BWC completes renewable fuels terminal at Port of Stockton, California

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BWC Terminals celebrated the official completion of its expanded renewable fuels terminal at the Port of Stockton April 22, marking what the company said is a significant milestone in strengthening California’s renewable fuels and maritime infrastructure.

BWC executives, customers and partners attended the ribbon-cutting event, in addition to special guest California Congressman Josh Harder.

The state-of-the-art terminal includes the first newly constructed dock built in California in nearly 30 years compliant with Marine Oil Terminal Engineering and Maintenance Standards.

It will play a vital role in advancing the renewable fuels supply chain across the state.

It is designed to safely and efficiently transfer renewable diesel and biodiesel from marine vessels, supporting California’s efforts to decarbonize hard-to-electrify sectors such as heavy-duty transportation.

The facility features modern safety and environmental systems, including spill containment, fire protection, seismic resilience and upgraded vessel-mooring infrastructure.

BWC has rapidly expanded its Stockton terminal by over 500 percent in the past five years to meet California’s growing demand for renewable fuel storage and logistics.

Constructed under a project labor agreement with the San Joaquin Building Trades Council, the expansion project created 30 high-quality construction jobs across nine trades.

The renewable fuels terminal and new dock support 18 full-time positions at BWC’s Stockton facilities.

“At BWC, we are proud to serve as a critical link in the renewable fuels supply chain,” said Adam Smith, president and CEO of BWC Terminals. “This expanded terminal demonstrates our strong commitment to California’s clean-energy future, which was made possible through the leadership and collaboration with Congressman Harder, our labor partners and the Port of Stockton. We are honored to invest in this community and its future.”

Harder said, “The Port of Stockton is a key economic engine for the valley, helping to export our world-class crops and bringing business and jobs to our communities. We have to keep building on that leadership. This renewable fuels terminal will make the port safer and more efficient while creating new jobs and supporting statewide decarbonization goals. We worked hard to bring this new infrastructure to the port, and I look forward to continuing to fight for smart investments in our local economy’s future.”

Kirk DeJesus, the port director for the Port of Stockton, said, “The BWC MOTEMS dock is a pivotal step in advancing the Port of Stockton’s commitment to sustainability and renewable energy. By providing a modern infrastructure capable of supporting renewable fuel operations, we’re helping drive the transition toward cleaner and greener fuels. This new facility will not only accommodate the growing demand for low-emission fuel but also position the port as a leader in supporting California’s ambitious climate goals and the future of sustainable shipping.”

Houston-based BWC Terminal Holdings LLC is a provider of bulk liquid storage and logistics services to manufacturers, refiners, producers and distributors of bulk liquids in North America.

The company consists of 22 sites with more than 20 million barrels of storage capacity.

The BWC Terminals facilities are equipped to store a wide range of renewable fuels, agriculture, specialty chemicals, food-grade and petroleum-based products.