Vopak seeks to add ammonia storage in Antwerp

The Dutch storage terminal operator has launched a market consultation for ammonia storage at its Vopak Energy Park Antwerp site in the Port of Antwerp area. 

PHOTO: Antwerp is one of Europe's biggest ports. Port of Antwerp

The move aims to check market feasibility and evaluate customer demand for ammonia. 

The market consultation has started today and will continue till 29 November. 

Vopak operates a storage terminal in the Port of Antwerp with 116 tanks and a combined storage capacity of 190,000 cbm, used for storing gasoil and petroleum products. The company has not disclosed details regarding the volume of ammonia planned for storage.

By Manjula Nair

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