Air BP and AGIL sign fuel agreement in Tunisia

International aviation fuel supplier Air BP has marked its entry into the Tunisian aviation fuel sector by signing a commercial and technical service agreement with the National Company of Oil Distribution (AGIL), the distribution and marketing arm of the Tunisian Ministry of Energy with a strong presence in retail, bunker, lubricants, natural gas and the aviation fuel markets.
The agreement includes service coverage at seven airports in the country, including Tunis Carthage, Djerba, Enfidha, Tozor, Tabarka, Monastir and Sfax.
As part of the new commercial service agreement, Air BP customers, which include private individuals, operators and general aviation, can benefit from being able to use the Air BP Sterling card at the new locations. The Sterling card is recognized worldwide and serves as a highly convenient way for aircraft operators and pilots to purchase jet fuel across the Air BP network.
In addition, clients will be able to contract their fuel requirements via Air BP, provision of which will be serviced by AGIL. The technical service agreement established by both companies will also enable the mutual exchange of expertise in areas such as operational safety and product quality.
Air BP predicts that the Tunisian aviation market is set to grow steadily in the immediate future. “The Tunisian aviation market is a key destination for some of our European and Middle Eastern customers so entry into this market fits with our aim to offer customers a highly convenient service. In AGIL we have a strong local partner to support our development. AGIL’s local knowledge combined with Air BP’s global expertise will certainly position us well in this region,” said Julio Casas, general aviation manager for North Africa, Middle East and South Asia.
This latest agreement marks Air BP’s second entry into the North African market where since 1978, it has operated with Misr Petroleum to serve the Egyptian aviation sector.
Air BP operates at more than 600 global locations in 45-plus countries, serving customers from the private pilot to some of the world’s largest airlines.
(April 9, 2013)