The UAE promised to strengthen energy infrastructure and said the Middle East war highlighted the importance of investing in alternative supply routes and backup production capacity. These measures can help cope with supply disruptions in times of crisis. UAE Energy Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei said at the Abu Dhabi International Oil Show in Abu Dhabi on Monday that the country must prepare for the worst because “we can't predict what will happen in the future.” He pointed out that previous investments in pipelines, ships and logistics helped the UAE maintain its energy supply during the conflict. Al Mazrouei said oil producing countries must also invest overseas to build oil storage facilities in order to be closer to customers. He pointed out that after the war, many companies will redesign related facilities to enhance their ability to cope with future crises. His above statement is in line with the previous views of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company CEO Sultan Al Jaber. AlJaber called for expanding strategic energy reserves, increasing stocks of refined oil products, and strengthening infrastructure. He said earlier Monday that energy security should be measured by where energy is actually delivered, and not just by production capacity.

The UAE promised to strengthen energy infrastructure and said the Middle East war highlighted the importance of investing in alternative supply routes and backup production capacity. These measures can help cope with supply disruptions in times of crisis. UAE Energy Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei said at the Abu Dhabi International Oil Show in Abu Dhabi on Monday that the country must prepare for the worst because “we can't predict what will happen in the future.” He pointed out that previous investments in pipelines, ships and logistics helped the UAE maintain its energy supply during the conflict. Al Mazrouei said oil producing countries must also invest overseas to build oil storage facilities in order to be closer to customers. He pointed out that after the war, many companies will redesign related facilities to enhance their ability to cope with future crises. His above statement is in line with the previous views of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company CEO Sultan Al Jaber. AlJaber called for expanding strategic energy reserves, increasing stocks of refined oil products, and strengthening infrastructure. He said earlier Monday that energy security should be measured by where energy is actually delivered, and not just by production capacity.