Name and Location
Lesedi bulk petroleum products storage and distribution facility, Gauteng, South Africa.

Client
Vopak South Africa Developments, a joint venture between Royal Vopak and Reatile Group.

Project Description
The proposed Lesedi terminal will be situated adjacent to Transnet’s accumulation facility at Jameson Park – the terminus of Transnet’s new multiproduct pipeline.

The terminal will occupy a 24 ha footprint and will comprise 28 tanks to store hydrocarbons that include both grades of petrol, diesel and jet fuel.

The capacity of the tanks range from 5 000 m³ to 20 000 m³.

The proposed site will be developed in a phased manner, with Phase 1 having a capacity of 140 000 m³ and the second phase 200 000 m³, potentially resulting in a total combined capacity of 340 000 m³. This will be based on future growth in the market.

Planned associated infrastructure for the Lesedi site includes five import lines (product dedicated), ten road loading bays in Phase 1, five road loading and six rail loading bays in Phase 2, utilities and associated services, as well as buildings.

The 28 tanks – 16 in Phase 1 and 12 in Phase 2 – will be designed to appropriate local and international standards.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
The facility is expected to be operational in the second quarter of 2016.

Latest Developments
The land for the terminal is being bought and the project has secured National Energy Regulator of South Africa approval.

An environmental record of decision is expected in the first quarter of 2014, after which construction will start.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Vopak global manager: external communications Gerbert van Genderen Stort, tel +31 10 400 2786 or
email gerbert.stort@vopak.com.