Underground storage tank removal and petrochemical infrastructure decommissioning

Petrochemical products continue to play a crucial role in fuelling every industry operating today, including transportation, farming, construction and manufacturing.

These products are conveniently made available for consumption via petrochemical infrastructure which often includes dispensing equipment, pipes and valves connected to the underground (or aboveground) petroleum storage systems (UPSS), in addition to monitoring and control equipment. When these systems reach end of life, they need to be safely decommissioned to minimise environmental impacts and make the land safe for future use.

How we approach underground storage tank removal and infrastructure

Industrial Environmental Services safely decommissions and exhumes redundant petroleum storage systems for clients in accordance with Australian Standards, statutory regulations and guidelines. Our deep understanding of contaminants means we deploy the most efficient solutions to achieve the highest quality results. We know the importance of maintaining agreed financial frameworks.

Our team is experienced and qualified to safely decommission every aspect of any site associated with petrochemicals. Whether it’s just the underground / above ground tanks, or all the associated infrastructure, we also remediate the surrounding land and groundwater. Our projects take us to urban and remote petrol stations, manufacturing plants, public land and industrial facilities – even the back paddock on agricultural land.

We work closely with the relevant authorities to ensure all planning requirements and approvals are in place to protect people, property and environment.

Scope of services available

• Entire site decommission.
• UPSS empty, clean, removal, destruction, recycling.
• Above ground Petroleum Storage System empty, clean, removal, destruction, recycling.
• If not reasonably practicable to remove an UPSS due to surrounding structures, foundations or pipework, we’ll make it safe to abandon insitu.
• Removal of any related components of an existing UPSS.
• Removal of liquid waste for treatment or recycling including petrol, diesel, aviation fuel, lubricating oils and greases, kerosene heating oil, bitumen or LPG gas.
• Remove surface concrete, footings and anchors for offsite recycling.
• Remediate contaminated soil.
• Remediate contaminated groundwater.