Etihad Rail has conducted the inaugural passenger train journey between Abu Dhabi and Al Dannah, aiming to boost transportation and industry in the emirate.
Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Managing Director and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), along with members of ADNOC’s Executive Leadership team, participated in Etihad Rail’s first rail journey connecting Abu Dhabi and Al Dhannah.
Dr. Al Jaber Explores ADNOC’s Key Projects After Inaugural Rail Journey
Following the milestone rail journey, Dr. Al Jaber toured ADNOC’s downstream and petrochemicals hub in Al Ruwais Industrial City, gaining insights into strategic growth projects at Borouge 4, ADNOC Refining, and the Ruwais LNG project.
Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber stated, “ADNOC’s partnership with Etihad Rail is fully aligned with our strategic priorities to successfully implement transport solutions that contribute to the UAE’s development and future prosperity.”
He further emphasized the project’s significance beyond being a rail network, serving as a vital artery for economic growth, infrastructure development, and decarbonization in the UAE.
The Abu Dhabi rail passenger service is part of the close strategic partnership between ADNOC and Etihad Rail, with sulphur products already being transported by rail between Shah and Habshan to the export point at Al Ruwais Industrial City.
Shadi Malak, CEO of Etihad Rail, expressed pleasure in hosting ADNOC’s executive leadership team on the inaugural rail journey and highlighted the ongoing efforts to establish strategic partnerships in the public and private sectors.
The partnership between ADNOC and Etihad Rail aims to strengthen the resilience of the domestic economy, maximize the use of local resources and services, encourage economic diversification, and create job opportunities for UAE Nationals.
Various projects, including the $6.2B Borouge 4 expansion and the Ruwais LNG project, contribute to ADNOC’s efforts in economic development and sustainability.
ADNOC’s In-Country Value programme is supported by the Borouge 4 plant, set to be operational by 2025, and the Crude Flexibility Project at Ruwais Refinery, according to Arabian Business.
The Ruwais LNG project, expected to start LNG deliveries in 2028, will be the first LNG export facility in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to run on renewable and nuclear grid power, making it one of the lowest-carbon intensity LNG plants in the world.
