EMEA News
New Bunkering Facilities Part of Revamped Al Mirfa Port
A series of planned upgrades to Abu Dhabi's Al Mirfa Port have been completed, including new bunkering facilities that will enable the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) to provide fuel to vessels using an offshore platform, UAE news reports.
"The development of the Western Region's ports is a strategic priority and in line with our leadership's directives of enhancing the region's economic resources," said Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Sultan Al Jaber, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC), while touring the new facilities with other senior officials.
The port's upgrades are said to be intended to support the regional fishing industry and local community, and part of ADPC's larger strategy for ports modernisation to support the regional economy and tourism industry.
"Our goal is to implement the master development plan which includes Al Mirfa Port, Mugharrag Port, Delma Port, and Sir Bani Yas, and we are confident that with the support of Abu Dhabi Ports' partners, these vital projects will play a key role in the development of the region and support the emirate's economic diversification efforts," said Al Jaber.
Elsewhere in the region, in March, Ship & Bunker reported that the Port of Fujairah expects capacity for tank storage of petroleum products to grow by 75 percent by 2020.
