ADNOC announces FID for SARB Deep Gas Development

ADNOC has announced the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the SARB Deep Gas Development, a strategic project within the Ghasha Concession located 120 km offshore Abu Dhabi

The project comprises a new offshore platform with four gas production wells which connect to Das Island, where gas will be tied into ADNOC Gas facilities for upstream treatment, maximising the integration with other ADNOC projects.

The development will deliver 200mn standard cubic feet per day (scfd) of gas before the end of the decade, enough energy to power more than 300,000 homes daily. This technically advanced project will embed advanced technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) and will be operated remotely from Arzanah Island, leveraging existing infrastructure to maximise efficiency and enhance safety.

Musabbeh Al Kaabi, ADNOC Upstream CEO, said, "We are pleased to confirm the final investment decision for the SARB Deep Gas Development. This strategic project within the Ghasha Concession reinforces the progress we are making to fully unlock Abu Dhabi’s world-class gas resources, supporting UAE gas self-sufficiency and strengthening the nation’s role as a reliable exporter to international markets. The development will leverage advanced technologies and AI and maximises synergies across ADNOC’s offshore infrastructure, unlocking efficiencies and value.”

The Hail & Ghasha Project project will play a vital role in meeting the UAE’s goal of gas self-sufficiency and rising demand for exports. The Ghasha Concession is targeted to produce 1.8 billion standard cubic feet per day (bscfd) of gas and aims to operate with net zero emissions, capturing 1.5 million tonnes per year (mtpa) of carbon dioxide (CO2), and providing low-carbon hydrogen that can replace fuel gas and further reduce emissions. The project will also leverage clean power from nuclear and renewable sources from the grid.