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Bulk fuel will be distributed to Australian Defence Force maritime, land, and air vehicles under a new contract signed by the Australian government and World Fuel Services Australia.
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The deployable bulk fuel distribution system (DBFDS) is awarded under JP 8190 Phase 1 following a competitive tender and signing of the contract on 31 March.
As the prime contractor, World Fuel Services Australia will be the design authority and prime systems integrator for the DBFDS and be responsible for the delivery as well as through-life support of the system.
The company will also identify, integrate, and manage subcontractors as well as their products and services.
David Wainwright, WFS-A senior director, defence, said the agreement will provide fuel critical to sustained joint force operations in the region and demands for domestic and regional humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.
“This contract is an exciting milestone for World Fuel Services Australia and our ongoing Indo-Pacific investment,” he said.
“We are extremely proud to partner with the ADF with our proven, world-class expeditionary fuel capability and global know-how, and are committed to ongoing roles that enable joint operations internationally through to humanitarian efforts in our region.”
Key Australian industry partners for WFS-A in delivering the JP 8190 Phase 1 capability include Holmwood Highgate, ECLIPS, and JVAT.
