Contribution to one of Europe’s first sustainable aviation fuel plants
Gpi Tanks XL has been selected by Technip Energies for the construction of 22 stainless steel storage tanks for the SkyNRG project in Delfzijl. In this project, a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant is being developed, and both parties have now signed a contract. The facility represents an important step in the decarbonization of the aviation industry.
The plant at Chemie Park Delfzijl is expected to start production in 2028, producing approximately 100,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel per year. The fuel is made from waste and residual streams, such as used cooking oil, and can reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 80% compared to fossil alternatives.
Varying tank volumes and flexible construction methods
Gpi Tanks XL is delivering a series of high-quality stainless steel storage tanks with various functions within the process. The tanks range in capacity from 50 m³ to 4,400 m³ and are constructed both on-site in Delfzijl and in Gpi’s production facilities, after which they are transported to the project location.
Close collaboration from the initial phase
Alexander Kraaijkamp, CCO of Gpi Group: “This project clearly demonstrates Gpi’s strength: we build tanks both in our factories and on-site, combining the expertise of our operating companies. It is precisely thanks to our scale and execution power that we are able to deliver projects like these safely, in a controlled manner, and within the agreed timeframe.”
