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

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