Pilipinas Shell Inaugurates Tabangao Import Terminal

Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation (PSPC) has inaugurated its world-class import terminal in Tabangao, Batangas last June 30, enhancing its capacity to meet fuel demand not just in Metro Manila, but also in Southern Luzon and Northern Visayas.

The Shell Import Facility in Tabangao, aptly known as SHIFT, also marks two major pivots in Pilipinas Shell’s more-than-a-century history in the Philippines: the transformation of Tabangao from a refinery into a world-class terminal; and the company’s shift in its approach to a world coping with COVID-19 from effective, real-time response to recovery.

“From tough decisions come positive results. The transformation of our refinery into a world-class import facility demonstrates Shell’s commitment to providing sustainable energy to the Philippines despite the challenging conditions posed by the pandemic. We are now better positioned, operationally and financially, to serve the country’s energy needs as the economy reopens with the lifting of restrictions,” said Pilipinas Shell President and Chief Executive Officer Cesar G. Romero.

The structural transformation of the Tabangao refinery also “bolstered Pilipinas Shell with a more balanced and competitive marketing portfolio, supported by the organization’s robust supply chain,” he added.

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