Tepsa’s Presence in the ARA Region

Tank Storage Magazine speaks exclusively to Tepsa CEO, Bruno Hayem, about the company’s recent acquisition of the Europoort terminal In July 2025, the European bulk liquid and gas storage operator, Tepsa, announced the acquisition of the Europoort terminal located in the Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands. The 24-hectare terminal, which includes 212,000 m³ of tank storage and plenty of idle land, had previously been owned by Global Energy Storage Group (GES). The transaction represents a key milestone for GES as it focuses on expanding its presence in the fast- growing Asian market. It also ensures that the Rotterdam terminal is passed into the hands of a high-quality follow-on owner, well positioned to take the asset forward, delivering a strong return for GES’ shareholders. Meanwhile, for Tepsa, the acquisition reinforces the company’s position in the ARA (Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp) region – a critical hub in the global liquid bulk logistics chain. CEO Bruno Hayem explains: ‘Tepsa’s strategy aims to continue our expansion in the ARA region, growing both in our current business lines of biofuels and chemicals, as well as diversifying into new energies. The...