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ADNOC’s journey of success in pictures

From 1935 when the first geological survey took place to becoming an oil giant

Published: August 15, 2021 17:31 John Benny, Business Reporter and Devadasan K P, Picture Editor

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ADNOC – responsible for turning UAE into OPEC’s (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) third-largest producer is charting its path, silently and without much fuss. The energy firm is now working relentlessly to meet the objectives of its 2030 strategy, which calls for more partnerships and an active approach to managing its businesses and portfolio of assets. Image Credit: ADNOC

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Like most significant companies, ADNOC’s founding came through the grit and determination of a few. ADNOC’s journey began in 1935 when the first geological survey took place. In 1937, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan led an expedition of 16 tribespeople to the southwest of Abu Dhabi, where his vision for developing the UAE’s oil and gas resources was born. Above, a first geological survey in 1935. Image Credit: ADNOC

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The early years of drilling for oil led to the discovery in Abu Dhabi in 1953. Image Credit: ADNOC

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Oil was discovered in the United Arab Emirates in 1958 at the Murban Bab oil field. Above oil discovery in the offshore area. Image Credit: ADNOC

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First shipment departs from Das Island in 1962. Image Credit: ADNOC

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In 1973 during the rule of Sheikh Zayed, ADNOC Distribution was established by royal decree as the first UAE government-owned company specialized in the national and international marketing and distribution of petroleum products. Image Credit: ADNOC

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The early days of drilling for oil in Abu Dhabi. Image Credit: ADNOC

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ADNOC Gas Processing Established in 1978. Image Credit: ADNOC

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ADNOC Fertilizer established in 1980 now known as Fertiglobe. Image Credit: ADNOC

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Habshan complex established in 1995. Image Credit: ADNOC

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In 1979, ADNOC Distribution opened a lubricants blending and packaging plant at Sas Al Nakhl in Abu Dhabi.In 1982, the company began refueling planes at Abu Dhabi International Airport and about a decade later it became an American Petroleum Institute (API) member and received its first API lubricants Certification.Above, refining facility in 1999. Image Credit: ADNOC

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A female employee works at a computer in the Panorama Command Center near a panoramic digital screen displaying ammonia production units at the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Image Credit: Bloomberg

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Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Image Credit: Bloomberg

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Employees monitor operations data in the command center at the Borouge 3 petrochemical plant, in the Ruwais refinery and petrochemical complex, operated by Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC), in Al Ruwais. Image Credit: Bloomberg

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