Future of aviation fuel secure at Jorge Chávez International Airport
Published by Oliver Kleinschmidt,
Assistant Editor
Hydrocarbon Engineering,
Exolum has commenced fuel storage and aircraft refuelling operations at the newly expanded Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, Peru, having completed the construction of a new fuel storage facility.
This infrastructure represents a significant milestone in the advancement of air transport across Latin America, setting a new benchmark as the most technologically advanced airport fuel supply system in the region.
The company has invested over US$100 million in developing this new aviation fuel storage centre. Occupying a 5 ha. site, the facility comprises four storage tanks with a combined capacity of approximately 35 000 m³, enabling the airport to increase its fuel stock autonomy from 2 - 8 days. The installation also includes seven fuel reception islands equipped with advanced filtration systems, and six high-capacity pumps feeding into the airport’s hydrant network. This hydrant system consists of 10 km of underground pipeline infrastructure, connected to 130 aircraft stand positions across the apron area.
Fully automated and operated from a centralised control centre, the plant has been designed to minimise environmental impact and incorporates cutting-edge safety and prevention systems throughout.
Exolum will operate the storage facility throughout the concession period, optimising aircraft refuelling operations via the hydrant network, which is powered by high-efficiency electric pumping systems. This approach supports a reduction in CO2 emissions and ensures compliance with the highest operational standards by significantly decreasing the reliance on truck-based fuel transport within the airport. In parallel, the facility will introduce a new fleet of sustainable refuelling vehicles, several of which are fully electric, along with solar-powered fuel bowsers.
Strategically located, the new Jorge Chávez Airport is a critical driver of economic development for Peru and the wider region. With an expanded footprint of 935 ha., the airport is set to triple its capacity. Having handled over 24 million passengers in 2024, representing a 15% increase year-on-year, the airport is expected to accommodate up to 40 million passengers annually, establishing itself as a major air transport hub in Latin America.
“Exolum’s participation in the Jorge Chávez International Airport project reinforces our footprint in Latin America and underlines our commitment to delivering innovative, sustainable solutions to the aviation sector,” said Jorge Guillén, Aviation & Spain Network Lead at Exolum. “The technological advancements embedded in this facility will enhance Peru’s air connectivity and global competitiveness. With this infrastructure, Lima Airport is now better positioned to manage increasing volumes of passenger and cargo traffic, consolidating its role as a major aviation hub in the region.”
Read the article online at: https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/petrochemicals/03062025/future-of-aviation-fuel-secure-at-jorge-chvez-international-airport/
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