Early drone catches the action
The early bird might catch the worm, but at Geldof, the early drone catches the action! In the soft light of early morning at the harbor of Ostend, our drone was up and flying, capturing stunning footage of 10 state-of-the-art tanks being shipped out to our client LBC Tank Terminals in Antwerp. While the tanks […]
Future-proofing a giant
Future-proofing a giant: Geldof gives BP’s Tank TK 001 a new lease on life What does it take to bring a 1965 icon into the future? At BP Raffinaderij Rotterdam BV, the answer is Geldof. Their massive tank TK 001, standing 19,6 meters high and stretching 79,3 meters in diameter, is getting a complete makeover, […]
Exciting progress in carbon capture
Exciting progress in carbon capture: first tank segments bound for the construction yard in Westdorpe As we continue to push the boundaries of sustainable innovation, we’re thrilled to announce a major milestone in our latest project with @Yara. The first segments of our meticulously engineered liquid CO2 Storage tanks are now on their way to […]
First tanks for LBC en route
We’re excited to share a significant update from our ongoing project in the Ostend harbour. Geldof has successfully completed and shipped the first 12 of 28 state-of-the-art storage tanks to the LBC tank terminal in Antwerp. Carefully assembled by our team, these 30m high tanks were then prepped and secured for their journey to Antwerp […]
Tailored solutions for every project
Every project brings its unique set of circumstances, and at Geldof we take pride in finding the best approach for each. A great example is our recent work for Braet nv, where we needed to install a stainless steel tank for high-quality linseed oil in a tight spot next to an existing wall. Our approach: […]
Exciting progress at our Rouen Biomass project with DS Smith
Since our project launch in late January 2024, we’ve achieved significant assembly milestones at our Rouen site. Our team’s hard work is paying off as we watch our vision come to life! Check out the latest snapshots from the field showcasing our unloading stations for wood and plastic, the innovative chain conveyor system leading to […]
A new lease on life for tank 966
At the end of 2022, @TEAM Terminal Rotterdam asked Geldof what we could do about tank 966. Built in 1972, the 92.400m³ crude oil tank was in desperate need of a full overhaul. The list of required repairs was extensive, ranging from replacing the bottom to installing a new stairway, windgirder, and overhauling various components […]
Whats in the box?
The colossal wooden crates on our quay in Harelbeke are causing quite a bit of speculation, so allow us to dispel a few rumors and unveil the truth. Here’s what you won’t find in these boxes: A grand piano: let’s just say our forte lies in engineering, not making music. Artwork: the only masterpieces coming […]
Exploring the Mana Ito Journey!
For this project, we engineered and constructed 3 bullets with a diameter of 8m and a length of 45m, each weighing 360 tons. Once the tanks were fully finished, they made a 42-day sea voyage from Europe to Hitia’a, Tahiti. From the lagoon to a smaller boat, delicately transferred ashore on SPMTs, and maneuvered along […]
Laying the foundations for the industry of the future
Every day, we commit to facilitating a greener industry. Just look at the new beer well at our EPC project with Alco Energy in Rotterdam, which we are building with sustainable building methods. Our civil works contractor BAM uses an electric foundation machine, replacing heavy diesel equipment. This and other measures with which we drastically […]