PAF Air Mobility Command chief Maj. Gen. Ramil G. Oloroso welcomes U.S. Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander Gen. Kevin B. Schneider for a blessing and turnover ceremony of a new fuel sotrage facility at the Brigadier General Benito N. Ebuen Air Base in Cebu. (photo: PAF)
The construction of a new fuel storage facility in one of the new Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) in the country was completed, with the Philippine Air Force (PAF) saying that it will enhance its operational readiness and logistical efficiency.
Maj. Gen. Ramil G. Oloroso, commander of the PAF’s Air Mobility Command, said the the new fuel storage facility at the Brigadier General Benito N Ebuen Air Base in Lapu-Lapu City in Cebu will significantly improve the PAF's fuel storage and distribution capabilities.
On Thursday, Jan. 30, Oloroso welcomed U.S. Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander General Kevin B. Schneider for the turnover and blessing ceremony.
Built by Himalayan Builders and Engineers Pvt. Ltd. and ACE Builders, the newly constructed facility features two above-ground storage tanks, each with a capacity of 75,708 liters.
It also features a modern fuel handling system, a covered parking area for refueling trucks, and a secured perimeter, designed and constructed compliant to security and safety standards.
The project construction started on June 22, 2022 and was recently completed.
“It will support humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations, strengthen national defense capabilities, and sustain a wide range of PAF flying missions, including airlift, internal security, and territorial defense operations, thereby reinforcing the Air Force’s ability to respond to various operational demands,” said Oloroso.
He also emphasized the critical importance of the new facility in bolstering the PAF's ability to effectively carry out its missions.