Saunders International Limited has secured a $44 million contract to expand the diesel storage capacity at Quantem’s Pelican Point terminal in South Australia.
The scope of work involves the comprehensive design, procurement, construction, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of three 30,000 cubic metre diesel storage tanks and related interconnecting piping, adding considerable new diesel storage capacity to South Australia’s fuel sector.
The project is backed by Quantem’s successful funding application under the Australian Government‘s Boosting Australia’s Diesel Storage Program. Investing in Australia’s fuel storage capacity will help safeguard against future supply chain disruptions and assist the sector in meeting the minimum stockholding standards proposed as part of the Fuel Security Act (2021). According to Saunders, the measure is crucial for Australia’s energy security since diesel presently supports critical infrastructure, transportation, and industries and the capacity to respond to major emergencies.
“This project is a great example of the high-quality, fast-tracked results that can be achieved with early collaboration between client and contractor,” Saunders Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Mark Benson said.
Quantem Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Nick Moen commented, “This project is a critical component of enhancing Australia’s domestic fuel security and safeguarding future supplies for the country’s transport sector and industrial supply chains which are vital to Australia’s infrastructure requirement.”
Ampol Executive General Manager Fuel Supply Chain Andrew Brewer noted that the company is proud to collaborate with Quantem and Saunders to enhance their supply chain in South Australia while bolstering fuel security in Australia.
Construction is expected to commence in Q4 calendar 2023, with the site commissioned by Q2 calendar 2025.
