Abu dhabi: Oylz Terminals today held a groundbreaking ceremony at Khalifa Port to mark the start of construction of a new petroleum products storage terminal being developed by Oylz Terminals within the port.
According to Emirates News Agency, the facility is intended to provide modern storage and handling infrastructure for refined petroleum products. The project, with an approved design, will be developed in phases, with an initial capacity of 154,500 cubic meters and a total capacity of 660,000 cubic meters. The terminal will handle products such as gasoline, gas oil (diesel), naphtha, and bunker fuels.
Located at Khalifa Port, the project is designed to support resilient supply chains by adding new refined-products storage capacity and enabling efficient maritime logistics and trade flows. As part of the development, a new dedicated jetty with a 16-metre depth is being established to accommodate large-scale vessels servicing oil-related operations at the port.
The facility will be delivered in line with relevant regulatory requirements and international standards, with safety, security, and environmental management embedded throughout design, construction, and operations.
Saif Al Mazrouei, CEO of Ports Cluster, AD Ports Group, stated that Khalifa Port was designed to enable trade across multiple sectors and services, including industrial investments. He emphasized that Oylz Terminal's project reflects the type of strategic development the port supports. He further added that this groundbreaking marks a shared commitment to disciplined delivery, operational excellence, and infrastructure development that will serve regional energy markets over the long term.
Dr. Khalid Omar Al Midfa, Chairman of Oylz Terminals, expressed that the commencement is a commitment to building infrastructure that advances Abu Dhabi's long-term economic vision and reinforces the UAE's role as a global center for trade, industry, and connectivity. He assured that the project would be delivered responsibly and transparently, with a focus on safety and compliance.
Salman Wisal, Chief Executive Officer of Oylz Terminals, mentioned that this milestone signifies the transition from planning to delivery. He highlighted the development of a refined products storage terminal designed to international standards and the establishment of a new dedicated jetty to support oil-related operations. He emphasized that success involves disciplined execution with safety and compliance as top priorities.