Rotterdam Oil Refinery WorldView-3 40 cm Report

Specialized tankers at bulk liquid terminal. Higher resolution allows the analyst to determine ship types and uses, as well as activity at the terminal

Rotterdam, Netherlands| September 08, 2014 | WorldView-3

Mooring lines visible

Ribbing in the pipes and fasteners clearly visible

High level of detail on chemical tanker

Tankers trucks could be seen being filled at this Shell facility.

Tanker trucker fill

facility

Distinct shapes and sizes of tanks allows for quick identification of facility infrastructure


Mooring lines visible

Nmi EuroLoop facility – world’s largest research and test site for gas and fluid flow meters.


Car classes are easily distinguishable

NMI logo clearly visible

Very high resolution imagery allows the analyst to quickly identify trouble areas. A potential leak can be pinpointed with great accuracy.


Potential area of concern

Foundation for new tank

High detail of allows tank tops to be monitored for damage. Can also more accurately measure crude levels within individual tanks.


Potential area of concern

Floating top storage tanks showing varying levels of

available crude oil

Pipeline infrastructure between tanks

Easily measured

Intricate detail

New tank foundations are seen at this Shell chemical facility, a possible sign of expansion to meet the growing demand in the market.


Venting from stack

Incredible pipeline infrastructure detail

Detail on tank lidEasily measured

Intricate detail

Detail on tank lid

Very high resolution imagery allows the analyst to monitor rail yards for changes in activity. Different types of rail cars are readily identifiable.


Locomotives

14 meter shipping containers and platforms

Maintenance facility

Easily measured

Intricate detail

Detail on tank lid

Chemical tanker cars

Engineering

Rotterdam Oil Refinery WorldView-3 40 cm Report