The Petroleum Directorate is responsible for regulating, supervising, and managing petroleum-related activities within the region in accordance with established laws and policies. It ensures proper licensing, monitoring, and compliance of companies engaged in petroleum exploration, extraction, and distribution, while safeguarding public safety and environmental standards.

The directorate plays a key role in facilitating coordination between government institutions and private sector stakeholders involved in petroleum operations. It supports the development of infrastructure and services related to petroleum, ensures quality control of fuel stations, and monitors the supply and distribution of petroleum products across the region.

Additionally, the Petroleum Directorate works to create a conducive environment for investment while protecting the rights and interests of communities in areas where petroleum activities take place. Through regulatory oversight, technical supervision, and policy implementation, it contributes to the sustainable and responsible development of the petroleum sector.