The Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi (DoE) recently convened more than 130 key stakeholders from both government and private sectors to discuss safety, compliance, and the future of the petroleum products industry in light of forthcoming regulatory changes.
The workshop, held under the theme Petroleum Products Safety and Compliance, is part of an ongoing effort to ensure the sector adheres to the highest safety and compliance standards for the well-being of the public.
Dr Saif Saeed Al Qubaisi, Acting Director-General of Regulatory Affairs at DoE, stressed the importance of collaboration between both sectors in fostering growth while maintaining stringent safety protocols.
“Safety is a united effort; it is the collective responsibility of our entire sector,” Al Qubaisi said. “As a regulator, we work with both government and private sectors to create an environment conducive to growth, but never at the risk of safety. Safety is, and always will be, our number one priority.”
He also noted that voluntary compliance with safety standards offers multiple advantages, including safer communities, enhanced operational efficiency, cost savings, and a stronger sector reputation.
The upcoming regulatory changes, set to take effect in Q4, will impact all non-ADNOC petroleum products and gas-related activities in Abu Dhabi. The new rules will specifically focus on gas systems in buildings, as well as the manufacturing, trading, transportation, and storage of petroleum products.
The DoE has called on all sector participants to commit to the new regulations, ensuring the sector’s growth while keeping Abu Dhabi safe.
Abu Dhabi DoE urges petroleum sector compliance ahead of regulatory changes
The DoE has called on all sector participants to commit to the new regulations. (Image source: DoE)
