Cape Town – The Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) has assured sufficient jet fuel supply for OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) in January, with measures underway to address February’s requirements following a January 4 fire at the Natref refinery that disrupted fuel production.
ORTIA currently has 27.1 million litres of jet fuel, enough for 7.6 days of operations, while February requires 97.2 million litres.
“The airport uses about 3.6-million litres of jet fuel a day, which means there is about 7.6 days of stock on hand until the week ending February 2,” Acsa said.
Media Statement
Date: 19 January 2025
ACSA confirms industry stakeholders collaborating to ensure continued jet fuel supply to O.R. Tambo International Airport
Part 1: Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) can confirm that following the fire at the National Petroleum Refiners…
— Airports Company SA (@Airports_ZA) January 19, 2025
“Given the requirement for 3.6 mil litres consumption per day, with the opening of the refinery on 27/02/2025, this translates to a total of 97.2 million litres required for February. The Fuels Industry Association of Southern Africa (FIASA), NATREF industry partners and government agencies, including Airports Company of South Africa (Acsa) are working with various fuel industry stakeholders to find jet fuel for February.”
Acsa is collaborating with government agencies, the Fuels Industry Association, and Transnet to secure additional supplies.
Efforts include prioritising fuel transport from Durban to Gauteng and building reserves at King Shaka International Airport.
Airlines are exploring alternative measures, including refueling at other airports, to mitigate potential shortages.
Acsa emphasised its commitment to maintaining uninterrupted airport operations.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
