Upgrade at Shell supply terminal in Mobile will reduce wait times for tank trucks

"We have worked diligently to help our customers spend less time at the rack, and the upgrades being made to the terminal will reduce the time that tank truck drivers have to wait in line due to the increased 'pump rates' and additional bays," said Paul Stanifer, South Region general manager for Motiva Enterprises LLC. Motiva is a limited liability company owned 50% by an affiliate of  Shell Oil Company and 50% by Saudi Refining Inc that refines, distributes and markets petroleum products in the Gulf Coast, southern and eastern United States.

The $10 million investment will include adding a dedicated lane for Shell-branded customers and other improvements to significantly cut the wait times for all customers. The upgrades are expected to shorten fill time by approximately 50% for diesel and 20% for gasoline. In addition, the new loading lanes have been designed to be more ergonomically friendly.

During severe hurricanes, the Shell terminal in Mobile has at times been the sole source of fuel supplies for southern Alabama, Gulf Coast Mississippi and the Florida Panhandle. This investment will allow more trucks to load in the terminal faster and, as a result, stations can be restocked more quickly in the event of supply disruptions caused by weather or other issues.

"With this upgrade, fuel will get to service stations and businesses in the region much faster, which is especially critical during emergencies," said Don Weaver, general manager of the Mobile facility. "While the wait and load times will be reduced, our focus on first-class safety measures remains, as the protection of our workers and customers is always our top priority."

Construction began this month and by November of this year the first loading lane is expected to be completed. The project completion date is set for June 2009. Construction should not affect the current wait and load times at the site, as the additional lane will be added first to ensure three lanes are always open until the project is finished.

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