Following the sale of over 100 million barrels across eight previous tenders this summer, ADNOC is maintaining its pace to move record volumes. The current tender allows buyers to secure cargoes on a free-on-board basis from Fujairah, Zirku, or Das Island. Alternatively, clients may arrange ship-to-ship transfers within the Fujairah-Sohar range, effectively bypassing the congested chokepoint.

The UAE, which exited OPEC on May 1, reached a record production output of 4.1 million barrels per day in June. To sustain this momentum, the nation relies on an onshore pipeline network that transports crude from western fields to the east, avoiding the Strait of Hormuz entirely. Where tankers must transit the waterway, the country has increasingly utilized "dark mode" shipping tactics to ensure supply lines remain open. These logistical maneuvers have allowed the UAE to restore oil exports to pre-crisis levels despite regional geopolitical friction.