Abu Dhabi:ADNOC Gas plc has entered into a strategic collaboration agreement with Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC) to explore opportunities for enhancing the UAE's gas supply security and the resilience of its energy infrastructure.

According to Wam, the agreement outlines plans for the companies to explore cooperation in various areas, including gas storage and processing, long-term gas supply arrangements, infrastructure development, and trading in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and downstream products.

Fatema Al Nuaimi, CEO of ADNOC Gas, emphasized that the partnership leverages complementary infrastructure and capabilities to bring greater flexibility in the movement, processing, and storage of gas, thus reinforcing supply security and supporting the UAE's industrial growth. Khamis Al Mazrouei, CEO of SNOC, highlighted that SNOC's infrastructure in Sharjah aligns with ADNOC Gas's expansion plans, offering opportunities to improve operational efficiency and attract investment in LPG and downstream activities, thereby enhancing Sharjah's role in the UAE's energy sector.

The collaboration is part of ADNOC Gas's extensive gas growth program aimed at expanding gas processing capacity and increasing natural gas availability for domestic customers. The program includes Rich Gas Development and Estidama projects, both designed to strengthen the infrastructure necessary for connecting additional gas supply to current and future customers.