Sharjah announces the discovery of second gas well in Hedebah Field

Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC) today announced a major milestone in the appraisal and development of its onshore Hedebah Gas Field, with the successful drilling and testing of the Hedebah-02 well in Sharjah, UAE.

The achievement marks a significant step forward following the Hedebah-01 discovery well, drilled in 2024, which encountered gas and associated liquids in in geological formations called Thamama. Hedebah represents Sharjah’s fifth onshore gas and condensate field and the second major discovery in the past five years, underscoring SNOC’s growing exploration success.

Following the 2024 discovery, Hedebah-01 was fast-tracked into production within just ten months, contributing to Sharjah’s energy supply. The 2025 drilling campaign, focused on appraising and expanding the field’s potential, has now confirmed additional gas-bearing zones through the successful completion of Hedebah-02, which is drilled to total depth of 13,200 ft. The well is scheduled for production hookup in the coming months, with further drilling planned to evaluate the full extent of the structure. 

Khamis Al Mazrouei, CEO of SNOC, said: “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.” 

SNOC remains committed to advancing Sharjah’s energy independence through the exploration and development of its hydrocarbon resources, complemented by its strategic gas storage and processing infrastructure.