BPCL inaugurates newly built hydrant facilities at Manohar International Airport in Goa

The introduction of the advanced hydrant facility is a strategic move by BPCL to cater to the rapidly growing refueling demands of the new greenfield airport.

New Delhi/Goa: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has inaugurated state-of-the-art hydrant facilities at the new Manohar International Airport in north Goa, a strategic move to address the increasing refueling demands. The inauguration was led by BPCL's Director (Marketing), Sukhmal Jain, alongside Kanwarbir Singh Kalra, Deputy CEO of GMR Goa International Airport Ltd (GGIAL), and other senior officials.

This facility is a crucial addition to Goa's aviation infrastructure, supplementing the constrained Naval airport in Dabolim. The combined traffic at both airports has surged with the commencement of operations at Manohar International Airport.

Jain remarked, "The state-of-the-art hydrant facilities at Manohar International Airport represent a significant milestone in BPCL’s efforts to enhance India's aviation infrastructure. This strategic expansion meets growing refueling demands and ensures seamless operations, reflecting our commitment to efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction."

Spanning six acres, the hydrant fuel farm features a storage capacity of 8,270 KL and an extensive underground pipeline network connecting 13 aircraft parking bays. Managed through a fully automated console, the system ensures efficient and safe fuel distribution.

Additionally, BPCL virtually unveiled Aviation Fuelling Stations at nine other airports, increasing its nationwide total to 75 facilities. This expansion aligns with the rise in India's domestic air travel, which saw approximately 15.4 crore passengers in the fiscal year 2023-24.