ADNOC Gas Makes Global Mark With FTSE Index Entry

ADNOC Gas will boost its global investment profile by a lot as it joins the FTSE Emerging Index this month. Market analysts believe this inclusion could bring approximately $250 million in incremental investment to the Abu Dhabi company’s stock. The company showed remarkable resilience amid challenging oil prices and reported a 16 percent annual jump in its second-quarter profit to a record $1.39 billion.

The company’s stock has previously drawn substantial international investment through index inclusion. Its addition to the MSCI Emerging Markets Index brought a net capital inflow of approximately $500 million in June 2025. ADNOC Gas now joins globally recognized energy players in the FTSE Emerging Index, which features around 2,250 stocks from markets like China, India, Brazil and South Africa. Industry observers watch closely as the company’s improved visibility could influence its processing operations and market position, with its share price expected to benefit from this development.

ADNOC Gas secures FTSE Emerging Index inclusion

“With greater exposure to institutional investors, ADNOC Gas is well-positioned to benefit from increased liquidity, deeper market penetration, and enhanced stock visibility.” — Fatema Mohamed Al Nuaimi, Chief Executive Officer, ADNOC Gas

ADNOC Gas will join the FTSE Emerging Index on September 22, adding to its market success. The company became part of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index just three months ago in June 2025. The 23-year old FTSE Emerging Index measures how well the most liquid large and mid-cap companies perform across emerging markets.

This move should bring in extra capital of AED 734.39 million. That’s on top of the AED 1835.97 million already drawn from joining the MSCI index. ADNOC Gas’s shares will see higher trading volumes and better liquidity with these two major index listings.

The FTSE Emerging Index plays a crucial role for institutional investors by covering 99% of the world’s investable market capital. Investment firms use it to create index tracking funds and derivatives. They also use it to measure emerging market investments’ performance. ADNOC Gas now joins its sister companies ADNOC Distribution and ADNOC Drilling in these major indexes.

The company’s AED 10.43 billion marketed offering earlier this year paved the way for this achievement. It boosted the company’s free float by 80% and led to six times more daily trading volume. These improvements helped ADNOC Gas meet the strict entry requirements for these global indexes.

Inclusion boosts ADNOC Gas’s global investment profile

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ADNOC Gas has secured a spot in both MSCI and FTSE indexes, joining the ranks of globally recognized energy corporations. This dual inclusion will boost its appeal to international investors significantly. Companies listed in both MSCI and FTSE indexes typically see better liquidity and more stable prices. ADNOC Gas has now become a crucial part of emerging market portfolios for investors who manage index-tracking funds.

This higher market status comes at the perfect time as ADNOC Gas expands its processing operations and strengthens its position in global natural gas markets. The company should see improvements in its market capitalization and daily trading volumes thanks to increased visibility. Index weightings guide how institutional investors allocate their capital, which drives up the demand for ADNOC Gas shares.

The index inclusion brings many more advantages to ADNOC Gas. These include wider analyst coverage, better corporate governance perception, and stronger market credibility. So, ADNOC Gas can now attract international partnerships and financing opportunities more easily.

This milestone aligns perfectly with Abu Dhabi’s economic diversification strategy. ADNOC Gas has become a prominent representative of UAE’s energy sector in global financial markets. Energy transition investments have altered the map of global portfolios, and ADNOC Gas’s strong presence in these indices establishes it as a major player in the natural gas world.

Company outlines growth strategy and financial resilience

“The strategy aims to deliver a 40% increase in EBITDA between 2023 and 2029, supported by a diversified portfolio of projects designed to maximize value creation.” — Fatema Mohamed Al Nuaimi, Chief Executive Officer, ADNOC Gas

ADNOC Gas achieved its best quarterly performance with a net income of AED 5.09 billion in Q2 2025. This represents a 16% increase from the previous year. The company delivered these results despite lower hydrocarbon prices, which shows its efficient operations and strong business model.

The company has set bold growth targets supported by major investments. ADNOC Gas plans to spend AED 73.44 billion through 2029 to boost its gas processing capacity by 30%. A significant step forward came with the AED 18.36 billion Final Investment Decision on the first phase of its Rich Gas Development project.

“With a robust pipeline of strategic projects and a clear pathway to deliver over 40% EBITDA growth by 2029 versus 2023, we remain committed to creating long-term value for our shareholders,” stated CEO Fatema Al Nuaimi.

The Ruwais LNG project stands as a life-blood initiative that will more than double the company’s LNG output capacity by 2028. ADNOC Gas now supplies about 60% of the UAE’s natural gas needs and serves customers in over 20 countries.

The company has accepted new ideas through MEERAi, an AI tool that provides up-to-the-minute data analysis for faster, informed board-level decisions. This development aligns with ADNOC Gas’s plan to increase dividends by 5% each year between 2023 and 2027.

ADNOC Gas has reached a milestone in its corporate trip by joining the prestigious FTSE Emerging Index. The company’s inclusion in both FTSE and MSCI Emerging Markets indices makes it a key player in global energy markets. These index entries should attract combined investments of more than $750 million, which will improve trading liquidity and stock visibility.

The company showed remarkable financial strength with record-breaking quarterly profits despite challenging oil price conditions. This success highlights its robust operational model and strategic vision. ADNOC Gas supplies about 60% of UAE’s natural gas needs and has expanded its presence to 20 countries worldwide.

The company plans ambitious growth with substantial capital spending through 2029 to boost processing capacity by 30%. The Rich Gas Development project and Ruwais LNG initiative are the life-blood investments that will reshape the company’s production capabilities.

On top of that, ADNOC Gas welcomes state-of-the-art technology through systems like MEERAi that provide up-to-the-minute data analysis to improve decision-making. These technological advances and strategic market positioning strengthen the company’s competitive edge.

The dual index inclusion validates ADNOC Gas’s market strategy and supports Abu Dhabi’s economic diversification goals. While the digital world presents its challenges, ADNOC Gas has the tools to seize emerging opportunities. The company aims to deliver consistent shareholder value through planned dividend growth of 5% annually until 2027.