ADNOC Gas, the dedicated gas entity of the Emirati energy major, has announced a capital commitment exceeding $8 billion for its Rich Gas Development Project. The capital injection is aligned with the organization’s overarching target to achieve a 60% expansion in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization by 2030. This expansion builds upon an earlier $5 billion funding commitment allocated to the same development framework.
Multi-Billion Dollar Capital Allocation Across Key Sites
The comprehensive Rich Gas Development Project spans critical operational assets within the United Arab Emirates. A significant portion of the capital—$3.9 billion—will fund the construction of a new natural gas processing train at the Habshah facility. Engineering contractor Wison Engineering has been tapped to construct this unit at the Habshah complex, recognized as the largest gas processing establishment in the UAE.
In addition, $4.3 billion will be directed toward a new natural gas liquids fractionation unit located at Ruwais LNG. These targeted allocations reinforce national energy infrastructure while scaling processing throughput across core UAE facilities.
Expanding Export Reach and Operational Capabilities
The Ruwais site is projected to become one of the largest liquefied natural gas complexes in the Middle East region. Scheduled to commence operations in late 2028, the installation will more than double current export capabilities, raising the total LNG capacity to approximately 15 million tons per year. The facility will operate two 4.8-million-tons-per-year liquefaction trains equipped with artificial intelligence and advanced technological systems aimed at optimizing operational safety, efficiency, and emissions management.
This major expansion comes as the business strengthens its gas production capacity to meet favorable long-term demand outlooks, navigating broader regional supply dynamics. Through this ongoing Rich Gas Development Project, the firm aims to optimize natural gas processing performance and strengthen regional energy infrastructure.
Highlighting the milestone, Chief Executive Fatema Al Nuaimi stated: “This is a defining moment for ADNOC Gas. With the final investment decision and contract awards for the Rich Gas Development Project, we are not only accelerating one of the world’s largest gas-processing growth programs – we are raising our ambition, targeting 60% EBITDA growth by 2030.”
Al Nuaimi added that these capital commitments will expand export capabilities, stating, “These strategic investments will significantly expand our natural gas processing and export capacity, unlock lasting value for our shareholders, and position ADNOC Gas at the heart of the UAE’s energy future.”
