A transformative phase is underway in Abu Dhabi’s energy sector, as the region ramps up efforts to enhance its gas processing capabilities. The United Arab Emirates, through Adnoc Gas, has initiated early-stage engagement with top-tier engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors for a landmark development: the addition of a new gas train at the strategically significant Habshan facility.
This initiative is a vital component of the broader expansion strategy being led by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), the parent entity of Adnoc Gas. At the heart of this strategy lies the ambitious P5 programme—a multi-billion-dollar campaign designed to elevate Adnoc’s oil production capacity from current levels by an additional 150,000 barrels per day, ultimately reaching the 5 million barrels per day (bpd) target by 2027.
As Adnoc pushes ahead with the P5 programme, the need to bolster gas infrastructure has become increasingly urgent. The anticipated surge in associated gas volumes, particularly from some of the UAE’s largest offshore oilfields, is prompting comprehensive upgrades across multiple gas processing sites. These enhancements will ensure that the infrastructure is capable of efficiently handling the incremental gas flow generated by the upstream production boost.
The expansion at the Habshan facility is viewed as a cornerstone of this initiative, underlining the UAE’s commitment to securing long-term energy sustainability while meeting growing domestic and international demand. As the project gains momentum, industry stakeholders are closely watching how Adnoc Gas collaborates with global EPC leaders to deliver on one of the most critical gas infrastructure projects in the region.