emirates7 - ADNOC’s Hail and Ghasha mega-project has reached a major development milestone with the successful sail-out and installation of essential offshore structures from the NMDC Energy Yard in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi.
These structures, known as steel “jackets,” serve as the foundation for the offshore facilities. The first two jackets were delivered on time and met the highest standards of safety and quality. They were transported from the fabrication yard onto a cargo barge and shipped 160 kilometers offshore, where NMDC’s Safeen-3000 vessel precisely positioned them on the seabed.
This progress highlights the strong collaboration and technical skill of the project teams and partners, ensuring the safe placement of the jackets and setting the stage for the next phase of offshore construction.
As the world’s largest gas development of its kind, the Hail and Ghasha project plays a vital role in helping the UAE achieve gas self-sufficiency and expand its gas exports. Once operational, the concession will produce 1.5 billion standard cubic feet of natural gas per day—enough to meet the daily needs of countries like Ireland, Greece, and Portugal combined. It is also designed to run with net-zero emissions, capturing 1.5 million tonnes of CO₂ annually, which is comparable to taking over 300,000 gasoline-powered cars off the roads.
Musabbeh Al Kaabi, ADNOC Upstream CEO, stated, “The sail-out of these jackets brings us closer to realizing the Hail and Ghasha project, a key step toward securing the UAE’s gas future. This project is proudly Made in the Emirates, promoting local industry and enhancing the nation’s manufacturing capabilities.”
Hail and Ghasha exemplifies the “Make it in the Emirates” initiative and ADNOC’s commitment to increasing In-Country Value by prioritizing local production, supporting UAE suppliers, fostering economic diversification, and investing in Emirati talent.
So far, 118 Emirati graduates have joined the project, offering them opportunities to contribute to a globally significant energy initiative while building careers in advanced technical fields.
These structures, known as steel “jackets,” serve as the foundation for the offshore facilities. The first two jackets were delivered on time and met the highest standards of safety and quality. They were transported from the fabrication yard onto a cargo barge and shipped 160 kilometers offshore, where NMDC’s Safeen-3000 vessel precisely positioned them on the seabed.
This progress highlights the strong collaboration and technical skill of the project teams and partners, ensuring the safe placement of the jackets and setting the stage for the next phase of offshore construction.
As the world’s largest gas development of its kind, the Hail and Ghasha project plays a vital role in helping the UAE achieve gas self-sufficiency and expand its gas exports. Once operational, the concession will produce 1.5 billion standard cubic feet of natural gas per day—enough to meet the daily needs of countries like Ireland, Greece, and Portugal combined. It is also designed to run with net-zero emissions, capturing 1.5 million tonnes of CO₂ annually, which is comparable to taking over 300,000 gasoline-powered cars off the roads.
Musabbeh Al Kaabi, ADNOC Upstream CEO, stated, “The sail-out of these jackets brings us closer to realizing the Hail and Ghasha project, a key step toward securing the UAE’s gas future. This project is proudly Made in the Emirates, promoting local industry and enhancing the nation’s manufacturing capabilities.”
Hail and Ghasha exemplifies the “Make it in the Emirates” initiative and ADNOC’s commitment to increasing In-Country Value by prioritizing local production, supporting UAE suppliers, fostering economic diversification, and investing in Emirati talent.
So far, 118 Emirati graduates have joined the project, offering them opportunities to contribute to a globally significant energy initiative while building careers in advanced technical fields.