Pilipinas Shell expands Shell Aviation refuelling network in MCIA
Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. (PSPC) Aviation announced yesterday the expansion of its the Shell Aviation refuelling network to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), marking its 55 years of aviation fuel operations this year.
With this latest airport entry, Shell Aviation PSPC now supplies jet fuel at three of the key international airports in the country, including Manila, Clark and Cebu.
MCIA is currently the second busiest terminal in the country, making Shell Aviation PSPC well placed to meet its increasing fuelling needs as passenger numbers are expected to increase from 4.5 million to more than 12 million per annum by 2018. The initiative is part of Shell’s overall strategy to continuously be a good investment opportunity, whilst being a true partner of the Philippines in nation-building and progress.
“Shell is proud to achieve a new milestone in the Philippines, and we look forward to supporting MCIA to become a worldclass and major international airport in the Philippines, as well as the development of Cebu in becoming a center of trade and tourism,” said Shell Companies in the Philippines country chairman PSPC president & CEO, Cesar Romero.
Key benefits that MCIA customers will enjoy include fuel supply security backed by Shell’s integrated global supply chain with 17 refineries and 10 trading hubs globally; product quality assurance via Shell’s fuel quality assurance system; professional account management that provides a single focal point for fuel requirements across Shell’s global network; and access to local expertise by leveraging on Shell’s 55 years of experience in the Philippines aviation industry.
“Shell Aviation is commit- ted to continuously support the progress of the Philippines’ aviation industry and creating outstanding value for its customers by delivering world-class aviation fuels and services, safely and on time,” said Richard Pereira, general manager of Shell Aviation, Asia Pacific and Middle East.
“Shell Aviation aims to continue its strategic expansion in key locations with potential future growth like Cebu.”
Moreover, Andrew Harrison, chief executive adviser at GMR-Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation noted: “This new partnership marks a timely step in the right direction as local and international airlines begin to launch new services to and from Cebu and the capacity at the airport increases.”
Shell Aviation is a global supplier of aviation fuels serving to about 900 airports in 36 countries.