ADNOC Gas is weighing a new LNG export facility in Fujairah, a location that sits outside the Strait of Hormuz. The project would give the company a shipping route that avoids the narrow waterway, a key chokepoint for global energy shipments.
A route around the strait
The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman. Tankers moving oil and gas out of the region have to pass through it. Fujairah is on the other side, along the UAE's eastern coast. A terminal there would load cargoes directly onto the Gulf of Oman, bypassing the strait entirely.
Why the location matters
For an energy producer like ADNOC Gas, the strait is a point of vulnerability. Any disruption — from regional conflict to shipping accidents — could delay exports and ripple through global markets. A facility in Fujairah would offer an alternative that doesn't rely on the strait staying open. The company hasn't said exactly why it's considering this move, but the geography does the explaining.
What's known so far
Details are scarce. ADNOC Gas has not announced a timeline, a capacity, or a budget for the project. The plan is still being studied, with no decision made public. The company has not said whether the facility would be a full export terminal or a smaller loading operation.
The strategic context
Fujairah already plays a role in the region's energy logistics. It has port infrastructure that handles fuel and other products. Adding an LNG export facility there would expand that role, giving the UAE another way to ship gas without passing through the strait. But the company has not offered a reason for the move beyond the location itself.
The next step is up to ADNOC Gas. There's no date for a final decision, and the company hasn't said what criteria it will use to judge the project. For now, it remains a proposal on paper.
