Originating from the Netherlands, Vopak boasts a 400-year history and expertise in storing and handling vital products such as LNG, ammonia, oil, liquid chemicals, LPG, biofuels, and vegetable oils with a strong emphasis on safety and sustainability.
Specific to Japan, one of the key focuses will be the safe handling and storage of hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives such as ammonia, which plays a crucial role as a fuel for reducing carbon emissions from thermal power generation.
Vopak has more than 20 years of experience in safely storing and handling ammonia and owns and operates six ammonia terminals worldwide.
Worldwide, Vopak operates together with partners five LNG terminals in the Netherlands, Mexico, Pakistan and Columbia, demonstrating Vopak’s extensive experience with cryogenic storage and handling, project development and execution.
LNG remains a key part of Japan’s energy mix and is expected to play a key role in the transition to renewable energy.
“For over four centuries, Vopak has been creating connections with businesses and communities, and we are incredibly thrilled to expand our presence in Japan and contribute to the country’s ambitious 2050 net-zero goals,” said Chris Robblee, President of Asia & Middle East at Vopak.
“We have been working on strategic partnerships to explore the development and operation of efficient, high-value added ammonia terminals in Japan. Our partners can count on us to bring global and industry-leading industrial terminal management practices to Japan.”