LUXEMBOURG: Kuwait Petroleum International (KPI) announced on Tuesday the commencement of operations at its two newly acquired service stations — Berchem East and West — on the Luxembourg motorway, considered among the busiest and most prominent highway service areas in Europe. In a statement to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), KPI described the launch as a significant milestone, following the company’s successful bid earlier this year to operate the sites under a concession contract. With the addition of Berchem East and West, KPI has doubled its service station presence along Luxembourg’s motorways, expanding its network to 40 locations and further strengthening its commitment to delivering integrated and sustainable mobility solutions across Europe.
KPI CEO Shafi Al-Ajmi hailed the move as a pivotal achievement aligned with the company’s global expansion strategy. “The integration of the Berchem stations into our network reflects our vision to promote Kuwaiti energy presence internationally through innovative, customer-focused solutions,” he said, expressing pride in the dedicated teams that helped bring the project to fruition.
CEO of Kuwait Petroleum International, Shafi Al-Ajmi, during his speech at the celebration.
Stations (Berchem) in Luxembourg
Under the terms of the concession, KPI has assumed full operational control of both stations. Al-Ajmi explained that work is underway to transform the facilities into modern service hubs that reflect KPI’s identity, incorporating advanced infrastructure such as high-speed electric vehicle charging and renewable diesel fuel services for heavy-duty transportation. “The Berchem stations serve tens of thousands of travelers daily, making them vital assets on one of Europe’s busiest transit corridors,” Al-Ajmi added, noting that the locations will enhance KPI’s ability to meet its sustainability and innovation objectives.
To mark the occasion, an official inauguration ceremony was held Tuesday morning, attended by Luxembourg’s Minister of Economy, Small and Medium Enterprises, Energy and Tourism Lex Delles, along with senior government officials, business partners, KPI executives, and Kuwait’s Ambassador to Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and Head of Missions to the European Union and NATO, Nawaf Al-Enezi. Speakers at the event emphasized the strategic importance of the partnership, highlighting the growing economic cooperation between Kuwait and Luxembourg in support of sustainable development and enhanced energy and transportation services across Europe.
Established in 1983, KPI is the international marketing arm of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation. The company operates a network of over 4,800 retail fuel stations and service areas across Europe, supplies jet fuel at more than 82 international airports, and produces premium engine oils. It also holds equity in three international refineries located in Italy, Vietnam, and the Sultanate of Oman through strategic partnerships with major global energy firms. — KUNA
