Woqod Now Has 65 Permanent and Mobile Petrol Stations after Opening in Old Salata

October 10, 2018

Qatar Fuel Co. (Woqod) announced that it has increased the number of its petrol stations to 65 varying between permanent and mobile, following the inauguration of a new station in Old Salata today, as part of its strategic plan to expand its network of stations and serve all regions of the country.

Eng. Saad Rashid Al Mohannadi, Woqod Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are delighted to inaugurate the new petrol station in Old Salta in order to meet the needs of the residents and customers. He confirmed that this new step comes in line with Woqod’s ambitious plans to widen its network and ease access to its stations. The company also aims to meet the growing demand for petroleum products in the local market and ensure the provision of quality products and services to all customers across the country.

Al Mohannadi said that more stations will be opened during the current month to enhance customer service. He expressed his thanks and appreciation to all concerned parties who contributed to the completion of the project.

Eng. Al Mohannadi said that Qatar Fuel currently oversees the construction of 30 new petrol stations, most of which are expected to be operational during the current year, noting that there are 7 stations in the tender phase, and 10 stations in the design phase, adding that this October will also see the opening of two permanent stations, one at Hamad International Airport and the other at Fox Hills (Lusail).

He pointed out that work is currently underway on the removal of diesel pumps and conversion into gasoline in the stations of Wadi Al-Banat, Abu Fasila, and Rawdat Al Hamam, in order to enhance customer service and reduce the congestion at stations, explaining that diesel pumps will be replaced by three mobile diesel stations placed close to the aforementioned stations.

He explained that Qatar Fuel has a strategic plan aimed at increasing the total number of working stations to 120 permanent and mobile stations by 2020.