Heart of biofuels transition

Located on the Thames Estuary, Oikos Storage has long been recognised as one of the UK’s most strategically important bulk liquid import and storage facilities. With two deep‑water jetties capable of handling vessels up to 120,000 DWT and a total storage capacity of 300,000 cubic metres, the terminal plays a vital role in supplying fuels to major airports and the wider South East region. Over the past decade, Oikos has invested heavily in modernising its infrastructure: refurbishing tanks, upgrading marine assets and recommissioning its feeder line into the national Exolum pipeline network. These improvements have strengthened its ability to handle a diverse range of products, including the growing portfolio of renewable fuels. Expanding biofuels capabilities: HVO, ethanol and beyond Oikos has made significant strides in the biofuels sphere in recent years. The terminal is now storing hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and ethanol on behalf of customers, two fuels that are increasingly central to the UK’s decarbonisation efforts. This builds on...