Lootah BCGas named "Operator of the Year" at City Gas Mena 2009

Lootah BC Gas offers the latest technologies and best-in-class design, engineering and construction practices to deliver clean energy for transport, residential and industrial projects.

Part of the UAE based business conglomerate S.S. Lootah Group, Lootah BCGas, has developed a strong market position regionally as the leading provider of gas distribution infrastructure and related services. Moreover, Q Energy, It's joint venture operating in Abu Dhabi in partnership with Al Qudra Holding has been named "Contractor of the Year 2008" as well.

Dan Danesh, Director of Lootah BCGas commented on this recognition award saying: "It's a testament from the Gas industry to Lootah BC Gas' excellence and in implementing safe, reliable, and efficient natural gas and LPG systems to support the economic growth of the region".

"Natural gas is soon to be the mainstream fuel of the future due to its cost effectiveness and clean burning properties. The UAE has adopted this as model infrastructure in almost all new developments coming up and we have been involved with iconic projects with the top developers in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi to create and operate gas network." He added.

Eng. Yahya Lootah, Vice Chairman- CEO of S.S. Lootah Group commented: " Providing a safe and healthy environment is a key objective for us and we are committed to improve and keep abreast of the newest technologies and practices to sustain the highest operational excellence standards in our projects."

"There are exciting times ahead for the gas network and distribution industry not just in the UAE but in the entire MENA region and we hope to continue and carry forward our pioneering project initiatives to support national and regional projects with the most environmentally friendly sources of energy."

He added.

Lootah BCGas also pioneered the conversion of vehicles to run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and is involved in the planning, designing and installation of CNG stations. Lootah BCGas, on the other hand has expanded its regional and global reach with operating projects in Tanzania, Turkey and Oman to name a few. The Sharjah Gas Distribution Project, the first city natural gas network in the GCC, included network design, procurement, and construction providing services to over 85,000 customers.