02 September 2015
UAE - Gulf Petrochem Group (GP) has today announced the appointment of Deepak Dharwal as bunker trader, further bolstering its bunker trading team in the UAE. He joins a well-established team of bunker traders and will be focussed on GP's Middle East bunkering operations in Fujairah, KhorFakkan and Jebel Ali.

Dharwal brings with him over 8 years of experience in the bunker industry and an extensive portfolio of contacts throughout the Middle East and Asia. In his new role he will focus on sales and marketing of marine fuels in the region.

The appointment follows the announcement earlier in the year of GP launching their fully licensed bunker supply operations out of their facility in Fujairah.

Speaking about the appointment Prerit Goel, Group Director at Gulf Petrochem Group said, "The group's bunkering offering has witnessed steady growth over the last year. We have seen an increase in demand for main grades such as FO 380 cst, FO 180 cst and we are continuing to build on that growth with the appointment of Deepak Dharwal to our team. He brings with him a wealth of experience from India and Singapore which will allow him to continue to develop our offerings to ensure we always meet our customers' expectations."

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About Gulf Petrochem Group
Gulf Petrochem Group is a leading player in the oil industry, specializing in Oil Trading and Bunkering, Oil Refining, Grease Manufacturing, Oil Storage Terminals, Bitumen Manufacturing, and Shipping and Logistics. Headquartered in United Arab Emirates, and having a presence in South Asia, the Far East Asia, Africa and Europe, Gulf Petrochem has emerged as one of the well-established manufacturers and traders of petroleum products in major parts of the world.

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