Exolum, an international leader in transportation and storage of liquid products, manages Europe’s largest refined products network and ranks first in Europe for storage capacity and seventh globally. At the Eastham facility near the Port of Liverpool, Exolum and Peel Ports Group work in partnership to fulfill critical roles in national and regional fuel supply chains.
Exolum’s mission centres on moving and managing molecules, operating pipelines and tanks necessary for transporting and storing fuels relied upon for air and road transport, alongside chemicals used to produce everyday consumer products. This mission is exemplified by the world-class facility at Eastham on Merseyside, where the partnership with Peel Ports Group proves essential.
Exolum owns and operates a network of fuel and chemical storage terminals and pipelines across 11 countries worldwide, specialising in storage and transportation of diverse bulk liquids. From traditional fuels to biofuels and chemicals, the company’s expertise ensures essential products reach destinations safely and efficiently, supporting British businesses and household mobility.
The Eastham facility serves as a critical hub for United Kingdom and north-west England storage and distribution of road fuels, biofuels, and chemicals for manufacturing everyday products. The site provides storage capacity for up to 325 million litres of products—sufficient petrol to drive a car nearly 3 billion miles.
The facility connects to global markets through multiple transport modes. Four dedicated jetties enable receipt of products from ships arriving internationally, whilst facilities are configured to seamlessly load road tankers for national and regional distribution. The site serves diverse industries across Merseyside and northern England, including oil, chemical, and aviation sectors, playing critical roles in national and regional supply chains serving customers and the broader UK economy.
Exolum’s success at Eastham depends upon the strength of partnership with Peel Ports Group. Peel Ports provides vital maritime infrastructure enabling operation of four deep-water jetties, delivering secure and efficient access for ships offloading products from around the world. This connectivity links customers with clients whilst ensuring robust, resilient, and competitive markets for products serving UK businesses.
The Eastham facility plays crucial roles in Exolum’s plans for delivering sustainable fuels supporting economic decarbonisation. Recent investment increasing renewable diesel storage capacity at Eastham enables Merseyside businesses to access competitive, reliable biofuel supplies for goods vehicles, reducing carbon footprints by 80%. The facility’s expertise in handling chemicals, including methanol, positions it well for managing green shipping fuels required for maritime decarbonisation. New agreements enable handling of additional bioethanol supplies blended with petrol for forecourts across northern England.
Exolum anticipates continuing strong partnership with Peel Ports Group whilst navigating the transition toward sustainable energy infrastructure. The collaboration demonstrates how integrated port and terminal operations support both traditional energy supply security and emerging low-carbon fuel requirements.
The Eastham facility exemplifies the strategic importance of coastal energy infrastructure combining deep-water port access, substantial storage capacity, and multimodal distribution capabilities. These integrated capabilities enable efficient import, storage, and regional distribution of liquid fuels and chemicals essential for economic activity whilst accommodating evolving product portfolios incorporating increasing proportions of renewable and low-carbon alternatives.
The partnership between Exolum’s terminal operations expertise and Peel Ports’ maritime infrastructure capabilities creates synergies supporting operational efficiency, supply chain resilience, and adaptability to changing energy markets. As UK energy policy emphasises both security of supply and decarbonisation objectives, facilities like Eastham serving dual functions of maintaining traditional fuel supplies whilst enabling sustainable fuel adoption prove strategically valuable.
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