Emirates Petroleum Company has organised a specialised LPG Safety and Operational Excellence Workshop in Dubai. This event brought together key government entities and industry partners to reinforce best practices and elevate safety standards across the LPG value chain.
The workshop’s primary focus was on enhancing awareness of the latest regulatory and operational requirements. This ensured the safe and efficient supply of LPG to commercial, residential, and industrial customers.
The sessions also addressed on-ground challenges in technical operations and market practices; the aim was to identify practical solutions and ‘quick wins’ for safer central gas systems in Dubai.
The LPG team at Emarat spearheaded the workshop. Subject matter experts from participating companies presented various agenda topics. Subsequently, an open discussion ensued, where recommendations, solutions, and implementation priorities were discussed.
The workshop also delved into LPG tank and pipeline safety. Participating companies reviewed installation, maintenance, inspection, and compliance standards for gas storage tanks and the associated pipeline systems. They underscored the need to adopt unified maintenance protocols for central LPG tank systems to ensure operational discipline and adherence to safety standards.
Regarding transport safety, the mandatory requirements and inspection criteria for LPG tankers were presented. This aimed to ensure safer road movement and reduce risks during transportation. Additionally, the workshop focused on aligning sector practices and compliance with the latest regulations to strengthen governance frameworks for LPG operations.
“As Dubai continues to grow at an exceptional pace, the safety and reliability of energy infrastructure becomes even more critical. As a national oil company, we have a responsibility to keep a close watch on developments in the field, highlight issues that require attention, and work with our partners to embed best practices. This workshop is part of our ongoing effort to encourage public safety awareness, drive continuous improvement in LPG operations, and support the long-term sustainability of our energy ecosystem,” stated Zayed Abbas, Senior Vice President – LPG, Emarat.
He added, “We are grateful to the active participation of the organisations and their technical contributions. Their insights are essential to shaping robust safety frameworks and ensuring that LPG systems in commercial, residential, and industrial facilities meet the highest standards of safety and reliability.”
Emarat said it will continue to work closely with government authorities, strategic partners, and industry stakeholders to further strengthen LPG safety frameworks, support regulatory compliance initiatives, and advance operational excellence across all its businesses.
Additional workshops and collaborative programmes are planned as part of Emarat’s long-term strategy to elevate LPG service standards across the nation and reinforce the UAE’s position as a regional leader in safe and sustainable energy operations.
In addition to Emarat and its LPG partners, the workshop was attended by senior representatives from Dubai Municipality, Dubai Civil Defense, and Emirates Gas (a member of ENOC Group), LPG team members of Emarat, and the owners and representatives from Al Fahidi Gastech, Royal Gas, Shield Gas, and Happy Way Gas. Their participation underscored a shared commitment to enhancing public safety, strengthening regulatory compliance, and advancing operational excellence in LPG services across the emirate, the statement noted.
