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a terminal on Ridley Island , but the Prince Rupert Port Authority have granted us permission to exclusively build on the 190- acre site . It is an area of pristine nature , with gorgeous water and beautiful greenery .
“ We ’ ve created a formal legal entity with the intention of diversifying the project to include liquid butane , as well as liquid propane . We ’ re now looking at how to translate the project to reality by using a cost-effective structure . While we wait for a final investment decision , we plan to start preparing the area and clearing some of the land before the winter season kicks in .
“ We also repurposed 22 tanks in California for renewable energy storage ,” she continues . “ An example is the partial infrastructure conversion at Vopak Los Angeles terminal , which now stores renewable aviation fuel . In addition , we ’ ve recently invested € 58 million in our Deer Park location in Houston , Texas , which will see us repurpose two tanks and build an additional three tanks for vegetable oil applications .”
Potential projects
On a more personal note , Maria shares her passion for the industry and her journey to joining Vopak . “ I always wanted to investigate how things are produced and created , so I studied chemical engineering and worked in the petrochemicals industry for a number of years , before going into the business side of things ,” she recalls .
“ I still really love working in the industry and it has come a long way , having made several investments over the last few years , particularly around green energy . The chemical industry is a global , cyclical industry , but it ’ s Vopak ’ s focus on sustainability and green energy that is a big attraction for me .”
While there are several liquid bulk storage companies , Vopak ’ s success lies in its unique ability to consider future market demands . “ Personally , I sit on various panels and industry councils , working with companies and individuals across the industry to identify areas in which they can reduce carbon emissions ,”
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