Port of Rotterdam Boosts Capacity for Sustainable Marine Fuels
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Evos Rotterdam is planning to expand its terminal in the Europoort area of the Port of Rotterdam. The project includes the construction of five new storage tanks with a total capacity of approximately 67,500 m³, dedicated to (bio)methanol and (bio)ethanol. This will further increase the terminal’s overall storage capacity alongside the existing 21 tanks.
To support the increased transshipment volume, a new inland shipping berth will be developed. The quay will be constructed by the port authority and designed to accommodate future growth. It will also include shore power infrastructure, helping reduce emissions from vessels. The project is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2028.
The agreement was signed by Boudewijn Siemons and Daan Vos.
This expansion responds to the growing demand for storage and bunkering of alternative fuels. Methanol and ethanol are key components of the energy transition, serving both as industrial feedstocks and as more sustainable marine fuels.
Bio-methanol, in particular, offers significantly lower NOx and SOx emissions, supporting Europe’s goals for cleaner production and transport. This trend is already visible in practice, as bio-methanol bunkering in Rotterdam increased from around 3,900 tonnes in 2024 to nearly 12,000 tonnes in 2025.
Overall, the expansion strengthens Rotterdam’s role as a major energy and logistics hub for alternative fuels.
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