IHI is Japan’s leading manufacturer of ammonia storage tanks, having designed and constructed approximately 70% of all ammonia storage tanks in Japan.
Currently, IHI is developing comprehensive technology for large-scale ammonia receiving terminals utilising the large storage tank technology that IHI has cultivated in the field of LNG storage tanks.
With over 20 years of ammonia storage experience, Vopak has extensive knowledge on safe handling and storage of ammonia to facilitate the development of large-scale ammonia import, storage and distribution infrastructures. Currently, Vopak has ammonia storage operations in China, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Malaysia and in the US.
“We are pleased to begin joint discussions with Vopak on the development and operation of ammonia terminals. As demand for ammonia continues to grow, we recognise the need to rationalise terminal operations and strengthen price competitiveness in order to meet this demand.
“We will leverage the strengths of both companies to form a terminal that can be utilized in the future and to build a robust supply chain.” said Jun Kobayashi, board director, managing executive officer, IHI Corporation.
“We are excited to work with IHI and look forward to collaborating together as we advance the commitment of both companies towards a low-carbon future. As we embark on this journey, we envision synergies between both companies that will create innovative solutions to accelerate the development of new supply chains for the energy and feedstocks of the future,” said Chris Robblee, president of Asia & Middle East, Vopak.