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size swimming pools - the North Depot will
be the airport’s exclusive provider of Jet A1, a
fuel manufactured to meet the most stringent
standards and specifications as recognised by
its international validation.
“ADNOC’s sophisticated systems and
operational processes are internationally
recognised as delivering increased reliability,
elimination of delays, lower rates of accidents
and incidents, and reduced overall costs. Our
equipment and facilities compete with the very
best available among the world’s aviation fuel
providers”, added Al Dhaheri.
Abdul Majeed Al Khoori, Abu Dhabi Airports
Acting Chief Executive Officer, commented
“We are delighted that ADNOC has opened this
new facility, which is another milestone towards
the completion of the iconic Midfield Terminal
Complex. Working in close cooperation with key
stakeholders, such as ADNOC, will enable us
to deliver one of the best airport terminals ever
seen, moving Abu Dhabi Airports closer towards
its vision of being the world’s leading airports
group.”
The North Depot will provide up to 6.5 million
litres of fuel per hour through a battery of 24
pumps controlled by a Basic Process Control
System with sophisticated gauging mechanisms
to monitor the level of fuel in the depot’s tanks:
the facility will be capable of fuelling more
than 100 aircraft simultaneously as a result. To
ensure the highest safety levels, the depot is
equipped with advanced fire detection and fire
suppression/firefighting systems. Continuity of
service is ensured by a full generator backup
facility to power the depot and its pumps in the
event of a cut in electric power from the public
grid.
A key element in the realisation of Abu Dhabi
Vision 2030, Abu Dhabi International Airport’s
new Midfield Terminal, which will be served by
the North Depot, has the capacity to handle
more than 30 million passengers annually after it
becomes fully operational.
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