Service Terminal Rotterdam (STR) is moving forward with a significant infrastructure expansion at the Port of Rotterdam, with plans to add approximately 100,000 m³ of dedicated storage capacity for marine biofuels and methanol through a new development called the GreenSTR project.
According to Ship & Bunker, the company announced the initiative via a LinkedIn post on Wednesday, describing plans to build the new facility on a vacant plot directly adjacent to its existing terminal in Rotterdam’s Boltek area.
Expanding on an Established Footprint
STR already operates a bunker fuel terminal at the Port of Rotterdam with a current capacity of 242,000 m³, serving the ARA bunker market with fuel storage and blending services. The GreenSTR project would add meaningfully to that footprint, with the new capacity specifically designated for alternative marine fuels.
As reported by Ship & Bunker, the facility is designed to handle a range of products, including biofuels and methanol, and will include blending capabilities — extending the type of services STR currently provides at its existing terminal.
Partners and Permitting
STR has brought in Vicoma as the engineering partner for GreenSTR, while Antea Group Nederland is supporting the project on permitting activities, according to the same report. No timeline for completion was mentioned in the source material.
The company framed the project as a response to growing demand for infrastructure capable of storing and blending lower-carbon marine fuels as the shipping industry continues to diversify its fuel mix.
Does This Matter to You?
Rotterdam is one of the world’s most active bunkering hubs, and dedicated storage infrastructure for alternative fuels remains a bottleneck for broader adoption of biofuels and methanol in the marine sector. As reported by Ship & Bunker, STR positions GreenSTR directly as a response to that infrastructure gap.
For those operating in or transiting through ARA waters, monitoring the development of dedicated alternative fuel terminals matters — availability, blending capability, and physical infrastructure are practical factors that influence fuel procurement options and supply chain planning. The scale of this addition, roughly 100,000 m³, is not insignificant in the context of regional bunkering supply.
The development also reflects a broader trend of traditional bunkering terminals investing in green fuel infrastructure ahead of anticipated regulatory and market-driven demand shifts.
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Sources: Ship & Bunker
