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Crude Oil

Storage of Crude Oil at Enterprise Terminals

Our network is engineered to safely and efficiently store significant volumes of crude oil with compliance to international standards and industry best practice. Strategically located marine, pipeline, rail, and highway links enable seamless receipt, storage, and onward distribution.

  • Purpose-built tanks and seals designed for crude service and vapor control.
  • Double isolation & containment systems to protect personnel and environment.
  • Temperature/pressure monitoring for product integrity and tank safety.
  • On-site emergency response, foam systems, and spill preparedness.
Crude oil floating-roof storage tanks

Assay & Specifications (Indicative)

Typical Properties

  • API Gravity: Light >31°, Medium 22–31°, Heavy <22°
  • Sulfur: Sweet <0.5 wt%, Sour =0.5 wt%
  • Pour Point / Viscosity: Managed by heat tracing/heating coils for heavy grades
  • BS&W: Controlled per contract spec (e.g., =1.0%)
  • TAN / Metals: Monitored where relevant for refinery compatibility

Note: Values vary by origin/grade. Full crude assay sheets and COA provided per request.

Compatible Systems

  • Tank Materials: Carbon steel with appropriate internal protection
  • Roof Types: External/Internal floating roof; fixed roof with inerting where applicable
  • Seals & Gaskets: Crude-rated elastomers; double-seal floating roofs
  • Instrumentation: Overfill protection, radar level, temp strings, H2S monitors
Crude assay lab & sampling
Sampling, retained samples, and third-party verification prior to release.

Operational Safety & Compliance

  • Process Safety: Continuous monitoring of tank pressure/temperature and venting
  • Fire Protection: Foam systems, fixed monitors, hydrants, EIVs & deluge where required
  • Gas & H2S Management: Fixed/portable detection and work-permit controls
  • Integrity Management: API 650/653 programs, NDT/inspection & preventive maintenance
  • Regulatory: SDS, labeling, customs & IMO/ISGOTT aligned marine operations
  • Training: Competency-based programs for sampling, gauging & transfers

Efficient Handling & Distribution

Terminal Flows

  • Marine receipt via deep-water berths; pipeline tie-ins and rail/truck where available
  • Custody-transfer metering, prover loops, and additive injection optional
  • Heating coils/heat tracing for heavy crudes; nitrogen/inerting as required

Customer Programs

  • Batch & tank-to-tank transfers; segregation by grade (sweet/sour, light/heavy)
  • Stock management with digital portals, real-time visibility, and ePOD
  • Blend-to-spec campaigns (gravity, sulfur) with QC and lab support
Crude oil loading and custody transfer
Optimized scheduling and metered transfers for minimal dwell and turnaround.

Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility

  • Emissions Control: VRUs/VCUs per site design; fugitive management and LDAR
  • Spill Prevention: Secondary containment, overfill protection, and rapid response
  • Waste Streams: Oily water, slops & dregs routed to approved treatment
  • Energy Efficiency: Pump selection & heat management matched to duty
  • Water Protection: Interceptors and monitored discharge under permit
  • Transparency: ESG KPIs, incident-free performance, and periodic audits

FAQs

Which grades can you store?

Light, medium, and heavy crudes (sweet and sour). Segregations by grade maintained.

Do you support heated storage?

Yes — heating coils and heat tracing are available where required.

What QC is performed?

Sampling, retained samples, and third-party lab verification per contract/spec.

Which modes for inbound/outbound?

Marine berths, pipeline, rail, and truck depending on terminal location.

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