UAE Builds Pipeline to Double Oil Exports Beyond Strait of Hormuz

The United Arab Emirates is constructing a new pipeline aimed at doubling its crude oil export capacity, allowing it to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most vital and sensitive waterways, according to reports published by specialized media outlets.

The project is part of a broader strategy pursued by the state to diversify energy export routes and reduce dependence on the maritime corridor through which approximately one-fifth of global oil exports pass, amid recurring regional tensions that cast a shadow over freedom of navigation in the region.

The announcement of this project comes at a time of rising concerns over the security of Gulf maritime corridors, as oil-producing states in the region seek to establish alternative export routes that ensure the continuity of their exports independent of any potential disruptions in the strategic strait.

Available reports have not yet disclosed a specific timeline for project completion or precise technical details regarding its route or full capacity.