Spain-headed global liquid logistics major Exolum Corporation SA has announced that it has embarked upon the process for authorisation for the construction of a new terminal for the storage of bulk liquid at the Outer Port of A Coruña, on the Punta Langosteira dock in Spain.
If fully realised, this project would constitute an investment of over EUR 100 million and is framed within the company’s strategy to lead the energy transition in Spain and Europe by driving infrastructure adapted to new energy vectors.
The project is conceived as an energy transition terminal, designed to progressively adapt to market developments, regulation, and industrial demand.
It will be equipped to operate with both conventional products and sustainable fuels, such as renewable ammonia, captured carbon dioxide (CO2), green methanol, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and other biofuels.
The plans incorporate the development of a tank farm designed under strict criteria of safety, energy efficiency, automation, and environmental sustainability.
It will be distributed across two separate but connected sites, with a total capacity of approximately 165,000 m3 across 22 tanks – including atmospheric, cryogenic, and pressurised tanks – equipped to store hydrocarbons, chemical products, ammonia, and CO2.
The proposal would include an Iberian gauge railway loading bay with a direct connection to the national network, the connection of the terminal to two berths for ships via a network of high-capacity pipes and pumps, loading islands for tanker trucks, and auxiliary operating and safety systems.
This initiative reflects Exolum’s firm commitment to the development of new logistics infrastructure in Spain, to tackle the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition. The Outer Port of A Coruña offers exceptional operating conditions, with a privileged location, maritime access, and a multimodal connection that makes it the ideal location for projects like this one, said Jorge Guillén, Aviation & Spain Network Lead at Exolum.
Receive, store, blend, and dispatch
The planned activities include the storage, blending, and dispatch of a wide range of products, like biodiesel, renewable diesel (HVO), bioethanol, methanol, naphtha, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and feedstock materials for biofuels and traditional hydrocarbons.
It also provides for the blending of these products and multimodal distribution.
In the case of cryogenic CO2, plans provide for reception and storage in pressurised and refrigerated conditions, and dispatch by land and maritime transport, with the possibility of a future connection by pipeline.
For ammonia, reception by the same routes is under study, as is the possibility of temporary reception in cryogenic tanks and subsequent distribution by different forms of transport.
This flexible and integrated multimodal logistics infrastructure will facilitate the optimisation of the regional logistics system, improve operating efficiency, and guarantee a secure and sustainable energy supply for Galicia and the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula.
Given the complexity of the planned infrastructure and the types of products to be stored, a scaled implementation is planned, with operations forecast to begin in 2029.
This future terminal would turn the Port of A Coruña into a leading logistics hub at the national and European level, thanks to its strategic location on routes to Northern Europe, America, Southern Europe, and the Middle East.
Exolum is confident this installation will contribute to the competitiveness of the industry and the Galician economy, fostering the creation of qualified jobs in the construction and operation phase and attracting industrial investment linked to the decarbonisation of the sector and green molecules. With this initiative, Exolum reaffirms its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and the development of advanced logistics solutions at the service of the energy transition, concluded Jorge Guillén.
