Entebbe Airport Expansion Projects get major boost with multi-million fuel storage facility

The 23 million litre aviation fuel storage tanks have been under construction since 2017, this is part of the Entebbe airport expansion projects to facilitate the growing number of air operators in Entebbe.

 Tristar, A united Arab-based aviation fuel supplier says safety measures including a 7-kilometer underground pipe have already been completed to supply fuel directly to aircraft as well as 12 million fuel storage tanks already constructed.

According to the company more 11 million storage tanks are yet to be constructed in the next five years as the firm awaits to be commissioned by President Museveni.

Country Director for Tristar Energy Limited, Promise Anagolu said the project calls for the skills development of the workforce, handling aviation fuel, modernize Uganda’s aviation infrastructure and align it with international standards.

He made remarks during the ongoing six-month training of fresh graduates on best practices in the aviation industry under the supervision of the Joint Inspection Group. the trainees are fresh graduates of science-based courses from different universities across the country.

“Part of our culture is to give back to the community, we are building the capacity domestically and we decided not to import man power from outside Uganda that’s why we are empowering our local Ugandans on the expertise of handing aviation fuel. We ensure they have skills on fuel operations safety maintenance, technology and management” Anagolu stated.

Lead facilitator, Julius Irimu emphasized there’s a need to train people especially on the safety, product quality to ensure it meets the procedures and standards on the global aviation market.

“This facility also opens doors to sector players like Tristar Energy Limited to contribute to the development and growth of the Uganda’s aviation sector” Irimu added. 

General Manager Fuels for Tristar Limited, Anil Parri revealed the company that operates in over 31 countries is aimed at contributing to the growth of the sector highlighting that , “this facility is ready and awaits approval from Civil Aviation Authority(CAA) , it is designed and developed under modern infrastructural systems expected in the near future across the East African region” 

 This Multi-million Aviation Fuel storage facility by Tristar, Uganda will enhance her aviation infrastructure, which shows the country’s readiness to attract global business.

In 2015 Government started working on the airport’s management and efficiency and expanding Entebbe International Airport to accommodate at least 100 parked aircraft.

By Media Lab

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