United Arab Emirates

Oil & gas and construction news for subcontractors working in United Arab Emirates — 3 stories and counting.

Persian Gulf Pipeline Bypasses Hit Capacity Limits as Hormuz Disruption Continues

Saudi and UAE bypass pipelines designed for short-term disruptions are running at maximum capacity as drone attacks keep Strait of Hormuz tanker traffic halted.

Mar 14, 2026

Industry

Borr Drilling suspends three Gulf rigs amid regional tensions

Three Borr Drilling jackups in Qatar and UAE have been downmanned following regional hostilities, with operations on standby until conditions improve.

Mar 9, 2026

Editorial image: Idle Gulf jackups at dusk - Borr Drilling suspends three Gulf rigs amid regional tensions

Industry

Wood Group faces $17M fine as UAE acquisition closes

UK energy contractor fined for financial reporting issues while completing $285M sale to Dubai's Sidara Group, potentially creating subcontractor opportunities.

Mar 7, 2026

Editorial image: Dawn crane rigging close-up - Wood Group faces $17M fine as UAE acquisition closes

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