BANGKOK, Thailand — (March 11, 2026)  A productive Fuel Suppliers Meeting was held in Bangkok, Thailand, on March 2 to 3, 2026, bringing together the Office of Disaster Management and Petroleum Management, representing the American Samoa Government, and senior executives from Pacific Energy and Clipper Oil American Samoa Company.

Participants included PESWP Chief Executive Officer Mr. Stephane Cadel, PESWP Chief Financial Officer Mr. Julien Leraille, PESWP Chief Marketing Officer Mr. Amit Maharaj, PIE American Samoa Marketing Manager Mr. Edward Hussein, PESWP American Samoa Terminal Operations Management (online) Clipper Oil Vice President Mr. Kevin Alameda, Clipper Oil Director of Operations Mr. Chad Indihar, Clipper Oil AS Country Manager Mrs. Amy Letuli (Online), American Samoa Government/ ODAPM Mr. Lologa Olo- Executive Director & Chief Petroleum Officer, Mr. Fred Jauss- Legal Counsel, Ms. Eleanor Sataua- Petroleum Officer & OPM Manager, Mr. John Goeke- Capital Improvement Project Manager, Mr. Brett Butler- Chief Finance Officer, ASG Governor’s Office.

The meeting focused on terminal operations, product management, and the resolution of outstanding issues between the fuel suppliers and the terminal. As the agency responsible for overseeing these operations, ODAPM emphasized its commitment to ensuring that all matters are addressed efficiently to maintain reliable and effective terminal functionality.

A core priority for ODAPM is safeguarding American Samoa’s uninterrupted supply of essential petroleum products, including diesel, motor gasoline (mogas), jet fuel, and kerosene, at the most reasonable cost to the Territory.

ODAPM also reaffirmed its responsibility for the construction, maintenance, and long‑term planning of ASG fuel facilities. This includes ensuring that all infrastructure meets current and future fuel demands while remaining fully compliant with applicable ASG and federal safety and environmental regulations.