The Fuels Industry Association of South Africa (FIASA) has informed us that the National Petroleum Refiners of South Africa (NATREF) is putting measures in place to avoid any interruptions in the jet fuel supply to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) after a fire broke out at its refinery on January 4.
The Crude Distillation Unit that was damaged is expected to be running again by February 21. Meanwhile, Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) has confirmed that the current jet fuel supplies at JNB are enough to last until January 20.
To deal with any possible shortages between January 20 and when new fuel is expected to arrive on January 27, fuel suppliers are adopting the following plans:
- Scheduled Fuel Deliveries: A shipment of 17,000 cubic meters of jet fuel was expected to reach JNB by Sunday, January 12.
- Pipeline Supply: A delivery of 31,000 cubic meters of fuel from Durban is scheduled for January 14, with arrival at JNB anticipated by January 27.
- Increased Rail Deliveries: There will be more rail transport from Durban and Matola, Mozambique, specifically for jet fuel.
- Sourcing from Other Airports: Efforts are being made to get fuel from other airports and directly into NATREF.
FIASA and NATREF are working together with partners, including Acsa, to find solutions by January 14. Acsa has assured airlines, passengers, and other stakeholders that all necessary actions are being taken to keep the airport running smoothly and to ensure a stable fuel supply.
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