Macron Secures New Diesel Supply Deals with Gulf Partners During Abu Dhabi Visit
During a dinner at Abu Dhabi’s Qasr al Watan, French President Emmanuel Macron and UAE ruler MBZ agreed with Total and ADNOC executives on monthly diesel shipments to France, with Bahrain and Saudi Arabia also joining the arrangement.
At the Qasr al Watan palace in Abu Dhabi, President Emmanuel Macron held a bilateral meeting with Emirati ruler Mohammed ben Zayed Al Nahyane, covering topics from security cooperation to artificial intelligence. As the dinner concluded, the presidents invited Total’s chief executive Patrick Pouyanné and ADNOC’s head to discuss energy supplies. The talks produced a pact whereby the United Arab Emirates will provide regular diesel shipments to France, a deal that was quickly mirrored by Bahrain.
In addition, Saudi Arabia confirmed it will send diesel for the October-November period. Total’s CEO expressed confidence that these arrangements will prevent any diesel shortage in France this winter.
Why it matters
The agreements aim to secure France's diesel supply for the winter, reducing the risk of fuel shortages.
How this story developed
- Oct 19 Macron heads to Gulf states to secure oil supplies amid French fuel-price unrest
- Oct 19 The visit is scheduled for Monday through Wednesday and adds meetings with officials from Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar.
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