Aoshan Oil Terminal

Aoshan Oil Terminal, Zhoushan — Petroleum Storage & Marine Logistics

A strategic petroleum storage and marine terminal location on Aoshan Island in Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province, serving China's coastal energy and maritime logistics network.

Aoshan connects deep-water marine access with petroleum storage, vessel handling and integrated terminal operations in one of China's most important oil transportation regions.

Operational Marine logistics Storage & transfer
Aoshan Island Terminal location
Zhoushan, Zhejiang Coastal connectivity
Petroleum Storage Cargo coordination
Marine Logistics Vessel operations
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Petroleum Storage & Terminal Infrastructure in Zhoushan

Aoshan Oil Terminal is located on Aoshan Island within the Zhoushan archipelago of Zhejiang Province, China.

Zhoushan occupies a strategically important position near major East China shipping routes and has developed into an important petroleum storage, marine fuel and energy logistics centre. The Aoshan terminal area supports the receipt, storage, transfer and marine handling of petroleum cargoes through dedicated storage and tanker infrastructure.

Aoshan Oil Terminal petroleum storage tanks and refinery infrastructure at dusk
Coastal petroleum storage tanks and marine terminal infrastructure
01 Marine Storage
Large petroleum pipeline corridor inside an industrial terminal
02 Pipeline Flow
Aoshan terminal operators inspecting pipeline equipment from an elevated platform
03 Safety in Action
Wide refinery complex supporting Aoshan petroleum terminal operations
04 Integrated Infrastructure

Operational platform

Aoshan Island — A Strategic Zhoushan Energy Location

Zhoushan is positioned close to major shipping routes serving the Yangtze River Delta and the East China Sea.

The area's deep-water conditions, petroleum infrastructure and proximity to major industrial and maritime markets have made Zhoushan an important location for crude oil transportation, petroleum storage and marine fuel activities. Aoshan Island forms part of this established petroleum logistics network.

Core services

Terminal Services

Aerial view of petroleum storage tanks at Aoshan Oil Terminal 01 / Storage

Capacity with control

Crude Oil & Refined Product Storage

Storage and terminal handling infrastructure supporting crude oil receipt, inventory management and onward marine movement, alongside compatible refined petroleum products.

Marine petroleum vessel positioned at an offshore loading terminal 02 / Marine

From berth to market

Marine Terminal Operations

Coordinated vessel berthing, cargo transfer and marine terminal operations for petroleum cargoes.

Petroleum pipelines extending through a refinery terminal at sunset 03 / Connectivity

Coordinated energy flow

Fuel Oil, LSFO & Petroleum Logistics

Storage and logistics capabilities supporting fuel oil and low-sulfur fuel oil supply chains, with coordination between vessels, tanks and onward product movement.

From sea to storage

From Vessel Arrival to Petroleum Transfer

01

Vessel Arrival

Berth coordination and discharge planning.

02

Berthing & Unloading

Safe loading and discharge in controlled sequences.

03

Pipeline Transfer

High-volume movement through the terminal network.

04

Storage

Protected tank operations and inventory management.

05

Blending

Quality-controlled product preparation and optimization.

06

Distribution

Delivery coordination to downstream logistics partners.

Petroleum terminal and refinery reflected across coastal water

Marine logistics

Deep-Water Marine Access & Petroleum Logistics

Marine transfer and storage infrastructure supports domestic and international petroleum movements through Zhoushan.

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Terminal overview

Why Aoshan

Aoshan facility overview An abstract diagram showing berth, tank farm, pipeline network, pumping station, control room, bunkering and distribution lanes. Vessel berth Tank farm Control center Pump house Distribution

Hotspots

Facility components

Operations

Reliable terminal flow

Each component is coordinated to support vessel operations, transfer discipline and onward product movement.

Built for performance

Recognized Petroleum Storage Infrastructure

Public records of the Shanghai International Energy Exchange identify the Sinochem-Xingzhong Aoshan Depot on Aoshan Island as a designated delivery storage facility for crude oil futures. The Aoshan location is also listed among designated storage facilities for low-sulfur fuel oil futures.

Crude oil futures INE Aoshan delivery-storage location
Low-sulfur fuel oil LSFO Exchange-listed storage location
Location Zhoushan Aoshan Island, Zhejiang
Infrastructure Storage Petroleum and marine transfer

INE crude oil delivery-storage directory

INE low-sulfur fuel oil delivery-storage directory

Safety and operating discipline

Health, Safety & Environmental Management

Terminal engineers inspecting large petroleum pipeline equipment

People, process, integrity

Engineered around safe execution.

Field supervision, maintenance discipline and clear operating controls protect people, product and terminal continuity.

Asset integrityEmergency readinessMarine controlsWorkforce safety

Operational Safety

Clear procedures guide cargo handling, equipment checks and communication between teams.

Emergency Response

Preparedness frameworks aligned to marine and facility risk scenarios and operational readiness.

Marine Safety

Coordination around vessel movement, berth activity and transfer sequence management.

Digitally connected refinery and petroleum pipeline infrastructure

Digital terminal

Digital Petroleum Terminal Operations

Cargo Tracking

Operational information, movement records and work visibility contribute to coordinated decision-making.

Terminal Scheduling

Digital coordination supports berth planning, product flow and operational continuity.

Control Systems

Data-enabled operations improve visibility for movement, status and commercial coordination.

Sustainability and future fuels

Responsible Petroleum & Marine Logistics

Energy infrastructure operating beside landscaped green surroundings

Long-term resilience

Efficiency built into every transfer.

Maintenance, efficient transfers and fuel compatibility reviews guide long-term terminal planning.

Our sustainability approach

Future marine fuels

Exploration of low-carbon fuel pathways and marine energy shifts aligned to market transitions.

Environmental management

Operational controls that reduce avoidable environmental impact and strengthen process awareness.

Efficiency

Careful scheduling and equipment maintenance help reduce energy use and delays.

Large petroleum refinery and storage terminal at sunset

Strategic energy gateway

Storage, cargo transfer and marine logistics at Aoshan.

High-capacity infrastructure, operational rigor and dependable throughput support the movement of petroleum products across the regional market.

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