Fuel Farm contract (FOI)

Request

Re the 2016 Ministerial decision to renew Rubis' contract to run the fuel farm at La Collette:

Infrastructure Minister's fuel farm statement

A

Did Ports of Jersey submit an alternative proposal for the fuel farm?

B

If there was an alternative, what are the reasons for not putting it out to tender and granting the licence to Rubis via a special ministerial decision?

C

What is / was the Channel Islands Competition and Regulatory Authorities (CICRA) position on this?

Response

A

No.

B

The Ministerial Decision and accompanying report set out the reasons for the recommendation. The Ministerial Decision and report, together with the supporting documents, are in the public domain and available via the link below:

Fuel Storage Site, La Collette, St. Helier: Renewal of Lease

The Public Accounts Committee undertook a review entitled ‘Fuel Farm Lease Renewal’ on 14th December 2016. This report provides further insight into the decision making process and context. A link to the report is included below for ease of reference:

Fuel Farm Lease Renewal

C

The Department for Infrastructure holds no information regarding CICRA’s position ​