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.

Fuel systems electrical instrumentation

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  • Outdated electrical panels or unsafe isolators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

1. Site Electrical & Safety Assessment

We evaluate hazards, equipment conditions, wiring integrity, and compliance gaps.

2. Engineering Design & Specification

ATEX-compliant designs, cabling plans, MCC layouts, instrumentation points, and panel
designs.

3. Installation & Integration

Specialist E&I teams install all electrical and control elements safely and efficiently.

4. Testing & Commissioning

Earth continuity, loop testing, Ex inspection, panel testing, instrumentation calibration.

5. Documentation & Handover

As-built drawings, fault logs, compliance certificates, and hazardous-area documentation.

6. Ongoing Maintenance

Scheduled inspections, repairs, calibration, and system upgrades.

Petroleum Engineering Experts

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.

Engen - Client of Petro

ENGEN PETROLEUM ACCREDITATION

Petroleum Maintenance and Installations | BP Garage

BP ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATE

Fuel Infrastructure & Engineering Experts

TOTALENERGIES
ACCREDITATION

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WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE

Fuel Infrastructure & Engineering Experts

CONSTRUCTION NOTICES

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ENTRANCE AND OPERATIONS PERMIT

Petroleum Maintenance and Installations | Avetta

AVETTA CONSORTIUM MEMBERSHIP

Construction Industry Standards and Occupational Health & Safety Act Compliance

COMPLYWORKS SYSTEM

Waste Management Authorisation and HAZCHEM Transporter Licence

Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations Compliance

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.

Who is this service for?

  • Petroleum depots
  • Fuel retail stations
  • Industrial fuel operations
  • Airports and aviation fuel systems
  • Fleet yards and logistics hubs
  • EPCM contractors requiring E&I partners

Yes – all installations follow hazardous-area requirements.

Yes – we specialise in retrofit and upgrade work.

Yes – including cable schedules, MCC layouts, and as-built documentation.

Yes, including BOQs, structural details, and sign-offs.

Yes – from basic alarms to full SCADA integration readiness.

Yes – Ex inspections and certification are part of our service.

Your fuel system needs electrical and instrumentation engineered for safety and precision.

Let PetroENG design, install, and maintain your E&I infrastructure with full hazardous-area compliance.

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