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Island Resorts,
Maldives & Seychelles

World famous luxury island resorts in the Maldives & Seychelles upgrade to KPS piping to protect the environment

KPS’ conductive HDPE piping was specified for new luxury resorts in the Maldives and Seychelles to fuel power generators and local boats while protecting the environment. In the Maldives, KPS double wall piping replaced the existing carbon steel which had significant issues with corrosion and was time-consuming to install, in part due to local regulations requiring it to be installed in concrete trenches.

Corrosion and rust of carbon steel fuel piping is an issue for island resorts like these. Yearly inspection, repairs, and pipe replacements are required, with significant associated costs

Key requirements

  • Protection of the environment, seas and wildlife.
  • Corrosion-free piping (especially important under jetties due to the constant exposure to salt water).
  • A long-term solution with minimal maintenance, unlike the existing carbon steel piping.
  • Easy, fast installation.
  • Conductive piping (to prevent electrostatic build up).
Preparing KPS piping to be installed in a trench in the Seychelles
KPS piping is designed for easy, fast installation
In the Maldives KPS’ double wall piping can be installed directly in the ground
Corrosion-free KPS piping ready for installation in the Maldives
KPS piping is designed for easy, fast installation

The KPS solution

  • KPS’ 2” conductive HDPE piping proved an ideal long-term low-maintenance solution to fuel the generators and marinas at both resorts thanks to its easy-install, corrosion-free properties.
  • The pipelines were installed in record time thanks to the KPS piping system’s easy-install design, minimising disruption to the islands (unlike previous carbon steel piping installations). The Seychelles installation included on-site training by a KPS expert.
  • KPS double wall piping (Maldives) provided an extra safety layer of protection to preserve the environment as well as negating the need to build concrete trenches.
  • The KPS technical team supported both projects, including the pipeline below the runway at the Seychelles resort (which was also the only way to access the island).
  • Like metal piping, KPS’ conductive HDPE piping prevents electrostatic build up.
In the Maldives KPS’ double wall piping can be installed directly in the ground
KPS’ double wall piping provides an extra safety layer to avoid leaks and protect the environment
KPS’ double wall piping provides an extra safety layer to avoid leaks and protect the environment
Trench prepared for KPS pipe in the Maldives
A pipeline was installed to the Jetty of the Maldives resort to refuel the boats which carry guests to and from the island
A private plane was required to reach the Seychelles island where the resort was under construction. KPS piping now passes underneath the runway
KPS piping fuels this diesel power generator in the Seychelles which provides electricity to the resort
Installation of KPS’ corrosion free piping on the jetty of the Seychelles resort
2” KPS pipe coils prepared to be backfilled
Crossing the runaway of the Seychelles island to connect the refuelling pipeline
KPS’ compact fittings are designed for installers with a minimum of welds required
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