Forming a permanent awareness committee at fuel stations

The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure announced the formation of a permanent awareness committee for security and safety at fuel stations, headed by the ministry, with membership from the General Command of Civil Defense at the Ministry of Interior, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company for Distribution (ADNOC Distribution), Emirates Petroleum Company (Emarat), and Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC).

The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure for Energy and Petroleum Affairs, and Head of the Joint Committee for Security and Safety, Eng. Sharif Al Olama, said that the aim of forming the permanent committee is to exchange experiences and procedures, and unify innovative practices at the state level, in addition to preparing studies and organizing awareness programs and campaigns throughout the year, to ensure adherence to the highest standards of security and safety, pointing out that the national campaign for security and safety in fuel stations has achieved great and exceptional success in raising awareness of the importance of following safety procedures.

For his part, Saif Humaid Al Falasi, CEO of ENOC Group, said that the results achieved by the campaign demonstrate the efforts made by the Joint Committee for Security and Safety and its partners to achieve the highest standards of safety at fuel stations. The success of the campaign reflects a collective commitment to achieving a safe environment and highlights the positive interaction of the community.

In the same context, Eng. Bader Saeed Al Lamki, CEO of ADNOC Distribution, said that the campaign contributed significantly to raising awareness of the importance of safety and reducing accidents related to fueling operations, noting that the effective cooperation between the public and the concerned authorities was crucial in achieving these positive results. He stressed the continuation of work to ensure a safe and sustainable environment.

In turn, Ali Khalifa Al Shamsi, CEO of Emirates Petroleum Company (Emarat), confirmed that the campaign, in its fifth session, achieved more results thanks to the integration of national efforts and the joint and constructive work between all strategic partners, to enhance awareness among users and visitors of fuel stations, of the safety and security rules followed therein.

The Commander-in-Chief of Civil Defense, Major General Jassim Mohammed Al Marzouqi, said that the campaign represented exceptional efforts to enhance awareness work in the areas of protection, prevention and public safety, noting that awareness campaigns are an important aspect of the prevention efforts made by the Civil Defense sector to enhance preparedness, readiness and capacity building.