ENOC subsidiary recognised in Environmental Protection category for its commitment to environmental protection and affirmative social action in addressing climate change

Dubai, UAE; February 17, 2016

Under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai crown prince and chairman of the Executive Council, Emirates Gas (EMGAS), an ENOC subsidiary, won the first place in Environmental Protection category at the eighth edition of the Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport (DAST). The award has been instituted by the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), to encourage public and private sectors and individuals towards excellence and implementation of best practices in promoting transport safety, environmental protection measures in transportation.   

The award was received by H.E. Saif Al Falasi, ENOC Group CEO at the hands of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman, Emirates Group, in the presence of Zaid Alqufaidi, Managing Director, ENOC Marketing and Nader Al Fardan, EMGAS General Manager.

EMGAS has been promoting Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), an alternate auto fuel, as a clean and green fuel in reducing emissions and has been instrumental in creating necessary infrastructure to support this initiative which is aligned with the vision and strategy of Dubai's clean energy vision. This is the third time EMGAS has received the DAST award.

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About ENOC:
Emirates National Oil Company Group (ENOC) is a leading integrated global oil and gas player operating across the energy sector value chain. A wholly owned company of the Government of Dubai, ENOC Group offers a diverse portfolio of assets operating across five business segments: Supply, Trading and Processing, Terminals, Marketing, Retail and Exploration and Production. Servicing thousands of customers across 60 markets, the Group employs a workforce of over 9,000 employees across approximately 40 entities and is deploying its world-class customer service, latest innovations and technologies and best practices towards the UAE's social and economic development. For further information, please visit: www.enoc.com  

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