Sharjah has taken a decisive step towards energy self-sufficiency with the discovery and appraisal of new gas reserves in the Al Hadiba field. The findings, confirmed through the Hedebah-02 well, mark the emirate’s fifth onshore gas and condensate field, reinforcing Sharjah National Oil Corporation’s (SNOC) growing record of exploration success and its commitment to sustainable energy development.
A new discovery in Al Hadiba
The Sharjah Petroleum Council (SPC), a government entity, has announced that economically viable gas reserves have been identified in the Al Hadiba field, situated north of the Al Sajaa Industrial Area. The discovery follows a recent drilling campaign conducted by SNOC, which completed the Hedebah-02 well over several months.
The well is set for testing in the coming days to verify the quantities and overall potential of the reserves. Al Hadiba joins four other onshore fields in Sharjah, Al-Saja’a, Kahif, Mahani, and Muayed. Notably, Muayed has been converted into a gas storage facility, highlighting Sharjah’s strategic approach to both production and storage infrastructure.
From discovery to appraisal: Hedebah’s rapid progress
The Hedebah Gas Field first came into focus in 2024 with the drilling of the Hedebah-01 well, which revealed gas and associated liquids within the Thamama geological formations. That initial discovery was swiftly developed, entering production within ten months and contributing directly to the emirate’s energy supply.
Building on this momentum, the 2025 drilling campaign focused on expanding and appraising the field’s potential. The Hedebah-02 well, drilled to a total depth of 13,200 feet, confirmed additional gas-bearing zones. Plans are underway for the well to be connected to production in the coming months, alongside further drilling aimed at assessing the full extent of the field.
Leadership and strategic vision
Khamis Al Mazrouei, CEO of SNOC, emphasised the significance of the latest milestone: “The successful drilling and testing of our second well at the Hedebah Gas Field marks another important milestone in SNOC’s journey to strengthen Sharjah’s energy resilience and long-term security. This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth. By continuing to unlock the emirate’s natural gas potential, we are delivering on our vision to ensure reliable energy for Sharjah today, while building a stronger, more resilient foundation for the future.”
Masoud Al Hamadi, Executive Director of Upstream at SNOC, added: “The successful testing of Hedebah-02 is the result of outstanding teamwork, from geoscience and engineering studies through to planning and execution. It demonstrates SNOC’s ability to efficiently move discoveries toward production.”
Advancing Sharjah’s energy independence
The Hedebah development underscores SNOC’s ongoing commitment to advancing Sharjah’s energy independence. Beyond exploration and production, the corporation continues to enhance its strategic gas storage and processing capabilities, ensuring that the emirate’s growing energy needs are met reliably and sustainably.
With the Al Hadiba field now entering appraisal and Hedebah-02 nearing production, Sharjah is consolidating its position as a regionally significant hub for natural gas, combining resource development with operational excellence and long-term energy planning.
