Skip to content

Connecting business. Building understanding. Advancing peace.

Daily BriefVerify a certificateDue Diligence
Become a Member

Energy & Sustainability

Oil and gas, renewables, storage and environmental industries

Industry News
Source: EnergyNow.com

UAE Pipeline Bypassing Strait of Hormuz Reaches 50% Completion, ADNOC Says

A new crude oil pipeline being built by the United Arab Emirates to bypass the Strait of Hormuz is now 50% complete, according to ADNOC CEO Sultan Al Jaber. The West-East Pipeline project connects domestic oil fields to the port of Fujairah to double export capacity through the port by 2027. Construction is being accelerated following directives from Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed.

Industry News
Source: EnergyNow.com

Fujairah Oil Zone Hit by Fire After Drone Strike from Iran

A fire broke out at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone following an Iranian drone strike, injuring three Indian workers. The UAE Ministry of Defence reported intercepting three incoming missiles over territorial waters, while a fourth fell into the sea. The strategic hub hosts the Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline terminal bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.

Industry News
Source: EnergyNow

China Shifting Energy Mix Alters Projections for Gulf LNG Demand

China's increasing reliance on domestic gas and renewable energy is changing long-term demand for imported LNG, impacting Gulf export projects. Analysts have lowered China's demand growth forecasts by 14 to 22 million tons through the early 2030s. In response, Gulf exporters and Chinese buyers are adjusting long-term contract terms.

China–UAE News
Source: China Daily

China Studies and Educational Ties Expand Across Arab Nations Including UAE

Arab nations including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt are accelerating institutional and educational cooperation with China under their long-term development strategies. Regional governments are supporting Chinese language departments, research centers, and exchange initiatives to facilitate bilateral investment and trade. Experts report that Arab institutions are increasingly studying China's economic and modernization models to support domestic economic diversification.

The UECN Brief

Policy updates, China–UAE business news and industry insights, delivered to your inbox.

Language
Subscriptions

Double opt-in: we send a confirmation link. Unsubscribe at any time. Privacy