UAE to fast-track construction of second oil pipeline, bypassing Hormuz: What to know - Al-Monitor
🔴 Tension RisingAl-Monitor2026-05-15
The UAE is accelerating the construction of a second oil pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, addressing challenges stemming from Iranian disruptions to the waterway. This pipeline will transport oil through Fujairah port, offering an alternative route amidst ongoing tensions and the aftermath of the US-Israeli attack on Iran. The UAE's departure from OPEC reflects a strategic shift towards independent energy production.