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In the Americas , Vopak is the region ’ s leading provider of storage terminal facilities , with a total of over five million cubic meters of storage capacity across the US , Canada , Mexico , Panama , Brazil , Colombia , and Venezuela . We sit down with Maria Ciliberti , Vopak President USA & Canada , to discuss America ’ s green energy transition and the company ’ s latest projects , including a major joint venture in Canada .
“ We have a rich , 400-year history and have evolved over many centuries , which is testament to our stability , but also our ability to adapt ,” Maria begins . “ We continually assess the business and adjust to market needs , ensuring that our product portfolio always meets the requirements and expectations of our customers .
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“ North America requires a more intense , specific focus in the near future , as there are many opportunities coming to market , particularly in the US with the Inflation Reduction Act ( IRA ), and we adjusted our organization to this ,” Maria explains . “ It ’ s another example of our ability to be responsive to market changes , which is going to be crucial as the energy transition develops further .
“ Although there are several processes and infrastructures involved in our success , I believe the key is our leadership ,” she states . “ We have
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