Sultan bin Ahmed hails historic pact to meet Sharjah’s Energy needs

SHARJAH, 20th September, 2021 Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC) and Sharjah Electricity, Water & Gas Authority (SEWA) have signed an agreement in which SNOC is now contractually responsible for delivering nearly all of Sharjah gas demand. To meet its obligation, SNOC is drawing on a portfolio of its own production, as well as gas imported from Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), with whom SNOC entered a 10-year supply agreement that started in July 2021. H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, Chairman of Sharjah Petroleum Council and President of Sharjah National Oil Corporation welcomed the development and lauded the SNOC, SEWA and ADNOC teams for their efforts to meet Sharjah’s growing energy needs. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi said: "While we all recognise that this is a historic event for SNOC, we also appreciate the great responsibility that comes with it. SNOC has been entrusted to make sure that SEWA always has the right quantity of gas that it needs to keep the lights on in Sharjah, as well as maintain the supply of water. I am confident that, with our people in SNOC and the cooperation of SEWA and ADNOC, we shall meet our obligation in the smoothest possible manner." Saeed Sultan Al Suwaidi, Chairman of Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority, welcomed the development saying: "To secure a reliable gas supply, SEWA has diligently worked with SNOC to provide the most