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Fujairah Oil Terminal

Fujairah Oil Terminal is a strategic hub for oil storage, trading, and logistics, offering world-class infrastructure and unparalleled connectivity to global markets. With state-of-the-art facilities and a prime location outside the Strait of Hormuz, we provide secure, efficient, and scalable solutions for oil traders, refiners, and shipping companies.

Strategic Location & Global Connectivity

All About Fujairah Oil Terminal

Fujairah Oil Terminal (FOT) FZC is a world-class onshore oil storage facility with 1.177 million cubic meters of capacity, located in the rapidly growing port of Fujairah in the UAE, outside the Strait of Hormuz on the Indian Ocean. It is an independent, third-party storage terminal owned by a group of shareholders, including the government of Fujairah. FOT stores crude oil, fuel oil, gas oil, and gasoline, attracting major and national oil companies to utilize its facilities on a long-term basis. The facility meets international standards and offers services such as blending and circulation, heating, and additive injection. The Port of Fujairah has world-class jetties that can accommodate vessels ranging from small barges to large VLCCs.

Fujairah’s strategic location outside the Strait of Hormuz provides a safer and quicker route for oil transportation, making it a key hub in the global oil supply chain. The port has expanded significantly in recent years to become a major transit point for storage, blending, and ship-to-ship transfers. Total storage capacity in Fujairah is approximately 11.1 million cubic meters. Fujairah is also the third-largest ship bunkering center in the world.

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World-Class Infrastructure

Fujairah Oil Terminal Features

Fujairah’s terminal port offers strategic advantages: geopolitical stability, advanced infrastructure, and a zero-tariff regime. Its location outside the Strait of Hormuz ensures uninterrupted trade, while deep-water berths and expansive storage facilities enhance efficiency. Diversified services like bunkering and blending support complex operations, making Fujairah a premier hub for oil storage and trading, with ongoing expansions reinforcing its global significance :

  • Strategic Location: Ensures rapid access to crucial global shipping lanes, minimizing transit times.
  • Stable Political Environment : The UAE is known for its stable political environment, which provides a secure and predictable business climate for companies operating in Fujairah.
  • Key Shipping Hub Status: Provides access to established logistical networks, streamlining cargo movement and reducing operational complexities.
  • Direct Access to Major Shipping Lanes : Its location on the Arabian Sea/Gulf of Oman gives it easy access to major east-west shipping lanes, facilitating trade between Asia, Europe, and Africa.
  • High Safety Standards: Minimizes risks and ensures secure handling of sensitive cargo, protecting assets and reputation.
  • Large storage capacity: Allows for strategic storage of cargo, enabling timely distribution and market responsiveness.
  • Fujairah Oil Tanker Terminals (FOTT): Offers specialized and efficient handling of liquid bulk cargo, ensuring safe and timely operations.
  • Competitive Pricing : Fujairah strives to offer competitive pricing for its services, making it an attractive option for businesses looking to optimize their supply chains.

Fujairah Oil Terminal News and Events

Stay informed about Fujairah Oil Terminal (FOT) developments and the broader oil industry landscape in Fujairah, including expansions and upgrades at the Port of Fujairah, VLCC pipeline connections, and overall strategic projects that boost the region’s maritime and oil services.