UAE Ramps Up Fujairah Oil Exports as Hormuz Blockade Persists

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is working to bolster the resilience of the global energy system amidst escalating conflict in the Middle East. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively blocked, cutting off a significant portion of global oil trade, the UAE is increasing oil exports from Fujairah as an alternative route. The UAE had previously called for an international session to address vulnerabilities in critical energy chokepoints. ## Latest Update Fujairah's oil operations have recovered to load approximately 1.9 million barrels a day between March 20-24, following the resumption of operations at major crude loading infrastructure. However, refined product exports remain partially constrained due to damage to the port's Matrix Manifolds. Electronic jamming is reportedly hindering satellite tracking of tankers in the region. ## Timeline * **2026-03-14:** Adnoc's operations in Fujairah halted due to Iranian drone strikes. * **2026-03-23:** UAE proposes international session on securing vital energy corridors, citing attacks on energy infrastructure and the Strait of Hormuz blockade. * **2026-03-20/24:** Fujairah ramps up oil exports, loading approximately 1.9 million barrels a day. ## What to Watch * Further attacks on Fujairah's energy infrastructure, which has already been targeted multiple times, could severely disrupt oil flows. * The success of electronic jamming efforts and its impact on maritime situational awareness in the region. * Escalation of conflict in the Middle East and its impact on the Strait of Hormuz, global oil prices, and energy security.