ADNOC Gas has awarded contracts worth $1.34bn to Petrofac Emirates and the consortium of National Petroleum Construction and C.A.T International, for a new natural gas pipeline.

The pipeline is expected to extend the company's existing network from approximately 3,200km to more than 3,500km. This will enable supply of higher natural gas volumes to customers in the northern emirates of the UAE.

ADNOC Gas, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, said in a press statement: “This strategic pipeline extension will drive further growth for ADNOC Gas as it continues to supply sustainable gas supplies in the UAE in support of the company’s strategy to increase its market share and enhance its customer base.”

The contracts have been awarded under the sales gas pipeline network enhancement programme.

The programme comprises several packages. The first one awarded was for early modification works on existing pipelines in 2021 and this work was completed in 2023.

The second and third packages of the programme are being awarded now. These include the construction of new pipelines and a gas compression plant in Habshan to help deliver essential feed gas to customers across the emirates.

ADNOC Gas CEO Ahmed Mohamed Alebri said: “Our strategic network expansion will bring the advantages of lower-cost, sustainable and cleaner gas to more locations across the UAE by enhancing industrial access to natural gas, a cost-competitive and lower-carbon intensive fuel.

“The expanded pipeline will drive further growth for ADNOC Gas and our shareholders as we deliver on our mandate to achieve gas self-sufficiency for the UAE.”