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Bunge to Build New Plant in Amsterdam Port

At a glance
  • Bunge is investing over €300 million in a new facility in Amsterdam.
  • Construction starts end of 2022 and completes by end of 2024.
  • The new plant replaces the Maasvlakte refinery sold last year.
  • Wormerveer production will move to the new location in phases during 2025.

Investment and Location

Bunge Loders Croklaan is set to invest over €300 million in constructing a new state-of-the-art production facility in the Port of Amsterdam. This new plant will be located in the HoogTij industrial area and is part of Bunge's strategy to optimize its European asset footprint.

Timeline and Transition

Construction of the new facility is scheduled to begin at the end of 2022 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2024. The current production operations at Bunge Loders Croklaan's Wormerveer location will transition to the new facility in phases during 2025.

Replacement of Maasvlakte Refinery

The new Amsterdam plant will replace the Maasvlakte refinery in Rotterdam, which was sold at the end of the previous year. This move is aimed at enhancing Bunge's operational flexibility and efficiency in the region.

Sustainability Goals

The facility will be built according to the latest technological standards, aiming for significant sustainability improvements. It is expected to achieve direct energy savings of 40% and a CO2 reduction of 90% by 2030, aligning with Bunge's long-term environmental goals.