Electrical & Instrumentation for Fuel Systems
Precision electrical and control systems engineered for safe, compliant petroleum operations in partnership with specialists.
PetroENG delivers specialised Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) solutions for fuel depots, terminals, retail sites, and industrial petroleum facilities. From ATEX-rated installations to automated level-control, pump systems, alarms, and hazardous-area compliant wiring – we ensure your fuel system runs safely, reliably, and efficiently.
The Industry Challenge
Fuel systems operate in hazardous environments where electrical installations must be compliant, safe, and engineered to prevent ignition, failure, and operational downtime.
Common electrical risks in petroleum facilities include:
- Non-compliant wiring in hazardous zones
- Faulty alarms or inadequate level-control systems
- Ageing or damaged cabling causing operational shutdown
- Outdated electrical panels or unsafe isolators
- Incorrect bonding and earthing
- Pump failures due to instrumentation faults
PetroENG ensures your electrical and instrumentation systems meet industry compliance and operate reliably across all conditions.
Service Overview
Our Electrical & Instrumentation division provides complete solutions for fuel-handling environments – from design and installation to upgrades, automation, and maintenance.
We specialise in hazardous-area compliant installations, fuel system instrumentation, pump control systems, tank gauging, alarms, and depot electrical infrastructure.
Whether upgrading an ageing depot, automating fuel level controls, or building a new fuel site, PetroENG ensures electrical safety, accuracy, and operational uptime.
Service Components
- Zone 0, Zone 1, and Zone 2 compliant wiring
- Flameproof and intrinsically safe equipment (IS barriers, Ex junction boxes)
- Conduit, cabling, and earthing designed for fuel environments
- Compliance with ATEX/IECEx
- Full testing and certification
- Pump starters and motor control centres (MCC)
- Variable speed drives (VSDs)
- Auto/Manual selector systems
- Emergency stop (ESD) and isolation circuits
- Load shedding and fail-over configurations
- Automatic Tank Gauging (ATG)
- Level sensors and overfill systems
- Float, ultrasonic, or radar-based measurement
- Alarm panels and annunciators
- Remote monitoring readiness
- Control panels and distribution boards
- Lighting (including Ex-rated lighting fixtures)
- Power supply integration
- Fuel bay and pump area electrical upgrades
- New depot electrical planning and installations
- Electrical bonding for tanks, pipelines, and equipment
- Earthing systems for hazardous facilities
- Lightning protection for tank farms
- Surge protection for sensitive equipment
- Routine inspection and testing
- Electrical integrity reports
- Hazardous-area equipment assessments
- Instrument calibration
- Panel, wiring, and isolator upgrades
How It Works
SAFETY, COMPLIANCE, & QUALITY
PetroENG ensures full compliance with:
- IECEx/ATEX hazardous-area standards
- SANS & petroleum industry electrical codes
- Engen & BP contractor requirements
- Fire & explosion protection standards
- Earthing and bonding controls
- Occupational health & safety regulations
Every installation includes full Ex-certified documentation and QA.
Technical Specifications
Hazardous Area Equipment
- Ex d / Ex e / Ex i rated equipment
- Flameproof junction boxes
- Intrinsically safe (IS) barriers
- Hazardous zone isolators
Instrumentation & Control
- Radar/ultrasonic level measurement
- ATG probes and panels
- ESD circuits
- SCADA-ready control layouts
Electrical Infrastructure
- Distribution boards
- MCCs and VSDs
- Surge protection
- Ex lighting arrays
Our Projects section contains detailed case studies with more information about safety related engagements.
- Petroleum depots
- Fuel retail stations
- Industrial fuel operations
- Airports and aviation fuel systemsÂ
- Fleet yards and logistics hubs
- EPCM contractors requiring E&I partners
Yes – all installations follow hazardous-area requirements.
Yes, including BOQs, structural details, and sign-offs.
