Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) has joined hands with governmental stakeholders to implement the U.A.E. Federal Cabinet decision No. 37 of 2013 on making the use of the environment-friendly green diesel mandatory across U.A.E.
A stakeholder meeting led by ENOC Industrial Products Marketing (EIPM) at ENOC Headquarters was attended by representatives of Emirates Authority for Standardisation & Metrology (ESMA), Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai Civil Defence, Dubai Municipality and Emarat. The meeting resolved to promote awareness on the importance of the new greener fuel standards. The stakeholders emphasised the need to take concerted action to ensure the security of supply and usage of the new ‘Ultra-low Sulphur Diesel,’ which is more environment-friendly and helps in reducing toxic vehicle exhaust emissions.
The stakeholders agreed on a roadmap and timelines to take collective action to promote ‘Ultra- low Sulphur Diesel’ usage, which is a far cleaner fuel than the diesel used in the region.
Saeed Khoory, Chief Executive Officer of ENOC, thanked all governmental agencies and ENOC’s key stakeholders for their support in ensuring the implementation of U.A.E. Federal Cabinet decision number 37 for year 2013 regarding making the use of environment-friendly ‘Ultra-low Sulphur Diesel’ compulsory in the U.A.E.
“We have been working with the authorities to implement a mechanism to regulate the diesel market to limit irregularities and illegal activities. The use of low-standard diesel, often sourced from illegal vendors, not only impacts the economy negatively but also leads to environmental degradation and health & safety hazards,” Mr. Al Khoory added.
Source : WAM News Agency for United Arab Emirates
