UAE Accelerates Second West–East Pipeline to Bypass Hormuz Strait

The UAE is accelerating the construction of a second West–East oil pipeline to Fujairah to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to reduce reliance on this critical waterway. The project, slated for operation by 2027, will double the UAE’s oil export capacity and provide an alternative shipping route amid regional tensions. This move reflects concerns about maritime security and disruptions to energy flows.