Dubai: Horizon Terminals Limited (HTL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), has announced the successful completion of the Horizon JPUT Pipeline Connectivity Project in Singapore. This significant project was undertaken by Horizon Singapore Terminals Pte Ltd (HSTPL) and Jurong Port Universal Terminal Pte Ltd (JPUT), marking a major milestone in HTL’s international expansion and Singapore’s oil and petroleum infrastructure development. The enhancement is set to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs for customers.
According to Emirates News Agency, the project involved the construction of a new pipe rack connecting both terminals. This infrastructure includes a 24-inch pipeline for Fuel Oil and a 20-inch pipeline for Clean Petroleum Products, designed to mitigate operational risks and significantly reduce transfer times between the two terminals. The first successful pipeline transfer was completed in January 2024, promising substantial cost savings to the customers of
both terminals.
Horizon Singapore Terminals, built on Jurong Island in 2006, has maintained a strong partnership with the neighboring Jurong Port Universal Terminal since its establishment in 2007. Over the years, this collaboration has grown, beginning with a Mutual Aid understanding and the construction of a firewater line in 2009. The partnership’s progression to the current pipeline connectivity project is seen as a natural evolution, benefiting customers of both facilities.
Saif Humaid Al Falasi, Group CEO of ENOC and Chairman of Horizon Singapore Terminals Pte Ltd, highlighted the broader impact of the project, stating that the successful completion marks a pivotal moment for both Singapore’s energy infrastructure and the region. He emphasized that this development strengthens ENOC’s global footprint and reinforces its position as a global energy leader.
Loh Wei, CEO of Jurong Port Universal Terminal, expressed delight over the successful completion of the inter-terminal pipeline connection. He noted
that the new infrastructure strengthens the partnership with Horizon Singapore Terminals, expands service offerings for customers, and enhances the collaborative ecosystem between the terminals.
The new pipeline reduces reliance on short-range shipping operations, decreases marine traffic in the port, and improves the safety of essential long-range vessel movements. This advancement also contributes to lower carbon emissions, supporting more sustainable operations.