AD Ports Group and Nimex Terminals have officially broken ground on the UAE’s first private-sector LPG terminal at Khalifa Port.
Initially announced in November 2025, this project marks a major expansion of the country’s energy logistics infrastructure and will serve as a critical node for LPG trade connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe.
The terminal will be constructed in two main phases to scale with market demand:
- Phase 1: Will introduce two full-containment refrigerated tanks—one storing 50,000 cbm of propane and another for 67,000 cbm of butane. Additionally, four mounded LPG bullet tanks will provide 21,000 cbm of capacity for mixed products.
- Phase 2: Will mirror the initial stage, ultimately bringing the facility’s total storage capacity to approximately 280,000 cbm.
To accommodate large LPG carriers efficiently, the partners are constructing dedicated LPG jetties featuring a 16-meter draft. Phase 1 is expected to be commissioned within 36 months of the start of construction.
Saif Al Mazrouei, CEO of the Ports Cluster at AD Ports Group, emphasized that the project cements Khalifa Port’s position as a premier regional and international energy gateway.
Azmat Mahmood, Chairman of Nimex Terminals, noted that the facility will create a resilient logistics platform that connects global supply directly with regional demand through Abu Dhabi.