The aviation fuel service system is operated by AFSC Operations Ltd (the Operator). It consists of a tank farm, a refueller calibration area, a hydrant system and an aviation fuel receiving facility at Sha Chau (some 6 kilometres north of the airport), with total investment of more than HK$2 billion. The aviation fuel tank farm on the airport has a capacity of about 220,000 cu.m. in a total of 12 tanks.

Vessels from overseas refineries first berth at the oil terminals at Tsing Yi. After quality testing, aviation fuel is transported by smaller barges to the aviation fuel receiving facility at Sha Chau from where it is pumped to the tank farm at the airport. For those aviation fuel come from China will directly discharge at Sha Chau.

The aviation fuel receiving facility at Sha Chau is an interim facility, which will reach its design capacity as aircraft movements continue to grow. To cope with the continuous growth of HKIA, a permanent aviation fuel facility (www.paffhk.com) is being constructed at Tuen Mun Area 38. This permanent facility will replace the interim facility at Sha Chau, thus honouring the Authority¡¦s commitment to the environment as Sha Chau waters are an important feeding area for the Chinese White Dolphins. ALBU is working closely with the relevant Government departments and the franchisee ECO Aviation Fuel Development Ltd on the development of the permanent aviation fuel facility.

The current average uplift of aviation fuel at HKIA is about 16,800 cu.m. per day and the volume is growing at a rapid rate. HKIA has an open access policy in the provision of aviation fuel services. Under this policy, any fuel supplier can supply aviation fuel to the airport if it has a contract with an airline. Airlines themselves can also bring fuel for their own need.

The Aviation Fuel Facility Management Association monitors and reviews the performance of the Operator, and provides advice to the Authority. This association consists of representatives from the Authority, the Operator, Hong Kong based air carriers, foreign air carriers and fuel suppliers. The operation and management of the aviation fuel system is transparent to all stakeholders. The Management Association was given a special award by IATA in 2004 for being a role model for other airports in managing aviation fuel service system.

The aviation fuel uplifted from 2000 to 2007 was as follows:

Into-Plane Services

The delivery of the aviation fuel from the hydrant pits at the parking bays or via fuel bowsers to the aircraft requires the services of the into-plane agents. There are two into-plane agents, AFSC Refueling Ltd and Worldwide Flight Services Fueling (HK) Ltd. Both companies have been granted the operation rights for the provision of refuelling and defuelling services.

AFSC Refueling Ltd has a 3,020 sq.m. office building , 21 hydrant dispensers and 1 fuel bowser with total investment of HK$50 million. The facility of Worldwide Flight Services Fueling (HK) Ltd includes a 1,940 sq.m. office building, 20 hydrant dispensers and 1 fuel bowser, totalling an investment of HK$40 million.