Cape Town – The Fuels Industry Association of South Africa (Fiasa) says it is working to maintain fuel supply at OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) following a refinery fire earlier this month.
In a statement on Sunday, Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) confirmed collaborations with Fiasa and the National Petroleum Refiners of South Africa (Natref) to mitigate risks and prevent fuel disruptions.
The damaged Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) is expected to be operational by February 21.
MEDIA STATEMENT
Date: 12 January 2025FIASA, NATREF, AND ACSA COLLABORATING ON RISK MITIGATION MEASURES TO ENSURE CONTINUED OPERATIONS AT O.R. TAMBO AIRPORT FOLLOWING FIRE AT THE REFINERY
The Fuels Industry Association of South Africa (FIASA) has informed Airports Company of…
— Airports Company SA (@Airports_ZA) January 12, 2025
“A jet fuel delivery of 17,000m³ is expected to arrive by Sunday, 12 January 2025 at ORTIA,” said ACSA adding that a planned pipeline injection of 31,000m³ from Durban is set for 14 January 2025, with delivery to ORTIA expected by 27 January 2025,” read the statement.
Despite an anticipated jet fuel shortage between January 20 and January 27, Acsa assured stakeholders of continuous airport operations through sourcing from other airports and additional interventions.
“Airlines, passengers, and all stakeholders are assured that all necessary steps are being taken to maintain normal airport operations and guarantee a secure and uninterrupted fuel supply.”
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
