Rotterdam 2025 — Storage Capacity, the Energy Transition, and What It Means for Independent Operators

Rotterdam’s tank storage market is navigating a structural transformation — as biofuels, hydrogen, and ammonia gradually enter the terminal landscape alongside traditional petroleum products, independent operators face both investment decisions and commercial opportunities. Rotterdam’s storage market remains the most liquid independent petroleum storage market in Europe, but operators who invest in product flexibility — multi-product pipelines, coating systems suitable for biofuels, and hydrogen-compatible infrastructure — will be best placed for the decade ahead. We share our perspective on where independent terminal operators should be investing now.