Uganda Civil Aviation Authority and Tristar Energy Sign Agreement for New Fuel Facility
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority signed an agreement with Tristar Energy Limited, a division of the UAE-based Tristar Group, for operating a newly constructed fuel storage facility and fuel hydrant pipeline system at Entebbe International Airport on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. The agreement-signing ceremony was presided over by the Director General of UCAA, Mr. Fred Bamwesigye. The Group Chief Executive of Tristar, Mr. Eugene Mayne signed the agreement on behalf of his organization.
The event was attended by other senior management staff and legal counsels from both sides.
Tristar Energy Limited has already constructed 12 million litres of fuel storage tanks and laid an underground fuel pipeline.
The facility provides additional fuel storage at the airport, enhances safety, and facilitates quicker aircraft turnaround.
Tristar Energy Limited has future expansion plans to address long-term demand. Once fully completed, the Fuel Farm will boast a 22 million-litre storage capacity and a 7-kilometre fuel hydrant pipeline with 43 hydrant pits covering the entire airport. The storage facility and fuel hydrant pipeline have been constructed to meet the latest industry standards, including a leak detection system and a 24/7 control and monitoring system.
This infrastructure will be operated under a Build, Operate, and Transfer (BOT) arrangement.
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