Advario Projects B.V. has signed a sales and purchase agreement in early April with Aluminium & Chemie B.V. (Aluchemie) to develop to develop a new, future-focused energy storage terminal in Port of Rotterdam.
According to the company, the new site in Rotterdam provides Advario with the opportunity to develop, build, innovate and operate the storage infrastructure needed to successfully transition to cleaner energy. The 26-hectare Aluchemie site is located at the center of the Botlek, providing proximity to the existing hydrogen and carbon dioxide pipeline networks.
The site’s strategic location, ample size, and waterfront access offer us an excellent opportunity to enter one of the leading energy and chemical hubs in Europe.
… said says Bas Verkooijen, Advario CEO
Advario claims that the site’s waterfront on the 3rd Petroleumhaven gives quick access to Rotterdam’s main waterways. In addition, it is close to the operations of existing partners Advario works with. Aluchemie will prepare the site for handover by demolishing all structures above and underground, and by remediating the soil. The target date for completion is 31 December 2025, after which Advario can start construction at the site.
As Advario plans to turn this large site at the heart of the port into a state-of-the-art storage facility for the energy, fuels, and chemicals of the future, we are pleased with Advario’s acquisition of the site.
… said Allard Castelein, CEO Port of Rotterdam
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