Discuss the procedures for controlling the circulation and sale of petroleum products in Dubai

"Supreme Energy": 9 billion dirhams in savings from "demand management programs" since 2011

The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy revealed the contribution of energy and water demand management programs, since 2011, to avoiding 14.1 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions, and saving about nine billion dirhams.

During a remote meeting chaired by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, the Council was briefed on the savings achieved by the Dubai Energy and Water Demand Management Strategy 2030, pointing out that the equivalent of 6.4 terawatts of electricity was saved, and about 12.2 billion gallons of water, in 2021.

board meeting

In detail, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, chaired the 71st meeting of the Council, which was held remotely.

The meeting discussed several topics, most notably the review of the formation of a permanent committee to monitor the circulation and sale of petroleum products in the Emirate of Dubai, and the savings achieved by the strategy for managing demand for energy and water.

Petroleum materials

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, said: "In line with the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, in protecting the environment and society, and ensuring the application of the highest standards of security and safety. The Council reviewed the formation of a permanent committee to monitor the circulation and sale of petroleum products in the Emirate of Dubai.

He added: "His Highness, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, issued Resolution No. 3 of 2021, to set the regulatory framework, strategies and legislation for the distribution of liquefied petroleum gas and its derivatives in the Emirate of Dubai, to be in line with the highest international standards in this field."

He continued, "We aim to regulate business practices, apply the highest international standards in security and safety, and ensure the circulation of liquefied petroleum gas from transportation, storage and distribution in the emirate, in accordance with the specifications approved in the country."

Al Tayer continued: “The Supreme Council of Energy stipulated in its decision that approval must be obtained from it to issue the permit, as a permission to complete all approvals and requirements from government agencies in the emirate, each according to its competence and requirements,” stressing that the Supreme Council of Energy, in coordination with the relevant government agencies, will conduct inspection campaigns. joint, to ensure the commitment of workers in this sector to the decision and the application of the highest standards of security and safety.

demand management

For his part, the Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Energy, Ahmed Butti Al Muhairbi, said: “During the meeting, we were briefed on the savings achieved by the Dubai Energy and Water Demand Management Strategy 2030, whereby in 2021, the equivalent of 6.4 terawatts of electricity was saved, approximately 12.5% ​​compared to the current situation. And about 12.2 billion gallons of water, which is 9.4% compared to the usual situation.”

He added: “Since 2011, energy and water demand management programs have contributed to avoiding 14.1 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions, and saving about nine billion dirhams. in the Emirate of Dubai.

Follow our latest local and sports news and the latest political and economic developments via Google news