group, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, stated that the company is accelerating its integrated strategy to harness the gas resources of the United Arab Emirates and expand its international LNG platform.

According to the executive, the investment in the Umm Shaif field strengthens ADNOC’s position as a reliable gas supplier. The project will be developed in partnership with TotalEnergies, Eni, and China National Petroleum Corporation, CNPC.

The decision also follows the granting of the Bab pipeline by the Supreme Council for Financial and Economic Affairs. This project is expected to release another 1.5 billion standard cubic feet per day of natural gas and associated liquids.

Marketable capacity could reach 47 million tons

ADNOC’s strategy includes a global LNG marketing and trading platform installed at the Abu Dhabi Global Market. The goal is to achieve a combined marketable capacity of 47 million tons annually by 2035.

With the Umm Shaif pipeline, the company seeks to combine increased domestic production with the expansion of its international operations. The project also reinforces the entry of long-term investments in the United Arab Emirates.

This article was prepared based on information from ADNOC, with data, numbers, and statements preserved as per the consulted material.

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US$ 6.2 billion in the middle of the sea: giant approves mega pipeline project with 14 wells over one of the oldest oil fields in the Emirates

Offshore project in Abu Dhabi will have 14 wells, three EPC contracts, and production exceeding 600 million cubic feet daily, with a start planned for 2030 and partnership of TotalEnergies, Eni, and CNPC in the project

Umm Shaif pipeline will expand gas production in Abu Dhabi

Infrastructure contracts total $5.1 billion

ADNOC expands global gas and LNG strategy

Marketable capacity could reach 47 million tons

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