Moeve and Exolum Launch New Pipeline at Port of Huelva

Key highlights
  • The project modernized the Torre Arenillas Quay and pipeline system over three years with a 150 million euro investment.
  • 70 kilometers of new pipes and 12 marine loading systems were installed.
  • The south berth commissioning marks the project's full operational status.
  • Over 300 professionals and 30 entities collaborated on the project.

Project Overview

Moeve and Exolum have completed the modernization of the Torre Arenillas Quay and its pipeline system at the Port of Huelva. The project, which took three years and cost over 150 million euros, was executed without interrupting port terminal activities.

Infrastructure Details

The project involved replacing the original pipe system with 70 kilometers of new pipes, upgrading pumping equipment, and installing twelve new marine loading systems. The south berth's commissioning marks the project's full operational status, enhancing the capacity and security of loading and unloading operations.

Engineering and Collaboration

An innovative civil engineering approach was required due to space constraints, involving over 300 professionals from various disciplines. The project saw collaboration between more than 30 public and private entities, including local, regional, and port authorities.

Strategic Importance

The new pipeline is integrated into the logistics network of the La Rábida Energy Park, reinforcing its role as a strategic hub for energy product production and distribution. This infrastructure supports the export of traditional products, second-generation biofuels, and other sustainable solutions.

Source: Exolum

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