As part of ongoing efforts to enhance infrastructure in the Emirate of Sharjah, the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has launched the first phase of the natural gas network connection project in Al Dhaid City.
According to SEWA, the current completion rate of the project has reached 46%, with phase one scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2026.
The work is progressing according to the approved timeline, demonstrating SEWA’s commitment to delivering critical infrastructure efficiently and on schedule.
Engineer Ibrahim Al Balgouni, director of the Natural Gas Department at SEWA, confirmed that this phase involves the extension of a natural gas pipeline to the Jabal Omar and Tal Al Zafran neighbourhoods.
The total length of the network being laid is 83 km, with an overall investment of approximately US$3.81mn (AED14mn).
Once complete, the project will provide gas services to nearly 989 residents in the area.
Al Balgouni noted that this development marks a significant step towards building a modern and sustainable energy network throughout Sharjah.
The project is part of a broader strategy to reduce reliance on traditional gas cylinders by offering a safer, more economical, and environmentally friendly alternative.
By expanding the natural gas network, SEWA is helping to boost living standards while supporting residential, commercial and industrial growth in Al Dhaid.
The initiative is also in line with Sharjah’s broader goals of achieving comprehensive urban development and enhancing community wellbeing.
The organisation added that its focus on high safety standards and advanced infrastructure ensures that the gas networks not only meet current needs but are future-ready.
Connecting Al Dhaid to the natural gas grid is expected to drive economic activity, reduce household energy costs, and contribute to the city's transformation into a more efficient and sustainable urban environment.
SEWA continues to play a vital role in supporting the emirate’s long-term development plans through strategic investments in essential utility services, the organisation said in a press statement.
It added that this initiative follows the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and aligns with the emirate’s vision for sustainable development and improved quality of life.
Natural gas network rollout advances in Sharjah's Al Dhaid
The current completion rate of the project has reached 46%. (Image source: WAM)
