Sultan Al Jaber attends Iftar at ADNOC’s Habshan 5 facility

Sharjah 24 – WAM: Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, visited the Habshan 5 gas processing facility for an Iftar gathering, recognising the vital role of the team in achieving ADNOC’s strategic goals. This visit was part of the UAE’s Year of Community initiative, emphasizing social bonds and collective progress under the theme “Hand in Hand.”

Appreciation for ADNOC employees’ contributions

During his visit, Dr. Al Jaber conveyed the UAE leadership's appreciation for the workforce’s contributions to the nation's energy security and economic prosperity. He met with Emirati employees, including Aamna Al Shehhi, ADNOC’s first female Plant Inspector, who demonstrated how AI is enhancing her work.

Focus on Emirati talent and technological innovation

Dr Al Jaber emphasised ADNOC’s commitment to developing Emirati talent and highlighted the role of AI in powering the UAE’s industrial growth. He praised the Tamkeen technical exercise, which saw 750 UAE Nationals excel at managing onshore oil and gas sites, and discussed ADNOC Gas’s contribution to the local economy through the In-Country Value (ICV) programme.

Habshan 5 facility’s role in ADNOC’s growth

The Habshan 5 facility, part of the Habshan Industrial Complex, is crucial in ADNOC Gas’s integrated lower-carbon gas value chain. It processes over 10 billion standard cubic feet of natural gas daily, meeting 60% of the UAE’s gas needs. The complex also solidifies ADNOC's position as the world's largest sulfur supplier and second-largest exporter of naphtha and LPG.

Harnessing AI and advanced technologies for sustainable growth

Habshan 5 leverages AI technologies, including Neuron 5 and Real-Time Optimizer, to optimize performance and reduce emissions. The facility also highlights ADNOC’s investment in Emirati talent, with over 950 UAE Nationals contributing to the complex. ADNOC Gas is advancing growth projects to expand gas processing capacity and support the UAE’s goal of gas self-sufficiency.