BPCL Boosts Aviation Fueling Capabilities with New Hydrant

Mumbai/Goa, May 22, 2024: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Maharatna and India’s second-largest government-owned downstream oil producer, proudly publicizes the inauguration of state-of-the-art hydrant services on the newly established Manohar International Airport in north Goa.

Shri Sukhmal Jain, Director (Marketing) BPCL, inaugurated the services within the presence of Shri Kanwarbir Singh Kalra (Deputy CEO, GMR Goa International Airport Ltd (GGIAL).and different senior management from BPCL and GGIAL.

The introduction of the superior hydrant facility is a strategic transfer by BPCL to cater to the quickly rising refueling calls for of the brand new greenfield airport. Manohar International Airport is an important addition to Goa’s aviation panorama, supplementing the present Naval airport in Dabolim, which has confronted constraints attributable to restricted operational hours for civil plane. With the beginning of operations at Manohar International Airport, the mixed visitors at each airports has elevated.

Shri Sukhmal Jain, Director (Marketing), BPCL, mentioned “The inauguration of those state-of-the-art hydrant services at Manohar International Airport marks a major step in BPCL’s journey to boost aviation infrastructure in India. This strategic enlargement is aimed toward assembly the rising refueling calls for and guaranteeing seamless operations. BPCL stays dedicated to pioneering developments that help the sturdy development of the aviation sector, reinforcing our dedication to effectivity, security, and buyer satisfaction.”

Spanning throughout 6 acres of land, the hydrant gas farm boasts a storage capability of 8,270 KL. The hydrant system contains an intricate community of underground pipelines connecting seamlessly to the airport’s 13 plane parking bays. The total operation is meticulously managed by a completely automated console, guaranteeing effectivity and security in gas distribution.

In addition to the inauguration at MOPA, Aviation Fuelling Stations had been just about unveiled at 9 different airports, bringing the entire depend of BPCL-operated services to a powerful 75 airports nationwide.

This enlargement comes at a time when India’s home air passenger visitors is on a gentle rise. Recent statistics point out that India witnessed roughly 15.4 crore home air passengers through the fiscal 12 months 2023-24, signifying a notable resurgence in air journey.