The notice signals a return to normal operations at ADNOC’s primary export terminals
Abu Dhabi tells buyers to load oil shipments from inside Hormuz
Bloomberg News reports ADNOC has told its customers to resume loading its crude oil from its ports at Das and Zirku islands as the resumption is seen as a positive indicator of a return to stable oil export flows from the UAE.
Friday 19/06/2026
The notice signals a return to normal operations at ADNOC’s primary export terminals
ABU DHABI - United Arab Emirates state-owned producer Abu Dhabi National Oil Co has told its customers to resume loading its crude oil from its ports at Das and Zirku islands, in the Gulf, Bloomberg news reported late on Thursday citing a notice sent to customers.
Reuters could not immediately verify the report.
The notice, sent to customers and reported late on Thursday, signals a return to normal operations at ADNOC’s primary export terminals, which are located inside the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world’s most critical oil chokepoints.
Bloomberg cited the official notice from ADNOC directing buyers to proceed with loadings from these facilities.
The move comes amid easing regional tensions following the recent agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at ending hostilities in the area. The resumption of normal loading operations is seen as a positive indicator of improving maritime security and a return to stable oil export flows from the UAE, a major global energy supplier.
Das and Zirku islands serve as vital hubs for ADNOC’s crude exports. Any disruption to operations in this area typically raises concerns over global energy supplies and insurance costs for tankers navigating the Strait of Hormuz.
This development is likely to be welcomed by international markets, reflecting greater confidence in the stability of Gulf energy routes following the diplomatic breakthrough.