Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has accelerated tendering for offshore engineering and production projects as part of its broader $150bn capital investment programme, reinforcing the UAE’s commitment to maintaining long-term oil and gas capacity despite the global energy transition.
The latest procurement packages cover offshore platforms, subsea infrastructure, gas processing facilities and export systems linked to ADNOC’s expansion plans. Executives familiar with the projects said the company was also prioritising infrastructure capable of supporting lower-carbon energy production and hydrogen development over time.
Energy analysts said the UAE was pursuing a dual-track strategy that combined continued hydrocarbon investment with efforts to position itself as a future energy-transition hub. “The UAE sees no contradiction between expanding oil production and investing in cleaner energy technologies,” said one regional energy adviser.
Contractors said offshore engineering projects in Abu Dhabi remained among the most attractive opportunities in the global energy market because of the emirate’s financial strength and relatively stable procurement environment. Informed sources said Asian and European EPC groups were particularly active in current bidding rounds.
Commentators expect ADNOC’s procurement pipeline to remain one of the Gulf’s largest sources of industrial and engineering contracts over the next decade. Analysts said Abu Dhabi’s energy investments would continue to shape regional infrastructure and industrial development despite volatility in global oil markets.