What is the Supreme Petroleum Council (SPC)?
The Supreme Petroleum Council (SPC) is the supreme body responsible for overseeing petroleum policies and strategic mandates in Abu Dhabi. Established under Law No. (1) of 1988, the SPC regulates activities pertaining to Petroleum as well as ADNOC’s (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company) oversight.
SPC approval is required for any business wishing to work directly with ADNOC or participate in any activity involving Onshore and Offshore Oil & Gas Field & Facilities Services. Without this, companies may not bid for contracts or supply goods/services to this industry.
Eligibility for SPC Approval
You’re eligible to register with SPC if:
- You are a UAE-based business or a foreign corporation with a registered branch in the UAE
- Your business activity involves petroleum, gas, and energy services or other industries, including
- You are compliant with SPC’s compliance criteria; e.g, adequacy of financial position, locality of technical and safety certifications.
Benefits of SPC Approval
- ADNOC Contract Access- Get access to ADNOC and subsidiaries.
- Credibility & Recognition- Being SPC-approved enhances your credibility in the industry.
- Long-term Opportunities- Gets you in line for future projects in oil, gas, and renewable energy.
- Regulatory Compliance- Put you in line with Abu Dhabi’s strict petroleum laws.
How AMA Global Can Help with SPC Registration?
Obtaining SPC Approval is not simply about completing a bunch of forms- it is about appreciating ADNOC’s stringent compliance requirements, positioning your business appropriately, and preventing expensive delays. With many years’ experience helping businesses through this process, AMA Global is here to help.
Here’s what we do for you:
Assessment of Eligibility
We assess your business profile, and we can confirm that you meet the eligibility criteria before you even start the process.
Complete Documentation Support
We will help prepare, organize, and review all the documents needed to make sure they meet all the SPC requirements.
Application Submission & Coordination
We will assist with the submission process and correspond with SPC/ADNOC for you.
Compliance Advisory
We guide you through operational and legal compliance so you are approved and keep it active.
Faster Approvals
Informed of the SPC requirements and processes, we minimize the rounds back and forth, which saves you weeks of waiting.
Post Approval Support
We continue our service for renewals, updates, and maintaining compliance for your ADNOC projects in the future.
With AMA Global, you get a valued service partner that takes the complexity of SPC registration out of the way so you can focus on growing your business in the UAE oil, gas, and energy sectors.
FAQs
Q1. What is the cost of registering as an SPC?
The cost will depend on the size of your company and what activities you plan to conduct. The fees are normally between AED 10,000 and AED 25,000, which does not include professional fees.
Q2.What documents will you need for SPC registration?
Normally you will need:
- A copy of your valid trade license
- Company profile, including your activity
- Copies of shareholders’ passports and details of their UAE residence
- Past project references (if available)
- Latest audited financial statements
Q3. What is the timeline for this process?
Typically, the SPC registration process lasts 4-8 weeks after document readiness, and it depends on the speed of the SPC review.
Q4. Are foreign companies eligible for SPC registration?
Yes. Foreign companies can apply for SPC registration, but you must have a registered branch in the UAE or a local partner.
