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Al Qubaisi said: “Safety is a collective effort and a shared responsibility among all stakeholders in
this sector. Building owners play a vital role in maintaining the safety and security of the
community. We began our inspection and remediation project in August 2023 and have
successfully inspected over 3,100 buildings across the Emirate of Ab

“I would like to express my gratitude to the building owners in Abu Dhabi for their significant efforts
and cooperation, which enabled us to focus our efforts on achieving a safer, more stable, and more
sustainable energy sector for the Emirate.”

10,000 gas leak detectors
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy revealed the results of the Gas Systems Remediation Project,
announcing the successful completion of work on over 2,400 buildings, including more than 200
buildings classified as high-risk, which were addressed urgently. Additionally, 550 previously
undetected gas leaks were identified and repaired, and all gas filling lines were relocated outside
the buildings, achieving a 100 per cent completion rate. The project also included the replacement
of more than 450 gas tanks and control panels, as well as the installation of over 10,000 gas leak
detectors inside kitchens.

Eng Ahmed Alsheebani, Executive Director of the Petroleum Products Regulatory Affairs Sector at
DoE, said: “Abu Dhabi continues to lead in ensuring the safe use of gas systems, recognising gas as
a vital resource that impacts various aspects of daily life and plays a key role, alongside clean and
renewable energy sources, in supporting the stability of the energy sector. I urge all Abu Dhabi
residents to remain vigilant when dealing with gas; through collective efforts, we will continue to
build a safer and more sustainable community.”

Alsheebani extended his appreciation to the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development
(DED), the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), the Department of
Municipalities and Transport (DMT), Abu Dhabi Police, the Abu Dhabi Civil Defense Authority
(ADCDA), and the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Center, all of whom
contributed effectively to the implementation of this campaign.

An annual maintenance contract

According to the Executive Regulations for Gas Works in Buildings, property owners are required to
sign an annual maintenance contract with a gas operator permitted by the Department of Energy –
Abu Dhabi. They must also undergo regular inspections and maintenance conducted by
independent, DoE-approved third-party inspection company.

In addition, property owners must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Department of
Energy – Abu Dhabi confirming the safety and operability of their gas systems. This certificate has
become a key requirement for obtaining the conformity with preventive safety requirements
Certificate (ISTIFAA) from the Abu Dhabi Civil Defense Authority.

https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/doe-completes-gas-safety-overhaul-on-2400-abu-dhabi-
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