Diesel Storage Depot Installation
Engen South Cape Petroleum, Mossel Bay
PetroENG completed the installation of three above-ground diesel tanks and associated civil, mechanical, and safety infrastructure at the Engen South Cape Petroleum depot in Mossel Bay.
The Challenge
Deliver a new diesel storage facility with full HSSE compliance and robust spill protection within a 6-month timeframe.
The Solution
PetroENG delivered:
- Civil works – double-walled bund, pump island, filling island, and spill slabs
- Tank installation – 3 × 23,000 L ASTs with 2 NSO3 oil separators
- Mechanical works – pipework, vent pipes, stairs, walkways, suction and pressure systems
- Pressure testing of all lines
- Fuel management – Smith meter system for truck filling operations
- HSSE & QA/QC – compliance with OHS Act and client specifications
Project Snapshot
- Duration: 6 months (2020)
- Location: Mossel Bay, South Africa
- 3 × 23 000 L ASTs with oil separators installed
Results & Impact
- Delivered a fully compliant diesel storage depot for Engen South Cape Petroleum
- Enhanced environmental protection through bunding and oil separators
- Improved operational reliability with custom piping and fuel management system
- Strengthened worker safety with compliant access structures & HSSE management
- Successful handover with full QA/QC documentation
Business Value
Safe, compliant, and environmentally secure diesel storage supporting reliable depot operations.
Timeline
6 months
Technologies
3 × 23 000 L ASTs, NSO3 oil separators, Smith meter system, pressure-tested piping, spill containment bunds
Key Features
HSSE compliance, spill prevention, QA/QC assurance, fuel management integration, safe access walkways
