Island fuel tanks proposal
Posted: Wed May 20, 2026 4:40 pm
Early discussions are currently taking place between Ardminish Stores, Bakkafrost and the Trust in relation to the island’s fuel tanks. The island has three tanks as follows.
- Red Diesel: 5,000l
- White Diesel: 10,000l
- Petrol: 10,000l
Ardminish Stores is proposing to investigate the possibility of sub-letting the current red diesel tank to Bakkafrost. The tank would be professionally cleared out and converted to a petrol pump which would only be accessed by Bakkafrost. Bakkafrost would be responsible for filling the tank with petrol. Bakkafrost may have a contract for fuel across all their sites, so believe they could ensure this tank is regularly filled and maintained.
Red Disel demand is low – less than 1,000l per annum is sold. Most farms have access to their own red diesel supply and will only purchase from the shop if they run out. Yachties are no longer sold red diesel due to complication with regulations.
Separately, Bakkafrost are in discussions with Ardminish Stores regarding a generator which would power the shop and the fuel pumps during power outages which would be a huge benefit to the community.
Further consideration and investigation needs to be carried out to see whether the proposal is feasible. Should the proposal move forward, the Trust Board will be required to review and approve the sub-let agreement and ensure this is communicated to islanders.
- Red Diesel: 5,000l
- White Diesel: 10,000l
- Petrol: 10,000l
Ardminish Stores is proposing to investigate the possibility of sub-letting the current red diesel tank to Bakkafrost. The tank would be professionally cleared out and converted to a petrol pump which would only be accessed by Bakkafrost. Bakkafrost would be responsible for filling the tank with petrol. Bakkafrost may have a contract for fuel across all their sites, so believe they could ensure this tank is regularly filled and maintained.
Red Disel demand is low – less than 1,000l per annum is sold. Most farms have access to their own red diesel supply and will only purchase from the shop if they run out. Yachties are no longer sold red diesel due to complication with regulations.
Separately, Bakkafrost are in discussions with Ardminish Stores regarding a generator which would power the shop and the fuel pumps during power outages which would be a huge benefit to the community.
Further consideration and investigation needs to be carried out to see whether the proposal is feasible. Should the proposal move forward, the Trust Board will be required to review and approve the sub-let agreement and ensure this is communicated to islanders.