The Supreme Council of Energy in Dubai discusses the expansion of fuel retail outlets

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, chaired the 93rd meeting of the Council, which was held virtually, in the presence of the Vice Chairman of the Council, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, where the Council reviewed Dubai’s strategy for expanding retail fuel outlets, and discussed a number of strategic initiatives that facilitate filling operations for consumers and ensure smooth traffic at vehicle fueling stations.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)’s use of artificial intelligence in its operational processes was also reviewed, through the development of the world’s first intelligent control system for gas turbines at the Jebel Ali Power Production and Water Desalination Complex, and the development of the “Virtual Engineer”, expected to be launched in June 2026, to enhance efficiency and performance.

The meeting was attended by the Secretary-General of the Council, Ahmed Butti Al Muhairbi, and members of the Council: Director-General of Dubai Municipality, Marwan bin Ghalita, Managing Director of Emirates Global Aluminum, Abdullah bin Kalban, CEO of ENOC Group, Hussein Sultan Lootah, Director-General of Dubai Petroleum Corporation and DOSEP, Juan Friel, and Executive Director of the Strategy and Corporate Governance Sector at the Roads and Transport Authority, Mona Al-Usaimi.

Saeed Al Tayer said: “In line with the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, we continue to apply artificial intelligence solutions in our pioneering projects, the Jebel Ali Energy Production and Water Desalination Complex and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Energy Park, to enhance energy efficiency and clean energy. This has contributed to reducing costs and raising productivity and efficiency in the complex, which has a capacity of 3,860 megawatts (21.5%), with the expectation that it will exceed the clean energy percentage. 36% of the energy mix by 2030.”

He added that this supports the goals of the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Carbon Neutrality Strategy 2050, reaching 100% of energy production capacity from clean sources by 2050.

For his part, Al Muhairbi said that the Supreme Council of Energy and the Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) are keen to activate a number of valuable measures that help ensure the safety of the fuel filling process at various fuel stations, and improve vehicle traffic.