Evos broke ground on its new methanol and ethanol expansion project at the Port of Rotterdam, formally starting construction on the project that will add new capacity at the terminal.
The project includes five new storage tanks with a combined capacity of 67,500m3, a new pump station and a new jetty, and will begin operations by 2028. Aiming for greater capacity for industrial methanol and ethanol handling, the project also signals Evos Rotterdam’s interest in the developing clean, low-carbon marine fuels and bunkering market.
Daan Vos, CEO of Evos, says: ‘Yesterday’s ceremony was the starting point for the construction phase of a project that has required close cooperation, technical focus and long-term commitment. I would like to thank the Port of Rotterdam, our contractors and all project partners who joined us and who have helped bring the project to this stage. This expansion strengthens Rotterdam’s position in methanol and ethanol logistics, including low-carbon methanol, and gives our customers the capacity they need as markets continue to change.’
Christiaan Kop, managing director of Evos Rotterdam, adds: ‘Thank you to everyone who joined us to officially start this project. It was a strong beginning for an excellent project. I would also like to thank the project team, and in particular Dennis Romeijn, for helping to organise the ceremony so well. The team has shown the professionalism and confidence this project deserves.’
