emirates7 - As part of its continued efforts to strengthen the regulatory framework of the petroleum products sector, a delegation from the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), led by Dr. Saif Saeed Al Qubaisi, Acting Director-General of Regulatory Affairs, conducted an official visit to the Republic of Singapore.
The visit aimed to study global best practices in petroleum product regulation, operational oversight, and inspection procedures. It also sought to identify opportunities for collaboration with Singapore’s regulatory bodies, technical institutions, and specialized companies.
Commenting on the visit, Dr. Al Qubaisi stated, “This initiative underscores the DoE’s dedication to enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of Abu Dhabi’s energy sector by drawing on leading international expertise. Singapore stands out as a model in regulatory innovation and technological advancement. Our goal was to broaden technical and regulatory collaboration to support the Emirate’s vision for a secure, efficient, and resilient energy system.”
Ahmed Alsheebani, Executive Director of the Petroleum Products Regulatory Affairs Sector, added, “The DoE is committed to advancing Abu Dhabi’s strategy to build an integrated infrastructure supported by flexible procedures and robust oversight in petroleum product trading. This effort aligns with sustainable economic growth and bolsters the Emirate’s global energy leadership.”
During the visit, the delegation gained in-depth insights into Singapore’s regulatory, technical, and operational practices related to the trading, transportation, storage, distribution, and import of petroleum products, including Natural Gas and LPG. The program included site visits to companies operating in these areas.
The delegation engaged in a series of meetings with key government bodies and leading institutions, such as the Energy Market Authority (EMA), Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), Singapore Customs, and the Crisis Management and Control Center. They also held discussions with safety and standards regulators, and visited major companies including Singapore Petroleum Company (SPC), Senoko Energy, City Energy, Vopak, Singapore Power Group, JTC Corporation, and Gas Hub Pte Ltd. These interactions aimed to deepen regulatory cooperation, facilitate policy exchange, promote the adoption of global safety and sustainability standards, and encourage regulatory compliance.
Insights from the visit are expected to inform the development of more integrated and forward-thinking regulatory policies in Abu Dhabi. These advancements will enhance the performance of the Emirate’s energy system, align with global trends such as energy security, decarbonization, and system automation, and reinforce Abu Dhabi’s leadership in applying international best practices across the energy sector.
The visit aimed to study global best practices in petroleum product regulation, operational oversight, and inspection procedures. It also sought to identify opportunities for collaboration with Singapore’s regulatory bodies, technical institutions, and specialized companies.
Commenting on the visit, Dr. Al Qubaisi stated, “This initiative underscores the DoE’s dedication to enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of Abu Dhabi’s energy sector by drawing on leading international expertise. Singapore stands out as a model in regulatory innovation and technological advancement. Our goal was to broaden technical and regulatory collaboration to support the Emirate’s vision for a secure, efficient, and resilient energy system.”
Ahmed Alsheebani, Executive Director of the Petroleum Products Regulatory Affairs Sector, added, “The DoE is committed to advancing Abu Dhabi’s strategy to build an integrated infrastructure supported by flexible procedures and robust oversight in petroleum product trading. This effort aligns with sustainable economic growth and bolsters the Emirate’s global energy leadership.”
During the visit, the delegation gained in-depth insights into Singapore’s regulatory, technical, and operational practices related to the trading, transportation, storage, distribution, and import of petroleum products, including Natural Gas and LPG. The program included site visits to companies operating in these areas.
The delegation engaged in a series of meetings with key government bodies and leading institutions, such as the Energy Market Authority (EMA), Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), Singapore Customs, and the Crisis Management and Control Center. They also held discussions with safety and standards regulators, and visited major companies including Singapore Petroleum Company (SPC), Senoko Energy, City Energy, Vopak, Singapore Power Group, JTC Corporation, and Gas Hub Pte Ltd. These interactions aimed to deepen regulatory cooperation, facilitate policy exchange, promote the adoption of global safety and sustainability standards, and encourage regulatory compliance.
Insights from the visit are expected to inform the development of more integrated and forward-thinking regulatory policies in Abu Dhabi. These advancements will enhance the performance of the Emirate’s energy system, align with global trends such as energy security, decarbonization, and system automation, and reinforce Abu Dhabi’s leadership in applying international best practices across the energy sector.