AD Ports Group, a leading enabler of global trade, logistics, and industry, has signed a Head of Terms Agreement with Advario, a global provider of tank storage and infrastructure solutions, to explore the establishment of a joint venture aimed at developing and operating green energy and liquid bulk storage projects in the UAE and internationally.
Under the terms of the proposed agreement, the joint venture would be 51 percent owned by AD Ports Group and 49 percent by Advario. The initiative aims to capitalise on both companies’ complementary capabilities, combining AD Ports Group’s integrated logistics and industrial ecosystem with Advario’s technical expertise and experience in developing and operating sustainable storage solutions. The collaboration will also involve Advario’s UAE partner, Star Energy.
As part of the venture, Advario would lead the development of bulk storage tanks and associated pipeline infrastructure at Khalifa Port, directly supporting clients within KEZAD—the Middle East’s largest integrated industrial zone. This infrastructure would support traditional bulk chemicals as well as future fuels such as ammonia, methanol, and other hydrogen-based energy carriers.
Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, MD and group CEO of AD Ports Group, said:
“We look forward to exploring this joint venture, which has the potential to build on our Group’s growing investment in sustainable infrastructure, in line with the vision of our wise leadership to position Abu Dhabi as a global hub for multi-fuel bunkering and sustainable energy solutions. Together with Advario, we aim to drive sustainability, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.”
Bas Verkooijen, CEO of Advario, commented:
“We are excited to take this important step toward creating a joint venture with AD Ports Group. This partnership supports our long-term vision to develop world-class infrastructure for the energy systems of tomorrow. By joining forces in the UAE, we reinforce our ambition to support the region’s transition toward greener and more resilient supply chains, while expanding our footprint in the Middle East.”
The proposed joint venture would also assess international expansion opportunities across EMEA and beyond. This aligns with AD Ports Group’s strategic focus on strengthening Abu Dhabi’s leadership in the global energy transition, particularly in clean energy logistics and infrastructure.
If finalised, the collaboration promises to deliver a significant boost to the UAE’s ambitions to become a regional and global hub for green energy, while contributing to the resilience and sustainability of supply chains globally.
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