Storage Depot

SEYPEC’s operations are based at three depots, namely the Victoria depot, Airport depot and Praslin depot. All depots are built to standards and are equipped with the latest firefighting protective installation technology.

SEYPEC’s operations are based at three depots, namely the Victoria depot, Airport depot and Praslin depot. All depots are built to standards and are equipped with the latest firefighting protective installation technology.

Located at the New Port in Victoria is SEYPEC's head office and main storage depot. The main depot comprises of 28 tanks holding a capacity of 188,000 cubic meters, which includes Jet A1 and two grades of Fuel Oil, Gasoil and Motor Gasoline. An LPG storage facility with 12 LPG bullet tanks store 2,200 MT of LPG. The storage is targeted not only for strategic reserves, but also for third parties renting out storage space.

The Praslin Depot is located on Eve Island serving the needs of Praslin and La Digue. A total of 4 storage tanks hold fuel whilst and 4 smaller bullet tanks hold a maximum of 188m3 (or 90 MT) of LPG. The holding capacity for fuel is approximately 2 months.

The Aviation depot is linked to the Victoria head depot through an 8km pipeline from the Victoria depot to the airport allows for Jet A1 to be transferred safely, efficiently and cost-effectively. The airport terminal is backed by a storage facility for Jet A1 of up to 4,300 MT.