UAE launches winter drive for safety at petrol stations

The Joint Committee for Safety and Security at Fuel Stations announced the kickstart of the Winter National Awareness Campaign for Safety and Security at Fuel Stations, coinciding with the holidays and camping season.

Running from 23rd December 2024, until 23rd January 2025, the campaign aims to raise public awareness of safety rules while refuelling at the land and marine stations.

For land fuel stations, safety rules include not smoking, not leaving children unattended in the vehicle, and adhering to motor bikes’ refuelling instructions to avoid leakage or fire.

As for marine fuel stations, safety rules include turning off the engine before refuelling and safely securing boats and jet skis while refuelling to avoid accidents.

The campaign also involves raising awareness of the dangers of flammable materials and the importance of abiding by the instructions provided by workers at the stations to ensure everyone’s safety.

The campaign is run by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, in collaboration with the General Directorate of Civil Defence at the Ministry of Interior and leading petroleum companies in the country such as ENOC, ADNOC, and Emarat.

According to a recent report, ADNOC Distribution added 19 new service stations in the first nine months of 2024, bringing the total to 855 across the UAE, KSA and Egypt, achieving its full-year goal of adding 15 to 20 stations ahead of time.

Eight of these, launched in Dubai in Q3, cater specifically to trucks, in partnership with Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA).

As of 30th September 2024, ADNOC Distribution’s UAE network included 112 fast and super-fast charging points, more than double compared to 53 at the end of 2023, with plans to reach 150-200 charging points by the end of 2024.

Future-proofing the business is an iterative and crucially important process at ADNOC Distribution. At present, the company is actively pursuing more than 20 AI-focused projects by integrating AI and advanced technologies across all business segments.

ADNOC Distribution’s strategic plan is underscored by a solid financial foundation and strong cash generation. To pursue further growth, the company has earmarked between $250 and $300 million in CAPEX allocations for calendar year 2024, with 70% of the investment directed towards growth-focused initiatives.

WAM