Vopak Terminals Singapore began its Sebarok tank expansion project that is set to add four new tanks to store marine gasoil (MGO) in anticipation of demand ahead of the IMO 2020 regulation.
Specifically, the expansion of the project began with a tank lift as work goes underway to add four new tanks with 67,000 cu m of storage for MGO.
Vopak noted that the tank expansion, to be finalised by end-2019, seeks to service the handling of MGO and strengthen Singapore’s position as the bunker hub of choice with the flexibility of handling various fuels.
For the time being, the 3.5% sulphur 380 cst bunker fuel commands the lion’s share of bunker sales in Singapore port.
The company stated
Working with the main contractor Hiap Seng Engineering, Vopak has adopted an innovative approach to tank construction by fabricating tanks off-site, minimising activities in an operating terminal, improving safety and productivity, plus shortening project schedule.
As IMO’s 2020 regulation approaches, Singapore, as being the world’s largest bunkering port, will be at the centre of attention by the majority of owners in being able to make compliant fuels available, in the form of MGO or blended low sulphur fuels.
