The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (SCE) to strengthen collaboration in regulating petroleum products trading and overseeing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and diesel products, announced during ADIPEC 2025.
The MoU was signed by Ahmed Buti Al Muhairbi, Secretary-General of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, and Eng. Ahmed Alsayed Mohamed Al Sheebani, Acting Director-General of Regulatory Affairs at the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, reflecting a shared dedication to advancing safety and sustainability within the UAE’s energy sector.
Under the agreement, both entities will establish a cooperative framework to streamline regulatory processes related to the trade, storage, and transport of petroleum and diesel products while ensuring adherence to technical, environmental, and safety standards. It also aims to strengthen coordination in monitoring, data exchange, and the sharing of best practices to enhance oversight and operational effectiveness.
Al Muhairbi said, “This agreement embodies a shared vision to develop an integrated governance system for the trading, storage, and transportation of petroleum products, ensuring the highest standards of efficiency, transparency, and safety. We believe this collaboration represents a pioneering step towards strengthening national integration in the energy sector and supporting the sustainability goals adopted by the UAE.”
Al Sheebani said, “This agreement represents an important step towards strengthening regulatory integration between Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the energy sector, supporting more efficient and sustainable operations. By aligning regulatory efforts and enhancing cooperation, we are building a more cohesive and transparent regulatory framework that promotes economic growth and environmental stewardship. We aim to advance the UAE’s leadership in energy governance, reinforcing the resilience and competitiveness of the nation’s energy sector.”
The MoU includes the development of unified licensing procedures for petroleum and gas product trading. Both the DoE and SCE will collaborate on monitoring and inspection measures to uphold environmental and safety regulations, in addition to sharing data to drive regulatory improvement.
This partnership reaffirms the commitment of both entities to elevating the UAE’s energy governance framework through cooperation, innovation, and best practices that help advance national sustainability goals.
(Inputs from WAM)
