The Port Authority of Guam has officially kicked off the Joint Region Marianas Pier Restoration Project at F1 Pier, the island’s only operational fuel offloading terminal.

In September, the Port Authority of Guam was awarded a $4.8 million federal grant under the Department of War’s Defense Community Infrastructure Program to fund urgent structural and safety upgrades at F1 Pier, the island’s sole operational fuel import terminal.

The total cost of the Joint Region Marianas Pier Infrastructure Restoration Project is $6.9 million, with the DCIP grant covering the majority of the funding.

General Manager Rory Respicio said the kickoff reflects the leadership and support of Governor Lou A. Leon Guerrero, Lieutenant Governor Joshua F. Tenorio, and the Port Board of Directors, who continue to stand behind the Port Strong team’s efforts to modernize Guam’s strategic seaport.

“With Golf Pier out of service after Typhoon Mawar, F1 Pier now carries the full responsibility for supplying the fuels that keep our island’s civilian and military operating to ensure commerce and national defense missions,” Respicio said.

The F1 Pier project will execute near-term structural and safety upgrades to stabilize the pier, extend its operational life, and maintain critical functionality until long-term replacement funding and construction can be secured.

F1 Pier serves as the primary offloading point for fuels including Jet Fuel, Marine Gas Oil (MGO), High Sulfur Fuel Oil (HSFO), Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD), and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).

These fuels are essential for the operations of Andersen Air Force Base, Naval Base Guam, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, the Guam Power Authority, the Guam International Airport, and numerous commercial distributors.

The proposed upgrades will eliminate immediate safety hazards, improve operational readiness, and ensure uninterrupted deliveries to both defense and civilian sectors for the next 5–10 years.

This critical investment directly supports mission assurance, strategic mobility, and Guam’s energy resilience.

“This project is an investment in the safety, stability, and resilience of our island,” Respicio said. “We remain focused on protecting this essential fuel lifeline that supports every home, business, and military installation on Guam.”