Tank Installations & Maintenance

Safe, compliant, and expertly engineered fuel storage solutions – built for long-term performance.

PetroENG provides specialised installation, refurbishment, and maintenance of above-ground and underground fuel storage tanks. Our engineering teams deliver fully compliant tank solutions for depots, terminals, industrial facilities, and retail sites – from new installations to lifespan extension projects.

Tank installation and maintenance

THE INDUSTRY CHALLENGE

Fuel tanks operate under harsh conditions – exposure to pressure, corrosion, temperature changes, and environmental risks. Ageing or non-compliant tanks can lead to serious issues:

  • Fuel leaks and environmental contamination
  • Corrosion, structural degradation, or water ingress
  • Tank failures causing downtime
  • Regulatory non-compliance
  • Inefficient flow and pump suction issues
  • Costly remedial work if inspections are neglected

PetroENG designs, installs, maintains, and refurbishes tanks to ensure safety, compliance, and reliable performance.

Service Overview

PetroENG delivers complete tank lifecycle services – from design and installation to testing, refurbishment, and long-term maintenance. Our teams manage the full technical process, ensuring tanks are correctly positioned, constructed, protected, and commissioned according to petroleum industry standards.

Whether it's a new tank farm, storage expansion, or refurbishment of older tanks, we ensure safety, environmental compliance, and durability.

Service Components

  • Above-ground and underground tank installation
  • Site preparation, excavation, and foundations
  • Concrete bases and structural civil works
  • Tank positioning, anchoring, and alignment
  • Venting, overfill protection, and safety systems
  • Full mechanical and pipeline integration

  • Internal and external refurbishment
  • Corrosion removal and treatment
  • Epoxy lining and protective coatings
  • Structural and integrity repairs
  • Access manway servicing and sealing
  • Re-certification and safety compliance

  • Hydrostatic and pneumatic testing
  • Leak detection and vacuum tests
  • NDT inspections
  • Compliance documentation
  • Tank condition reporting and lifecycle planning

  • Bund wall construction or upgrades
  • Spill containment systems
  • Stormwater and OWS integration
  • Soil replacement and environmental remediation (if required)

  • Scheduled inspections
  • Internal access and condition monitoring
  • Corrosion control and protective coating re-application
  • Pipeline and pump system checks
  • Safety device replacements and upgrades

  • Increased storage capacity
  • New offloading/loading bays
  • Additional pump or pipeline systems
  • New sheltered work areas or control rooms

How It Works

1. Tank Assessment & Site Review

We inspect the site, existing infrastructure, environmental compliance, and operational needs.

2. Engineering & Specifications

Full engineering drawings, tank sizing, foundations, venting, and mechanical integration.

3. Site Preparation & Civil Works

Excavation, concrete bases, bund walls, and containment structures.

4. Tank Installation / Refurbishment

Placement, anchoring, refurbishment, corrosion protection, and safety system integration.

5. Testing & Certification

Leak testing, NDT, QA/QC, and commissioning documentation.

6. Handover & Lifecycle Maintenance Plan

As-built drawings, compliance papers, and recommended maintenance schedule.

Petroleum Site Installation Specialists

SAFETY, COMPLIANCE, & QUALITY

PetroENG tank work adheres to strict petroleum engineering standards:

  • API standards for tank construction and integrity
  • SANS and environmental compliance
  • Engen & BP approved contractor protocols
  • Permit-to-work and hazard zone control
  • Environmental protection and spill prevention
  • Full QA/QC documentation, NDT reports, and test packs

Safety is at the core of every tank installation and maintenance project.

Engen - Client of Petro

ENGEN PETROLEUM ACCREDITATION

Petroleum Maintenance and Installations | BP Garage

BP ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATE

Petroleum Maintenance and Installations | Transnet

NATIONAL PORTS AUTHORITY

Petroleum Maintenance and Installations | Home Affairs

ENTRANCE & OPERATIONS PERMIT

Petroleum Maintenance and Installations | Environmental Affairs

WASTE TRANSPORTER LICENSE

Petroleum Maintenance and Installations | Avetta

AVETTA CONSORTIUM MEMBERSHIP

Technical Specifications

Tank Types Installed

  • Above-ground steel tanks
  • Underground storage tanks (USTs)
  • Horizontal and vertical tanks
  • Double-skin and epoxy-lined tanks

Critical Components

  • Venting systems
  • Overfill protection
  • Manways and access points
  • Flow and suction lines
  • Reinforced concrete bases

Testing & QA

  • Hydrostatic tests
  • Pneumatic pressure tests
  • NDT (ultrasonic, MPI)
  • Coating thickness inspections
  • Engineering approval and sign-off

Our Projects section contains detailed case studies with more information about various civil and construction related engagements.

Who is this service for?

  • Petroleum depots
  • Retail forecourts
  • Logistics yards
  • Mining and industrial operations
  • Fuel farms and tank farms
  • EPCM contractors needing tank specialists

Yes – we install, refurbish, test, and maintain both above-ground and underground tanks.

Yes – where safe and compliant, refurbishment can extend lifespan significantly.

Yes – from OWS integration to soil repair and bund construction.

Depending on usage, annually for external checks and 3–5 years for internal inspections.

Yes – mechanical integration is part of this service.

Fuel storage is the backbone of your operation – make it safe, compliant, and built to last.

Your fuel storage is the backbone of your operation – make it safe, compliant, and built to last.

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