Upper Zakum oilfield expansion
Sector: Oil and Gas • Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Source: Upstream Online
The expansion of the Upper Zakum oilfield, the world's second-largest offshore oilfield, is likely valued upwards of $10 billion. Adnoc is currently carrying out bidding activities for multiple work packages linked to the next development phase. The expansion aims to boost production capacity from over 1 million bpd to 1.5 million bpd. The development plan includes AI-enabled remote operations, cl
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Oil and Gas, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
- Location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Upstream Online
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The expansion of the Upper Zakum oilfield, the world's second-largest offshore oilfield, is likely valued upwards of $10 billion. Adnoc is currently carrying out bidding activities for multiple work packages linked to the next development phase. The expansion aims to boost production capacity from over 1 million bpd to 1.5 million bpd. The development plan includes AI-enabled remote operations, clean energy power supply, and artificial islands for drilling. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | United Arab Emirates (UAE) |
State | Abu Dhabi |
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Source | Upstream Online |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Oil and Gas, Power Generation (CCGT), Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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