LAGOS – The designing of Joint User Hydrant Installation 2 (JUHI 2) by a consortium of seven oil companies for the supply of Jet A1 for the airline sub-sector was not only to meet the current needs, but in anticipation of future growth.
Mr. Abiola Lawal, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Eterna Plc, stated this recently at the commissioning of JUHI 2Limited at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos.
The consortium of the oil companies are Eterna Plc, Techno Oil, Masters Energy, Quest Oil, Rahamaniyya, Ibafon Oil, and First Deep Water Limited.
Lawal in his speech, also said that the facility would support a wide range of operations from domestic and international commercial flights to cargo transportation.
He also described the commissioning of the facility as a significant milestone, not just for the companies involved, but for Nigeria’s aviationindustry at large.
He explained that the facility had the capability to deliver a minimum of 150 million litres ofaviation fuel supplies monthly to airlines, equaling about 20 per cent of the current nation’s annual sales volume in a month.
He added: “This state-of-the-art aviation fuel depot, located here at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, represents a strategic investment in our country’s infrastructure and a commitment to supporting its rapidly growing aviation sector.
“Spanning 46,000 square metres and boasting an impressive storage capacity of 15 million litres of Jet A1 fuel, JUHI-2 is now the largest airside jet fuel depot in Nigeria. It has the capability of delivering a minimum of 150 million litres of aviation fuel supplies monthly to airlines, implying that this depot can deliver 20 per cent of the current nation’s annual sales volume in a month.”
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Lawal added that apart from its size and capacity, the facility was also equipped with cutting-edge technology that guaranteed the highest standards of operational efficiency.
He emphasised that the facility could take delivery of four bridgers/aviation fuel trucks at a time, making it the first of its kind in Nigeria.
Besides, he also maintained that the depot had the capability to load four bowsers at a time, stressing that the average truck turn-around time would be minimum of 25 minutes, which allowed for high volume and high frequency aviation fuel handling.
He noted that to ensure the highest standards of fuel quality, JUHI 2 was equipped with an on-site laboratory as well as a modern filtration system that was specially designed to allow each of the four bowser loading points to have a dedicated filter.
“JUHI-2 represents the culmination of years of hard work, investment, and dedication, and it serves as a beacon of what is possible when industry leaders unite for a common purpose.
“We are confident thatJUHI-2 will not only meet but exceed the expectations of the aviation industry, providing reliable fuel services for years to come,” he said.
Also, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, the Managing Director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), in her speech, stated that the state-of-the-art facility marked a pivotal advancement in the ongoing efforts to enhance aviationinfrastructure across Nigeria.
Kuku, who was represented at the occasion by Mrs. Bridget Gold, Director, Legal Services, FAAN, said that the facility would play a crucial role in supporting operations, improving service delivery, and bolstering national economic growth.
She called on private investors to continue to work hand-in-hand with FAAN in order to build a future filled with innovation and excellence in air transportation.
