Key facts
- UAE crude oil production reached a record 4.1 million barrels per day in June.
- The UAE exited OPEC on May 1.
- The country is adapting to Strait of Hormuz closures by using 'dark mode' tankers and offshore loading.
- ADNOC is accelerating a new pipeline expected to double export capacity via Fujairah.
- ADNOC plans to invest up to $55 billion in upstream and downstream projects.
The United Arab Emirates achieved a record crude oil output of 4.1 million barrels per day in June, according to estimates from the International Energy Agency. This marks a substantial increase from the UAE’s average production of 3.5 million bpd in 2025 and surpasses the previous record of four million bpd set in 2020.
The UAE's surging production reflects its departure from OPEC in May, a move driven by its long-held feeling of being constrained by Saudi-led production quotas. The nation has invested heavily in boosting its production capacity and has implemented strategies to maintain export levels despite disruptions, including utilizing tankers in 'dark mode' through the Strait of Hormuz and increasing offshore loading options.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is accelerating plans for a new pipeline expected to double its export capacity via Fujairah, a port outside the Strait of Hormuz. ADNOC also intends to invest up to $55 billion (200 billion UAE dirhams) in upstream and downstream projects over the next two years.