The United Arab Emirates is considering building a pipeline to move refined oil products and potentially other fuels while bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. Two reports describe plans that would route supplies to the UAE’s eastern coast, reducing reliance on shipping lanes that would be affected by geopolitical disruptions in the region. One outlet says the proposal is linked to a plan by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), a state-owned firm, to develop a “multifuel” pipeline. Another report adds that the bypass pipeline may extend beyond refined crude products to include fuels as well.
Both accounts frame the effort as a response to lingering concerns tied to the Hormuz crisis, which has raised the risk profile and operational uncertainty for energy flows through the strait. The reports do not provide final project details such as timelines, capacity, investment size, or formal approval status. They indicate only that the UAE is exploring pipeline options and that refined products and potentially fuels are within the scope of consideration.
