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Western Europe’s largest independent player in the downstream oil market www.argosenergies.com
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Bio and LNG fuels have grown in importance in Western Europe in recent years and downstream oil player, Argos Energies intends to use its extensive market experience and knowledge to keep ahead of this industry curve Writer: Emily Jarvis • Project Manager: James Mitchell rgos Energies is looking for alternative sources of energy by branching out into using LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) as bunker fuel. As the largest independent player, not listed on the stock exchange or state affiliated in the Western European downstream oil market, Argos Energies combines storage and distribution with the international trade-in and sale of mineral oils and biofuels. With a range of customers including
major oil companies, international shipping firms, trading firms and resellers, Argos products are among the highest quality in the region, boasting a reliable supply and a streamlined delivery process. In addition to further expanding its current activities, in scale as well as geographically, Argos will focus on a wider spectrum of low-emission energy products in 2015 and beyond, with safety, sustainability and the environment a priority throughout. “This is a key aspect of the business
going forward as biofuel has become an important new product group for Argos,” says Piet Van den Ouden, Business Development Manager for Argos Energies. The company is gearing up to take the position among Western Europe’s front runners in the land, sea and air markets for both biofuels and other renewable energy services. Consequently, Argos comprises a well-balanced range of the most sustainable and innovative products currently available in the market.
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In 2016, Argos Energies will introduce the first LNG bunkering vessel, which will supply the fuel to inland shipping and marine sectors, widening the reach of greener fuels in Europe’s downstream oil sector.
Emerging energy sources
Argos is a member of the National LNG platform and European project partner of the LNG ‘master plan’. Using LNG as bunker fuel for seagoing and inland vessels is a new concept in the maritime sector. Due to the stricter environmental regulations in Northwest Europe and the economic benefits for ship-owners, LNG as bunker fuel has big advantages including low exhaust emissions and a competitive price when compared to oil. As a member of the Society Gas for Marine Fuel in London, Van den Ouden is confident that Argos fulfil the customers’ needs from simply a supplier of bunker oil products, to sell and support its knowledge of LNG as bunker fuel. “Our target is to become one of the leading suppliers of LNG as bunker fuel at the Port of Rotterdam, and my own personal
depth of knowledge from years as an independent project manager in the oil and gas industry will contribute greatly to our strategy,” he says.
Investments in bunkering
Argos Bunkering is now a leading player in the European bunker market, offering products and services to the entire maritime sector, covering the marine transport sector as well as the coastal and inland shipping trade, from large vessels to small ones. “Argos is able to supply the required marine fuel at every possible specification, at any desired moment, within the entire ARA area and the European inland waterways,” states Van den Ouden. “Through our worldwide imports and our independent market position we can guarantee continuity of supply.” In line with its plan to move into new energies, Argos has addressed the demand for alternative energy sources by introducing the first combined gas oil and LNG bunkering vessel in the second quarter of 2016. The vessel is designed to provide gas oil and or LNG as a fuel to inland shipping and marine sectors in the port area.
GTT GTT, a leading engineering company in the field of LNG GTT (Gaztransport & Technigaz), a French engineering company, is the world leader in cryogenic membrane containment systems used for the transport and the storage of Liquefied Natural Gas. For over 50 years, GTT has offered to its customers technologies which allow them to optimize storage space and reduce the construction and operation costs of ships or tanks equipped with these systems. GTT operates in several sectors: Liquefied Natural Gas Carriers and Very Large Ethane Carriers, Multi-gas carriers, Floating Liquefied Natural Gas units, Floating Storage and Regasification units, onshore storage tanks and the use of LNG as a fuel. GTT’s main activities cover the development of pre-FEED and FEED phases, which enables shipyards or Engineering Procurement & Construction to benefit from a complete offer; the manufacturing in accordance with GTT patents and know-how; the design and realization of tank detailed design; supplier approval; technical assistance; interface with classification societies, regulatory bodies and technical assistance. GTT is deeply involved in research activities by establishing partnerships with specialized institutions covering topics such as hydrodynamics, mechanics, and the performance of its systems in extreme environments. GTT also uses its own extensive test laboratory in order to complete its research programmes.
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www.gtt.fr Argos is able to supply the required marine fuel at every possible specification
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With over 50 years of experience in the design of membrane containment systems for liquefied gas, GTT is your Partner for all your LNG projects. More than two thirds of the LNG carrier fleet are equipped with GTT membrane technologies. GTT is concentrating on developments for the future use of LNG as a fuel for sea-going vessels.
As a world leader in LNG containment systems, GTT is ideally placed as a solution provider for the whole LNG chain (land/sea storage, distribution by feeder or barge, bunker tanks, offshore platforms, etc.).
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Gaztransport & Technigaz 1 route de Versailles, 78470 Saint-RÊmy-lès-Chevreuse - France Tel GTT Corporate (in France): +33 130 234 789 Tel GTT North America (in Houston): +1 713 400 4500 E-mail: commercial@gtt.fr
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“Our customers are investing in the new market for LNG as bunker fuel and we believe it is a logical step for us to move into this area as a result. As market trends are always changing, we must innovate to remain ahead and create a long term plan for the business,” adds Van den Ouden. Argos provides transport services across the entire oil supply chain from refinery to terminal and from terminal to service station. Moreover, the company is one of the few market players that can guarantee permanent shipping capacity. Through its interest in Interstream Barging, Argos has access to a fleet of 127 inland waterway vessels with a total capacity of about 370,000 tonnes. “The large variety of ship sizes and equipment enables us to reach virtually every destination in the Western European coastal area up to the sources of the European rivers,” says Van den Ouden. Argos LNG bunkering vessel
TEAMCO SHIPYARD
The large variety of ship sizes and equipment enables us to reach virtually every destination in the Western European coastal area up to the sources of the European rivers
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ounded in 2005, TeamCo Shipyard has been building modern barges and seagoing vessels and has grown into an innovative and customeroriented specialist. TeamCo Shipyard distinguishes itself as a shipyard that thinks along with every customer and gives advice which suits the customer’s needs and objectives. By working closely with outstanding partners, TeamCo Shipyard has become a connecting specialist: a specialist in linking your desires and goals to smart technical solutions. T +31 (0)416 665500 F +31 (0)416 665505 E info@teamcoshipyard.nl
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RENSEN-DRIESSEN SHIPBUILDING
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ensen-Driessen Shipbuilding BV is an expert in the design, construction and completionbuild of inland and seagoing vessels. Since its incorporation in 1980, it has developed into an authoritative and leading broker and project developer in the shipbuilding industry. We aim to amaze our clients with top-quality ships and an exceptional customer-focused approach at highly competitive prices and we are very well placed to offer a complete and custom design, build and deliver service. T +31 (0)78-619 12 33 E wimdriessen@rensenbv.nl
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Our strength lies in our personal approach, from the first contact to the delivery of your ship. With our knowledge and keen eye for detail, we translate your wishes into concrete solutions. Whichever engine you choose? What piping fits your ship when transporting products from your routes?
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Rensen-Driessen Shipbuilding BV is an expert in the design, construction and completion-build of inland and seagoing vessels. Since it’s incorporation in 1980, it has developed into an authoritative and leading broker and project developer in the shipbuilding industry. Rensen-Driessen Shipbuilding delivers vessel which are driven by: · GAS (LNG) · Dual-fuel · Hybrid · Diesel-electric
Tel: +31 (0)78 – 619 12 33 wimdriessen@rensenbv.nl www.rensen-driessen.com/nl/shipbuilding
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The next step in the maritime sector is to use LNG as bunker fuel as it will see a huge reduction of exhaust emissions and in the future we hope to compete with regular bunker fuels – Piet Van den Ouden, Business Development Manager for Argos Energies
Terminals and logistics services
In addition to its primary products and services including bunkering, terminal, supply & trading and wholesale, Argos offers a range of support services that can be deployed separately or in combination with other products or services. Relying on a market-oriented approach for decades, the company strives to play a leading role in the ever changing energy market in
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Western Europe, catering for increased environmental awareness and growing demand, while also investing into alternative energy sources. “These could also include activities that at first sight do not fit within our current portfolio, our investments in biofuels and LNG demonstrate this,” Van den Ouden adds. Argos has access to an intricate and competitive network of depots across the Benelux countries, Germany, France and Switzerland. The company manages the storage and distribution of mineral oils and biofuels for its own activities, but also provides logistics services to others, such as oil companies and independent oil traders. “The services we offer cover the entire downstream oil value chain from purchase, storage and transport to throughput (own and third party), tank rental, blending and bio-blending,” says Van den Ouden.
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Comprehensive quality management
Above all else, Argos wants to offer its employees, customers and contractors a safe workplace. Via stringent internal and external regulation, the company works closely together with the authorities and the oil industry to develop new safety initiatives and ensure the development of staff by keeping employees informed of the latest safety standards through regular training. “It is our policy to do business in a way that takes into account not only economic aspects, but also the environment and the safety of all concerned. The company strives to prevent incidents with environmental consequences and to work in a way that is not harmful,” comments Van den Ouden. Furthermore, the entire Argos terminal network is ISO 9001 certified. This quality management
and contractors a well-structured and safe work environment. “In line with this, our new combined gas oil and LNG bunker vessel, being made in cooperation with national and international authorities, has set high standards to ensure safe operation of the vessel,” concludes Van den Ouden. For further information on the LNG Master Plan, visit: www.lngmasterplan.eu
system ensures that customers get a consistently reliable, safe and highquality fuel product. “The Argos safety management system is integrated into the quality management system. This enables Argos to guarantee all its employees
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ARGOS ENERGIES Waalhaven Z.Z. 11 3089 JH Rotterdam The Netherlands T: +31 88 1007 000 F: +31 88 1007 90 info@argosenergies.com
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