Sugar Land council approves $11 million fuel contract with Afuel for regional airport

The Sugar Land City Council voted Jan. 6 to authorize a contract with Afuel Corporation to serve as the aviation fuel provider for Sugar Land Regional Airport, approving the measure 6–0.

MJ Barroso, customer experience manager at the airport, outlined the competitive process that led staff to recommend Afuel, saying the RFP was advertised Sept. 10, 2025, drew four qualified proposals, and that the evaluation panel advanced Titan and Afuel to in-person interviews before unanimously recommending Afuel. Barroso told councilors the contract is a five-year agreement with additional extension options and that the transition will be seamless because "Afuel uses the same trusted fuel plant and trucking company currently serving the airport," which staff said would avoid disruption to fuel quality or delivery.

Barroso also noted the airport generates more than 90% of its total revenue and that selecting a reliable fuel provider helps the airport remain self-supporting without relying on the city's general fund. The presentation thanked the incumbent provider, identified in the record as Titan (Eastern Aviation Fuels), for years of service since 2009.

Trent Reeder, identified as Afuel's regional sales manager, spoke in favor of the partnership and said Afuel looks forward to working with Global Select and the city.

Council Member Jacobson told colleagues the finance and audit committee reviewed the contract and recommended approval. Jacobson moved to authorize the contract and acceptance of associated business development grant funds; the motion was seconded by Council Member Vandenhart. The council voted 6–0 to authorize a contract with Afuel in the amount of $11,000,000.

The approved terms as presented included a five-year term with additional extension options; city staff noted the council will later consider a long-term fuel trucks lease on Jan. 20, 2026, that relates to the implementation of the fuel agreement.