ADNOC has introduced an innovative electronic platform to contribute to raising the efficiency of its pilot project, reducing emissions from its operations and ensuring its business moves forward with speed.

Dr. Saleh Al Hashemi, Head of ADNOC’s Business Affairs and Domestic Value Enhancement Department, told Emirates News Agency WAM that the electronic platform for procurement is a central digital platform. Quality change in basic materials and supplies for petroleum operations by improving the time taken to complete procurement and distribution activities.

The site has succeeded in reducing the time it takes to complete the process of purchasing and delivering products to a standard period of no more than three days from initiation of orders to delivery, after about 38 days, he said. It also succeeded in significantly reducing the volume of bids by up to 90%. Most importantly, the site is designed to prioritize suppliers who work with local manufacturing facilities and offer competitive prices.

He said: For example, two of the most requested equipment used in maintenance and repair activities in the oil and gas industry are offered on the “ADNOC Electronic Procurement Platform”, namely “gaskets” and “fasteners”, which are exclusively offered. Local factories with contracts worth more than 176 million million dirhams.

Regarding the features and benefits of the “ADNOC Program for Enhancing Country Value” and its contribution in supporting industrial growth; Al Hashemi said: ADNOC continues to responsibly meet global demand for energy by expanding its operations to strengthen its role as a key driver of industrial growth in the UAE. Since its launch in 2018, the country’s value has contributed to the return of 145 billion dirhams to the local economy, and the company seeks to create more long-term local manufacturing opportunities for the private sector and increase the flexibility of industrial supply chains. It supports achieving economic self-sufficiency through its plans to procure 70 billion dirhams worth of locally produced products by 2027.

Al Hashimi pointed out that the contracts signed by ADNOC this year contributed to the growth, development and economic diversification of the UAE during the “Make in the UAE” forum. He said: The agreements signed by ADNOC during the Make in the UAE forum are expected to contribute to achieving the 10% target of the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy, which aims to double the size of industry in the emirate. 172 billion dirhams. The deals are expected to contribute to the creation of 21,500 jobs in the UAE by 2031.

He explained that local production of basic industrial products contributes to improving the flexibility of the supply chain for ADNOC’s business and operations and supports its ability to respond quickly to market dynamics as it seeks to reduce the intensity of carbon emissions from its operations by 25%. By 2030, it will increase its investments in low-carbon energy solutions.

on how local production contributes to achieving ADNOC’s goal of climate neutrality by 2045; Dr. Saleh Al Hashemi said: Investing in local industry can significantly reduce carbon emissions from our procurement chain, while importing international products requires significant energy consumption through transportation and logistics, which leads to the generation of significant carbon emissions. He explained that ADNOC has developed an illustrated guide that includes products offered locally. He said: At ADNOC we prioritize investment in sustainable solutions and technologies, encourage local suppliers to use sustainable materials, improve energy efficiency in production processes and meet environmental compliance standards.

He added: “Investing in renewable energy and hydrogen is one of ADNOC’s most important priorities, which is why we have identified essential renewable energy resource requirements with electrolysis equipment and refining, compression and equipment including photovoltaic solar panels and batteries. In addition to methane gas detectors, hydrogen storage can be used to measure and reduce emission intensity.

ADNOC promotes local manufacturing of submersible electric pumps and variable-speed motor systems, which are distinguished by their ability to operate remotely, which helps support our efforts to reduce energy consumption by supplying power with a high level of precision. .

He said: The illustrated guide is filled with many standard products such as activated corundum and molecular sieves, which absorb and remove impurities from liquids and gases, drilling equipment, mechanical equipment and communications technology.

On the role of the “ADNOC Internal Value Enhancement Program” in developing the Emirati national workforce; Dr. Saleh Al Hashemi said: “ADNOC” places great emphasis on improving skills and improving national capabilities, and since its launch in 2018, ADNOC’s program to improve local added value has contributed to the creation of 5,000 jobs for citizens in the supply chain. In ADNOC’s business and operations, we strive to build on this achievement, during our recent partnership with the UAE National Employment Competitiveness Council “NAFES”, providing 5,000 additional job opportunities for highly qualified citizens in the private sector in various fields of advanced technology. We are keen to continue hosting recruitment events to promote our suppliers in nanotechnology, manufacturing and machine learning by 2027. Registrants to provide employment opportunities to Emirati talent and provide financial support to them; ADNOC is committed to continue empowering the national workforce and help them build a successful and reputable career and contribute to the economic and social development process that the UAE has witnessed.