‘The Stakes Are High’: Why The Navy Doesn’t Want To Defuel The Red Hill Tanks

TL;DR - Public pressure to remove jet fuel from more than a dozen Navy underground storage tanks on Oahu comes as the U.S. military feels increasing pressure from China to strengthen its presence in the Pacific region.

The Navy said it would be open to removing the fuel if its own investigation deems it necessary but not in response to the state order.

Roy said the water crisis at Red Hill is already forcing the Navy to pull resources away from its other priorities. Relocating the jet fuel entirely would be another stress.

December 21, 2021: ‘The Stakes Are High’: Why The Navy Doesn’t Want To Defuel The Red Hill Tanks, Honolulu Civil Beat