MMDA approves temporary exemptions of truck ban on fuel tankers
Posted by unang apluma on Tuesday, November 2, 2010
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THE Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has approved the issuance of temporary exemptions from the truck ban to fuel tankers and lorries transporting petroleum products from Batangas to Pandacan, Manila.
During Tuesday’s meeting with officials of Pilipinas Shell and Chevron Philippines held at the MMDA office in Makati City, MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino agreed to allow fuel tankers and lorries duly authorized by the said oil companies to travel around Metro Manila from 10 a.m. until 6 a.m. on all major thoroughfares.
The decision was made following the request of the Department of Energy (DOE) and Pilipinas Shell and Chevron Philippines to cushion the impact of the shutting down of the 117-kilometer pipeline owned by the First Philippine Industrial Corp. (FPIC) due to gas leak.
The pipeline supplies around 60 percent of Metro Manila’s fuel requirements from Batangas to the oil depots in Pandacan, Manila.
“Through this move, we are hoping to prevent any fuel shortage that may arise from the current situation,” Tolentino said.
About 2.6 million liters of petroleum products are being supplied by Pilipinas Shell. Both Pilipinas Shell and Chevron Philippines sought exemption for around 200 trucks combined.
The permit will be of no cost and will be valid for only seven days but can be renewed on a weekly basis until the completion of the pipeline repair.
Tolentino instructed the oil companies to place small banners on the front windshield of the fuel trucks for proper identification and to facilitate effective enforcement.
The petroleum leak, first reported in July, had prompted the Makati city government to order an evacuation of West Tower Condominium, where large amounts of diesel, kerosene and other petroleum products had accumulated at their basement.
During Tuesday’s meeting with officials of Pilipinas Shell and Chevron Philippines held at the MMDA office in Makati City, MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino agreed to allow fuel tankers and lorries duly authorized by the said oil companies to travel around Metro Manila from 10 a.m. until 6 a.m. on all major thoroughfares.
The decision was made following the request of the Department of Energy (DOE) and Pilipinas Shell and Chevron Philippines to cushion the impact of the shutting down of the 117-kilometer pipeline owned by the First Philippine Industrial Corp. (FPIC) due to gas leak.
The pipeline supplies around 60 percent of Metro Manila’s fuel requirements from Batangas to the oil depots in Pandacan, Manila.
“Through this move, we are hoping to prevent any fuel shortage that may arise from the current situation,” Tolentino said.
About 2.6 million liters of petroleum products are being supplied by Pilipinas Shell. Both Pilipinas Shell and Chevron Philippines sought exemption for around 200 trucks combined.
The permit will be of no cost and will be valid for only seven days but can be renewed on a weekly basis until the completion of the pipeline repair.
Tolentino instructed the oil companies to place small banners on the front windshield of the fuel trucks for proper identification and to facilitate effective enforcement.
The petroleum leak, first reported in July, had prompted the Makati city government to order an evacuation of West Tower Condominium, where large amounts of diesel, kerosene and other petroleum products had accumulated at their basement.
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