Petrolina

Vassiliko Fuel-Storage Terminal

One of the biggest investments made by a Cypriot company.

One of the biggest investments made by a Cypriot company is the Petrolina petroleum products facility at the new fuel terminal at the Vassiliko Energy Centre, in the Larnaka district. Located between the communities of Zygi and Mari, and next to the Vassiliko port, the terminal has hosted all the liquid fuel storage facilities of the company since January 2020, which had previously been situated along the Larnaka-Dhekelia road on the coast of Larnaka since the 1960s.

As a result of the new fuel terminal, the most up-to-date and immediate service is now provided for the loading, unloading and distribution of fuels throughout Cyprus, with the added ability to serve international markets. The Petrolina terminal at Vassiliko, entailing an investment of approximately €80 million, consists of 18 storage tanks, with a total capacity of 113,000 cubic metres for all types of liquid fuels, which amounts to 77,000 cubic metres more capacity than the old facilities on the Larnaka-Dhekelia road.

These facilities in Vassiliko, for all types of Petrolina liquid fuels, employ state-of-the-art technology, conform to European standards, and are fully automated, with the latest technology in chemical additives, enabling the Company to place excellent quality products on the Cypriot market.

Equally important are the health and safety, quality, and environmental protection systems that have been installed at the facility.

Petrolina maintains close cooperation with the local communities in the area, supporting them with various utility projects and offering employment opportunities.

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Vassiliko fuel-storage terminal

Construction history

2000

After the signing of the agreement in 2000 between the state and the Municipality of Larnaka for the relocation of the facilities to Vassiliko, Petrolina promptly took a number of steps to start the process of their relocation, aiming to move to Vassiliko within agreed timetables.
2003

In 2003, with the acquisition of Total Aviation (a two-tank lease agreement in Vassiliko), Petrolina took the first step in its relocation process and became the first company to undertake such a move.
2004

In 2004 Petrolina transported all its aviation fuel (JetA-1) to the two tanks in Vassiliko, leaving the automotive fuel products (petrol and diesel) in Larnaka.
2005 -2011

From 2005 to 2011, with the lease of another three storage tanks in Vassiliko, Petrolina transported its fuel oil products Light Fuel Oil (LFO) and Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) as well as marine diesel oil.
2012

In 2012 Petrolina bought all tanks from the Vassiliko cement factory, along with land totalling 49,050 sq.m. on which it proceeded to expand the terminal.
2017-2019

In 2017-2019, Petrolina proceeded with the construction of four additional tanks, with the demolition of three old aviation fuel tanks and the construction of new ones with double the capacity, with a state-of-the-art truck loading system, the latest additives system according to European specifications, and the construction of additional ancillary buildings.
2020

In 2020, the full operation/activation of facilities in Vassiliko. Introduction of new, premium-quality automotive fuel Petrolina EnergyMax, containing the latest additive technology.

Health and Safety

The facilities at Vassiliko employ all the necessary safeguards for the safety of the facilities themselves and for the protection of the environment, as well as neighbouring areas. For this purpose, a Carbovac / Alma Vapour Recovery Unit was installed which minimizes vapour emissions (VOC), ensures safety during the loading of tankers, while guaranteeing the compliance of the terminal with provisions concerning emissions both at a local and a European level.

Also at Vassiliko, state-of-the-art and automated Fire Protection Systems are in operation, remotely controlled and managed automatically. In addition, there are rainwater and oily water collection systems, an Oily Water treatment system and leakage detection systems for storage tanks. Additionally, watertight subsoil has been installed in the storage tank areas.