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    Aegis Vopak Term

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    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels·8 Aug 2025
    Management Summary

    Aegis Vopak Terminals Limited (AVTL) delivered a strong Q1 FY26 performance, characterized by significant deleveraging and aggressive capacity expansion. The company utilized IPO proceeds to clear ₹2,016 crores of debt, which will substantially boost future profitability through interest savings. With the tripling of LPG capacity and a clear roadmap for $5 billion in capex by 2030, management is positioning AVTL as a dominant player in India's energy storage infrastructure, specifically targeting LPG, liquids, and green ammonia.

    Highlights

    8

    • Revenue from operations reached ₹164 crores, a sequential increase of 4.5%.

    • Operating EBITDA stood at ₹119.9 crores, up 3.1% quarter-on-quarter.

    • Profit After Tax (PAT) grew 85.1% YoY and 15.4% QoQ to ₹47.7 crores.

    • Successfully repaid ₹2,016 crores of bank debt using IPO proceeds, leading to a 37% sequential reduction in interest costs.

    • LPG static storage capacity nearly tripled from 70,800 MT to 200,800 MT following new terminal additions.

    • Announced a massive aggregate capex target of $5 billion by 2030, funded through equity, internal accruals, and debt.

    • Commissioned two major cryogenic LPG terminals at New Mangalore (82,000 MT) and Pipavav (48,000 MT).

    • Signed a non-binding MoU with L&T for green ammonia terminals at Kandla Port.

    What Changed1

    vs Q2 FY26

    Guidance items5 → 6 (+1)

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    04 metrics
    1. 01Revenue₹164 Cr+4.5%QoQ
    2. 02Operating EBITDA₹119.9 Cr+3.1%QoQ
    3. 03PAT₹47.7 Cr+85.1%YoY
    4. 04LPG Static Capacity2,00,800 metric tons+1.8%QoQ

    Segment breakdown

    • Liquid Terminaling₹96.9 Cr59.1%
    • Gas Terminaling₹67.1 Cr40.9%
    Donut· Share of Revenue

    Guidance & targets

    6
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Capex
    Aggregate Capital Expenditure
    $5 billion
    		Medium
    Capex
    Cumulative Capex
    $1.2 billion
    		High
    Capex
    JNPA Port Project Capex
    ₹1,675 crores
    		High
    Profitability
    Post-tax IRR
    15%
    		High
    Debt
    Debt Gearing Ratio
    0.6x to 3.5x EBITDA
    		High
    Capacity
    Ammonia Terminal Commissioning
    Q1 FY27
    		High

    Risks & concerns

    5
    RiskSeverity

    Gas Terminal Utilization Ramp-up

    Gas terminals take 5-7 years to reach 100% utilization, starting at 25-30% in the first year. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Pipeline Connectivity Delays

    Full utilization step-ups at ports like Mangalore depend on pipeline connections (e.g., Mangalore-Hassan-Chirapuri), which can take 15-18 months post-commissioning. — Both acknowledged

    medium

    Macroeconomic Sensitivity

    A decline in India's GDP growth to 5% could lead to customers reducing throughputs. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Areas of Evasion(2)

    • Specific throughput volume guidance for the current year.
    • Detailed split of the $5 billion capex between liquid, gas, and ammonia.

    Q&A highlights

    3

    “And we start with a lower basket of type that we store. But gradually, you will see more as we change the type of mix, you will see the realization improve. I think H2 would be the right time to look at the realization for CBM in liquid”

    Explains why new capacity didn't immediately spike realizations; management expects a richer product mix to drive margins in the second half of the year.

    asked by Vishal Mehta, IIFL Capital

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Deleveraging and Interest Savings

    AVTL utilized ₹2,016 crores from its IPO proceeds to entirely repay bank borrowings. This move resulted in a 37% sequential reduction in interest costs for Q1, despite only one month of savings being captured in June. Management expects the full impact of these savings to be visible from Q2 FY26, significantly improving profit after tax and earnings per share.

    02

    LPG Capacity Expansion and Connectivity

    The company's LPG static storage capacity grew from 70,800 MT to 200,800 MT following the commissioning of terminals at New Mangalore (82,000 MT) and Pipavav (48,000 MT). While these terminals currently rely on road tankers, a rail LPG gantry at Mangalore is expected within 9-12 months. Full utilization is anticipated once the Kandla-Gorakhpur and Mangalore-Hassan-Chirapuri pipelines are fully operational.

    03

    Strategic Pivot to Ammonia and New Energy

    AVTL is aggressively entering the ammonia terminaling space, with India's first independent ammonia terminal at Pipavav (36,000 MT) expected to be commissioned by Q1 FY27. The project already has a 15-year take-or-pay contract with Hindustan Zinc. Additionally, a non-binding MoU with L&T for green ammonia facilities at Kandla highlights the company's focus on the government's national green hydrogen mission.

    04

    Aggressive 2030 Capex Roadmap

    Management outlined a bold vision to reach $5 billion in aggregate capital expenditure by 2030. This expansion will be funded by a mix of equity (including a mandated dilution to 25% within three years), internal accruals, and prudent debt. Key upcoming projects include a ₹1,675 crore investment at JNPA for liquids and LPG, and a ₹525 crore ammonia project at Pipavav.

    05

    Operational Efficiency and Product Mix

    Liquid terminaling revenue grew 4.8% sequentially to ₹96.9 crores, driven by higher volumes and capacity additions. Management noted that while initial realizations on new capacities might be lower as they start with basic products, they expect realizations to improve in H2 FY26 as they graduate to more complex liquid products. Occupancy in the liquid segment remains healthy at around 80%.

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