Brunei Shell tightens rules on bulk fuel sales
Fill it up: Brunei Shell has outlined safety measures to regulate bulk fuel sales at petrol stations in a bid to prevent accidents that may endanger the public. In a workshop yesterday, it briefed retail station dealers and managers on the safety measures. Picture: HM Zailaney
Thursday, December 6, 2007
CONTRACTORS buying fuel in bulk from Shell petrol stations face stringent safety measures that would limit the volume they could buy, while only allowing sale if they use drums that meet safety standards.
Brunei Shell Marketing Co Sdn Bhd announced these to retail station dealers and managers in a workshop yesterday, saying it was implementing these measures in February to prevent accidents, citing petroleum products are highly flammable.
The move is part of Brunei Shell's "Project Selamat", which promotes the proper procedure of drum filling at retail stations using approved steel drums that meet United Nations specifications.
Under this, retail stations throughout Brunei can only sell contractors as much as 400 litres of fuel per transaction.
Also, the drums used should have a 400-litre capacity and meet UN standards.
Brunei Shell stressed that fuel "bulk" sales at retail stations should comply with safety standards, saying non-compliance may expose retail stations to incidents such as spillage and fires.
The move is in compliance with studies made by Shell Global indicating that local retail stations are not selling petroleum products in accordance with safety regulations.
Hj Ibrahim Haji Ahmad, a member of the Kooperasi Ikatan Teluk Mewah ITM Bhd, said they have no problem in following regulations, adding they respect Brunei Shell for taking safety precautions.
"Ensuring safety is all right, but the problem is people who are purchasing petroleum products may not agree with the limitation. It is best for ... (Brunei Shell) to directly develop negotiations (with) contractors and help us inform the public of the new regulation," he said.
During the workshop, station dealers and managers were also briefed on Brunei Shell's health, safety, security policies and environmental commitment.
This was done in order to pursue its goal of "no harm to people and the environment".
Brunei Shell and retail station dealers have been urged to work together in implementing the safety regulations to ensure the working environment is safe and no incident will arise that may endanger the public while filling up their vehicles at petrol stations.
The Brunei Times
Brunei Shell Marketing Co Sdn Bhd announced these to retail station dealers and managers in a workshop yesterday, saying it was implementing these measures in February to prevent accidents, citing petroleum products are highly flammable.
The move is part of Brunei Shell's "Project Selamat", which promotes the proper procedure of drum filling at retail stations using approved steel drums that meet United Nations specifications.
Under this, retail stations throughout Brunei can only sell contractors as much as 400 litres of fuel per transaction.
Also, the drums used should have a 400-litre capacity and meet UN standards.
Brunei Shell stressed that fuel "bulk" sales at retail stations should comply with safety standards, saying non-compliance may expose retail stations to incidents such as spillage and fires.
The move is in compliance with studies made by Shell Global indicating that local retail stations are not selling petroleum products in accordance with safety regulations.
Hj Ibrahim Haji Ahmad, a member of the Kooperasi Ikatan Teluk Mewah ITM Bhd, said they have no problem in following regulations, adding they respect Brunei Shell for taking safety precautions.
"Ensuring safety is all right, but the problem is people who are purchasing petroleum products may not agree with the limitation. It is best for ... (Brunei Shell) to directly develop negotiations (with) contractors and help us inform the public of the new regulation," he said.
During the workshop, station dealers and managers were also briefed on Brunei Shell's health, safety, security policies and environmental commitment.
This was done in order to pursue its goal of "no harm to people and the environment".
Brunei Shell and retail station dealers have been urged to work together in implementing the safety regulations to ensure the working environment is safe and no incident will arise that may endanger the public while filling up their vehicles at petrol stations.
The Brunei Times
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