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    28 July 2026

    FID on Umm Shaif gas development

    TotalEnergies says that, along with partners ADNOC, CNPC and Eni, it has reached a final investment decision (FID) for the $6.2 billion Umm Shaif Gas Cap development in the Umm Shaif and Nasr offshore concession. ADNOC Offshore is the field operator.

    Umm Shaif is Abu Dhabi’s oldest offshore field, producing since 1962. By 2030 the project will unlock more than 600 million scf/d of gas production while maximising condensate recovery, through the development of the gas cap resources located above the field’s oil reservoirs. By leveraging synergies with existing offshore facilities and clean power from the UAE grid, Umm Shaif Gas Cap is designed to minimise costs and limit emissions. The project also has the potential to increase gas production to up to 1.5 billion scf/d in the future, further supporting the UAE’s long-term gas growth strategy. Australian engineer-contractor Worley has been involved in front-end engineering design for the project, according to ADNOC. The investment includes three engineering, procurement and construction ⁠packages totalling $5.1 billion for large-scale offshore infrastructure, awarded to consortia comprising major UAE and international contractors.

    While not as sour as some of Abu Dhabi’s onshore gas fields, Umm Shaif still contains an estimated 1-3% hydrogen sulphide, representing a potential extra 230-690 t/d of sulphur output at maximum production.

    “We are delighted to reach this important milestone together with ADNOC and our partners. Following the recent award of the Bab Gas Cap concession, this FID marks another important step in developing Abu Dhabi’s significant gas resources. This development will contribute to TotalEnergies’ Upstream production beyond 2030 with low-cost and low-emissions resources,” said Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TotalEnergies.

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