Thames Estuary, UK
London's fuel import cluster. We arrange product freight, storage and inspection at terminals along the Thames Estuary.
London and the South-East have had no operating refinery since Coryton closed in 2012. Instead, a ring of independent import terminals along the Thames Estuary supplies road fuel and jet fuel to Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted.
The former Coryton site is now Thames Oilport, run by Greenergy and Shell. We arrange product freight, storage and inspection across the estuary terminals.
The terminals
Each terminal has its own draft limits. Oikos Canvey takes tankers up to 120,000 DWT at 14 metres and supplies jet fuel to the three London airports.
| Terminal | Storage |
|---|---|
| Navigator Terminals Thames, West Thurrock | 378,276 m³ in 86 tanks |
| Exolum Grays | 310,000 m³ in 51 tanks |
| Oikos Canvey Island | 300,000 m³, two jetties |
| Thames Oilport, Coryton | Diesel import terminal |
What we arrange
The Port of London Authority is the navigation authority for the tidal Thames.
- Diesel, gasoline and jet fuel freight
- Terminal storage sourcing
- Independent inspection at discharge
- Tracking from load port to London
Frequently asked questions
Why does London import rather than refine?
Coryton closed in 2012 and was converted into the Thames Oilport import terminal.
How does jet fuel reach London airports?
Oikos Canvey supplies Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted.
What vessel sizes call?
Draft limits differ by terminal. Oikos takes up to 120,000 DWT at 14 metres.
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Send product, volume and timing. We will propose freight, storage and inspection on the Thames.