Dubai – ADNOC Gas is expanding its presence in the local UAE gas market through new arrangements aimed at providing fuel for new electricity generation projects in the northern Emirates. The company signed an agreement with Etihad Water and Electricity to explore cooperation opportunities regarding future natural gas supply arrangements, enabling the connection of available and future supplies to new power production projects.
Strategic Investment and Infrastructure Expansion
This move coincides with ADNOC Gas’s investment program to expand production capacities and develop infrastructure, increasing gas volumes available to customers and opening doors for consumer base expansion within the UAE. The agreement gains significance amid plans to develop the electricity mix in the northern Emirates, combining gas-fired power plants with renewable energy projects, requiring stable fuel sources to support system operation and meet growing demand.
Minister Witnesses Signing Ceremony
Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Etihad Water and Electricity, witnessed the signing ceremony between the two parties. The agreement focuses on exploring cooperation opportunities for supplying natural gas to new electricity generation projects. These potential arrangements allow ADNOC Gas to benefit from supply growth resulting from its investments by accessing new clients in the local market.
Executive Statements on Long-Term Goals
Fatima Al Nuaimi, CEO of ADNOC Gas, stated that the company continues investing to meet the country’s growing energy needs. She noted that expanding production capacities and developing infrastructure help connect new supplies to new customers. These efforts aim to support future electricity generation projects while achieving sustainable long-term value for shareholders.
Ensuring Secure and Flexible Power Systems
Yousef Al Ali, CEO of Etihad Water and Electricity, explained that the company is developing a balanced mix of gas and renewable energy projects to meet long-term energy needs in northern Emirates. He added that cooperation with ADNOC Gas enhances the company’s ability to secure reliable, long-term supplies, supporting a safe, flexible, and sustainable electricity system for communities and businesses within its service area.
Boosting Local Production and Reducing Imports
Providing locally produced natural gas remains a key factor in supporting UAE energy security. Connecting new power plants to reliable fuel sources enhances electricity system flexibility and reduces reliance on imported fuels. Expanding gas usage provides an operational base for electricity projects targeting demand growth from economic and residential expansion.
Integrated Growth Program Details
ADNOC Gas continues implementing an integrated growth program aimed at increasing gas processing capacities and developing its transmission network. This includes the Rich Gas Development Project, which aims to increase processing capacities and enhance natural gas supplies available to customers within the UAE.
Stamina Project and Network Upgrades
The program also includes the Stamina Project, focused on developing and updating the company’s pipeline network to transport larger gas volumes from processing facilities to various consumption areas. These projects enable ADNOC Gas to provide additional supplies to the local market while expanding its customer base, giving the agreement commercial and operational importance amid new power plant development plans.
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