FO & Diesel Storage Facility, Pacific side– Panama

Welcome to

Melones Oil Terminal

Bunker and Diesel storage facility. Pacific Coast, Republic of Panama.

Our Corporate Social Responsibility

As good corporate citizens, we wish to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of our employees, to the neighboring community and to the care of the environment.

We are committed to contributing with Social Responsibility policies based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Objectives, strong corporate values, striving to guarantee the integral well-being and thus provide the community with improvements in its quality of life.

We have implemented social programs and initiatives generating positive impact in the community of Taboga, imparting awareness among our employees to the importance of social responsibility, with an action plan of fostering the community development that contributes to the strengthening of education and promoting wellbeing, sports and education.

As part of the sustainable development program in the community of Taboga, and in accordance with the cooperation contract made with the Municipality of this District, additional activities are carried out for social, economic, and environmental improvement on a voluntary basis, exceeding the legal requirements. We have adopted regulations that give added value to the industrial activities of Melones Oil Terminal, Inc.

In addition to contributions under the cooperation agreement with Taboga, Melones Oil Terminal, Inc. has carried out activities for social, economic, and environmental improvement on a voluntary basis beyond legal requirements.

Education

At Melones Oil Terminal, Inc. we support education through hosting a program of periodic courses and annual donations. Read More...

Community

We carry out voluntary activities on Taboga Island for social, economic, and environmental improvement. Read More...

Environment

We are transforming Isla Melones into an ecosystem where plants and animals can live in a clean and healthy environment. Read More...

Our Activities

Within the sustainable development programs in the community of Taboga, according to the cooperation contract with the Municipality of this District, additional activities are carried out for social, economic, and environmental improvement on a voluntary basis, beyond legal requirements. We have adopted regulations giving an added value to the industrial activities of Melones Oil Terminal, Inc.

Health

Occupational Health Program
Carried out annually since 2015 and in collaboration with the Taboga Health Center, this program benefits all Melones personnel who are periodically given audiometry and spirometry tests to monitor job related health risks. In addition, preventive measures are taken in case any damage is registered.

Expansion of the Taboga Health Center
Donation of bottled water for the District of Taboga and Otoque, in addition to the installation of a pump for the restoration of a water well.

Medical Supplies Donation
October 20: Medical supplies donation to Taboga's Health Center. In this way, we join them on their work to monitor COVID-19 in the Taboga community.

Pact

Benjamin Quintero School Restoration
Within the sustainable development programs in the community of Taboga, Melones Oil Terminal, Inc. maintains a "Cooperation Agreement for the development of projects that result in direct benefit to the communities and contributing to the sustainable development of the area", of which we can mention:
- Cooperation - Donation of Bottled Water for the District of Taboga and Otoque
- Pump for water well repair

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A Plan in Progress

Reforestation is one of the most effective actions to preserve the environment. Plants provide elements necessary for life and help to regulate watersheds, contain erosion, recover soil, and encourage moisture rich microclimates.

Melones Oil Terminal, Inc. is committed to caring for the environment through reforestation programs and the creation of an ecosystem where plants and animals can form part of a clean and healthy atmosphere

Melones Reforestation Plan
The implementation of the reforestation plan began on July 9, 2019 with the planting of approximately 1,200 plants, trees such as mahogany, Panama, fruit varieties such as mango, almond, plum, lemon and passion fruit, as well as ornamental plants, seeds and cuttings.
Strengthening of Port Environmental Management (FOGAP)
Melones Oil Terminal, Inc. together with other companies, participates in port environmental policies with the implementation of the Port Environmental Code of Conduct "Green Book", allowing the control and reduction of the environmental impact of port activities, this, in compliance with the Trade Promotion Treaty between Panama and the United States.

The implementation of the project includes an evaluation and diagnosis to strengthen the capabilities of the facility.
Recycling Stations
Recycling stations were provided to different areas within the community of Taboga, with the objective of educating as well as preserving the environment, reducing pollution, and reinforcing the habit of recycling
Bunker Experience (October 2019)
Melones Oil Terminal, Inc. received the attendees of the Bunker Experience course, of diverse nationalities, seeking first-hand experience of a real bunkering practice in port facilities. During the activity, a tour was given, and it was explained how operations are handled in general.