Charles Smissaert
HES International is currently addingthe finishing touches to the most modern tank terminal in the Netherlands. The terminal should be operational early next year. On the 27 hectare site there will then be 54 tanks with a total capacity of 1.3 million m3. KH Engineering is our engineering partner for this terminal', says Charles Smissaert, project director of HES Hartel Tank Terminal. Their involvement and flexibility are positive. I am very satisfied with their work.
The brand new HES Hartel Tank Terminal will be built along the Hartel strip on the Maasvlakte of Rotterdam. From this tank terminal we will, among other things, serve BP's refinery', says Charles Smissaert. BP was looking for a partner for storage and transhipment of their refined products and HES is keen to grow in this sector. This enabled us to conclude a long-term agreement with BP to enable the construction of our newest tank terminal.
Attention
Three years ago we started the initial design of the terminal,' Charles continues. To be honest, we started with another, larger, engineering firm, but they didn't give us the attention for the project that we had in mind. That's why we asked KH Engineering, with whom it went well from the start. KH Engineering responded quickly, put together a team with the right people and started with the basic engineering. In the course of the years, value engineering, cost estimates and detailed engineering followed. We also entrusted KH Engineering with tasks such as safety studies, HAZOPs and the management of the 3D model.
Involved and flexible
Charles is very positive about the collaboration. KH Engineering is a medium-sized engineering firm and you can tell by the commitment of their employees. They are always availableand respond quickly and flexibly to our questions.
Energiehaven Rotterdam
In a way, the new terminal is also another confirmation of Rotterdam as the most important energy port in Europe. In recent years, the transhipment of oil products in Rotterdam has increased significantly. At the HES Hartel Tank Terminal, so-called 'clean petroleum products' will be stored. At the terminal, it is also possible to mix products, add additives and homogenise cargo. The tanks vary in size from 5,000 to 50,000 m3 and are suitable for storing various products. Supply and discharge will take place partly via an underground pipeline, but mainly via inland vessels. The nine berths are already in place. Up to six seagoing vessels can harborat the deep sea quay at the same time, even VLCCs (Very Large Crude Carriers) with a draught of 21 metres. This new and state-of-the-art terminal is the first tank terminal to be built in accordance with the PGS29 legislation and therefore complies with very strict environmental and safety requirements.
For more information about this project, visit the website of HES Hartel Tank Terminal.