The Tristar team in Uganda has successfully initiated the fuel hydrant at the passenger terminal at Entebbe International Airport. This marks Tristar’s comprehensive coverage of the entire airport as an open access fuel farm operator for all oil marketing companies (OMCs) with the new fuel storage facility and fuel hydrant pipeline system.
The fuel farm and fuel hydrant at the cargo terminal began operations in early 2025 following the Agreement between Tristar Group and the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) covering a 25-year Built-Operate-Transfer (BOT) term. The Tristar facility was designed according to JIG, EI, and IATA standards and has a storage capacity of 12 million liters. An additional 4 million liters tank is under construction, which will increase the total storage capacity to 16 million liters. It is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including 24/7 operational SCADA-operated control systems and a Leak Detection System for the fuel hydrant.
Tristar GM for Fuel Anil Parri stated: “We are pleased that the project is now fully completed and operational for all OMCs at the airport. With the commissioning of more fuel hydrant operational stands at the airport, faster and safer aircraft turnaround is ensured. This will also reduce fuel bowsers congestion on the tarmac for safer operations. I have great confidence in our team members on the ground, who are fully trained and groomed to ensure customer satisfaction with smooth operations, and to deliver quality fuel, safely and timely to all stakeholder airlines.”
Tristar Group CEO Eugene Mayne added: “A significant day for Tristar which will further solidify our position as a preferred partner for our targeted customers in the Aviation Industry in Africa. Our aim is to continue to leverage our presence in Africa by building supporting fuel infrastructure that stimulates economic activity, with best-in-class services that enable speedy, safe, and easy movement of goods and services across the continent.”
