Storage facilities are vital for ensuring a consistent flow of commodities from production to consumption, this is why Rokus Botlek plays a crucial role in managing supply, transportation, and demand.
We provide a buffer against disruptions, help balance supply and demand, and optimize logistics.
Crude Oil Storage
Crude oil is generally stored in tanks with varying designs depending on the usage. Storage tanks come in all sizes and shapes. Each tank is designed to handle pressure conditions of the liquids, prevent leakage and corrosion and manage ventilation and fumes.
Our Tanks are mostly vertical, cylindrical storage tank, which ranges in size from 10 to 400 feet in diameter. As a major player in the storage industry, we have the ability to provide storage of over 400,000 Metric Tons.
Petrochemical Storage
Compared to crude oil, petrochemical storage facilities are more diverse and complex.
Take propane as an example. For industrial use, propane is usually stored in a cylinder tank. Whereas, for retail use, the storage tanks are called bulk plants, with typically 18,000 to 30,000 gallons capacity each.
Over the past five years, the entire petrochemicals sector has maintained stable storage levels after a slight decline in February 2013. However, Rokus Botlek keeps pushing and breaking boundaries to ensure that her clients are never left stranded whenever the need arises.
Natural Gas Storage
Rokus Botlek typically uses underground storage facilities including salt caverns, mines, aquifers, depleted reservoirs and hard-rock caverns for her storage of Natural gas. Natural gas storage plays an important role in meeting the seasonal demand.
Most natural gas is stored in depleted reservoirs. The reservoir’s infrastructure, like a well’s, gathering system, and pipeline connections can be reused. This is more cost-efficient than an aquifer which consists of water-bearing sedimentary rock.
The volume of natural gas used as the permanent inventory in storage is referred to as base gas. Working gas refers to the excess volume that can be extracted for operations, such as power burn and serving retail customers. Over the past few years, working gas and base gas have been increasing steadily after a long period of stability.
Benefits of Using Our facilities
Balancing Supply and Demand:
Rokus Botlek’s Storage facilities help bridge the gap between production and consumption, allowing for a steady supply of goods even when there are seasonal fluctuations or production delays.
Risk Mitigation:
Rokus Botlek’s Storage acts as a safety net, protecting against supply chain disruptions like natural disasters or transportation bottlenecks.
Optimizing Logistics:
Rokus Botlek’s Strategic storage locations can reduce transportation costs, improve delivery times, and streamline the flow of goods.
Maintaining Quality:
Rokus Botlek’s Specialized storage facilities, like those for temperature-sensitive goods, are crucial for maintaining product quality and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Facilitating Global Trade:
Rokus Botlek’s Storage facilities are essential for international trade, allowing for the efficient movement and storage of goods across borders.
In essence, our strategic storage facilities are an integral part of the supply chain, enabling our clients to manage inventory, optimize logistics, and meet customer demands effectively. Strategic storage is a key enabler of supply chain efficiency and reliability.