Construction of a Petroleum Jetty and Associated Storage Facilities at Albion
USD 385.00M
Total Cost
50%
Progress
4
Stakeholders
1
Countries
Feasibility
Project Stage
Project Overview
Development of a petroleum jetty and associated storage facilities at Albion, Mauritius, to enhance the country's petroleum import capacity, improve energy security, and create more efficient infrastructure for handling petroleum products.
Key Objectives
Establish modern petroleum import infrastructure to enhance Mauritius's energy security; increase petroleum storage capacity to meet growing demand and strategic reserve requirements; reduce maritime risks associated with current petroleum handling operations; improve operational efficiency and redu...
Strategic Importance
This petroleum infrastructure project addresses a critical strategic need for Mauritius as an island nation entirely dependent on imported petroleum products for energy security. The current petroleum...
Technical Specifications
Technology: The project will employ international best practices for petroleum handling infrastructure, with particular attention to safety, environmental protection, and operational efficiency.
Capacity: Jetty designed for vessels up to 80,000 DWT; Total storage capacity of 210,000 cubic meters (various petroleum products); Annual throughput capacity of 2.
Capacity: Jetty designed for vessels up to 80,000 DWT; Total storage capacity of 210,000 cubic meters (various petroleum products); Annual throughput capacity of 2.
Financing Structure
The project will employ a public-private partnership approach with: government equity contribution through the State Trading Corporation (STC); debt financing through a combination...
Market Analysis
Mauritius consumes approximately 1.5 million metric tons of petroleum products annually, with consumption growing at 3-4% annually. Current import infrastructure at Port Louis is operating near capacity with draft limitations restricting vessel sizes.
Investment Opportunities
Significant opportunities exist for private sector participation in: equity investment in the project company; specialized terminal operations through management contracts or conce...
Key Stakeholders
Sponsor: Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities, State Trading Corporation (STC)
Partners: Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities, State Trading Corporation (STC), Mauritius Ports Authority,...
Partners: Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities, State Trading Corporation (STC), Mauritius Ports Authority,...
For More Information, Contact:
Christelle Onana
christellen@auda-nepad.org
Bernard Brian Cudjoe
bernardc@auda-nepad.org
www.au-pida.org
Christelle Onana
christellen@auda-nepad.org
Bernard Brian Cudjoe
bernardc@auda-nepad.org
www.au-pida.org