Vopak expands further in South Africa

Royal Vopak and its partner Reatile have decide to invests in further expansions of their activities in South Africa. In line with previous expansions this investment aims to enhance Vopak’s infrastructure to help meet South Africa’s increasing demand for petroleum products.

It will improve the security of fuel supply by facilitating the import of cleaner fuels into South Africa. The expansion comprises two projects: A new 100,000 cbm inland terminal in the Gauteng province (Johannesburg) connected to Vopak Terminal Durban via the Transnet Multi Product Pipeline and an expansion of Vopak Terminal Durban with 130,000 cbm.

The new inland terminal will be built in Lesedi, located in the Gauteng province of Johannesburg. It will consist of six tanks of in total 100,000 cbm, eight truck loading bays with a vapour recovery system and a pipeline connection to the state­owned New Multi Product Pipeline (NMPP) for refined petroleum products (petrol and diesel).

The NMPP runs from the Port of Durban to Gauteng where currently around 70% of South Africa’s fuel demand is concentrated. The pipeline reduces the need for road transport from Durban to Gauteng, giving customers a more cost­ effective, scalable, safe and environmentally friendly way to supply this important region.

Vopak Terminal Durban and Vopak Terminal Lesedi will be the first major open access independent tank terminals connected to the NMPP, connecting the Port of Durban with the Gauteng province.

The expansion of Vopak Terminal Durban will comprise 10 new tanks with a total capacity of 162,000 cbm as well as the demolition of 38 older small tanks. The net increase in capacity will be 130,000 cbm. Further investments will be made in three additional truck loading bays connected to the existing vapour recovery system, additional pipelines and a new marine loading arm. Upon completion, the total capacity of Vopak Terminal Durban will amount to 371,926 cbm.

For more information visit www.vopak.com

20th Feb 2017