United Arab Emirates

The UAE quit Opec on 1 May 2026 after 59-years, citing the need to more flexibly meet growing global energy needs. The decision came as Adnoc entered the final straight of its ambitious crude oil capacity expansion program, where it targets 5mn b/d by 2027.

State of Play

The UAE’s energy sector is being transformed. Plans to expand crude oil production to 5mn b/d have been brought forward to 2027, gas expansion projects are advancing, while nuclear and solar power plants are providing industrial facilities with clean energy to future proof them amid the energy transition. Nuclear and solar also provide important resilience amid geopolitical disruption.

2024 In Numbers

Crude Output	2.96	mn b/d
Sales Gas Output	58.6*	bcm
Refining Capacity	1.22	mn b/d

*2023

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21 Aug, 2026

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Adnoc Adds Two LNG Ships To Fleet

28 Aug, 2026

Adnoc L&S Shipping Profits Soar

14 Aug, 2026

EOG Flows Unconventional Oil In UAE

7 Aug, 2026

Adnoc Drilling M&A Activity Boosts Revenues

31 Jul, 2026

Adnoc Distribution Buys Shell’s South Africa Network

10 Jul, 2026

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10 Jul, 2026

Adnoc’s Shipping Arm Expects Profit Boost

3 Jul, 2026

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