History

The story of the EAPC begins in the early days of the young State of Israel. Without independent energy sources, Israel in its early days was a kind of “energy island” almost entirely dependant on importing essential energy products. In order to ensure a regular supply of fuel to the country’s residents, a government company was established to receive crude oil in Eilat and transfer it to the refineries in Haifa. 

Over the years as the country continues to develop, the population and the economy grows. The need for a continuous and reliable energy supply is essential for Israel’s energy security, and the EAPC Company – following in the footsteps of the pipeline companies that preceded it – is building storage terminals, fuel lines and intake capabilities in the Mediterranean and Red Seas. Over the years, the company’s capabilities have been upgraded, in order to meet the growing needs of the local economy and the EAPC adapts itself to changes in the mix of energy products required by the state.

2023

Increasing the LPG farm capacities

The requirements of the economy for cooking gas (LPG) lead to further increase in storage and receipt of this product. The LPG farm capacity was increased to 9,250 tons.

2020

Signing the MED-RED agreement

Following the signing of the historic Abraham Accords, which opened the door to countless business opportunities and collaborations in a variety of fields, including in the energy field, the company signed the MED-RED agreement with MRLB. MRLB is a company jointly owned by Petromal – the oil and gas branch of the Abu Dhabi-based National Holding Corporation.

2019

"Europe Asia Pipeline Company"

After the concession deed of the Eilat Ashkelon Pipeline Company ends, the operations of the oil pipeline and the Ashkelon and Eilat ports is transferred to the European Asia Pipeline Company Ltd., a company wholly owned by the State of Israel.

2017

Eilat Ashkelon Pipeline Company concession deed expiration

After 49 years, the concession deed for the EAPC oil pipeline has expired. In March 2017, the state legislated the “Law for The Infrastructure for Transmission and Storage of Oil by an Operator” that anchors the continued operation of the company’s facilities.

2017

The EAPC hands the “EAPC Beach” over to the municipality of Eilat

The EAPC has handed the municipality of Eilat a 200-meter-long stretch of shoreline named “The Ecological Beach”. EAPC’s shoreline is considered a beautiful, pristine beach where a unique reserve of spectacular coral reefs has been preserved for more than 50 years, thanks to the strictest safety procedures and the commitment of the EAPC to the environment. With the beach opening to the public, the visitors have enjoyed the beach and its unique coral reserve.

2011

Construction of 8 Crude Oil Tanks

The EAPC has completed the construction of 8 crude oil tanks which have increased the storage capacity by 770,000 additional cubic meters.

2010

Increasing the LPG farm capacities

The local economy’s needs have required an additional increase in the LPG farm and the farm’s capacity was increased to 7,900 tons.

2009

Expanding Capabilities

EAPC expands its storage capacity of fuel products to up to 400,000 cubic meters. At the same time, in order to meet the demands of the local economy, the company began to increase the storage capacity of crude oil by building containers.

2007

Conversion of tanks to store fuel products

Several tanks that were used for crude oil were converted to store fuel products. The ability to convert fuel tanks to different uses according to market requirements is one of the EAPC’s significant strengths. The LPF farm capacity was increased to 6,500 tons due to local market requirements for importing this product.

2004

Construction of a factory for filling portable gas cylinders

When the Pi Glilot terminal was closed down, the EAPC was required to set up a factory for filling portable gas cylinders (canisters) for the benefit of the local economy.

2003

Reverse Flow Project

The EAPC is upgrading its abilities and turning the oil flow system bi-directional, from the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and vice versa. Read more

2002

Preparing storage containers for distillates

The preparation of distillates storage containers and the establishment of a filling station for tank trucks was completed, to be used by local fuel marketing companies. At the same time, the company is increasing the LPG farm capacity to 4,500 tons due to the increase in imports of this product for the economy.

2000

Agreement with the Israel Electric Corporation

The EAPC has begun to provide the Israel Electric Corporation with port services and operates a coal pier in the Port of Ashkelon that serves the Rutenberg Power Station.

1999

Fuel Products Port Project

Together with the state-owned company Petroleum and Energy Infrastructure Ltd. (PEI) the EAPC is completing the construction of a port for fuel products. At the Port of Ashkelon, fuel products such as jet fuel, benzine and diesel oil are unloaded and streamed into the national system.

1998

Construction of an LPG farm

A modern LPG farm is being constructed and is operating in Ashkelon, including a marine terminal for the receipt of LPG tanks at a capacity of 1,500 tons. The farm receives LPG from the sea and land and issues it with road tankers for distribution to the residents throughout the country.

1996

Construction of a marine and land terminal for fuel oil

The needs of the local electricity sector are rising, and the EAPC is building and operating a marine and land terminal for a fuel oil refinery in Ashkelon, in order to supply the electricity company’s coastal power plants.

1973

Expanding Capabilities

The company’s storage capacity has increased: in Eilat to 1,100,000 cubic meters and in Ashkelon to 1,300,000 cubic meters. Another reinforcement station is being built in Yotvata. An 18″ line is laid along 36 kilometers from Ashkelon to the refinery in Ashdod.

1968

The Eilat Ashkelon Pipeline Company (EAPC)

To build and operate a massive project for laying the 42” line from Eilat to Ashkelon – the “Eilat Ashkelon Pipeline Company” is established. As part of the project, the company is building a terminal and a crude oil port in Ashkelon and a second pier for tanker docking in Eilat.

1966

Construction of the first pier

The EAPC is completing the construction of the first tanker docking pier in Eilat and is constructing a tank farm in Ramat Yotam. At the same time, pumping stations are being built from Eilat to this site and a reinforcement station is being built in Paran.

1959

Eilat Pipeline Co. Ltd.

Due to an increase in the needs of the young state, a 16″ line is laid from Eilat to Haifa with a capacity of 170 cubic meters per hour, designed to meet the needs of the state. To operate the pipeline, a new company is established: the Eilat Pipeline Co. Ltd. (EPC). In the coming years, storage capacity in Eilat will increase as well as flow capacity from Eilat to Haifa.

1957

Building long-term infrastructures

Construction of 3 tanks in Eilat and laying an 8″ line from Eilat to Beer-Sheva. Construction of 3 tanks in Be’er Sheva, with fuel being transported by train to Haifa. Later, a section of the 16″ line was laid from Beer Sheva to Ashdod, and from there the fuel was transported by ships to Haifa.

1956

"Afikei Neft"

In order to ensure a steady supply of fuel to the young State of Israel, the government company “Afikei Neft” is established. The company is responsible for the receipt of crude oil in Eilat and transferring it to the refineries in Haifa.

Important

The EAPC has a storage capacity of 410,000 cubic meters of fuel products (gasoline, diesel and diesel fuel) at the Ashkelon Port. The storage system for fuel products is connected to Terminal No. 1 and Terminal No. 2 for unloading and loading. The terminals can accommodate tankers with a load of up to 130,000 tons.

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