El Hamra Oil Terminal

El Hamra Oil Terminal, situated on the Mediterranean coast west of Alexandria, plays a vital role in Egypt's oil industry. Established to handle crude oil production from the western desert, El Hamra represents a significant portion of the country's oil output. 

The terminal boasts a storage capacity of 1.5 million barrels (BBLS) with six floating roof tanks.  For efficient operations, it has a main manifold to control crude oil movement, a loading system with powerful pumping stations, and metering units for precise monitoring.  Additionally, it features fixed roof oily water tanks, a quality control laboratory, and a workshop compound to maintain the facilities.  Offshore, a Single Buoy Mooring (SBM) accommodates tankers, and a 30-inch diameter marine loading pipeline facilitates crude oil transportation.

While El Hamra's primary function is oil processing, it offers a unique perspective of the Mediterranean coastline.  For shopping and nightlife experiences, the nearby city of Alexandria beckons with its vibrant atmosphere.