ADNOC ordered to accelerate West–East 1 pipeline as TA’ZIZ aims for 4.7 million tonnes by end 2028
Sheikh Khaled directs ADNOC to speed delivery of West‑East 1 pipeline via Fujairah while endorsing TA’ZIZ chemicals expansion and national content priorities.
ADNOC came under fresh directive to accelerate a major new export route as Abu Dhabi leadership reviewed the company’s operational resilience and industrial expansion plans. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan chaired the executive committee meeting at ADNOC headquarters and praised ADNOC’s ability to maintain safe operations and reliable energy supplies to domestic and global customers. The meeting focused on the West‑East 1 pipeline project that is planned to increase ADNOC’s export capacity and on the rapid build out of the TA’ZIZ chemicals ecosystem in Ruwais.
Sheikh Khaled chairs ADNOC executive committee meeting
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed presided over the executive committee of ADNOC’s board of directors at the company’s main office in Abu Dhabi. He commended ADNOC’s operational security and its continued delivery of energy to markets both inside and outside the UAE. The chair instructed company leaders to prioritise timely completion of key growth projects that will underpin export capacity and industrialisation.
West‑East 1 pipeline progress and 2027 commissioning target
The West‑East 1 pipeline is under construction and is designed to transport crude to Fujairah for export, effectively doubling ADNOC’s export throughput across the emirate. Company briefings at the meeting confirmed the pipeline remains on an accelerated delivery path with an expected start of operations in 2027. Sheikh Khaled urged further steps to speed execution of the next project phase to ensure global demand can be met once export infrastructure is available.
Operational resilience and market responsiveness
ADNOC’s board highlighted the company’s flexibility in maintaining safe operations while adjusting production where appropriate to market conditions. Officials noted that ADNOC can responsibly increase output when export corridors and logistical capacity are present. The committee praised the group’s risk management and continuity measures that support uninterrupted supply to customers worldwide.
TA’ZIZ chemicals build out and end 2028 production goals
Progress on the first phase of the TA’ZIZ chemicals complex in the Ruwais industrial city was a central topic during the meeting. The committee confirmed plans for TA’ZIZ to reach 4.7 million tonnes per year of industrial chemicals by the end of 2028, positioning it among the largest integrated chemical platforms in the Gulf. This production scale is intended to create new domestic value chains and reduce import dependence in strategic sectors.
Long term supply agreements and strategic partnerships
Delegates welcomed the long term supply contracts and feedstock commitments announced under the Make in UAE 2026 platform, which will support the TA’ZIZ output. ADNOC and TA’ZIZ have formalised cooperation with strategic partners including Alpha Dhabi Holding to study local manufacture of up to 14 widely used industrial chemicals. Those chemicals are targeted for applications in construction, automotive, packaging and consumer goods industries among other sectors.
National content programme and procurement direction
Sheikh Khaled reiterated the priority for ADNOC to advance its national content programme and to source Emirati manufactured products across projects and operations. The executive committee stressed that strengthening local manufacturers and suppliers will generate long term economic value and jobs across the UAE. ADNOC was directed to give procurement preference to UAE‑made goods where they meet project requirements and standards.
Leadership attendance and governance oversight
The meeting was attended by senior UAE ministers and company leaders including Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber who serves as ADNOC group CEO and Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Suhail Al Mazrouei the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh the Minister of State and Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak the Group CEO of Mubadala Investment Company. Jasim Mohammed Bu Ataba Al Zaabi the Abu Dhabi Director of Finance also took part as the committee reviewed corporate performance and governance. Their participation underscored the strategic national importance of ADNOC’s growth and industrialisation agenda.
ADNOC was commended for measurable progress on its major growth projects and for maintaining operational safety while expanding export options. The executive committee concluded with a clear instruction to expedite work on the West‑East 1 pipeline and to continue advancing TA’ZIZ delivery milestones so the UAE can capture greater value from its hydrocarbons and support broader economic development.
The meeting outcomes signal an accelerated timeline for ADNOC infrastructure and a sustained emphasis on local industrial content and job creation. ADNOC leadership now carries a mandate to convert those directives into concrete project milestones as the company prepares for the 2027 pipeline start and the TA’ZIZ production ramp up by the end of 2028.
