The race is heating up for a crucial offshore gas development project in Abu Dhabi, as up to four leading international contractors have submitted bids to the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) for work at the SARB field. This field forms part of the vast Ghasha concession, a key element in the UAE’s long-term strategy to strengthen its position in the global gas market.
Currently, gas-based projects worth over $25 billion are in various stages of execution across Abu Dhabi, underscoring the Emirate’s aggressive push to expand its natural gas sector. Several other major gas developments are expected to accelerate in the near future, including the Umm Shaif and Bab gas cap projects, Al Dhafra, and the Ruwais Diyab unconventional gas initiative. These efforts are designed to significantly boost Abu Dhabi’s gas production capacity, reinforcing its role as a major energy hub in the Middle East.
Adnoc’s Hail & Ghasha sour gas development, which contains trillions of cubic feet of gas reserves, is a cornerstone of this expansion. Additionally, the company’s planned Ruwais liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility is set to further strengthen its competitive position in the international gas market. With these strategic initiatives, Adnoc is poised to emerge as a dominant gas supplier in the region, securing a substantial share of global LNG exports in the years ahead.