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Dongoleksor Qingdao: The North China Energy Gateway
Strategically positioned in one of the world’s busiest ports, the Dongoleksor Qingdao Terminal is a cornerstone of North China’s energy security and a critical hub for both import and distribution. Our facility leverages Qingdao’s premier location to serve the massive industrial and consumer demand of the Shandong peninsula and the broader Bohai Rim, providing robust, efficient, and strategically vital storage solutions. Proximity to Refining Capacity: The terminal directly serves the massive Shandong province refining complex. Shandong is the center of China’s independent (“teapot”) refining sector and hosts some of the country’s largest national refineries, processing millions of barrels of oil per day.
For a global logistics and storage provider like Dongoleksor LLP, the Qingdao Oil Terminal represents a critical node in the global energy supply chain. It is more than just a port; it is a fully integrated ecosystem of transportation, storage, and refining. Its ability to handle VLCCs, its direct pipeline connections, and its symbiotic relationship with one of the world’s largest refining centers make it an indispensable gateway for feeding the engine of the world’s second-largest economy. Any company with ambitions in the Asian energy market must have a strategy that encompasses this vital Northern Chinese hub.
Numbers
3.2 million cbm
Total Storage Capacity
112
Total Number of Tanks
11
Draught meter
Terminal Specifications & Infrastructure
Our integrated infrastructure supports the high-velocity turnover required by one of China’s most industrially dense regions.
Tank Capacity Breakdown:
The terminal offers a balanced portfolio to manage both large-scale crude inventories and the diverse distribution needs of the refined products market.
| Product Type | Number of Tanks | Capacity Range (per tank) | Total Dedicated Capacity |
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| Crude Oil | 42 | 30,000 – 100,000 cbm | ~2.2 Million cbm |
| Fuel Oil (Bunkering & Blending) | 35 | 5,000 – 30,000 cbm | ~0.7 Million cbm |
| Clean Products (Gasoline, Diesel, Jet) | 28 | 2,000 – 20,000 cbm | ~0.2 Million cbm |
| Base Oils & Feedstocks | 7 | 5,000 – 15,000 cbm | ~0.1 Million cbm |
Marine & Logistics Infrastructure:
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Marine Access: Multiple deep-water berths capable of accommodating VLCCs (up to 300,000 DWT) for crude offloading, alongside dedicated berths for product and bunkering vessels.
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Pipeline Integration: Direct pipeline connections to major refineries in the Shandong region for both incoming crude supply and outgoing refined products.
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Strategic Fuel Oil Hub: A key storage and blending hub for China’s bonded bunker fuel oil market, supporting Qingdao’s status as a leading bunkering port.
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Truck & Rail Loading: High-capacity truck loading bays and rail spur connections for flexible inland distribution.
Value-Added Services:
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Crude Blending: Custom blending for crude oil to optimize refinery yields.
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Fuel Oil Blending: In-line blending to meet strict ISO 8217 specifications for marine bunker fuel.
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Bunkering Services: Integrated services with licensed bunker suppliers for efficient ship fueling.
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Heated Storage: Available for high-pour-point crudes and heavy fuel oils.
Strategic Advantages
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Serving the Shandong Refining Hub: Direct access to the largest concentration of independent refineries in China (“Teapot” refineries), providing essential feedstock supply and product offtake solutions.
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VLCC Capability: One of the few terminals in North China with the draft and infrastructure to fully offload VLCCs, ensuring lowest-cost crude import logistics.
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Bonded Storage: Licensed for extensive bonded storage, facilitating international trade and re-export.
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Multi-Modal Distribution: Seamless integration with pipeline, rail, and truck networks ensures reliable supply to one of China’s most critical economic zones.
Commitment to Safety and Sustainability in Qingdao
We operate in strict adherence to China’s increasingly rigorous environmental standards and our own global safety protocols.
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Zero Flaring Policy: Utilization of vapor recovery units to capture and reuse tank breathing emissions.
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Advanced Wastewater Treatment: A dedicated plant that treats all process water to a standard safe for release or reuse.
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Spill Prevention and Response: Double-hulled pipelines, secondary containment for all tanks, and a 24/7 emergency response team integrated with the Qingdao port authority.
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Emissions Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of air quality and greenhouse gas emissions with a commitment to annual reduction targets.
