OMV in the United Arab Emirates
We’ve been active in the United Arab Emirates for many years, working side by side with national and international partners and contributing technical expertise and operational experience to this globally significant energy market.
Our story
We have maintained a close relationship with Abu Dhabi for over 30 years via various mutual investments with government-owned entities. The investment in OMV Aktiengesellschaft shares began in 1994 and subsequently increased to 24.9%, becoming the second-largest shareholder. This investment has transferred between IPIC, Mubadala and ADNOC, through to XRG in 2025.
We opened our first office in Abu Dhabi in 2007, establishing a permanent presence in the region. Since then, we have built long-term partnerships that have anchored our role in the UAE, and Abu Dhabi now serves as our regional business hub for the Middle East.
From here, our teams support activities across the energy value chain. We bring local knowledge and expertise from across our group and work closely with partners to support a secure energy supply, with a clear focus on reducing emissions.
Our activities
Together with partners, we are involved in a number of long-term energy projects across the UAE. Our role covers the full lifecycle, from exploration through to production, refining, and trading.
The Satah Al Razboot (SARB) and Umm Lulu fields form a major offshore development off the coast of Abu Dhabi. The concession is operated by ADNOC Offshore, with OMV, TotalEnergies, and SOCAR as partners. We play a key role in the partnership, serving as the Asset Lead for the Umm Lulu field.
Since participation was awarded in 2018, the Concession has progressed from early production to a mature offshore operation, supported by continued investment and close coordination between partners.
Key facts
- Equity interest: 20%
- Operator: ADNOC Offshore
- Partners: ADNOC (57%), TotalEnergies (20%), Socar (3%)
- Location: Offshore Abu Dhabi
- Focus: Offshore oil production
- OMV’s total net production in 2025 ~ 51 kboe/d
ADNOC Refining owns and operates the world’s fourth-largest single-site refinery at the Ruwais mega-site in Abu Dhabi. We are an equity partner in ADNOC Refining, as well as in ADNOC Global Trading, a trading joint venture established in 2020 focused on product marketing and feedstock supply, including biofuels. Through these partnerships, we are involved in refining activities at Ruwais and in trading activities that support ADNOC Refining’s operations and optimization.
Key facts
- Equity interest: 15%
- Partners: ADNOC (65%), Eni (20%)
- Location: Ruwais, Abu Dhabi
- Focus: Refining and trading
Local Supplier
Our partnerships in the UAE are led by a local procurement team and delivered in line with OMV’s group-wide standards on ethics, sustainability, and compliance.
Companies interested in working with us must register as potential suppliers through our global procurement platform, SAP Ariba. Full details on becoming an OMV supplier are available on the Become an OMV Supplier page on the OMV Group website. Our General Conditions of Purchase for the UAE is available here.
Ethics, governance & compliance
We do business the right way, everywhere we operate. In the UAE, our activities are carried out in line with local laws and regulations, alongside OMV’s group-wide standards and governance framework.
This includes clear requirements on ethical conduct, compliance, and corporate governance. These are applied consistently across our operations and supported by defined processes, oversight, and accountability.
Get in touch
OMV Abu Dhabi Production GmbH
C2 Tower, 16th Floor
Al Bateen Area
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 2 403 0000
Email: communications.ae@omv.com