Risk management of fuel tank and oil pipeline leaks

Fuel tank and pipework leaks

Fuel tanks and oil pipelines – as utilised in oil depots, fuel retail stations, tank farms, home heating oil and in industry – have the potential to leak.

Pollution from these leaks can become widespread and pose a risk to the environment and human health. Reactive remediation to address these can be costly and disruptive.

Risk management: Pro-active, preventative treatment

PetroFix^® can be applied during installation of fuel infrastructure e.g. following a previous leak and remediation project, or during scheduled replacement of pipelines and underground storage tanks.

This pre-application prevents contamination of clean backfill and reduces the risk and spread of future pollution events. Preventative treatment costs will be low and provide savings by avoiding/reducing the scale of any remedial works needed.

PetroFix is a liquid form of activated carbon and so can provide unequalled coverage and coating of bedding materials. It spreads easily, is non-toxic and safe to handle and apply.

PetroFix preventative treatment locations:

1. Excavations walls and bases

2. Granular backfill

3. Pipe bedding

4. Service corridors

5. Underground storage tank (UST) bases and fill

Application methods:

1. Spraying

2. Pouring

3. Injection into wells

4. Direct push injection

5. Percolation into bedding