Middle East
United Arab Emirates
The UAE is one of the few Opec members actively investing to boost crude production capacity, as it targets 5mn b/d by 2030 to secure its position as the group’s No.3.
State of Play
The UAE is advancing ambitious plans to become a net gas exporter through developing unconventional reserves and sour gas. Meanwhile, state firm Adnoc is targeting 5mn b/d production capacity by 2030.
2018 In Numbers
Crude Output
2.97
mn b/d
Crude Exports
2.38
mn b/d*
Gas Output
60.4
bcm
Refining Capacity
1.12
mn b/d **
Oil Rig Count
52
Gas Rig Count
4
*2017, **End-Year
| Crude Output | 2.97 | mn b/d |
| Crude Exports | 2.38 | mn b/d* |
| Gas Output | 60.4 | bcm |
| Refining Capacity | 1.12 | mn b/d ** |
| Oil Rig Count | 52 | |
| Gas Rig Count | 4 |
*2017, **End-Year
Oil & Gas
8 Nov, 2019
Featured
Abu Dhabi Hails New Era Of Unconventional Gas
Abu Dhabi’s Supreme Petroleum Council has doubled its recoverable gas reserves estimate to 433tcf with the key boost from ‘unconventional’ resources.
Abu Dhabi 2018 & 2019 Bid round Blocks
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18 Oct, 2019
OCI/Adnoc Complete Fertilizer JV
4 Oct, 2019
Abu Dhabi Nuclear: Certified
27 Sep, 2019
Abu Dhabi $10bn Bond…
27 Sep, 2019
Weatherford Gets Adnoc Contract
27 Sep, 2019
SELECTED DATA
Shah Sour Gas Field Sales Gas Output* Hits New Highs In Second Half Of 2018 (Mn Cfd)
UAE Oil Exports On Course For 2019 Increase As Key Asian Buyers Hike Q1 Purchases (‘000 B/D)
UAE Closes Gas Production Deficit, But Piped Imports From Qatar Hit Record High (Bcm)
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