In Conversation with Advario’s Bas Verkooijen

Molly Cooper speaks with CEO of Advario, Bas Verkooijen about the company’s current activities and what lies ahead for the industry   It’s been two years since Advario launched its new brand, stepping away from the Oiltanking moniker, and since Bas Verkooijen started as its CEO. ‘Since the launch in 2022, Advario has made huge steps forward. We have completed the carve-out and rebrand, established ourselves in the market, and have grown a vibrant company culture. Our strategy is clear, to our people and to the sector, and we are executing on it,’ says Verkooijen. Advario’s business is growing in chemicals, gases and new energies, and it has recently started its first pure greenfield project in Mexico. The company has also been working on brownfield projects that allow it to shift its portfolio. Advario is maximising the value of its assets, by delivering strong commercial, operational and – most importantly – safety performance. Verkooijen says: ‘We are becoming a more sustainable operator, through a wide range of initiatives that reduce our CO2 footprint. All in all, I feel we have built a strong base for further value, growth and continuous...