Terminals

Storage installations in all terminals storing petrol must be operated according to the technical provisions in Annex 1 of this Directive.
In addition all terminals that were in operation before 31 December 1995, if their throughput is of 10,000 tonnes of petrol or higher and all terminals ( in operation after this date if their throughput is of 5,000 tonnes of petrol or higher must comply with the following conditions:

1. Loading and unloading of equipment at these terminals must be designed and operated according to the technical provisions in Annex II of this Directive.
2. They must be equipped with a bottom loading gantry which meets the specifications in Annex IV of the Directive.

The operators of terminals handling petrol to seek a permit from MEPA.  Terminals will not be allowed to operate without this permit.  The granting of the permit is contingent upon certification by an approved auditor that the terminal is compliant with the requirements for terminals above. Application for the permit can be downloaded through the following tabs: