SNOC Advances Net-Zero Goals with Solar Plant and Gas Field Development in Sharjah
Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC) has initiated its net-zero journey by commissioning the SANA solar power plant, a 60 MW facility inaugurated in June 2025, which is expected to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 20%. SNOC aims for net-zero emissions by 2032.
In November 2025, SNOC completed the second appraisal well in the Hedebah Gas Field, enhancing energy security in Sharjah and the UAE. The Hedebah-01 well was fast-tracked into production within ten months.
SNOC is also exploring natural hydrogen for energy applications, following a memorandum of understanding with Siemens Energy and Decahydron. Further drilling is planned for 2026 to assess the resource potential. Natural gas will remain a baseload fuel to meet growing energy demand in the Northern Emirates, supported by improved gas pipeline infrastructure.
