Gas manufacturer restores capacity after fire
- The Challenge
A fire destroyed the cooling system, halting operations during a heatwave
- The Solution
Aggreko restored cooling with a custom system in just one week.
- The Impact
Aggreko’s fast response helped avoid downtime, prevent losses, and keep operations running.
Client:A gas manufacturing site
Location:Netherlands
Sectors:Petrochemical and refining
The Challenge
When a fire broke out at a gas manufacturing site in the Netherlands, it destroyed the facility’s cooling towers, leaving the customer without a vital system to maintain safe and efficient operations. The fire, caused by an electrical disconnection, left the site inoperable and at risk of significant financial loss. With summer heatwaves pushing temperatures to nearly 38°C, the urgency to restore cooling capacity was critical.
Aggreko was contacted on a Monday and mobilised immediately, arriving on site within a week to assess the damage and propose a solution. The customer needed a temporary cooling system – fast.
The Solution
The project required rapid deployment of a bespoke hose configuration, specially designed to minimise footprint and meet the site’s operational constraints. Despite extreme weather conditions, with teams working through a heatwave, the installation was completed on time — always with safety as the top priority.
Aggreko also adapted to additional site-specific requirements, including placing equipment in a safety zone and integrating gas detection systems – a non-standard request that was swiftly accommodated.
The Impact
Thanks to Aggreko’s fast mobilisation and technical expertise, the customer was able to:
- Avoid production downtime
- Prevent significant financial losses
- Maintain operations during peak summer demand
The customer was highly satisfied with the speed, collaboration, and professionalism of the Aggreko team. The project was a clear demonstration of Aggreko’s ability to deliver under pressure and in challenging conditions.
- The success of the project was attributed to:Speed at scale – from first contact to full installation in just one week
- Bespoke engineering – customised hose configuration to meet site constraints
- Reliable partnership – strong collaboration and trust built with the customer
- Adaptability – meeting safety zone and gas detection requirements quickly
This project highlights Aggreko’s strength in emergency response and reinforces its reputation as a dependable partner for industrial cooling solutions.