Emirates Petroleum Company (Emarat), a UAE-based downstream energy provider, and Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC), the national oil company of the Emirate of Sharjah, have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance cooperation across the Liquefied Petroleum Gas sector, reinforcing Business Energy supply and infrastructure development.

The MoU establishes a structured framework for collaboration between the two companies, with a focus on identifying and developing new commercial opportunities within the LPG value chain. The agreement is designed to strengthen market resilience, improve continuity of supply and support the evolving needs of industrial, commercial and community energy users across the UAE.

Ali Khalifa Al Shamsi, chief executive officer of Emarat, said: “This MoU reflects a UAE-first approach to building a more resilient and future-ready LPG gas ecosystem. Together with SNOC, we will pursue high-impact opportunities that strengthen continuity, expand market capabilities, and support the evolving needs of industry and communities. We see this collaboration as a long-term platform to deliver smarter energy solutions with measurable national value.”

LPG continues to play a critical role in Business Energy systems, supporting manufacturing, logistics, construction, hospitality and residential demand. By aligning operational capabilities and market reach, Emarat and SNOC aim to optimise infrastructure utilisation while enabling scalable growth across the sector.

Khamis Al Mazrouei, chief executive officer of Sharjah National Oil Corporation, highlighted the commercial and strategic intent behind the agreement, saying: “This MoU creates a strategic pathway for SNOC and Emarat to collaborate on pragmatic, growth-oriented opportunities in the LPG sector. By aligning capabilities and market intent, we aim to support stronger energy security, smarter infrastructure utilisation, and a more agile platform for the next phase of the UAE’s LPG gas development.”

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