Petron Corp. is proposing to expand the capacity of its storage tanks in Limay, Bataan to accommodate the increasing demand for jet fuel.
In a filing, Petron said it wants to increase the fuel storage capacity from 20,746 kilo liters (KL) to 32,785 KL. The Petron Limay Terminal is situated within the Petron Bataan Refinery complex.
‘The demand for jet fuel in the service area of the Limay Terminal has significantly increased in recent years. As a result, the current fuel inventory can now support operations for only about 3.4 days, which is considered below the preferred level for maintaining a stable and uninterrupted fuel supply.
Because the terminal serves as a key distribution hub for jet fuel supplied to other terminals and airports, maintaining adequate storage capacity is essential to prevent fuel shortages that could disrupt aviation operations and related economic activities,’ Petron said.
As such, the oil firm has proposed the installation of additional fuel storage tanks to allow the terminal to maintain a more reliable fuel reserve, thereby ensuring continuous availability of jet fuel even during periods of high demand or possible supply delivery delays.
The proposed tanks will also serve as ‘swing’ tanks to temporarily hold fuel while existing tanks are undergoing out-of-service inspection, scheduled maintenance, or emergency repairs. Petron said this operational flexibility is important for maintaining safety standards while avoiding interruptions in fuel distribution.
Also, Petron wants to put up a new above-ground storage tank for coconut methyl ester (CME). This component of the project supports the compliance with the Department of Energy (DOE) mandate requiring biodiesel blending, currently set at 3 percent CME in diesel fuel under the National Biofuels Program.
By increasing CME storage capacity, the terminal will be better able to maintain a consistent supply of biodiesel for blending, ensuring regulatory compliance while supporting the government’s goal of promoting renewable energy use, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and energy security.
Petron’s proposals are expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2028.