Fiji and Tonga seek alternative fuel supply partners

“Fijian Foreign Affairs and External Trade Minister Sakiasi Ditoka recently visited Malaysia and Korea and held discussions with his counterparts in the two countries about possible fuel supply partnerships.”

“He also met with representatives of PETRONAS, Malaysia’s national oil and gas company, which is wholly owned by the Malaysian government…”

“He also discussed fuel supply and renewable energy options while visiting Korea.”

“Ditoka said he had held similar discussions in Singapore as well.”

“Meanwhile, Tonga is also looking at fuel supply security, with the government signing a feasibility study agreement with Pacific Energy South West Pacific Limited, which is funded by the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)…”

“Fiji supplies fuel to Tonga and smaller Pacific island nations like Kiribati, Nauru and Tuvalu.”

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/pacific/1072441/fiji-and-tonga-seek-alternative-fuel-supply-partners

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