Biggest Seaoil hub targets Bauang

Fuel distributor Seaoil kept with its expansion efforts in northern Luzon with the groundbreaking of a new station in Bauang, La Union, its biggest in the main island.

The new location spans 12,400 square meters and will cater to both fuel-powered vehicles and electric vehicles (EV).

It will be a hub where motorists can gas up their cars and charge their electric vehicles, catering to the growing local market in La Union and nearby provinces.

The venue will also serve passing travelers as it will become a one-stop hub housing various locators such as coffee shops, convenience stores and car service shops alongside EV charging stations.

Seaoil is eyeing to set up the station to accept payments using PriceLOCQ, the company’s fuel-saving app, and sell its lubricant products once the location is fully operational. It will also be home to BYD La Union showroom and service shop.

“This milestone marks the beginning of a new era for Seaoil. We’re ready to bring sustainable energy and electric vehicles to motorists based in the north. The decision to open in Bauang is strategic as we have an extensive business partner network in North Luzon, and it is close to our Bangar depot further up north,” Seaoil CEO Glenn Yu said in a statement.

The hub is projected to complete construction in the first half of 2025 and will be the third station in Bauang. Currently, SEAOIL has 15 stations in the La Union province.

SEAelectric Philippines Inc., Seaoil’s major partner locator in its Bauang La Union station, will manage the BYD dealership. The company also plans to add EV charging points at some of its 25 gasoline stations from its NLEX Balintawak branch to the Bauang station. This strategic move not only supports the growing demand for electric vehicles but also addresses concerns on range anxiety by making EV charging more accessible to drivers along key routes.