PAF, US PACAF inaugurate new fuel facility in Cebu

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the US Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) inaugurated a newly completed fuel storage facility at the Brig. Gen. Benito N. Ebuen Air Base in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.

The USD2.7-million project, funded by the US government under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), features two above-ground storage tanks, each with a capacity of 75,708 liters.

The facility includes 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, which started on June 22, 2022, was completed on September 6, 2024, and was constructed by Himalayan Builders and Engineers Pvt. Ltd. and ACE Builders.

This development will significantly improve the PAF's fuel storage and distribution capabilities, enhancing operational readiness and logistical efficiency, according to PAF spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo.

PAF Air Mobility Command chief Maj. Gen. Ramil Oloroso and PACAF commander Gen. Kevin Schneider attended the facility's blessing and turnover rites.