Source : WAM
Hussain Sultan Lootah, Acting CEO of ENOC Group and Chairman of Horizon Djibouti Terminals Limited (HDTL), recently concluded a high-level strategic visit to Djibouti and Ethiopia.
The visit highlighted ENOC Group’s commitment to developing essential energy infrastructure across East Africa while promoting international cooperation for sustainable regional growth and social impact.
In Djibouti, Lootah met with Ismail Omar Guelleh, President of Djibouti, praising the country’s rapid infrastructure development and discussing the acceleration of critical storage infrastructure expansion.
He was accompanied by ENOC executives, including Fahad Askar, CEO of Horizon Terminals Limited (HTL), and Omar Kassou, General Manager of HDTL.
The Acting Chief Executive Officer of ENOC Group also held discussions with Dr Yonis Ali Guedi, Minister of Energy of Djibouti, and high-ranking government officials. During these meetings, Hussain Sultan Lootah reaffirmed ENOC’s unwavering support for the East African country’s economic growth through HDTL, aligning with national priorities.
Discussions also centered on HDTL’s high-value projects, including increasing storage capacity and developing energy sector infrastructure projects.
In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Lootah held meetings with the Ethiopian Minister of Finance, Minister of Energy, Chairman of the Ethiopian Petroleum Supply Enterprise Board (EPSE), President of Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), EPSE management, and CEO of Ethio-Djibouti Railways (EDR).
The meetings resulted in the formation of a dedicated task force and an agreed-upon mechanism for rate determination, with stakeholders committing to regular consultations.
Hussain Sultan Lootah, Acting CEO of ENOC Group, said, “Leveraging ENOC Group and Horizon Djibouti Terminals Limited’s established expertise in terminal operations across East Africa, this strategic visit reinforces ENOC Group’s commitment to advancing vital energy infrastructure and fuel storage capabilities in the region. Our discussions in Djibouti and Addis Ababa focused on deepening ties to enhance regional logistics and promote economic growth. These discussions reaffirm ENOC Group’s dedication to contributing positively to the communities we operate in and reflect our growing role in driving social impact and sustainable development at the global level.”
The ENOC delegation also toured AMG Holding (Affiliated Managers Group) plant, invited by the CEO of EDR, gaining insights into rail-connected facility operations relevant to HDTL’s rail loading project.
