New Facility to Complement Company's Growing Network in Northern Emirates

Abu Dhabi-UAE: 25 February, 2015 - ADNOC Distribution opened a new service station at Al Qurm in Ras Al Khaimah, located on Khuzam Road adjacent to the RAK Mall and ahead of the Ras Al Khaimah golf course.

His Highness Sheikh Faisal Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Board, Ras Al Khaimah Julphar (Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries), and Abdulla Salem Al Dhaheri, CEO of ADNOC Distribution, inaugurated the Al Qurm service station in the presence of senior officials from ADNOC Distribution as well as high profile guests from allied sectors.

Al Qurm service station leverages ADNOC Distribution's experience and capabilities to provide best-in-class facilities and services to customers in the Northern Emirates. The facility comprises six dispensers in addition to two dedicated for Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV), which are set to be operational in the near future.

As part of ADNOC Distribution's network of service stations, Al Qurm service station provides petroleum and allied services round-the-clock, in addition to retail services through the ADNOC Oasis store that also includes a bakery. Oil change services and the distribution of a wide range of lubricants, an LPG cylinders depot and a fast food restaurant are added facilities at the new service station.

Abdulla Salem Al Dhaheri, CEO of ADNOC Distribution, said: "We are delighted to launch Al Qurm service station as part of our expansion plans that seek to grow our network of service stations in the Northern Emirates. These efforts are designed to cope with the increasing demand for the company's products and services following the rapid urbanisation and expansion of cities within the UAE."

Al Dhaheri added: "At ADNOC Distribution, we are keen to enhance our operational and administrative capabilities to establish more such world-class facilities across the UAE. We are particularly focused on meeting our customers' requirements for service stations and vehicle maintenance facilities in the vicinity of their residences and places of work."

ADNOC Distribution's expansion strategy seeks to increase the total number of service stations operated by the company to 507 as part of the business plan for 2015-2016. The plan includes the inauguration of the first floating service station in the Arab world and the introduction of smart service station facilities across the entire network.

About ADNOC Distribution
ADNOC Distribution Company was established in 1973 as the first company owned by Abu Dhabi government specialized in the marketing and distribution of petroleum products in the United Arab Emirates.

ADNOC Distribution operates a vast network of service stations and convenience stores.  These stations are equipped with the most advanced technology for fuel, automated car wash and vacuuming, lube bay and tire repair.

In addition, aviation refueling services, ships bunkering along with production of a range of ADNOC lubricants are marketed locally, as well as, being exported across the GCC markets, Middle East, the Far East, Africa and Europe.

Moreover, ADNOC Distribution had adopted a pioneer project and an ambitious plan to introduce Natural Gas as an alternative fuel for Vehicles in the UAE. The initiative comes as a part of its efforts to support sustainable development. ADNOC Service Stations provide Natural Gas fuel, petroleum products and conversion service for a cleaner and safer environment.

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