UAE Accelerates Oil Pipeline Construction to Diversify Export Routes

The United Arab Emirates plans to fast-track construction of a new oil pipeline to increase export capacity through Fujairah by 2027, aiming to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions. The West-East Pipeline project is already under development and expected to be operational next year.

By Salong Debbarma Mon, May 18, 2026 at 6:18 PM GMT+3 2 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

UAE Accelerates Oil Pipeline Construction to Diversify Export Routes

Topics: oil pipeline Strait of Hormuz tensions UAE energy strategy

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