The development will further strengthen the UAE’s role in facilitating global LPG flows
AD Ports Group recently marked the groundbreaking of the UAE’s first private-sector Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) terminal hub at Khalifa Port, reinforcing the nation’s position as a global energy logistics and trading hub.
Announced in November 2025 in tandem with the LNG terminal hub development, the LPG terminal hub is being developed to accommodate large, long-haul gas carriers and will deliver large‑scale refrigerated storage and marine handling infrastructure for propane, butane, and LPG mix products.
The development will further strengthen the UAE’s role in facilitating global LPG flows between major production centres and high‑growth demand markets across Asia, Africa and Europe. The facility will expand Khalifa Port’s energy infrastructure capabilities to meet the evolving demands of international energy trade.
High-quality infrastructure
“The LPG terminal exemplifies the type of high‑quality strategic infrastructure investment that strengthens the port’s energy ecosystem and reinforces its position as a leading regional and international gateway,” commented Saif Al Mazrouei, CEO, Ports Cluster, AD Ports Group.
Phase 1 of the development will comprise two full‑containment refrigerated storage tanks of 50,000 and 67,000cbm for propane and butane respectively, together with four mounded LPG bullet tanks with an aggregate capacity of 21,000cbm for mixed LPG products.
“Today’s groundbreaking represents a defining milestone for Nimex Terminals. Our vision is to build a resilient, world‑class LPG logistics platform that connects global supply with regional demand through Abu Dhabi,” emphasized Azmat Mahmood, Chairman, Nimex Terminals.
