Sinopec to supply 30,000 tonnes of fuel to Sichuan

15 May 2008 08:56  [Source: ICIS news]

SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--Sinopec will send 20,000 tonnes of diesel and 10,000 tonnes of petrol to quake-hit Sichuan province, China, to aid in relief efforts and provide supplies for domestic use, the Chinese major said on Thursday.

The fuel supplies will also be made available to rival firm PetroChina should it run out of oil resources, Sinopec added.

Rescue missions in the region have been greatly hindered by damaged ground transport systems such as roads and rail links. Four highways have been repaired and reopened to traffic following the gradual recovery in communication channels.

Airbourne troops have been the most effective in delivering aid; with some 110 helicopters dispatched to disaster-struck regions to date.

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport also resumed full operations on Thursday to enhance the delivery of disaster relief supplies and personnel.

Have you personally or your business been impacted by the earthquake in China? If you have any information or thoughts you would like to share, post your comments or photos on the ICIS China Earthquake forum. You can also send photos and video directly to us at icisnews.asia@icis.com or icisnews.europe@icis.com

By: Serene Cheong
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