Abu Dhabi's DoE Rolls Out Summer Campaign For Safe Petroleum And Gas Use

The Department of Energy (DoE) has initiated a summer readiness awareness campaign in Abu Dhabi, focusing on the safety and security of petroleum and gas systems. This campaign aims to promote safety standards, best practices, and new regulatory requirements within the Emirate.

Dr. Saif Saeed Al Qubaisi, the DoE Acting Director-General of Regulatory Affairs, began the campaign by visiting Al Khalidiya Mall and Al Bateen Park Villas and Buildings. He inspected their central gas systems and provided support on adhering to safety standards. Dr. Al Qubaisi stated, "Safety is our top priority. One of the key objectives of this campaign is to reach as many stakeholders as possible. By engaging our stakeholders in person, we hope to build relationships, provide guidance on the new standards, and ensure that operators are complying with them."

The campaign's primary goal is to enhance the safe use of petroleum products and foster a culture of safety awareness across commercial, industrial, and residential sectors. This is particularly important for those using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) daily. The DoE teams will engage with gas operators, establishments, and individuals throughout the summer to raise awareness about safety standards and compliance with new regulations.

Ahmed Alsayed Mohamed Alsheebani, the DoE’s Acting Executive Director of Regulatory Affairs for the Petroleum Products Sector, urged all sector operators and establishments to contact the DoE for any clarifications regarding regulations, permitting systems, and safety standards. He emphasised, "We are here to promote public safety," adding, "We are ready to support in every way and assist all with becoming compliant".

The summer campaign includes visits to various locations such as restaurants, shopping malls, hotels, palaces, residential buildings, villas, storage facilities, and large plants. These visits aim to ensure compliance with safety standards and provide necessary support.

The DoE was recently tasked with regulating all aspects of trading petroleum products for non-ADNOC private operators in the Emirate. As part of this mandate, they are developing a unified permit platform to oversee trading activities and standardise regulations.

Unified Permit Platform

Alsheebani explained that they are consolidating and streamlining petroleum product sector codes starting with LPG. They are collaborating with relevant Abu Dhabi partners to ensure a safer, sustainable, and more environmentally friendly sector. "Effectively, we are consolidating and streamlining the petroleum products sector codes (starting with LPG) and collaborating with relevant Abu Dhabi partners to ensure a safer, sustainable, more environmentally friendly sector."

The DoE’s proactive approach involves working closely with the petroleum products ecosystem and other Abu Dhabi enforcement partners. This collaboration aims to create a culture of compliance reflecting their broader commitment to ensuring a safe, secure, and sustainable supply of energy and water in Abu Dhabi.

Commitment to Public Safety

Alsheebani highlighted that their regulatory framework intends to facilitate safe and effective business operations across all petroleum products in Abu Dhabi. This is done in the interest of public safety and environmental protection. "We cannot do this alone. We are working with all relevant stakeholders, partners and communities in the petroleum products sector ecosystem in the emirate to raise awareness of the standards and best practices. This is the focus our summer readiness campaign and site inspections," he concluded.

This comprehensive approach ensures that all stakeholders understand their roles in maintaining safety standards while supporting sustainable practices within the industry.

With inputs from WAM