The new pipeline will undoubtedly make UAE less vulnerable to disruptions in Hormuz. The country is also not new to the idea of bypassing the strait.

ADNOC’s chief said energy security now depends on not only oil production but also secure shipping routes, storage capacity, and backup infrastructure.

The new pipeline will undoubtedly make UAE less vulnerable to disruptions in Hormuz. The country is also not new to the idea of bypassing the strait.