Mina Group Awarded US Department of Defense Contracts to Supply Jet Fuel in Multiple Locations Throughout Eastern Europe

DUBAI, UAE, September 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Mina Group, the integrated energy services and infrastructure company that provides comprehensive solutions to defense, government, and commercial customers around the world, is pleased to announce the award of multiple further U.S. Department of Defense ("DoD") contracts to supply fuel to locations in Eastern Europe.

Mina Group's subsidiary, Red Star Enterprises, has won competitive tenders to supply jet fuel to the DoD's Defense Logistics Agency in various locations in Poland, Lithuania, and Estonia. These awards follow Red Star Enterprises' DoD Defense Logistics Agency contract for Latvia signed in June this year.

"These recent awards further increase our presence in the Baltic region where Mina is now providing fuel in multiple locations across three countries and becoming a significant regional player," said Graham O'Donoghue, Group President & CEO of Mina Group. "Mina's ability to mobilize resources at short notice and its commitment to timely and reliable delivery of product - even in the most challenging conditions - make us a trusted partner for customers who demand precision and reliability," continued Mr. O'Donoghue.

"These contract awards are the second and third in under three months to be won in the Baltic region, each in a competitive process," added Zack Friedman, Group Executive Vice President and CFO. "The region is an important expansion zone for Mina's global footprint and we look forward to tendering for further contracts in the months ahead."

About Mina Group 

Mina Group specializes in commodity trading and full-cycle logistics for delivery of petroleum products to remote regions and locations anywhere in the world, for short or long term needs, through a global energy and logistics network. Mina Group provides a turn-key service to major defense, government and commercial customers in the world's most challenging environments. Since 1999, Mina Group has sourced over a billion gallons of fuel products and transported it over thousands of kilometres via sea, rail and road through the most difficult terrain and to the most remote areas.

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