Bohol — Aboitiz InfraCapital Bohol Airport Corp. has awarded Petron Corporation the exclusive contract to design, construct, operate, and maintain a state-of-the-art PHP 340 million Jet A-1 aviation fuel farm at Bohol-Panglao International Airport. Designed to meet international Joint Inspection Group safety standards, the upcoming facility will feature three 477-kiloliter storage tanks to establish a reliable five-day fuel reserve for domestic and international air carriers. By building robust energy infrastructure right at the island’s main gateway, this strategic partnership ensures smoother flight operations, paving the way for expanded flight routes and seamless journeys for travelers arriving to explore Bohol's world-famous attractions.
Strategic Energy Depot Secures Seamless Air Travel For Island Tourists
Energy industry titan Petron Corporation won the exclusive development contract to design, construct, and operate a 340-million-peso Jet A-1 aviation fuel farm at Bohol-Panglao International Airport. Signed alongside airport operator Aboitiz InfraCapital Bohol Airport Corp., the project will introduce three 477-kiloliter storage tanks capable of maintaining a five-day fuel reserve by the third quarter of 2027. The facility directly accommodates the island's rising daily flight demands, which currently reach 102 kiloliters divided between domestic and international routes. Adhering strictly to Joint Inspection Group safety benchmarks, this milestone provides airlines with the confidence needed to increase flight frequencies into the province. Travel enthusiasts and airlines alike can look forward to smoother island connections as Bohol strengthens its position as a premier gateway in the Visayas.
Boutique Beach Resorts And Oceanfront Dining Benefit From Added Flights
Improved flight reliability directly enriches the vacation experience for visitors arriving to explore Panglao Island's pristine white-sand shores. Luxury beach resorts, eco-friendly cliffside villas, and coastal hideaways along Alona Beach stand ready to greet influxes of international sunseekers. Oceanfront seafood restaurants and open-air grills will welcome diner traffic eager to taste fresh regional catches alongside tropical fruit cocktails. Enhanced air connectivity also enables dive shops and boat charters to smoothly schedule daily excursions to famous marine sanctuaries like Balicasag and Virgin Island.
Charming Specialty Cafes And Artisan Shops Welcome Bright Tourism Expansion
Beyond the coastline, the surge in incoming flight capacity energizes local businesses across Tagbilaran City and surrounding heritage towns. Specialty coffee shops and cozy garden cafes nestled near the Chocolate Hills offer cozy pitstops for travelers discovering central Bohol's iconic landscapes. Souvenir markets, woven craft boutiques, and chocolate specialty stores benefit as vacationers shop for authentic pasalubong gifts before heading home. Expanding infrastructure ensuring steady jet fuel supply creates a ripple effect that supports family-run eateries, boutique stores, and cultural landmarks across the province.
