Shell fuel station opened in SL after 6 decades (Pics)

The first Shell-branded fuel station in Sri Lanka officially opened at the B.S. Cooray Filling Station in Ambathale today (Feb. 25). 

The launch follows a retail brand license agreement signed between Shell Brands International AG and RM Parks (Private) Limited, along with a product supply agreement signed in March 2024.  

RM Parks (Private) Limited is a partnership between Tristar Group, a global energy logistics company, and RM Parks Inc., a leading distributor of Shell fuels in North America. 

Addressing the launch, U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka – Julie Chung said, “Today, we gather to celebrate a momentous occasion—the grand opening of the first RM Parks and Tristar-fueled, Shell branded fuel shed in Sri Lanka in over six decades.  This event is not merely the inauguration of a service station; it is the rekindling of a relationship.”

She added that the ‘opening also highlights Sri Lanka’s openness to foreign investment and to maintaining a level playing for all businesses.’

She further said : 

“The collaboration between RM Parks and Shell is a testament to the enduring bonds between the United States and Sri Lanka.  It reflects our shared commitment to fostering economic growth, enhancing energy security, and building prosperity throughout the Indo-Pacific region.”

“In alignment with President Trump’s vision of making America safer, stronger, and more prosperous, today’s event reinforces the United States as a global energy leader.  By investing in Sri Lanka’s energy infrastructure, we are not only strengthening supply chains, but also advancing the ties that bind our two nations.”

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