RNM – RNM and bp Portugal inaugurated a state-of-the-art fuel and advanced biofuel logistics terminal at the Port of Aveiro
Opening of the Aveiro terminal
On marsh 21, RNM and bp Portugal inaugurated a state-of-the-art fuel and advanced biofuel logistics terminal at the Port of Aveiro. The event took place at the RNM Liquid Bulk Terminal and was attended by the Mayor of the Council of Ílhavo, João António Campolargo, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Port of Aveiro, Eduardo Feio, the General Secretary of Epcol, António Comprido, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the RNM Group, Ricardo Machado and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of bp Portugal, Sílvia Barata.
Strategically located in the Central-Northern region of Portugal and designed with strong capabilities for reception, storage, blending and incorporation of biofuels, this logistics and industrial infrastructure is prepared to operate as a modern and flexible intermodal hub, promoting digitalization and innovation in the sector.
This new terminal expands RNM’s infrastructure capacity by 57,000 m3 and, through a service agreement signed with bp, will allow bp to receive and distribute state-of-the-art fuels as well as biofuels.
The terminal strengthens bp’s ability to store and supply fuel in an even more competitive and reliable way. It is prepared to blend fuels and incorporate material volumes of biofuels. Its design features provide great flexibility, allowing it to meet market needs in the short, medium and long term.
For Ricardo Machado, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the RNM Group,
This new project reflects Grupo RNM’s logistical investment and its commitment to innovation and sustainability.
“With the inauguration of this new operational base, the RNM Group reinforces its position as one of the main chemical operators in the Iberian Peninsula and establishes a strategic partnership with bp, thus promoting in Portugal, in an efficient and sustainableway, the use of the most advanced fuels in the world .“
With this new infrastructure, the sector gains a crucial boost in terms of supply chain and resilience.
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RNM – RNM and bp Portugal inaugurated a state-of-the-art fuel and advanced biofuel logistics terminal at the Port of Aveiro, source
