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Dongoleksor Houston: The Gateway to the American Energy Complex
Anchored in the heart of the U.S. Gulf Coast, the Dongoleksor Houston Terminal is a strategic linchpin for North American energy logistics. Situated directly on the Houston Ship Channel, our facility provides unmatched access to the world’s largest concentration of refineries and petrochemical plants. We are the essential storage and distribution hub connecting domestic production, including Permian Basin shale, to global markets.
Our fuel tank farm consists of 98 sizable on-site storage tanks that are above ground. Enclosing certain sections with reinforced concrete walls that are stronger than necessary ensures the safe and secure handling of such items. A wide range of goods are available to our customers by using aviation kerosene, liquid asphalt, and No. 6, No. 4, and No. 2 diesel oil. In addition, our tank farm features a scale house, an operations center, a truck weigh station, and a gasoline depot station with fifteen (15) commercial truck “loading rack” stations. As a result, tank truck filling and dispatching are extremely quick, economical, and efficient. Unlike a single, confined harbor, the “Oil Port of Houston” is best understood as a 25-mile long industrial corridor along the Houston Ship Channel—a meticulously engineered waterway connecting the city’s industrial heart to the Gulf of Mexico.
Numbers
3.8 million cbm
Total Storage Capacity
98
Total Number of Tanks
16
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Terminal Specifications & Infrastructure
Our integrated infrastructure is designed for rapid turnover and complex logistics, supporting the dynamic needs of the American energy market.
Tank Capacity Breakdown: The terminal offers a diverse tank portfolio to accommodate everything from light shale crudes to refined products.
| Product Type | Number of Tanks | Capacity Range (per tank) | Total Dedicated Capacity |
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| Crude Oil & Condensate | 35 | 20,000 – 80,000 cbm | ~1.8 Million cbm |
| Gasoline / Naphtha / Blendstocks | 28 | 5,000 – 30,000 cbm | ~0.9 Million cbm |
| Distillates (Diesel, Jet Fuel) | 22 | 10,000 – 40,000 cbm | ~0.7 Million cbm |
| NGLs & Petrochemicals | 13 | 2,000 – 15,000 cbm | ~0.1 Million cbm |
Marine & Logistics Infrastructure:
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Marine Access: 2 deep-water docks capable of accommodating Suezmax and Aframax vessels (up to 250,000 DWT) with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico.
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Pipeline Interconnectivity: Direct connections to major pipelines, including Colonial Pipeline (Products), Explorer Pipeline, and multiple crude systems (e.g., Magellan, Enterprise). This provides direct access to the U.S. Midwest and East Coast markets.
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Rail & Truck Racks: Dedicated unit-train loading/unloading racks and a high-capacity truck rack for flexible distribution.
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Vapor Control: Mandatory vapor recovery and destruction systems for all marine and truck loading operations.
Value-Added Services:
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Custom Blending: In-line blending for gasoline and diesel to meet precise regional specifications.
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Additivation: Injection of proprietary additives for performance fuels.
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Heated Storage: Available for heavy crude units and certain chemical products.
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Grade Segregation: Advanced manifold systems and dedicated pipelines ensure absolute product integrity.
Strategic Advantages
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Heart of the U.S. Gulf Coast (USGC): Unparalleled proximity to over 50% of U.S. refining capacity, enabling just-in-time deliveries and flexible supply chain management.
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Export Champion: A primary staging point for U.S. crude oil and refined product exports to Latin America, Europe, and Asia.
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Pipeline Hub: Our extensive pipeline connections make us a central gathering and distribution point, reducing transportation costs and increasing market optionality for our customers.
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Trading Liquidity: Located within the world’s most liquid physical and paper trading hub for crude oil and refined products.
Commitment to Safety and Sustainability in Houston
Operating in a sensitive environmental area, we hold ourselves to the highest standards.
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Zero Flaring Policy: We utilize vapor recovery units to capture and reuse terminal vapors.
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Advanced Containment: Double-walled tanks and sophisticated containment dykes with continuous leak detection.
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Spill Prevention: Membership in the MSRC (Marine Spill Response Corporation) and a fully trained, on-site emergency response team.
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Community Engagement: Active participation in the Houston-area Community Awareness Emergency Response (CAER) program.
