The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE), the authority overseeing the trading of petroleum products in the emirate, has ramped up inspection campaigns targeting the gas oil (diesel) sector in Ras Al Khor.
The initiative aims to safeguard public safety, protect the environment, enforce compliance with local laws, and crack down on illegal activities involving the distribution of these critical fuels.
A permanent joint field inspection team, established under DSCE Resolution No. (1) of 2022, has begun conducting on-site inspections and monitoring operations.
This effort is being carried out in collaboration with key government and industry stakeholders, including the Dubai Civil Defense, Roads and Transport Authority, Dubai Municipality, Department of Economy and Tourism, Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC).
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of Dubai Supreme Council of Energy said, “These inspection campaigns form an essential part of our continuous efforts to entrench the highest standards of safety and compliance across all vital energy-related activities in the Emirate of Dubai. This aligns with the directives of our wise leadership to ensure secure and transparent trading of petroleum products. Regulating the gas oil (diesel) trading sector is a central pillar of our comprehensive efforts. We work integrally with relevant entities to confront violations that threaten safety or undermine investor and stakeholder confidence. We reaffirm our commitment to providing an operational environment characterised by both efficiency and responsibility, supporting the sustainable development journey of Dubai and the UAE.
"The DSCE seeks to apply the highest standards of security and safety in all diesel trading activities, including transport, storage, and distribution, whether through diesel trading facilities or via transport and distribution tankers. We thank all government entities participating in implementing these campaigns, stressing the continuation of rigorous oversight and coordination with relevant competent government authorities to ensure the application of the standards. This aims to protect individuals, society, and institutions alike by verifying compliance of trading and distribution practices in the petroleum products sectors with the Council's decisions and ensuring the effective implementation of policies regulating petroleum product trading in Dubai."
HE Ahmad Buti Al Muhairbi, Secretary General of DSCE and Chairman of Dubai Regulatory Committee for Petroleum Products, emphasised that ensuring compliance with the approved specifications and standards for gas oil (diesel) is one of our top priorities. These inspection campaigns reflect our steadfast commitment to achieving a fair and sustainable business environment and protecting the rights of consumers and law-abiding suppliers.
Burhan Al Hashemi, Vice Chairman of the Committee said, “The most prominent violations uncovered included the storage and trading of diesel in unlicensed and unauthorised facilities, as well as trading, selling, or distributing the product at locations and via transport means that are unlicensed and non-compliant with UAE specifications."
