Cooperation between"Abu Dhabi Ports" and"IRH Global Trading" To enhance the supply of fuel to ships and the use of alternative marine fuels at Khalifa Port
ABU DHABI, June 30 / WAM / Abu Dhabi Ports Group announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with IRH Global Trading Limited, under which strategic cooperation opportunities will be explored in the field of ship bunkering services and supporting the use of alternative marine fuels in Khalifa Port.
The MoU identifies potential areas of cooperation, including bunkering services for ships anchored at Khalifa Port, developing alternative fuel solutions such as liquefied natural gas, biofuels and methanol, in addition to studying opportunities related to fuel storage infrastructure, terminal facilities, and capabilities for fuel sampling and testing.
Saif Al Mazrouei, CEO of the Ports Sector, Abu Dhabi Ports Group, said that this cooperation reflects the firm commitment to concluding strategic alliances capable of achieving sustainable value in the long term, while cooperation with reliable partners such as “IRH” contributes to strengthening the group’s capabilities and supporting the development of future infrastructure and services that consolidate the UAE’s position as a leading global center for trade and logistics services, in line with the vision of our wise leadership.
For his part, Ali Rashid Al Rashidi, CEO of IRH, said that cooperation with Abu Dhabi Ports Group comes within the framework of the company’s endeavors to build strategic partnerships that create a tangible economic impact on the ground, noting that while IRH continues to develop its global energy trade platform, ship refueling services and alternative marine fuel solutions constitute a promising area for growth and expansion.
He added that Khalifa Port is an ideal base that allows the company to explore these opportunities, expressing his aspiration for close cooperation with the group to transform these visions into practical projects and initiatives.
The cooperation between Abu Dhabi Ports Group and IRH Global Trading aims to enhance the added value provided by Khalifa Port as a multi-purpose, deep-water port that supports highly efficient, sustainable and future-proof maritime operations.
IRH Global Trading is a strategic global commodity trading company whose areas of interest cover the value chain of the mining and energy sectors, and plans to build a diversified global platform for trading minerals and energy, including LNG, LPG, crude oil, and petroleum products.
The cooperation will explore the possibility of benefiting from IRH’s capabilities in the field of international trade, in addition to the world-class infrastructure and integrated system that characterizes the Abu Dhabi Ports Group.
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