Dubai issues new directive on LPG trading regulation

Dubai issues new directive on LPG trading regulation

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE), has issued a directive on the regulation of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) trading, in order to protect the environment and society, by implementing the highest standards of safety and security.

 

This involves the transportation, storage and distribution of LPG, whether through cylinders or transport tanks.

 

The directive stipulates that it is prohibited to distribute LPG cylinders in Dubai unless they are filled in the approved LPG factories in the emirate. This ensures compliance with all standards and regulations issued by local departments.

 

The DSCE also stipulated the necessity of obtaining its authorisation to issue the permit to complete all approvals and requirements from government authorities in the emirate, according to their respective requirements. 

 

It will coordinate with government authorities to conduct joint inspection campaigns to ensure that workers in this sector follow the Directive and apply the highest safety and security standards.

 

"Through this directive, we outline the regulatory framework, strategies and regulations for LPG trading in Dubai, in accordance with the highest international standards in this area," said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the DSCE.

 

"We also work to regulate business practices and implement the highest international safety and