Octavus Petroleum Limited Denies Supplying Contaminated Aviation Fuel to Max Air

Octavus Petroleum Limited has denied a media report of an allegation that it supplied contaminated aviation fuel to Max Air, saying that it is “unfounded, and ill-intentioned.

The petroleum company said in a statement signed by its General Manager, Mr. Peter Dia, dated Tuesday July 18, 2023, and which was made available to the media, that “as a leading aviation fuel supplier, we would like to categorically deny these unfounded and ill-intentioned allegations made against the company. We firmly stand by the integrity and quality of our products and refute any attempts to tarnish our reputation.”

Dia added in the statement that Octavus Petroleum Limited maintains strict adherence to international standards and industry best practices in fuel supply and distribution.

“As a major supplier to both Nigerian and international carriers, we take pride in sourcing our products exclusively from trusted partners like NNPC and British Petroleum (BP).

“Our company takes utmost care to ensure the safe and timely delivery of high-quality aviation fuels to our esteemed clients.

“Regarding the unfortunate incidents involving Max Air’s aircraft, we wish to clarify that there is yet to be evidence linking the fuel supplied by Octavus to the reported occurrences.

“We have previously successfully fueled about 90% of Max Air Hajj flights, and those aircraft are still flying without any issues,” the statement read.

Octavus Petroleum Limited stressed that it is essential to highlight that they handle about 100 flights per day, approximately one flight every 10 minutes, with no reported complaints about the quality of our products.

It was added in the statement that Octavus was nominated five times by Airlines Operators of Nigeria (AON) to handle the NNPC Intervention cargoes at the height of the fuel crisis last year, “which is an attestation of the trust they have in our brand.”

“The complexities of aviation operations involve multiple factors, and it is crucial to conduct a comprehensive investigation to determine the actual root cause of the incidents.

“Octavus expresses its full cooperation with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and other relevant authorities to conduct a thorough inquiry into the matter.

“The safety of the aviation industry remains our topmost priority, and we are committed to ensuring that all our fuel products meet the highest safety and quality standards.

“As a responsible corporate entity, Octavus assures our valued clients and the public at large that we will leave no stone unturned to ascertain the truth behind these allegations. Octavus will continue to work closely with the relevant regulatory bodies to uphold the utmost safety and integrity in the aviation sector,” the statement read.