In the UK, following a competitive tender process, px Group, the Teesside based infrastructure solutions business, has been awarded an operations and maintenance contract by Atlantic Fuel Supply Company (AFSC) at its fuel terminal in Foynes, Ireland, due to their experience and approach to safety standards. AFSC is a joint venture between Inver Energy and the East Cork Oil Company.
The state-of-the-art fuel terminal has a capacity of 82,000 m3, with 18 storage tanks on site, and is capable of handling a range of fuels and a wide range of biofuels. Its strategic infrastructure guarantees security of supply and blend flexibility, ensuring that it is a reliable source for the rising demand for lower-carbon fuels. The terminal can import products from two berths in Foynes Harbour, the only deepwater harbour on the West Coast of Ireland.
