ADNOC Gas, the integrated natural gas company and a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), has signed a long-term agreement with Emirates Steel Arkan (EMSTEEL), one of the Middle East’s largest integrated steel and building materials producers. The deal, valued between $3.5 billion and $4.2 billion, will secure a stable supply of lower-carbon natural gas to EMSTEEL over 20 years starting January 1, 2027.
The agreement strengthens a long-standing partnership between the two companies. It also underscores their shared commitment to supporting sustainable industrial development in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Under the deal, ADNOC Gas will provide reliable energy to power EMSTEEL’s existing operations and future expansion, reinforcing the company’s role in enabling industrial resilience and advancing cleaner energy solutions.
The long-term supply of lower-carbon natural gas from ADNOC Gas will help EMSTEEL expand production, curb emissions, and reinforce the resilience of the UAE’s industrial sector.
ADNOC Gas stated that the deal enhances its competitive position as a major supplier of natural gas to strategic industries, while helping drive the UAE’s broader economic and sustainability goals.
Highlighting the strategic importance of the company, the ADNOC Board of Directors convened its annual meeting on November 24, 2025, at Habshan, one of the company’s most important operational hubs. The choice of location reflects the significant impact ADNOC Gas has on strengthening the UAE’s energy security, supporting industrial stability, and reinforcing the nation’s global reputation as a reliable and responsible energy supplier.
This deal follows a February 2025 announcement where ADNOC Gas inked a 14-year LNG export agreement with Indian Oil Corporation (IndianOil) to supply up to 1.2 million tons per annum (mtpa) of liquefied natural gas (LNG), in a deal valued at $7–9 billion.
