The first rail movements from Lindsey Rail Loading to the Warwickshire Oil Storage Terminal (WOSL) began on 9 September, followed a day later by the first petrol and diesel sales over the racks at the Killingholme Road Loading (KRL) terminal.
The developments represent the first operational stages of Phillips 66’s phased integration of the Lindsey infrastructure following completion of the acquisition in April.
Phillips 66 says the range of products, additives, customers and volumes handled through KRL will build progressively over the coming weeks and months, with volumes initially optimised across its wider network as further capabilities come online.
Strengthening UK supply capability
The integration brings the Lindsey infrastructure together with Phillips 66’s Humber Refinery and existing UK terminal network.
According to the company, the combined infrastructure is expected to provide greater capacity, flexibility and inland supply options, strengthening supply resilience and supporting more efficient storage, transport and distribution of products. For the downstream fuel sector, the commencement of both rail movements and road loading is a significant step in returning key Lindsey assets to active use and increasing the options available for moving fuel from the Humber into inland markets.
Phillips 66 said bringing the initial capabilities into operation had involved detailed preparation, due diligence and recommissioning activity across the business since the acquisition was completed.
Further phases of the integration are already planned. These include continued expansion of the capabilities available through the Killingholme Road Loading terminal, the planned reopening of the Phillips 66 Jarrow terminal in the North East and, at a later stage, the return of the Finaline to operation.
Together, these developments have the potential to add further routes and capacity into the UK fuel supply system as the Lindsey assets are progressively connected into Phillips 66’s existing infrastructure.
Phillips 66 Limited owns and operates the Humber Refinery in North Lincolnshire alongside the newly acquired Lindsey site and strategically located terminals around the UK. The company also supplies a network of more than 340 JET-branded independent dealer-owned and company-owned retail sites.
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