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Propelling Progress in harsh weather conditions. And it was also the symbol of the “year of tolerance”. The service station is the first of its kind in the world that harnesses the power of renewables and it takes us to a new era for the future of fuel. It has received the platinum LEED certification, an internationally recognised building certification system from the US Green Building Council, making it the first service
♦♦ The service station of the future - world’s first LEED platinum certified service station, inspired by the rich heritage of the UAE’s traditions in the form of its national tree, the Ghaf. Marking a true innovation in fuel retail, it is also the first station in the region to incorporate renewable energy through an on-grid wind turbine and solar PV panels for power generation and carbon fibre in the construction of its canopy. ♦♦ An official ticket reseller – through ENOC retail ZOOM convenience stores in the UAE. ♦♦ ZOOM convenience stores – 10 Zoom convenience stores built across prominent locations on the Expo 2020 Dubai site offering customers a diverse array of services and offerings.
As the Integrated energy partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, what can we expect to see onsite? ENOC is the Official Integrated Energy Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai. As part of the world’s greatest show, ENOC is showcasing its presence through four main components: ♦♦ A state-of-the-art pavilion - designed to take visitors on an inspiring and immersive 15-minute journey to challenge the conventional understanding of energy and offer inspiring insights on how we can all partner in shaping the future of energy.
As a pioneering entity in the UAE’s energy sector, can you tell us the way forward for ENOC? As a leading energy player, we are committed to developing a robust retail infrastructure to serve the UAE for the next 50 years in alignment with the vision and aspirations of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai. From a strategy perspective, we have three key priorities that drive our business: 1. Focus efforts and investments in the UAE across all businesses to execute plans efficiently. There are several expansion plans in place and the next five years will see continued growth through its diverse businesses such as the refinery, service station network, and storage capacity; increasing market share of diesel, jet fuel, LPG, and other products; and ensuring high profitability due to its privileged position in the local market. 2. An integrated international expansion while developing capabilities to compete in cross-segment projects. A three-point plan envisages the development of integrated downstream value-chain projects to build capabilities for future growth; making integrated rather than solo investments to extract maximum value-chain synergies across its diverse businesses; and exploring further investments across the group. 3. Integration of our energy value chain by creating synergies across upstream, midstream, and downstream businesses. In the upstream segment, the key priority is in generating value by creating synergies with our downstream businesses, while exploring additional upstream growth to balance the value chain and capture opportunities in the low-price market environment. Beyond 2021, our growth strategy will continue to reinforce ENOC’s position in Dubai, and the globe, and expand the upstream portfolio.
ENOC Group CEO on the company’s journey towards becoming a responsible and innovative business, and key contributor to Dubai’s prosperity Muhammad Ali Bandial Emirates National Oil Company Group (ENOC) is a leading integrated global oil and gas player operating across the energy sector value chain. The entity is a wholly owned company of the Government of Dubai, and was initially established in 1993. Speaking about the journey made by ENOC, Saif Humaid Al Falasi, Group CEO, ENOC provided his insight into how far the company has come and what lies in the future. How vital is the partnership between sustainability and fuel? In today’s fast changing world, incorporating sustainable practices into your business strategy is vital. Companies need to be aware of sustainability in business and its impact on the environment or society. Businesses must continuously innovate and adopt more eco-friendly operations that are beneficial for the business and the planet. At ENOC, sustainability is an integral part of our DNA. We view it as the need of the hour to conserve and protect our environment for our future generation. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of responsibility and focus on giving back to the community — socially, environmentally and economically. For over 25 years, ENOC a wholly-owned entity of the Government of Dubai, has resolutely worked to meeting the UAE’s energy requirements and transforming the energy sector through integrated operations and innovative service offerings. We believe that energy boosts economic development and human well-being. In this, the environment has always been a critical component not only for the oil and gas sector but also for industries around the world. Can you talk about some of the sustainable fuel station initiatives? We have built the innovatively designed Service Station of the Future, located at the Expo 2020 Dubai site and spread over 5,841 sq. metres. The service station will support the Expo fleet’s logistical needs. For the new service station, we drew inspiration from the rich heritage and legacy of the UAE’s traditions as well as focusing on the pillars of innovation, technology, and sustainability. We were deeply inspired by the Ghaf which is our national tree known for its high sustainability and deep roots that make it resilient even
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station in the world to do so. The station’s key sustainable initiatives include: ♦♦ The station is designed to generate the energy required to power its operations. We’ve installed more than 280 PV panels to generate 143 MWh of solar power as well as 12.7 MWh of wind energy every year with the help of a 25-metre wind turbine. ♦♦ More than 43,000 square metres of carbon fibre, an eco-friendly, light material, three times stronger than steel, has been used to build the canopy. ♦♦ 37 tons of carbon fibre has been used to build 133 multi-layer canopy frame which houses clear, innovative leaf shaped Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) cushion canopy and it is powered with more than 3,800 LED light modules. ♦♦ Another 22,500 square metres of carbon fibre were used to build the EV tree structure on the station. ♦♦ The construction and design of the service station were implemented to maintain 100 per cent UV ray protection and are corrosion and temperature-resistant. ♦♦ The service station’s systems have been deployed to enhance energy conservation, such as the use of carbon filtration technologies to convert waste water for irrigation, significantly reducing outdoor water consumption.
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bu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of the world’s leading energy producers and a primary catalyst for the growth and diversification of the Abu Dhabi economy. With a production capacity of more than 3.5 million barrels of oil per day and 10.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day, it operates across the entire hydrocarbon value chain. The company have a network of fully integrated businesses for exploration, production, storage, refining, and trading, as
The Future Is Now Gilbarco Veeder-Root’s latitude™ fuel dispensers join ENOC’s service station of the future showcase
well as the development of a wide range of petrochemical products. ADNOC’s work plays a crucial role in Abu Dhabi’s global emergence. It has enabled the people of the UAE to realise their remarkable potential, helped create thousands of jobs, driven economic growth, and invested in education and research for the future. The energy leader’s diverse family comprises more than 50,000 people with over 100 different nationalities represented across
Building The Future City Diamond Contracting is a part of many sustainability projects in the UAE, including the ones at Expo 2020 Dubai. Deepak Arora, Managing Director, takes us through the journey of the company
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he unveiling of the Service Station of the Future by ENOC Group, the official integrated energy partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, was undoubtedly one of the highlights so far. Joining the showcase was global forecourt and convenience-store management leader Gilbarco Veeder-Root, with their flagship futureready dispenser, the Latitude™. Lighting up the service station’s islands with its impressive lighted canopy that indicates bay availability, the Latitude™ fuel dispenser is engineered for efficiency and security, but designed for convenience, set to exceed expectations at every step of the customer’s journey. Gilbarco Veeder-Root has been manufacturing the industry’s leading forecourt and convenience-store management technologies and solutions since 1865, offering innovative technologies that help their customers succeed. As an end-to-end solution provider, their universal range, global reach, deep-rooted expertise, and superior customer service enables them to meet their customers’ strategic needs with adaptable and expandable solutions. “The ENOC Service Station of the Future embodies the limitless aspirations of Dubai, along with ENOC’s ambitious vision to “Reimagine Energy” with cutting-edge innovative solutions. These values align perfectly with Gilbarco Veeder-Root’s desire and dedication to build a better tomorrow by leveraging our history in the forecourt industry and our relentless R&D efforts. We are truly excited and very proud to be part of what can truthfully be classified as the most prestigious site in the world”, said Malek Ali, retail commercial director for the Middle East and Africa. Gilbarco Veeder-Root’s Latitude™ Scan the QR code to confirms their commitment to designing explore Latitude™, technology that maximises profitability a future-ready and loyalty while keeping the consumdispenser to fuel er’s forecourt experience at the top of your future. their mind.
the company. Backed by their unique perspectives and wide-ranging skillsets, Adnoc’s people share a collective responsibility to accelerate progress, both here in the UAE and across the globe. With an ambitious outlook for the future, ADNOC is continuously innovating to maximise the value of its resources, while applying the latest technology, developing mutually beneficial partnerships, and driving In-Country Value (ICV).
Can you provide a brief history of City Diamond Contracting? City Diamond Contracting is over 30 years old. We are specialised in design and build projects and currently are a market leader in the industry. We have worked with major clients such as Emirates, ENOC, Volvo, Nissan, Black & Decker, P&G, Daimler to name a few. We have also built the India Pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai, which has a dynamic facade. We also built the Emirates Airline Pavilion, which showcases the future of aviation and has an extremely special interior package. As the main contractor for the world’s first LEED certified gas station, what are the activities that City Diamond Contracting has planned? City Diamond Contracting is the main contractor of the ENOC petrol station of the future at Expo 2020 Dubai. Our major activities are the structural works, glazing, MEP, interior fitout and finishes as well as the external works. What does this project mean for City Diamond Contracting? The project holds a special value in the history of CDC, we have been continu-ously working with the ENOC Group over the past decade and really value their trust in us by awarding their most prestigious Petrol Station to us. The project is also a one of a kind structure and we are proud of being able to deliver the
project in a short timeline despite the challenges we faced. With over 30 years of experience, this project marks a new phase for the company — sustainability. How does this resonate with the com-pany’s mission? The company’s main mission is to Care — for the employees and families that work with us, as well as the world around us. We have carried out several LEED Gold and Platinum projects in Dubai and a project of this nature falls well into our values. Looking forward, sustainability is going to be a major driver in the way people design, build and operate their businesses and assets. Being a design and build contracting company, we closely monitor the progresses in tech-nology that we would be able to use in projects in order to help both us and our clients achieve their sustainable goals. What are the challenges that you have faced while working on the ENOC project? Key takeaways? The project was unique and challenging in terms of design, goals and timeline. The major challenge was to collaborate and ensure all project stakeholders are able to complete their works within the timeline and the required quality. The major takeaway is the confidence to carry out any kind of project by our team. We always look to push boundaries and add value to our clients’ projects and this project really encompasses this. What are the upcoming projects in the pipeline for City Diamond Contracting? We are very busy in the industrial and logistics sector, several prime luxury mansions for HNWI clients and are also building a Hindu Temple in Dubai. The project is located in Jebel Ali and will be a landmark building to represent the large Hindu diaspora from the Indian Subcontinent and beyond.
World’s first LEED Platinum petrol station Dubai’s 3S Lighting illuminates the ENOC fuel station at Expo 2020 Dubai Shilpa Chandran
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he world’s first LEED platinum certified station at Expo 2020 Dubai is a marvel. Inspired by the drought-tolerant ghaf tree, the national tree of the UAE, the ENOC fuel station blends perfectly with the theme of Expo and the culture of the UAE. Illuminating this iconic structure for ENOC is lightings solution provider, 3S Lighting, known for the largest media façade installation in the world they operate on the Burj Khalifa. Amir-El-Fobky: “The station is designed to represent sustainability. The ghaf tree in the desert that needs very little water to stay alive. It goes in line with the vision of the petrol station to be sustainable and energy efficient using renewable energy.” A remarkable feature of the station is the display of animations and graphics on its canopy. “We were asked to come up with a storyboard featuring five themes - desert, clouds, rain, a growing tree or greenery, and energy - that reflect all the philosophical concepts related to the culture and nature of the country,” says Fayas Babu – COO of 3S Lighting. A second feature of the lighting system is the animation produced on to the large display screens. The third unique feature of the station is the guidance lighting that will help vehicles driving into the station with different colored themes. 3S Lighting also provides the interior lighting for the Zoom store adjacent to the station. “We were involved in the design aspect as well as the implementation of the project, a first of its kind in the world and customised to the requirements of the ENOC station,” says Sajeeb Koya, President of 3S Lighting. “We have been the pioneers in introducing LED lighting in this part of the world, going back to 2001,” he adds. Other notable projects of 3S Lighting are the Bee’ah headquarters in Sharjah and the iconic Garhoud Bridge. As well as the ENOC station, 3S Lighting has also worked on the Al Wasl Dome at the Expo 2020 Dubai.
ENOC’S SERVICE STATION OF THE FUTURE AT EXPO 2020 The World’s First Leed Platinum Service Station
ENOC is proud and honored to be the Official Integrated Energy Partner for Expo 2020 Dubai. We recognize this unique opportunity to represent our industry and our country on the global stage. We’ve always taken pride in our ability to make bold decisions, and the unveiling of this first-of-its-kind service station in the world, which harnesses the power of renewables, is a stepping stone in a new era for the future of fuel retail.
Our fully functioning, future-focused station features: A STURDY CARBON-FIBER CANOPY
INTEGRATED TRANSPARENT SOLAR PANELS
ADVANCED VAPOUR RECOVERY SYSTEM
ENERGY SAVING LED LIGHTS
DRINKABLE AIR
WIND TURBINE SYSTEM
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