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Dongoleksor Rotterdam: Europe's Premier Energy Hub
As the largest port in Europe, Rotterdam is the undeniable heart of the continent’s energy logistics. The Dongoleksor Rotterdam Terminal is strategically positioned within this mega-hub, serving as a critical nexus for global crude flows, refined product trading, and the emerging energy transition. Our facility is not just a storage location; it is a dynamic, integrated platform connecting deep-sea imports to the extensive European pipeline, barge, and rail network.
The Port of Rotterdam is not merely a Dutch port; it is a continent-spanning energy nexus and the undisputed gateway to Europe’s industrial heartland. As the largest seaport in Europe, its oil terminal and refinery complex forms the most sophisticated, integrated, and strategic energy hub on the continent, handling, refining, and distributing a massive share of Europe’s petroleum needs. The Port of Rotterdam is more than an infrastructure project; it is a dynamic, integrated energy system. Its combination of deep-water access, unparalleled inland connectivity, massive storage capacity, and world-class refining makes it irreplaceable for the European economy. For any entity in the energy storage and logistics sector, a presence in Rotterdam is not just an advantage—it is a necessity for participating in the core of the European market.
Numbers
6.5 million cbm
Total Storage Capacity
245
Total Number of Tanks
21
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Terminal Specifications & Infrastructure
The terminal’s scale and technical sophistication are designed to serve the most complex supply chains of major oil companies, traders, and end-users.
Tank Capacity Breakdown:
Our diverse tank portfolio accommodates everything from VLCC-sized crude parcels to smaller, specialized product and biofuel lots.
| Product Type | Number of Tanks | Capacity Range (per tank) | Total Dedicated Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crude Oil | 55 | 50,000 – 120,000 cbm | ~3.8 Million cbm |
| Clean Petroleum Products | 125 | 2,000 – 40,000 cbm | ~2.0 Million cbm |
| Fuel Oil & Heavy Ends | 40 | 10,000 – 50,000 cbm | ~0.6 Million cbm |
| Biofuels & Transition Products | 25 | 1,000 – 15,000 cbm | ~0.1 Million cbm |
Marine & Logistics Infrastructure:
Marine Access: VLCC-Capable Jetties at the Maasvlakte, capable of handling the world’s largest crude carriers (320,000+ DWT). Multiple additional jetties for Handy to Suezmax class product tankers.
Pipeline Nexus: Direct connection to the ARA (Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp) Pipeline Grid, providing access to refineries across Northwest Europe and deep into Germany (via the TRP). Also connected to the Rotterdam-Rhine Pipeline for inland distribution.
Barge & Short-Sea Shipping: Extensive dedicated barge jetties, making the terminal a primary hub for redistribution via inland waterways.
Deep-Sea Vessel Transshipment: World-class infrastructure for ship-to-ship (STS) transfer operations.
Value-Added Services:
Advanced Blending: Sophisticated in-line blending for gasoline (including RON/MON optimization) and diesel to meet diverse European specifications.
Biofuel Hub: Dedicated, heated tanks for biofuels (HVO, FAME) and blending systems for creating finished bio-components and sustainable marine fuels.
Tank-to-Pipeline Transfer: Real-time, automated transfer of products from storage directly into the main pipeline systems.
Customs Bonded Storage: Extensive facilities for both non-bonded, bonded, and EU-duty-suspended goods.
Strategic Advantages
The Gateway to Europe: Unmatched logistical access to the entire European hinterland via pipeline, barge, rail, and truck.
Liquidity & Trading: Situated at the center of the world’s most liquid physical oil products market, providing critical pricing and arbitrage opportunities.
Energy Transition Leader: A frontrunner in the storage and handling of transitional energies, including biofuels, bio-feedstocks, and future-ready for hydrogen carriers and circular materials.
Scale & Flexibility: The vast number of tanks and large capacities provide customers with unparalleled operational flexibility for both long-term storage and fast-paced trading activities.
Commitment to Safety and Sustainability in Rotterdam
We operate at the forefront of the industry’s drive towards a safer and more sustainable future, aligned with the Port of Rotterdam Authority’s and the EU’s ambitious goals.
Carbon Neutral 2050 Ambition: Our operations are aligned with the Port of Rotterdam’s CO2 reduction roadmap, investing in electrification of equipment and shore-based power for vessels.
CCUS Readiness: Active participation in the Porthos project, preparing our infrastructure for the future capture, transport, and storage of CO2.
Zero Harm Culture: World-class Process Safety Management systems, with a fully integrated safety culture across all operations.
Biodiversity & Water Management: Implementing green port initiatives along our quay walls and employing the most advanced water treatment and spill prevention technologies.
