TGE Gas Engineering has shared a significant update on the construction of the 197,000 m³ cryogenic ethylene tank for INEOS Project ONE in Antwerp, one of the most ambitious petrochemical infrastructure developments in Europe in the past two decades.
As part of the tank’s ongoing construction, the company has begun applying a total of 4,000 m³ of concrete to form the tank’s dome roof. Due to the immense scale of the structure, the concrete is being applied in two equal layers. The first layer has been successfully completed. To support the weight of the wet concrete during curing, the tank was pressurised internally until the material was sufficiently solid.
Preparations are now underway for the second layer of concrete, which has been divided into nine sections to ensure an optimal surface finish. This critical phase of the build is expected to continue over the coming weeks, with completion targeted for early summer 2025.
Following the finalisation of the concrete dome, the project will move into the next phase, which includes the installation of steel components, piping, and electrical systems.
Project ONE represents the largest single investment in the European petrochemical sector in over 20 years. With a capacity of 197,000 m³, the ethylene tank currently stands as the largest of its kind in Europe. TGE Gas Engineering expressed pride in contributing to such a landmark development and extended its gratitude to INEOS Belgium for the trust placed in the company to deliver this key infrastructure.
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