Kiribati is highly dependant on fuel for electricity generation. (20,000L/day)
All fuel is imported, supplied by coastal tanker (with turnaround of 28 days) directly from Singapore.there is potential for fuel shortages as a result of bad weather which may delay discharging.
Suppliers
Kiribati Oil Company Ltd. (KOIL) is fully government owned and the major supplier. Located on Betio, South Tarawa.
KOIL started as an energy agent and fuel regulator for MOBIL’s fuel facility in South Tarawa. After a series of agreements with MOBIL, KOIL has fully owned the facility since 2007.
KOIL maintains aviation fuel depots at both Bonriki and Cassidy International Airports and depots for ferries refuelling on the islands of TabNorth, Arorae and Fanning.
KOIL Storage (Betio Fuel Farm)
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Fuel Type |
Storage Capacity (l.) |
Approx. period to use all stock |
|---|---|---|
|
Unleaded Petrol |
2,000,000 |
2 months |
|
Diesel |
3,200,000 |
2.5 months |
|
Jet A-1 (Kerosene) |
1,247,000 |
3 months |
Stocks are closely monitored if shortages are imminent 26,000L ISO tank containers will be ordered ex NZ with 1 week delivery time.
KOIL distributes fule to the outer islands from Tarawa in 200L. drums on a 1 – 2 monthly basis.
Clipper Oil is a private company with storage bases at the ports of Tarawa and Christmas Island supplying marine fuels. They stock oil products from industry mainstays such as Shell and ExxonMobil and distribute related products from independent manufacturers
NOTE:
The only link between Betio and South Tarawa is the Nippon Causeway, which may be forced to close at times due to damage as a result of high seas.
The port of Betio is the country's main port, with much of the cargo and fuel supplies transported from Betio, via this causeway.
For more information on government and fuel provider contact details, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.7 Fuel Providers Contact List here.
Information may also be found at: http://www.mytravelcost.com/petrol-prices/ which is updated monthly.
Fuel Pricing
Fuel is imported directly from Singapore by the government agency Kiribati Oil (KOIL) and they are the sole distributor. Government sets the fuel price.
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Fuel Prices per Litre as of: 20/02/2018 (local currency and USD - $) |
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|---|---|
|
Petrol |
$1.08 |
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Diesel |
$1.33 |
|
Paraffin |
$0.85 |
|
Jet A-1 |
$2.40 |
Seasonal Variations
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Seasonal Variations |
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|---|---|
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Are there national priorities in the availability of fuel? (i.e. are there restrictions or priorities for the provision of fuel such as to the military?) |
Yes / No (for all fields) |
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Is there a rationing system? |
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Is fuel to lower income / vulnerable groups subsidized? |
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Can the local industry expand fuel supply to meet humanitarian needs? |
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Is it possible for a humanitarian organization to directly contract a reputable supplier / distributor to provide its fuel needs? |
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Fuel Transportation
On South Tarawa, delivery to the 6 outlets by KOIL owned tanker trucks
3 Tanker Trucks/17000Litres – Ground Products
2 Tanker Trucks/17000 Litres – Dedicated to Jet Fuel
For Christmas, Fanning and Washington Islands (Line Islands)
Government owned KOIL is the sole supplier of fuel to these islands. Deliveries are direct from Singapore to Christmas Island 3 – 4 monthly. Delays can result in shortages of unleaded petrol (approx. once a year) in which case rationing occurs.
3 months from full, remaining stocks are generally down to approx.. 20% for petrol, 50% for diesel and Jet A1
Fuel is discharged via floating hose direct to KOIL’s fuel farm. All quality testing is done by NZ laboratory.
|
Fuel Type |
Storage Capacity (l.) |
Price ($US/L.) |
|
Unleaded Petrol |
970.000 |
0.86 |
|
Diesel |
1,046,369 |
1.03 |
|
Kerosene |
52,090 |
0.68 |
|
Jet A1 |
655,315 |
1.43 (to foreign) 1.00 (to local) |
Standards, Quality and Testing
There are no seasonal variations to fuel availability.
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Seasonal Variations |
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|---|---|
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Are there national priorities in the availability of fuel? (i.e. are there restrictions or priorities for the provision of fuel such as to the military?) |
No |
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Is there a rationing system? |
In case of shortages due to shipping disruption (Usually as a result of delay due to weather) |
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Is fuel to lower income / vulnerable groups subsidized? |
Yes |
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Can the local industry expand fuel supply to meet humanitarian needs? |
Yes |
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Is it possible for a humanitarian organization to directly contract a reputable supplier / distributor to provide its fuel needs? |
Yes (KOIL) |
Fuel Transportation – Line and Phoenix Islands
On Christmas Island Fuel is delivered to the 4 outlets on the island using 17,000L tanker (2)
and Jet A-1 to the airfield by 17,000 tanker.
Fuel is shipped to Fanning and Washington Islands from KOIL’s Christmas Island depot every 2 months in 200 L. drums Prices are the same as Christmas Island except for Jet A1, which must be shipped direct from NZ in 200L. tanks and retails for $US 2.38/L.
Weather conditions affecting the ability to unload vessels causes delays and short term shortages of fuel in the outer islands periodically.
Standards, Quality and Testing
Fuel quality standards are to international specifications and a recognised NZ laboratory carries out all testing.
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Industry Control Measures |
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|---|---|
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Do tanks have adequate protection against water mixing with the fuel? |
Yes |
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Are there filters in the system which monitor where fuel is loaded into aircraft? |
Yes |
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Is there adequate epoxy coating of tanks on trucks? |
No – Only Vertical Tanks |
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Is there a presence of suitable firefighting equipment? |
Yes |
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Standards Authority |
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|---|---|
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Is there a national or regional standards authority? |
Yes |
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If yes, please identify the appropriate national and/or regional authority. |
National: MISE – Energy Division
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If yes, are the standards adequate/properly enforced? |
Yes |
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Testing Laboratories |
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|---|---|
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Are there national testing laboratories? |
NO (Testing is done in NZ) |
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Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory |
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|---|---|
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Company |
Independent Petroleum Laboratory (IPL) |
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Name |
IPL Ltd. |
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Address |
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Telephone and Fax |
+64 6 758 4262 |
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Contact |
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Standards Used |
DEF-STAN 091-91) |
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