Hamble fuel terminal was opened by Shell in 1924, whilst BP was still afloat using a converted passenger liner as a fuel tender.
In 1930 the two companies formed a joint venture and BP moved to Hamble.
This partnership was dissolved in 1976, with the Hamble terminal passing to BP.
A 2016 attempt to sell off the terminal was unsuccessful; however Hoyer now handles BPs bulk fuel road transport operation.

A pipeline runs under Southampton Water from the Fawley oil refinery which supplies the BP fuel terminal at Hamble.
This fuel terminal was used to supply PLUTO, during the invasion of Europe in World War II.
The PLUTO pipeline started at Sandown on the Isle of Wight and was supplied by ship from Hamble.
The jetty at this fuel terminal was extended in 1943/44 so that more ships could be loaded simultaneously.

Fuel is transported from this depot both day and night, in particular early mornings (between 3am and 6am), by 44 tonne road tankers along the B3397, as well as by pipeline to major industry and airports.
Markers showing the route of the pipeline can be seen at various points in neighbouring Botley.
A now disused branch line ran from the terminal to the Portsmouth to Southampton railway.
This is now the scenic Strawberry Trail.
Hamble fuel terminal was opened by Shell in 1924, whilst BP was still afloat using a converted passenger liner as a fuel tender. In 1930 the two companies formed a joint venture and BP moved to Hamble. This partnership was dissolved in 1976, with the Hamble terminal passing to BP. A 2016 attempt to sell off the terminal was unsuccessful; however Hoyer now handles BPs bulk fuel road transport operation.
A pipeline runs under Southampton Water from the Fawley oil refinery which supplies the BP fuel terminal at Hamble. This fuel terminal was used to supply PLUTO, during the invasion of Europe in World War II. The PLUTO pipeline started at Sandown on the Isle of Wight and was supplied by ship from Hamble. The jetty at this fuel terminal was extended in 1943/44 so that more ships could be loaded simultaneously.
Fuel is transported from this depot both day and night, in particular early mornings (between 3am and 6am), by 44 tonne road tankers along the B3397, as well as by pipeline to major industry and airports. Markers showing the route of the pipeline can be seen at various points in neighbouring Botley. A now disused branch line ran from the terminal to the Portsmouth to Southampton railway. This is now the scenic Strawberry Trail.
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