Exolum has begun operating the fuel storage and distribution network at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, the European Union’s largest airport. Exolum will manage and maintain the fuel distribution facilities after being awarded a 20-year concession by Aéroports de Paris (ADP).
In agreement with the ADP Group, Exolum will invest more than €200 million in the maintenance and improvement of existing storage and supply infrastructure, as well as the development of new capabilities.
To carry out the operation, Exolum has onboarded a team of more than 30 people, almost half of whom come from the outgoing operator. All personnel have undergone a dedicated induction process over recent months to ensure alignment with Exolum’s operational standards and corporate values.
The current facilities at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport have a storage capacity of 82,000 m2, distributed across two dispatch storage tanks and a hydrant network of more than 81 kilometres.
Jorge Guillén, aviation & Spain network lead at Exolum, says: ‘Exolum’s aim is to deliver a fuel supply operation that is reliable, efficient, and of the highest service quality for Charles de Gaulle Airport. Significant expertise has been applied by our teams in preparation for this launch, and we will continue to leverage our experience built across numerous airports over many years. Our investment will ensure the airport benefits from modernised infrastructure, enhanced operational efficiency, and improved access to sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).’
Exolum operates a broad range of fuel storage and distribution infrastructure, both within airport boundaries and at off-site locations, including extensive hydrant network systems. In addition to managing these assets, the company delivers aircraft refuelling services and a suite of specialised, high-expertise operations across airports in six countries throughout Europe and Latin America.
