Shell Aviation expands refuelling network to Penang International Airport, Malaysia
London, United Kingdom - Shell Aviation today confirms the expansion of its fuelling network to Penang International Airport, Malaysia. The announcement sees Shell Aviation grow its presence in Malaysia, with refuelling and other services now being provided at seven airports across the country.
Alongside its world class operational and refuelling services, Shell Aviation has also helped to enhance supply security at Penang by investing in the construction of a new fuel storage facility at the airport. This facility offers an independent supply chain from the existing supplier from refinery through to safe into-plane delivery, enabling customers to maintain seamless operations amidst strong traffic growth.
鈥淪hell Aviation continues to focus its growth strategy on select locations. The significant potential of Penang makes it an ideal addition to our global network,鈥 Richard Pereira, General Manager Asia Pacific & Middle East, Shell Aviation, said. 鈥淲e look forward to leveraging our 120 years鈥 experience in the country and extensive expertise in fuel supply globally to support Penang in the next phase of its growth.鈥
The acting group chief executive officer of Malaysia Airports, Raja Azmi Raja Nazuddin said: 鈥淧enang鈥檚 strategic location makes it an important connecting hub. Local and overseas airlines have been adding more international routes, helping the airport exceed 7 million passengers in 2017. As an airport operator, supply security, operational excellence and as well as safety are central to our growth strategy, and Shell Aviation鈥檚 capabilities in these fields make it a preferred partner. We believe that the combination of local knowledge and global expertise that Shell Aviation brings is the right blend to help us further position Malaysia as a global hub.鈥
Shell Aviation customers at Penang will benefit from fuel supply security backed by Shell鈥檚 integrated supply chain; product quality assurance via Shell鈥檚 Fuel Quality Assurance System; professional account management providing a single focal point for fuel requirements across Shell鈥檚 global network; and access to local expertise by leveraging Shell's aviation experience in Malaysia.
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About Shell Aviation
- Shell Aviation is a leading global supplier of aviation fuels and lubricants. It supplies fuel at around 850 airports in 32 countries, refuelling an aircraft every 14 seconds on average.
- Shell Aviation provides a diverse range of world-class fuels, lubricants and services to all aircraft types. This includes jet fuel and avgas for turbine engine and piston engine aircraft operators respectively, as well as its AeroShell庐 range of engine oils, fluids and greases.
- Further information can be found on Shell Aviation
About Penang International Airport
- Penang International Airport is situated 16km south of Georgetown, the capital city of Penang, and connects with all major cities in Southeast Asia.
- The airport serves most major airlines, including two local budget airlines, namely AirAsia and Firefly. The airport has a variety of retail and duty-free outlets, caf茅s and restaurants, as well as premium passenger lounges for travelling convenience and comfort.
- The airport is consistently being upgraded to accommodate with the increasing traffic of travellers, whether for business or leisure. Currently, it can handle up to 6.5 million passengers per year. Its runways are 3,353m in total length and its airport cargo centre can handle 360,000 tonnes of cargo.
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