ADNOC Drilling is prepared to expand UAE crude oil production capacity beyond its 5 million barrels per day target if requested by parent firm ADNOC, according to CFO Youssef Salem. The company highlighted supply relationships with rig manufacturers from China and international technology partners. Operations have maintained a 98% rig availability rate despite regional shipping disruptions.
Philippe Khoury, Executive Vice President for Sales and Trading at ADNOC, stated that August could become a tipping point for higher oil prices if demand recovers amid persistent supply constraints. Speaking at an industry conference in London, Khoury noted that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains partial and below pre-crisis volumes. He projected that energy supply chains could take up to a year to fully normalize even after route disruptions ease.
ADNOC Executive Vice President Philippe Khoury warned that August could represent a critical tipping point for higher crude prices if demand rebounds amid ongoing regional supply disruptions. Addressing an energy conference in London, Khoury noted that shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain constrained below pre-war levels. He added that full restoration of energy supply chains could take up to a year once flows normalize, potentially lasting until mid-2027.
Emirates is increasing seat capacity on flights to China this winter to accommodate high travel demand. The move follows strong passenger booking momentum that has filled existing scheduled services. The capacity expansion supports growing business and leisure travel between Dubai and key mainland Chinese destinations.
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