Stonewynn Energy Tracker
Upcoming and under-construction oil, gas, LNG, petrochemical and low-carbon projects across the Emirates, with value, scope, contractors, award dates and completion timelines. Compiled and written by Stonewynn Consulting from official announcements and trade reporting.
The Stonewynn view
The UAE is in the middle of its largest energy construction cycle since the 2000s, and the centre of gravity has shifted decisively from oil to gas. Of the projects we track, the great majority of disclosed value sits in gas processing, sour-gas development, LNG export and the pipelines that connect them. The logic is simple: domestic gas self-sufficiency by 2030, Ruwais LNG's first cargo in 2028, and a chemicals hub at Ruwais that needs feedstock.
Three patterns matter for anyone looking to participate. First, ADNOC is packaging megaprojects into multiple EPC lots and financing them with structured debt, which spreads risk but rewards contractors and suppliers who can work inside a joint-venture consortium. Second, Chinese engineering groups now sit alongside the European and Korean incumbents on flagship awards, changing the supply-chain map. Third, in-country value requirements mean fabrication, logistics, accommodation, facilities management and local subcontracting are where much of the money actually lands.
The risks are equally clear: fabrication-yard and marine-installation capacity is close to fully booked into the late 2020s, one major contractor is working through administration, and every Ruwais LNG feed project sits on the same 2028 critical path.
Gas processing, sour gas and LNG account for the bulk of the disclosed pipeline. Offshore oil (Upper and Lower Zakum) adds a further $17bn-plus.
NMDC Energy, McDermott, Saipem, Technip Energies, Tecnimont, Wison and CPECC hold the largest packages; Wood, Petrofac and Kent lead the EPCM programmes.
The Bab gas cap EPC tenders, Borouge's EU2 cracker award, and whether Ruwais LNG's feed infrastructure holds its 2028 schedule.
Feasibility, partner selection, local structuring, procurement support and project coordination for companies positioning to supply, invest in or build alongside these programmes.
Values are as disclosed by operators or contractors, or as estimated by the trade press where marked "est."; undisclosed values are shown as such and are excluded from totals. Durations are calculated from contract award to stated completion. This tracker is prepared by Stonewynn Consulting for general information and does not constitute investment advice.
Positioning for the pipeline
