Akita National Petroleum Stockpiling Base, Strategic petroleum reserve facility in Akita Prefecture, Japan.
The Akita National Petroleum Stockpiling Base is a strategic reserve facility in Akita Prefecture comprising numerous storage tanks for crude oil. These tanks are engineered to hold large quantities of petroleum as part of the country's energy security infrastructure.
The facility was established in 1977 as Japan's response to growing energy security concerns following oil market disruptions in the 1970s. This marked the beginning of a systematic national approach to energy independence.
The base reflects how Japan organizes its approach to energy independence, showing the nation's commitment to managing limited natural resources through long-term planning.
Public access to this facility is restricted due to its strategic importance for national security. Nearby ports and industrial areas provide views of Japan's energy infrastructure operations from public vantage points.
The storage tanks are built to identical specifications and each one holds over 100,000 kiloliters of crude oil. This standardized design allows the facility to maintain sufficient reserves for extended supply disruptions.
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