The global oil storage and petroleum terminal industry continues to evolve as energy companies invest in new storage capacity, modernize existing facilities and strengthen petroleum supply chains. Across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and North America, recent developments highlight the importance of reliable storage infrastructure, efficient product handling and safe terminal operations.
Oil storage depots, petroleum tank farms and bulk liquid terminals play an essential role in the storage, blending, distribution and transportation of crude oil, refined petroleum products, chemicals and other liquid commodities.
Latest Oil Storage and Terminal Developments Worldwide
Singapore: Expansion of Crude Oil Storage at Pulau Bukom
In September 2026, Aster announced the launch of Aster Port & Terminals, bringing together its marine, storage and logistics infrastructure in Singapore.
The company also announced plans to increase available crude oil storage capacity at Pulau Bukom by more than 1.3 million barrels. The new platform incorporates extensive tank storage and marine infrastructure, supporting Singapore’s position as an international petroleum trading and logistics hub.
United Arab Emirates: New Petroleum Storage Terminal at Khalifa Port
In February 2026, OYLZ Terminals marked the beginning of construction of a new petroleum products storage terminal at Khalifa Port, Abu Dhabi.
The project is planned with an initial storage capacity of 154,500 cubic metres, with future development designed to increase total capacity to 660,000 cubic metres.
The terminal is intended to handle gasoline, diesel, naphtha and bunker fuels, supported by dedicated marine infrastructure for petroleum product handling.
Netherlands: Rotterdam Storage Infrastructure Expansion
Rotterdam continues to attract investment in bulk liquid storage and terminal infrastructure.
In June 2026, LBC Tank Terminals announced its Rainbow 5 Phase A expansion, which will add approximately 41,000 cubic metres of storage capacity, including 14 new tanks and additional truck loading facilities.
Separately, the fourth LNG storage tank at Gate Terminal was commissioned in October 2026, adding 180,000 cubic meters of LNG storage capacity.
These developments demonstrate continued investment in flexible storage, marine handling and energy infrastructure.
Japan: Strengthening Strategic Petroleum Storage Operations
In October 2026, JERA announced the establishment of JERA Oil Storage, a dedicated company responsible for operating national petroleum stockpiling facilities under existing contractual arrangements.
The development highlights the importance of strategic petroleum reserves, operational reliability and long-term energy security.
Key Trends Shaping Oil Storage Depots in 2026
Storage Capacity Expansion: Investment in new tank farms and terminal infrastructure supports petroleum trading, distribution and supply security.
Terminal Modernization: Operators are upgrading storage tanks, pipelines, manifolds, valves and loading facilities to improve operational efficiency.
Safety and Environmental Performance: Reliable isolation, containment, inspection and maintenance remain essential considerations in petroleum storage operations.
Automation and Operational Control: Automated valves, instrumentation and monitoring systems support more efficient and controlled product movement.
Efficient Product Handling: Tank mixing systems, loading arms and fluid transfer equipment play important roles in storage, blending and loading operations.
Industrial Equipment Requirements for Modern Oil Storage Terminals
The development and modernization of oil storage depots create continuing requirements for specialized industrial equipment.
Industrial valves are used for isolation, flow regulation and pipeline operation. Tank mixers and agitators support product circulation, blending and homogenization where required by the stored product. Top and bottom loading arms provide controlled transfer arrangements for road tanker and other loading applications.
Equipment selection must consider product characteristics, operating pressure and temperature, materials of construction, applicable standards, safety requirements and site-specific operating conditions.
Elite Flow Control: Supporting Petroleum Storage and Terminal Applications
Elite Flow Control provides industrial flow control, fluid transfer and mixing solutions for oil storage depots, petroleum terminals, refineries, petrochemical plants and other process industries.
Our product portfolio includes industrial ball, gate, globe, check, plug and butterfly valves; actuated and control valves; top and bottom loading arms; LPG and LNG loading systems; and industrial tank mixers, agitators and static mixers.
We support customers with equipment selection, technical evaluation, material and configuration requirements, inspection and testing coordination, and project-specific documentation.
As investment in petroleum storage and terminal infrastructure continues worldwide, dependable industrial equipment and appropriate technical selection remain essential to safe, efficient and reliable operations.
For industrial valves, loading arms and tank mixing equipment for petroleum storage and terminal applications, contact Elite Flow Control to discuss your project requirements.
