ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has finalized plans for a new oil pipeline project designed to bypass the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, aiming to secure uninterrupted energy exports amid rising regional tensions.

According to regional media reports, the project is part of the UAE’s broader strategy to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil transit routes.

The new pipeline will enhance the country’s ability to transport crude oil directly to the port of Fujairah on the Gulf of Oman, allowing exports to continue without passing through the narrow waterway.

ADNOC has reportedly been instructed to accelerate work on the project to ensure timely completion. Officials say the expansion could significantly increase the UAE’s oil export capacity by 2027.

The UAE already operates the Habshan-Fujairah pipeline, which currently carries nearly 1.8 million barrels of oil per day outside the Strait of Hormuz route. The new project is expected to further strengthen the country’s energy security and export flexibility.

The move comes amid increasing geopolitical tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, raising fears of potential disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly 25 percent of global oil trade passes. Energy analysts believe the project will help protect global supply chains and reduce risks to international energy markets during regional crises