Petroleum Arrows has transported more than 10 million liter of petroleum products per day during 2019, with an increase of 24.5% compared to the previous year, the Chairman of the company, Ahmed Abdel Motaleb, said, according to a press release.

He said that this was accomplished by the company’s fleet of 427 equipped vehicles and the high technical efficiency that was applied through protective maintenance programs that were carried out in accordance with specific timelines.

Moreover, he noted that the company transported around 961,000 ton of butane which is 66% of the transported butane all over the country during 2019. In addition, the company expanded its activity in collecting used oils and hydrocarbon wastes.

Abdel Motaleb referred to Petroleum Arrows’ interest in improving health, safety and environment (HSE) activities and training the drivers in several approved centers for safe driving and handling of petroleum products.

Abdel Motaleb’s remarks came during the general assembly meeting of the company headed by the Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Tarek El Molla, and attended by the senior officials in the petroleum sector.

El Molla stressed on the importance of updating the transportation and distribution system of the petroleum products to secure fuel supplies for the domestic market as well as the continuous training for the cadres who are responsible for directing the transportation and distribution activities.