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About X17 Group

Connecting specialized professionals with engineering projects worldwide, focusing primarily on the petroleum industry while expanding into diverse sectors.

What We Do

Our professionals connect to engineering projects globally, offering leadership and specialist expertise, primarily in the petroleum sector.

Understanding Your Business

Our consultants bring proven engineering project leadership and management experience, ensuring tailored, cost-effective business solutions.

Our Team

Meet the team behind X17 Group's success.

Gray Ganga

Gray Ganga

CEO

Founder of X17 Group. Experienced Lead Project Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the oil & energy industry. Strong engineering professional skills in gas and petrochemical.

Jean-Pierre Polanen

Jean-Pierre Polanen

Operations Management

Expert in Process Design, Engineering, Maintenance, Procurement and Operations Management, in LEAN/TPM environments. Has held Senior Management and Leadership roles in the oil and gas-, petrochemical- and food industries.

Cher (S.J.) Dahoe

Cher (S.J.) Dahoe

Chief Inspirational Officer

Chemical Engineer from the TU Delft University with a proven track record over more than 15 years of experience as an HSEQ specialist. She supports and nurtures X17 Group by crafting and communicating about its vision and values, thereof motivating others.

Ricky Sloot

Ricky Sloot

Business Development

Electrical Engineer from the TU Delft University with more than 25 years of experience. Managed large scale projects in The Netherlands, The Middle East, Latin-America, Suriname and Guyana.

Our Vision & Mission

Our Vision

X17 Group is the trusted and preferred local partner with unique access to global expertise.

Our Mission

X17 Group provides excellence in engineering solutions and talent acquisition through innovation, care, and inclusion.

Our Services

Comprehensive solutions for the engineering industry.

Talent Acquisition

We place engineering professionals in permanent, temporary, or contracting positions. Our engineers are carefully assessed and selected based on the needs of our clients.

Engineering

X17 provides comprehensive engineering support—assisting you in overcoming challenges and offering guidance on advanced technologies.

Products

X17 is a provider of products and solutions for the oil and petrochemical industry, addressing challenges in midstream and downstream processes.

Our Values

The principles that guide our work and relationships.

We value inclusion

We actively seek and embrace diverse perspectives and experiences in all aspects of our work. We encourage open dialogue and foster a culture where differences are celebrated and respected.

We excel in service

We strive for excellence in every project and recruitment endeavor. We set high standards of safety, quality, efficiency, and innovation. We continuously learn and adapt to deliver top-notch solutions and talent acquisition services.

We collaborate

We foster a collaborative environment where teamwork, communication, and sharing knowledge are prioritized. We value collective problem-solving and inclusive decision-making processes to achieve project success.

We value integrity

We uphold the highest ethical standards and transparency in all interactions. We demonstrate honesty, accountability, and reliability in our commitments to clients, engineers, and partners. We build trust through authentic and ethical practices.

We offer professional development

We invest in continuous learning and development opportunities for engineers and employees. We support skill enhancement, career growth, and personal development to cultivate a culture of lifelong learning and advancement in the engineering field.

Ready to Work With Us?

Connect with our team to discuss your engineering needs and discover how X17 Group can help.