Odfjell Terminals Houston celebrates completion of Bay 13 expansion
Published by Oliver Kleinschmidt,
Assistant Editor
Tanks and Terminals,
Odfjell Terminals US (OTUS) has completed the construction and commissioning of Bay 13 at its Houston Terminal (OTH). The expansion project featured nine new tanks, with a combined capacity of 32 400 m3, representing a capacity increase of approximately 9%.
Bay 13 showcased OTH's commitment to offering flexible assets to its customers by building a combination of stainless steel and carbon steel tanks. Each tank has been meticulously engineered with positive pressure systems and full automation, underscoring Odfjell Terminals’ dedication to minimising emissions and environmental impact.
The newly commissioned bay was specifically designed for the storage needs of specialty chemical products, further solidifying Odfjell Terminals’ position as a terminal operator in the industry. The state-of-the-art infrastructure aimed to ensure the safe and secure storage of a diverse range of chemicals, meeting or exceeding the stringent requirements of modern industrial and environmental standards.
"As we continue to invest in our assets, we are proud to have developed a new tank bay that will set the standard for our business with state of the art automation and controls with enhanced operating flexibility that prioritizes both environmental sustainability and operational efficiency," said John Blanchard, CEO, Odfjell Terminals US.
Read the article online at: https://www.tanksterminals.com/terminals/04032024/odfjell-terminals-houston-celebrates-completion-of-bay-13-expansion/
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