UAE finds natural gas off coast of Abu Dhabi

Like other Gulf states, the Emirates is working to diversify its economy and rely less on energy.
GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images
Seagulls fly above the seaside corniche in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, on Jan. 20, 2022. - GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images
Al Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East
Al-Monitor Staff

Natural gas was discovered off the coast of the United Arab Emirates today.

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company found 1.5-2 trillion standard cubic feet of raw natural gas off the coast of the eponymous emirate, the official Emirates News Agency reported.

Access the Middle East news and analysis you can trust

Join our community of Middle East readers to experience all of Al-Monitor, including 24/7 news, analyses, memos, reports and newsletters.

Subscribe

Only $100 per year.

Videos

See more