Adnoc
In October 1973, the late President Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan issued Decree 13 incorporating the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) for Distribution.
As the first government-owned company specialising in the marketing and distribution of petroleum products in the UAE, Adnoc Distribution has grown to become a national institution, a major economic driver of the UAE economy, and a major employer.
In 2000 the company launched the first of the new Adnoc service stations, which include the Oasis convenience store, oil change centre and car wash. Adnoc also offers tyre-changing facilities at select locations.
Today, Adnoc Distribution owns and operates more than 150 service stations across the UAE, with new locations being added regularly, and older stations being upgraded to meet the needs of customers. Adnoc Distribution employs 5,000 staff.
Emarat
Emirates General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) was established by the UAE federal government in 1981. The company was later rebranded as Emarat. Emarat is currently the UAE's leading national petroleum brand. It has more than 100 petrol pumps in the UAE, 74 of which will be acquired by Adnoc Distribution within the next six months.
In 2006, Emarat and Dana Gas entered into an agreement to build, own and operate a 30-kilometre, 48 inch, common-user gas pipeline from the Sharjah gas hub at Sajaa to the Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZ). The value of the contract is Dh670 million, and the gas pipeline will be one of the largest in the UAE, with a capacity of one billion cubic feet of gas per day.
In 2003, Emarat launched a new Egyptian venture. Prior to that, Emarat launched Emarat Atrium, a state-of-the-art office complex on Shaikh Zayed Road.
