Lootah BCGas introduce new gas emergency response vehicle at Palm Jumeirah

Lootah BCGas (LBCG), part of the UAE based business conglomerate S.S. Lootah Group, continue with high standards for safety in their current gas network project at the 'Palm Jumeirah'. In order that the time taken for an emergency response is in line with minimums compared to any other gas utility in the world. LBCG continues to improve and keep abreast of the newest technologies and practices with regard to safety to ensure all personnel are trained and equipped to deal with any incident that might arise on a gas system.

According to Mr. Alan R. Conway, Operations and Maintenance Manager, Lootah BCGas, 'LBCG takes the reliability and safety of the gas distribution network very seriously and is consistently working to ensure the highest standards are maintained. Our safety measures include safety in distribution, safety for domestic and commercial customers, and safety in our gas storage and regulating facilities ensuring that customers and public alike can depend on our services with confidence. The newest Mobile Emergency Van (MEV) is the latest feature of our comprehensive approach to reliability, safety and service. It is essential that prompt and appropriate action is taken should there be a need for a response and the LBCG Emergency Response Vehicle is fully equipped for this purpose'

LBCG's involvement in the Palm Jumeirah project is to develop a centralized LPG distribution system that in time can be readily converted to Natural Gas. Lootah BCGas has also completed 4 different sub sea lines running between the Crown and the crescent at the Palm Jumeirah. Lootah BCGas will be responsible for all operating and maintenance services such as ensuring uninterrupted gas supply, repairs, modifications, conversions, and emergency response.

The S.S. Lootah Group has developed a strong market position as the leading provider of gas distribution infrastructure and related services. The company has to its credit over 2 million hours of combined operational expertise with their Canadian partners and has expanded its regional and global reach, with operating projects in Tanzania, Turkey and Oman to name a few. The regional business expansion across Asia, Africa and Europe has identified projects worth more than AED 1.8 billion. The Sharjah Gas Distribution Project, the first of its kind in the entire Gulf region, consisted of Engineering Procurement and Construction for three Pressure Reducing Stations, over 1000 km of gas distribution mains, and services to over 70,000 customers.