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The Sharjah National Oil Corporation has completed the first phase of development at the Al Hadiba gas and condensate field, more than doubling its current gas production, the company said in a statement released on October 27, 2026. This milestone strengthens Sharjah’s long-term energy security and supports broader efforts to meet rising demand across the UAE. The Al Hadiba field lies northeast of the Sajaa gas field and was discovered in May 2024, according to SNOC.
SNOC moved the project from discovery to first gas production in less than a year through an accelerated appraisal and development programme, building on its earlier work at fields such as Mahani which was found in 2020. The first phase included drilling appraisal wells, analysing well data, establishing gas-gathering infrastructure, laying pipelines and carrying out commissioning work, SNOC reported. These elements enabled the production increase that has now taken effect.
Preparations for the next phase of development have already begun, with SNOC accelerating activities to ramp up production during 2027. The field is expected to reach stable production rates by 2028 and make a substantial contribution toward future energy needs in Sharjah, the corporation stated. This progression aligns with SNOC’s wider strategy for expanding hydrocarbon resources in the emirate.
Khamis Al Mazrouei, chief executive officer of SNOC, described the project as a cornerstone for the corporation. “Al Hadiba was one of Sharjah’s most significant gas development projects in recent years and a key pillar of the corporation’s long-term growth strategy,” Al Mazrouei said in the statement. He noted that completing Phase 1 at a record pace demonstrates the ability to move quickly from discovery to delivery while supporting the emirate’s growing energy requirements.
Masoud Al Hammadi, executive director of exploration and production at SNOC, highlighted the technical findings from the appraisal. “Appraisal results have confirmed the reservoir’s quality and its promising pressure characteristics and production performance across the field,” Al Hammadi stated. These findings strengthened confidence in the field’s long-term commercial viability and in its future role in meeting Sharjah’s energy needs, he added.
Since assuming operatorship of the Sajaa assets in 2015, SNOC has advanced multiple initiatives to increase output and reinforce local energy supply, according to the corporation’s official timeline. Established by Amiri Decree in 2010, SNOC continues to focus on both conventional resources and new developments to sustain Sharjah’s contribution to national energy production. The Al Hadiba completion follows first gas from the field in 2025 as recorded by the company.
