A new storage hub lands at Khalifa Port: Local oil supplier and distributor Oylz Terminals broke ground on its major refined products 660k storage hub at Khalifa Port — a terminal designed to store and handle gasoline, diesel, naphtha, and bunker fuels.

There’s more: As part of the development, a dedicated jetty with a 16-meter depth is being established to accommodate large-vessel oil operations. The facility will be developed in two phases — with the first phase set to launch in mid-2027 to deliver an initial capacity of 154.5k cbm. The investment ticket or total project timeline was not disclosed.

Why it matters

A fuel for trade: The project adds significant high-signal infrastructure to Abu Dhabi’s logistics map — intended to strengthen trade connectivity and resilient supply chains for refined products. For maritime and energy players, securing access to the 16-meter draft jetty could improve trade efficiency and support large-scale logistics operations at Khalifa Port.

What’s next?

Bringing in the big guns: Oylz will now move into the construction phase in close coordination with AD Ports Group, with a clear path to scale the asset to its full 660k cbm capacity over time.

Background: AD Ports Group inked a 50-year agreement with Oylz to build the storage facility back in March. Oylz operates bulk petroleum storage facilities in Sharjah’s Hamriyah Freezone, with a total capacity set at over 59.4k cbm.

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