The first phase comprises 34 tanks with a combined capacity of 200,000 m3.The water depth at BTT’s jetty is currently being increased from 13.65m to > 15m, to accommodate vessels up to around 115,000 DWT.
Dredging of the harbour basin and driving of the seven new mooring piles will be completed by mid-November 2011.When the permit for the second phase is granted, which is expected in the first quarter of 2012, work will start on reclaiming part of the harbour basin.
The plan is to create an additional 350,000–550,000m3 of tank storage capacity, depending on the type, number and height of the tanks. Talks with potential customers and banks are in progress.
According to current planning, the second phase is expected to become operational in 2014. On completion of this phase, BTT will have a state-of-the-art terminal with a storage capacity of 550,000–750,000m3 for a diverse range of bulk liquid products.