With the advent of multiple fuel grades entering the UK market, there is an increased risk of misfuelling when it comes to fuel ordering and delivery into client storage tanks. The demand for commercial fuel tank cleaning is therefore also on the rise.
At DP Fuel Tank Services, we are seeing a marked increase in the frequency of the wrong fuel grades being delivered to sites or deliveries being made into the incorrect storage tanks.
Not going back too far in time, managing fuel stocks was a much easier proposition when the choice was simply petrol or diesel. However, due to the Renewable Energy Directive, several alternative fuels are now being offered, including biodiesel and Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).
While these greener fuels are vital for the industry, they have caused managers to reconsider how they store multiple fuel grades. Specifically, there is a new focus on efficient storage and how to maintain fuel hygiene, given the propensity of modern bio-blended fuels to absorb moisture.
As a result of these changes, fuel conditioning and polishing have become a planned, ongoing maintenance requirement. Previously, this was often just a reactive response to a problem.
Moisture absorption in modern fuels can lead to bacterial growth. Therefore, tank cleaning has also become an in-demand service. Clearly, hygiene doesn’t just include conditioning the fuel itself, but extends to the environment in which the fuel is stored.
Whether you need your fuel tanks cleaned as a result of a misfuelling delivery or you require fuel conditioning to combat bacterial growth, our team is ready to assist.
Please get in touch with DP Fuel Tank Services today for further information.
