H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region, recently visited the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) facilities in Jebel Dhanna, focusing on the innovative underground salt dome storage project. This project is noteworthy for its potential to revolutionise ADNOC’s hydrocarbon storage capabilities. The salt dome storage is significant not only for its advancements in energy security but also for the increased flexibility and resilience it promises to the UAE’s energy supply chain.
During his visit, Sheikh Hamdan received detailed insights into ADNOC’s strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the UAE’s energy storage capabilities. The project represents ADNOC’s commitment to sustainable growth, technological innovation, and national development, as noted during the discussions with high-ranking officials. Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology as well as ADNOC’s Managing Director and Group CEO, emphasized the strategic importance of this facility for the UAE’s long-term economic goals. The need for advanced industrial capacities aligns closely with the Emirati leadership’s vision of fostering a diversified and sustainable economy.
Sheikh Hamdan has consistently championed the dedication of ADNOC’s workforce, which reinforces the UAE’s position as a reliable global energy supplier. His high-level entourage included Nasser Mohammed Al Mansouri, Undersecretary of the Ruler’s Representative Court in Al Dhafra Region, showcasing the significance of this visit in a broader governmental context.
This tour follows other recent engagements by Sheikh Hamdan, including visits to Das Island and the Bu Hasa field. Each visit highlights the multi-faceted approach ADNOC is adopting to bolster its infrastructure and expand its capabilities. With Das Island being central to ADNOC’s low-carbon growth strategy, Sheikh Hamdan observed ongoing projects aimed at achieving gas self-sufficiency for the UAE. In particular, the importance of natural gas as a lower carbon-intensity fuel was underscored, especially in the context of rising global demand.
Moreover, his visit to the Bu Hasa field involved reviewing ADNOC’s innovative use of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies aimed at boosting efficiency and lowering emissions in production processes. Sheikh Hamdan’s interactions with Emirati staff further illuminate the crucial role of local talent in driving ADNOC’s ambitious sustainability goals. He acknowledged the empowering role of Emirati women in the energy sector and their significant contributions across various operational capacities.
The overarching goal for ADNOC, as articulated by Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, is to lead in implementing cutting-edge technologies while ensuring a sustainable energy future. The company is not only investing in its industrial capacities but also strongly focusing on developing its national workforce to adapt to emerging global energy trends. Sheikh Hamdan’s commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and sustainability is evident in these strategic initiatives, further substantiating the UAE’s position at the forefront of the energy industry.
In summary, Sheikh Hamdan’s recent engagements reflect a robust commitment to enhancing the UAE’s energy landscape through transformative projects, technological advancements, and the empowerment of Emirati talent, thereby ensuring that the nation remains a dependable contributor to global energy security.
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- https://uaebusinessgate.ae/hamdan-bin-zayed-visits-adnocs-strategic-facilities-in-jebel-dhanna/ – H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, visited key ADNOC facilities in Jebel Dhanna, including the site of ADNOC’s new underground salt dome storage project. During the visit, His Highness was briefed on ADNOC’s strategic initiatives to enhance the UAE’s energy security and storage capabilities. The salt dome development, a pioneering project in the region, will provide ADNOC with advanced hydrocarbon storage infrastructure, supporting the flexibility and resilience of the nation’s energy supply chain. His Highness commended ADNOC’s commitment to sustainable growth, technological innovation, and national development, particularly in the Al Dhafra region. He also praised the dedication of ADNOC’s workforce and their role in reinforcing the UAE’s position as a responsible and reliable global energy provider. Accompanied by a high-level delegation of dignitaries and senior government officials, His Highness was welcomed by Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber emphasized the strategic importance of the location and ADNOC’s role in building future-ready infrastructure that supports the UAE’s long-term economic and energy goals. The visit underscores ADNOC’s alignment with the UAE leadership’s vision to build a diversified and sustainable economy powered by advanced industrial capabilities and world-class energy solutions.
- https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/hamdan-bin-zayed-visits-das-island-lays-cornerstone-of-new-hospital-and-residential-complex-1.1688925397621 – H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, visited Das Island to lay the cornerstone of a new hospital and residential complex. The infrastructure expansion marks an important milestone in ADNOC’s low-carbon growth strategy as the company accelerates its efforts to deliver the maximum energy safely and sustainably with minimum emissions the world needs. Sheikh Hamdan began the visit with a tour of Das Island, during which he was briefed on the production facilities, prominent technologies used, and key projects currently under development. He also visited the control room, where he was briefed about the role of UAE National employees who manage the gas production plant and heard about ADNOC’s comprehensive strategy for gas production and its goal to enable gas self-sufficiency for the UAE. During the visit, Sheikh Hamdan met with ADNOC employees, reaffirming the commitment of the UAE’s wise Leadership to continue investing in the development of UAE Nationals in order to ensure their active contribution towards the nation’s growth and prosperity. Sheikh Hamdan praised the important role of Emirati women, emphasising the need to continue empowering them across sectors, especially in the energy sector where they excel. Das Island, located 160km Northwest of Abu Dhabi, is a critical part of the UAE’s infrastructure and central to ADNOC’s ambitious gas growth plans. Natural gas will play an essential role in the energy transition as a lower carbon-intensity fuel, with global gas demand expected to increase over the coming decades. The new residential complex will be a key enabler as ADNOC expands its gas capacity to support UAE gas self-sufficiency, industrial expansion and economic growth, and increased export capacity to meet growing global demand. The island will also serve as an electricity power hub as ADNOC decarbonises its offshore operations.
- https://www.mediaoffice.abudhabi/en/energy/hamdan-bin-zayed-visits-bu-hasa-field-and-praises-adnocs-efforts-in-employing-artificial-intelligence-and-technology-in-production-processes/ – H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, visited Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s (ADNOC) Bu Hasa oil field and inspected the facilities and operational processes. His Highness reviewed ADNOC’s efforts to further enhance efficiency, raise productivity, and reduce emissions using artificial intelligence tools and advanced technologies. His Highness praised the efforts of the cadres of Emirati women and talent at the field, and stressed the wise leadership’s support of local talent to enable their contribution to UAE growth, prosperity and sustainability. His Highness also learned about the artificial intelligence tools and advanced technology ADNOC uses to monitor operation and production, including digital solutions for wells, independent operations techniques and remote monitoring.
- https://asianlite.ae/2024/top-news/hamdan-lauds-adnocs-efforts-in-employing-ai-in-production – H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, said that the United Arab Emirates, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge technologies like AI to drive sustainable growth and progress, particularly in the energy sector. This came during His Highness’ visit today to the Bu Hasa oilfield where he met with Emirati ADNOC staff working at the field. He toured key facilities and operations, learning about the company’s efforts to leverage AI and advanced technologies for enhanced efficiency, productivity, and emissions reduction. He was accompanied during the visit by Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Yas bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Nasser Mohammed Al Mansouri, Under-Secretary of the Ruler’s Representative’s Court in the Al Dhafra Region, and Issa Hamad Bushahab, Advisor to His Highness the Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region, along with a number of officials. “I’m delighted to learn about ADNOC’s ongoing efforts to solidify the UAE’s leadership in global energy security. Their commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2045 is commendable. By empowering Emirati talent and deploying advanced AI and digital solutions in the energy sector, ADNOC is ensuring increased production efficiency, reduced emissions, and optimal utilisation of our national resources,” said Sheikh Hamdan.
- https://www.rrcdr.gov.ae/en/Media-Centre/News/News_497 – H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, said that the United Arab Emirates, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge technologies like AI to drive sustainable growth and progress, particularly in the energy sector. This came during His Highness’ visit today to the Bu Hasa oilfield where he met with Emirati ADNOC staff working at the field. He toured key facilities and operations, learning about the company’s efforts to leverage AI and advanced technologies for enhanced efficiency, productivity, and emissions reduction. His Highness was accompanied during the visit by Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Yas bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Nasser Mohammed Al Mansouri, Under-Secretary of the Ruler’s Representative’s Court in the Al Dhafra Region, and Issa Hamad Bushahab, Advisor to His Highness the Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region, along with a number of officials. “I’m delighted to learn about ADNOC’s ongoing efforts to solidify the UAE’s leadership in global energy security. Their commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2045 is commendable. By empowering Emirati talent and deploying advanced AI and digital solutions in the energy sector, ADNOC is ensuring increased production efficiency, reduced emissions, and optimal utilisation of our national resources,” said Sheikh Hamdan. During his meeting with ADNOC’s national staff, His Highness conveyed to them the greetings of His Highness President Sheikh Mohamed, stressing on His Highness’s keenness to provide all means of success for them to ensure their active contribution to the path of growth and prosperity of the country. Sheikh Hamdan emphasised on the importance of Emirati women’s participation across various sectors, including the energy sector, highlighting their proven ability and success in tackling diverse tasks within this field. He praised the pivotal role played by the Emirati female cadres working in the Bu Hasa field, where they contribute through their different positions to the implementation of ADNOC’s plans to enhance efficiency, raise productivity and reduce emissions through the use of AI applications and tools and advanced technologies. This is in addition to a proposed joint project to develop a bromine production facility, used in drilling fluids. Sheikh Hamdan learned about the most prominent artificial intelligence and advanced technology techniques and tools used by ADNOC in monitoring operations and production processes in the field, which is considered one of the largest onshore production fields in the country and one of the 20 largest oil fields in the world in terms of proven oil reserves. This includes the use of digital well solutions, autonomous operations and remote monitoring technologies, and the development of the first AI-based advanced process control system in collaboration with AIQ, and the use of UAE-made drones to detect potential greenhouse gas leaks, and to conduct accurate site and infrastructure inspections, as well as the use of electric submersible pumps connected to AI tools to help reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency. For his part, Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber said: “We highly appreciate the visit of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the Bu Hasa field, which reflects the leadership’s keenness to follow up on all projects that contribute to strengthening sustainable economic and social development. “ADNOC, a leading integrated energy company, is undergoing a significant transformation. By leveraging the latest advancements in AI technologies, ADNOC aims to accelerate progress on the company’s ambitious strategy. This includes reducing emissions, ensuring operational sustainability, and staying at the forefront of the industry. To achieve this, ADNOC is investing in developing the company’s national workforce, building a diverse and highly skilled team to deliver more energy with lower emissions, to meet the ever-growing global demand.
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Freshness check
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10
Notes:
✅ The narrative is recent, dated May 25, 2025, and reports on a visit by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan to ADNOC’s facilities in Jebel Dhanna, including the underground salt dome storage project. This visit is a new development and has not been reported previously.
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10
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✅ The narrative includes direct quotes from H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber. These quotes appear to be original, as no earlier instances of identical wording were found in the search results.
Source reliability
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6
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⚠️ The narrative originates from UAE Business Gate, a platform that aggregates business and government news. While it provides timely information, its credibility is uncertain due to limited verifiable information about the platform’s editorial standards and ownership. The lack of a clear editorial process raises questions about the reliability of the content.
Plausability check
Score:
8
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✅ The claims about H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to ADNOC’s facilities in Jebel Dhanna and the focus on the underground salt dome storage project are plausible and align with ADNOC’s ongoing initiatives. However, the lack of coverage from other reputable outlets and the reliance on a single source reduce the overall confidence in the narrative’s accuracy.
Overall assessment
Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): OPEN
Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): MEDIUM
Summary:
The narrative reports on a recent visit by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan to ADNOC’s facilities in Jebel Dhanna, focusing on the underground salt dome storage project. While the content appears fresh and includes direct quotes, the source’s reliability is questionable due to limited verifiable information about the platform’s editorial standards. The lack of coverage from other reputable outlets further diminishes confidence in the narrative’s accuracy. Therefore, the overall assessment is ‘OPEN’ with medium confidence.
