On February 9, 2026, the Director of Nha Be Petroleum Terminal, Bui Cong Minh, chaired a meeting with key leaders to implement plans for securing petroleum supply and organizing safe, seamless, and efficient outbound operations for the 2026 Binh Ngo Lunar New Year.
In his opening remarks, Director Bùi Công Minh emphasized that the Lunar New Year is a peak period for fuel consumption, with significantly higher outbound volumes and increased operating frequency, while safety, quality, and operational discipline must be upheld at the highest level. He requested the entire terminal system to adopt a proactive approach from the outset, ensure tight coordination, strictly adhere to operational procedures, and absolutely avoid any disruption to supply, thereby fully supporting the business operations of Petrolimex Saigon Company Limited and meeting the fuel consumption needs of society.
During the meeting, the Deputy Directors provided assessments and analysis, while functional departments reported on key topics including: the status of fuel supply, tank inventory, reception capacity, and scheduling of outbound operations during the peak season; staffing plans and shift arrangements to ensure sufficient manpower for 24/24 production duties; safety – fire prevention and fighting – security – environmental management, particularly under the condition of increased outbound volume; and coordination plans with transport units and customers to ensure timely and compliant outbound operations. Leaders of production teams discussed practical difficulties in terminal operations and proposed solutions to strengthen coordination between functional units and production teams during the Lunar New Year peak period.
In conclusion, the Terminal Director instructed functional department heads and production team leaders to thoroughly disseminate directives and promptly implement tasks across all employees, fostering a sense of responsibility, unity, and coordinated efforts to ensure safe, continuous, and efficient operations, thereby serving fuel demand during the 2026 Binh Ngo Lunar New Year at the highest level. Specifically:
1. Ensuring petroleum supply and outbound scheduling
• Proactively review and regularly update supply status, tank inventory, and tank capacity to maintain safe inventory levels and ensure readiness to meet outbound demand before, during, and after the Lunar New Year;
• Organize flexible and scientific scheduling to minimize vehicle congestion and local overload at loading areas;
• Strengthen coordination with transport units and customers to ensure seamless, on-schedule outbound operations and prevent any supply disruptions.
2. Security and protection of the terminal
• Security forces, in coordination with departments and production teams, must strictly control personnel and vehicles entering and exiting the terminal, especially during peak hours, outside working hours, and throughout the holiday period;
• Increase patrol and surveillance activities to prevent any security incidents, especially around tank farms, jetties, and loading areas;
• Proactively coordinate with functional agencies and the on-duty operational forces of Petrolimex Saigon Company Limited in the event of complex situations.
3. Occupational safety and fire prevention & fighting
• Absolutely avoid subjectivity or negligence in safety and fire prevention; all operations must strictly comply with procedures, correct techniques, and required safety conditions;
• Conduct comprehensive inspection and review of the entire fire prevention and fighting system, equipment, and firefighting means to ensure readiness for immediate response;
• Maintain strict 24/24 safety and firefighting shifts with clearly assigned responsibilities and contact points;
• Any incidents or potential safety risks must be promptly reported and handled immediately to prevent escalation or secondary hazards. Special attention should be given to fireworks and flares on Lunar New Year’s Eve, with response scenarios prepared in advance.
4. Inspection, supervision, and accountability of shift leaders
• Strengthen unscheduled inspections to ensure compliance with technical procedures, safety regulations, and quality standards across departments and production teams;
• Leaders of functional departments and production team leaders/shift supervisors are directly accountable to the Board of Directors should any errors, violations, or safety incidents occur within their areas of responsibility;
• Any sign of negligence, indiscipline, or violation of labor and safety rules will be strictly handled in accordance with regulations.
The meeting highlighted the proactive, decisive, and highly responsible efforts of the leadership and workforce of Nha Be Petroleum Terminal in ensuring stable and safe fuel supply for residents of Ho Chi Minh City and the Southern region during the Lunar New Year celebration. It also contributes to fulfilling Petrolimex Saigon’s business tasks during the 2026 Binh Ngo Lunar New Year period.
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