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Arab Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Arab Times
KPC approves new emergency leave rules
KUWAIT CITY, June 9: In light of the tremendous efforts exerted by nationals working in the oil sector, their dedication to work and the desire of the oil leadership to provide more comfort that motivates them to join the sector, which has become an attractive environment for Kuwaiti talent of both genders; Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) Sheikh Nawaf Al-Saud Al-Sabah issued a decision approving the amendment of the regulations for granting emergency leave, under the powers stipulated in the administrative regulations in force at the corporation, with the addition of some amendments, say reliable sources. Sources disclosed that the most important amendment states 'an employee or worker may be granted emergency leave not exceeding four days during the calendar year in the presence of emergency circumstances specific to him without submitting documents, provided that he obtains the approval of his direct supervisor before taking this leave. The leave shall be used separately, not interconnected, and shall not be linked to any other leave stipulated in the approved regulations.' Sources informed the newspaper that the aforementioned emergency leave shall be deducted from the 10 days allocated for emergency leave during the calendar year. The conditions also include standardizing the calculation of emergency leave, so that it shall be taken during the calendar year rather than the contractual year. The regulations in force regarding emergency leave related to the illness of a family member of the employee or worker, their hospitalization or a medical appointment shall be maintained. The resolution also requires the relevant authorities to take the necessary measures to implement this amendment. This resolution shall take effect at the beginning of July, and all conflicting resolutions shall be repealed, sources added. It is worth mentioning that the approval of the CEO of KPC to amend the emergency leave system is based on the recommendations issued by the Labor Relations Committee in its meeting no. 3/2025 held on April 8, 2025 regarding approval to amend the emergency leave system for workers in the oil sector, by allowing the employee or worker to go on emergency leave not exceeding four non-consecutive days during the calendar year, deducted from the 10 days approved for emergency leave with the approval of the direct supervisor before enjoying the leave. Sources also revealed that KPC will conduct administrative specialization tests for those who meet the conditions on June 13; indicating that the corporation -- through the job advertisements that it announces from time to time -- aims to attract competent manpower with the required specializations to ensure continuous leadership in the oil sector. Sources said there are more advantages for all employees in the companies affiliated with the corporation, especially since Sheikh Nawaf Al-Saud Al-Sabah always recommends to all leaders of the companies affiliated with the corporation the necessity of motivating the nationals working in the oil sector, while listening to all their demands in accordance with the regulations, especially since the approach of KPC is to implement a strategy to enhance reliance on national workforce and provide all the privileges that guarantee job security for nationals.
Arab Times
03-03-2025
- Automotive
- Arab Times
KPI gears up for ‘Europe-wide' reach and clean fuel leadership
KUWAIT CITY, March 2: After acquiring the companies 'Agriferr' and 'Arma', which specialize in the production of biogas, biomethane and bio liquefied natural gas in Italy; Kuwait Petroleum International (KPI) is now aiming to expand the distribution of its petroleum derivatives throughout Europe. Reliable sources told the newspaper that KPI intends to increase its reach from 22 to approximately 26 European countries within the next two years, with the longer-term goal of covering all 27 European Union countries. They said the company is exerting tremendous efforts to develop hydrogen fuel distribution outlets in Italy, underscoring the environmental benefits of hydrogen-powered vehicles. 'One kilogram of hydrogen fuel, for example, allows a vehicle to travel about 110 kilometers. Once the project is completed, it is expected to significantly reduce carbon emissions from vehicles powered by traditional fuels, yielding substantial environmental benefits,' the sources explained. According to these sources, KPI currently operates 4,623 fuel stations abroad, with 3,810 fully owned and 813 in partnership with major European fuel companies. 'The company aimed to increase this number to more than 5,500 stations by 2024 to boost its market share across Europe. Italy stands out as a key focus for KPI due to the country's strong preference for Kuwaiti fuel. The Italian Ministry of Environment regularly praises KPI for its role in providing clean energy, and the company has made significant investments in digital fuel stations across Italy,' sources disclosed. Meanwhile, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of KPI Talib Shafi Al-Ajmi continues to coordinate closely with CEO of the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) Sheikh Nawaf Al-Saud Al-Sabah to implement the Kuwait Oil Sector Strategy 2040. Sources pointed out that as one of the main arms of KPC abroad, KPI is focused on acquiring additional companies worldwide to strengthen KPC's position in the clean energy sector; particularly since European nations increasingly rely on petroleum derivatives affiliated with KPI. In the aviation sector, sources indicated that KPI is working hard to expand its presence in the global aviation market by supplying fuel to aircraft in more than 90 countries within the next five years, up from the current 70. 'KPI's external marketing division is also striving to meet the goals of KPC by increasing sales in European, Asian and African markets,' sources added. They said KPI achieved a major milestone last year by selling 310,000 tons of ultra biodiesel -- a product created by blending diesel with hydrogenated vegetable oil -- in a pioneering initiative. 'This blending process was implemented at over 30 KPI-owned fuel stations in Italy. KPI also intends to expand its storage facilities to accommodate larger quantities of ultra blended diesel and other products,' the sources revealed.
