The project will be done in two phases. Phase-I will constitute the construction of a petroleum jetty and oil terminal facilities to handle 3.38 million metric tons per annum (MMTPA). The additional facilities for Phase-II would handle up to 6.46 MMTPA of petroleum products. The dedicated petroleum jetty will be constructed at water depth of around 23 m. The approach trestle will be 765 metres long and will accommodate tankers of up to 150,000 DWT at Albion. The oil terminal will have a storage capacity of 430 000 m3 in Phase-I and an additional 335 000 m3 in Phase-II. In total, 765 000 m3. Project objective:
• To boost oil-trade opportunities in the region and is in line with the Government’s vision to position Mauritius as a petroleum and bunkering hub