Qatar Fuel "Woqod" Launches Two New Petrol Stations Totaling 72 Stations

October 24, 2018

Qatar Fuel (Woqod) has launched two new refueling stations today, Al Kharaitiyat Petrol Station and the Al Thumama 2 Petrol Station, bringing the total number of fixed and mobile stations owned by the company to 72.

Eng. Saad Rashid Al Mohannadi, Chief Executive Officer, said that the opening of the two new locations translates Woqod’s ambitious plans of expanding its network of stations and facilitating access to them. The company is eager to meet the increasing demand for petroleum products in the local market and ensure the provision of high quality products and services for all customers across the country.

He also stressed that Woqod has recently accelerated the construction of other stations to enhance customer service, and expressed the company’s gratitude and appreciation to all stakeholders that contribute to the completion of such vital projects.

Al-Mohannadi explained that Qatar Fuel currently oversees the implementation of 25 new petrol stations, a large number of which are expected to become operational during the current year, noting that there are currently 7 petrol stations at the tender phase, while 16 others in the design phase.

The Al Kharaitiyat petrol station’s surface area is 11,300 square meters and contains 3 lanes, including 9 fuel pumps to serve Al Kharaitiyat and neighboring areas. As for the Al Thumama 2 petrol station is 7,000 square meters in surface area and contains 3 lanes including 9 fuel pumps to cater to the area dwellers and enhance the quality of service and reduce the congestion resulting from the closure of many other petrol stations.