ENOC Retail eyes 40 per cent growth in network capacity by 2020

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ENOC Retail eyes 40 per cent growth in network capacity by 2020

The retail company sector of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) plans to enhance capacity by 40 per cent between 2016 and 2020 across its network of service stations in the UAE.

The growth strategies include continuous renovation of 2 major service stations in Dubai Internet City and Oud Metha and the building of 54 more stations in Dubai. The growth will fulfill ENOC's long-term strategic objectives which are aligned with the Dubai Plan 2021 of creating a 'Smart & Sustainable City' for 'Happy, Creative & Empowered People'.

Burhan Al Hashemi, Managing Director, ENOC Retail, said: "We are taking a look at an enhanced growth over the next couple of years as ENOC expands and aims to be a worldwide integrated oil & gas gamer.

"Our service station expansion programme belongs to our development technique and we intend to relieve a few of the problems for our valued customers as we innovate to carry out brand-new technologies to ensure sustainability, boost customer experience and make sure the greatest standards of health and safety".

The refurbished filling station will guarantee security, much easier entry and lowered queuing at pumps. In addition to more dispensers, these stations will also have fully-fledged automobile services and retailers, including ZOOM and Autopro.

The stations will feature brand-new energy conserving technologies, such as using an image voltage (PV) photovoltaic panels system which will be set up onto the primary canopy of the filling station to create power with the DEWA grid system.

The Dubai Media City filling station, which is currently being refurbished, is expected to start operating in June 2016. This will be the first of the organized projects underway to showcase this sustainable innovation. The brand-new 120Kw PV system will make use of solar energy to power the daytime electrical demands at the station, consequently making it far more reliable and environmentally friendly for the overall community.

In regards to brand-new builds, ENOC currently has 7 stations under construction in Al Barsha South 1st and 4th, Al Ruwaiyah, Warsan 3rd, Al Sofouh, Discovery Gardens, and Oud Metha. Added locations planned for 2016 and 2017 include 8 stations throughout Jumeirah Village, Dubai Investment Park 1st, Al Marmum, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai Industrial City 3rd, Al Lusaily, Dubai Al Ain road and Hatta.

ENOC Retail is currently running a network of over 112 filling station in Dubai and the Northern Emirates Regionally; ENOC presently has 3 filling station in Saudi Arabia with strategies to build 11 more in 2016.

"Technology and sustainability are core components of ENOC's infrastructure advancement as is translucented efforts like ViP (Vehicle Identification Pass) which enables corporate clients with huge fleet of cars to conserve money and time through cashless transactions; the electric charging pods at our stations; and our green service station, among others," explained Al Hashemi.

The business launched the first 'green service station' in the Middle East in Dubai in January 2011. The 7,432 sq. m complete service website supplies a range of special environment-friendly features highlighting the business's dedication to contributing to the UAE's sustainability goals.

Al Hashemi included: "The favorable response to the 'green service station' encouraged us to study added methods to execute its effective components into our new filling station.".

In 2015, over 85 million individuals checked out ENOC/EPPCO gas station across Dubai and the Northern Emirates. ENOC/ EPPCO stations are developed as a one-stop shop offering more than fuel services to boost customers' experience. The stations feature ZOOM convenience stores, Pronto Cafes, Paavos Pizza, car wash and oil change centers, Autopro vehicle services and Tasjeel for car testing and registration.