ADNOC Gas Aims for 80% Habshan Recovery by End-2026

ADNOC Gas announced Tuesday that it aims to restore 80% of processing capacity at its Habshan complex by the end of 2026, following damage sustained during the Iran war. The Habshan facilities are the largest gas processing site in the United Arab Emirates, operated by ADNOC Gas, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi's national oil company ADNOC.

The Habshan complex consists of five plants with 14 processing trains and a total capacity of 6.1 billion standard cubic feet per day (bscfd). The damage from the conflict forced a significant reduction in operations, impacting the UAE's natural gas output and its ability to export liquefied natural gas (LNG). The restoration timeline reflects the complexity of repairs needed for such a large-scale facility.

For energy traders, the Habshan outage has tightened global gas markets, particularly in Asia and Europe where LNG cargoes from the UAE are a key supply source. The slow recovery means reduced availability of spot LNG volumes, supporting prices. Traders can monitor real-time gas and LNG price movements on NowPrice to track the impact of supply disruptions.

Looking ahead, the 80% target by end-2026 leaves a 20% capacity gap that may persist into 2027. Market participants will watch for any acceleration or delays in the repair schedule. Additionally, the broader geopolitical situation in the Middle East remains a risk factor for energy infrastructure. ADNOC's progress reports will be closely scrutinized for signs of earlier-than-expected restoration.