The UAE adopts an integrated approach to strengthening energy security and sustainability by diversifying sources of supply, developing domestic oil and gas resources, investing in energy infrastructure, and expanding clean and renewable energy projects. This approach supports growing domestic energy demand, enhances supply reliability and reinforces the UAE's position as a reliable energy supplier to global markets.

The Dolphin Gas Project

The Dolphin Gas Project is a strategic initiative supporting the security of gas supplies in the UAE and the wider region. The project transports approximately 2 billion standard cubic feet of natural gas per day from Qatar through a 364-kilometre subsea pipeline to the Taweelah Receiving Facilities in Abu Dhabi. The gas is subsequently distributed to customers in the UAE and Oman for power generation, water desalination and industrial requirements. The subsea pipeline has a design capacity of 3.2 billion standard cubic feet per day. 

Development of Natural Gas Resources

The UAE continues to invest in the exploration and development of natural gas resources, including conventional and unconventional gas, to strengthen security of supply and ensure the sustainable utilization of domestic resources. These efforts include the development of Abu Dhabi's unconventional gas resources. In 2019, the discovery of 160 trillion standard cubic feet of recoverable unconventional gas resources was announced, and production and processing of the UAE's first gas from an unconventional reservoir has commenced at the Ruwais Diyab Concession. 
Strategic developments also include the Hail and Ghasha development, part of the Ghasha concession, which is expected to produce approximately 1.8 billion standard cubic feet of gas per day, supporting the UAE's plans to develop domestic gas resources and strengthen energy security. 

Ruwais LNG Project

The Ruwais LNG project is being developed in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi, with a total production capacity of 9.6 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) from two liquefaction trains. Commercial operations are expected to commence in 2028. It will be the first LNG export facility in the Middle East and Africa region to operate on clean power and will leverage artificial intelligence and digital technologies to enhance efficiency, safety and emissions performance. 
The project will strengthen the UAE's ability to meet growing global demand for natural gas. As of July 2026, approximately 90% of the project's production capacity had been committed to international buyers across Asia and Europe through long-term arrangements. 

Strengthening Energy Supply Security and Sustainability

Alongside the development of gas resources, the UAE continues to invest in infrastructure for the production, transportation, processing, storage and export of oil and gas, strengthening the resilience of the energy system and its ability to respond to changing domestic, regional and global conditions. The development of the oil and gas sector is complemented by the UAE's continued expansion of clean and renewable energy, supporting long-term energy security and sustainability.

Source: Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure.