UAE to accelerate oil pipeline project to bypass Strait of Hormuz

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: May 15, 2026Country: United Arab Emirates
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UAE to accelerate oil pipeline project to bypass Strait of Hormuz

The United Arab Emirates is fast-tracking the construction of a new pipeline that will double export capacity through Fujairah to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed announced the project during an ADNOC executive meeting, emphasizing the need to meet global demands. The pipeline is expected to be operational by 2027 as Gulf nations seek alternative trade routes due to regional tensions.

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