Heritage Site Service Station Upgrade for Long-Term Compliance
BP Welgelegen, Cape Town
BP Southern Africa appointed PetroENG to upgrade Welgelegen service station, delivering a full replacement of underground fuel lines, new dispensers, and environmental safeguards in 8 weeks.
The Challenge
Upgrade ageing infrastructure to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable operations while minimising downtime at a busy retail service station.
The Solution
PetroENG delivered civil & mechanical works:
- Removed outdated steel fuel lines
- Installed KPS underground fuel-resistant pipework
- Integrated spill containment with oily water separators
- Executed concrete works and forecourt paving
- Installed new fuel dispensers for improved reliability
Project Snapshot
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Full replacement of underground piping with modern KPS system
- Environmental protection integrated through spill containment
Results & Impact
- Improved compliance with modern underground fuel storage regulations
- Enhanced safety and environmental safeguards with containment systems
- Reduced risk of leakage or corrosion with advanced KPS pipework
- Improved retail efficiency with new dispensers and forecourt works
- Delivered upgrade within 8-week timeline, minimising operational disruption
Business Value
Delivered a modern, compliant, and environmentally safe service station, securing long-term operational reliability for BP Welgelegen.
Timeline
8 weeks
Technologies
KPS underground fuel-resistant pipework, oily water separators, spill containment, new fuel dispensers, reinforced forecourt concrete and paving.
Key Features
Compliance with underground fuel storage standards, environmental protection, safety assurance, modern fuel dispensing, minimal downtime during upgrade
