Koch imports ultra-low sulfur diesel to Mexico

This cargo, which meets or exceeds all Mexican-regulated quality and environmental standards, will be the first waterborne delivery of motor vehicle fuel by a private party since the Mexican petroleum industry was nationalised in 1938. Under the country’s wide-ranging energy reform, which began in 2013, independent companies can provide new alternatives for fuel supplies. By utilising an existing facility that has been retrofitted, Koch Mexico can deliver imports significantly earlier versus other terminals which have yet to be permitted and constructed.

All applicable federal, regional and local permits have been secured by Koch and Vopak. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

“This is an important new supply route to Mexico for transportation fuels produced by US refineries such as Koch Mexico’s affiliate, Flint Hills Resources, which operates a 300 000 bpd facility in Corpus Christi, Texas, US. Koch Mexico plans to import up to 40 000 bpd of these products into Veracruz, and its intention is to lower costs for the citizens of Mexico,” said Pete Ramirez, vice president of Koch Mexico. “By working with Vopak and regulatory agencies in Mexico, Koch is now able to provide downstream distributors and retailers the opportunity to augment the supplies of fuel that are currently available in the market. We are planning to be a reliable importer of petroleum products as part of a long-term strategy for development in the country.”

“Koch is proud to contribute to more security of supply for the Mexican energy market by developing improved storage and logistics solutions,” said Cristhian Perez, Managing Director of Vopak Mexico. “Working with established industry leaders like Koch allows us to break through into the Mexican fuel storage market, which has been opened by the energy reform, ultimately benefitting Mexican consumers.”

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