Vopak submits referral for energy terminal near Avalon
Vopak Victoria Energy Terminal has submitted a referral application under the Environment Effects Act for a proposed energy terminal near Avalon to the Victorian Minister for Planning.
Vopak Victoria Energy Terminal (the project), a fully owned company of Royal Vopak, proposes to build a floating LNG import terminal to help secure energy supply as a part of Victoria’s energy transition.
The project is proposed to operate for a minimum period of 10 years from 2026, with future operations beyond that time to be determined by the success of the energy transition to renewable energy sources.
Victoria Energy Terminal Managing Director Rolf Brouwer says the project is being developed to provide energy security to Victorian homes, business and industry and has been designed to address environmental, marine and social impacts.
The referral is the result of ongoing feasibility and environmental studies and engagement with stakeholders including government, industry, environment and community groups.
“We welcome the opportunity to continue our dialogue with the community and stakeholders to gain an understanding of their priorities. This engagement has helped guide key aspects of the project in Port Phillip Bay, together with the necessary associated infrastructure. Vopak will continue to work with communities and key stakeholders to inform the project.”
The terminal would be located in the southwest of Port Phillip Bay, approximately 19km directly offshore from Avalon. It would be based at an existing anchorage site, with no dredging required, minimising the impact on marine life, flora and fauna. A new transmission line and substation would connect into the Moorabool Terminal Station, suppling renewable power for the operation of the project.
“The Victoria Energy Terminal project offers a low-impact solution to the predicted shortfalls in the supply of natural gas to the state as we transition towards our renewable energy future and achieve zero net carbon by 2050,” Mr Brouwer said.
About the Vopak Victoria Energy Terminal
More details on the Vopak Victoria Energy Terminal are available at: victoriaenergyterminal.com.au
About Royal Vopak
Royal Vopak is the world’s leading independent tank storage company. We store vital products with care. Products for everyday life. The energy that allows people to cook, heat or cool their homes and for transportation. The chemicals that enable companies to manufacture millions of useful products. The edible oils to prepare food. We take pride in improving access to cleaner energy and feedstocks for a growing world population, ensuring safe, clean and efficient storage and handling of bulk liquid products and gases at strategic locations around the world. We are excited to help shape a sustainable future by developing infrastructure solutions for new vital products, focusing on zero- and low-carbon hydrogen, ammonia, CO2, long duration energy storage and sustainable feedstocks. We have a track record of over 400 years in navigating change and are continuously investing in innovation. On sustainability, we are ambitious and performance driven, with a balanced roadmap that reflects key topics that matter most to our stakeholders and where we can have a positive impact for people, planet and profit and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Vopak is listed on the Euronext Amsterdam and is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. For more information, please visit vopak.com
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