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Petroplex to Begin Development of Multi-Modal Bulk Liquid Terminal in La. [Professional Services Close - Up](Professional Services Close - Up Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Petroplex International, a development company of bulk liquid storage tank terminals based in Baton Rouge, along with a consortium consisting of Macquarie Group, through its Macquarie Capital division, Quanta Services Inc. and individual investor Harley Franco, CEO and founder of Harley Marine Services Inc., announced that it has raised capital to progress the development of a $600 million multi-modal bulk liquid terminal in St. James Parish with a projected initial storage capacity of 4 - 6 million barrels. Petroplex reported it will build a storage and distribution terminal for crude oil, refined petroleum products, fuel oil, chemicals, agrichemicals, renewable fuels, and other commercial liquid commodities and will provide in-tank blending capabilities throughout the facility. The initial phase of the project includes the design, engineering, development, and operation of a storage terminal that is capable of receipt or delivery between a variety of intermodal systems, including trucks, railcars, marine barges and ocean-going vessels, and connections to the existing and future pipeline infrastructure systems. "We are pleased to announce that we are ready to advance the development of this much-needed project through to completion," said Mark Helmke, President and COO, Petroplex. "The development team has done an excellent job in getting the project to this stage. With our consortium partners Macquarie Group, Quanta Services and Mr. Franco, we are positioned to promptly deliver an important infrastructure solution to a high-demand market." "The substantial increase in crude oil production from domestic shale formations and Canadian oil sands is rapidly changing North American product supply flows and requires new infrastructure to accommodate its storage," said Helmke. "The St. James region is expected to significantly benefit from new production and crude supply shifts. We believe that Petroplex is in an ideal location to provide terminal services for the seamless movement and storage of all commercial liquid commodities. The Project is strategically located in close proximity to key intermodal infrastructure, waterways, refineries and manufacturers and will provide a unique storage solution to producers." Construction is expected to commence during the first half of 2013, and the facility is expected to begin commercial operations during 2014. Petroplex International is a development company of bulk liquid storage tank terminals based in Baton Rouge. Quanta Services is a specialized contracting services company, delivering infrastructure solutions for the electric power, natural gas and pipeline and telecommunications industries. Harley Franco is the founder and CEO of Harley Marine Services (HMS), a marine transportation services company with operations along the United States West Coast, Alaska, New York / New Jersey Harbor and with an expanding presence in the U.S. Gulf. Services include the transportation and storage of petroleum products, ship assist and escort, and the transportation of general cargo. Verwater has since developed into a specialist in storage tank maintenance and EPC contracting for tank terminals. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2012 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. |