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The safe decommissioning of your storage tank is of great significance. If you want to know more about the tank decommission services that we offer, contact our professional team today at 0121 308 6938. Our team is available 24 hours a day.
Is there any old oil or fuel tank that you have which is no longer in use? Network Environmental UK is one of the top companies across the UK in the decommissioning of oil tanks, whether they are above or underground. Our team of OFTEC registered engineers can perform all tasks with the highest standards of safety while creating no disturbance to our client’s operations.
Either our specialists decommission your task through foam filling, with which you can reuse your tank at a later point in time, or by using concrete, with which we make your tank inoperative forever, or by also completely removing it. Our team is highly experienced and always makes sure to keep your vessel safe and inert.
Tank decommissioning, in simple words, is protecting any oil tank that is no longer needed by gas-freeing it before its removal or filling it with an inert material to avoid future gas buildup. Our certified team offers various types of tank decommissioning, like foam filling and tank removal.
Most fuel storage tanks erode or decay over time depending on various factors like the quantity of the fuel that is stored, the thickness of the tank or the age and the harm it goes through with time. This eroding or decay leads to holes and leaks in the walls of the tank, which is an environmental issue with regard to the leaking of fuel into surrounding soil or groundwater? By safely decommissioning your tank before it gets to that stage, you can save high spending and hassle of cleaning up a fuel spill.
Failing tank is not just the only reason for the tank decommissioning; there are some other reasons too, which include the closing of petrol pumps, switching to modern storage solutions, location change, or maybe the owner doesn’t need the fuel tank any more on a temporary base. If some oil is left or still present in the tank, it will start eroding or degrading, which can cause a threat to the surrounding environment. Therefore, all the gases and liquids that are present or stored in tanks must be thoroughly eradicated.
The following are the methods that our team uses for fuel and oil tank decommissioning:
Foam filling is one of the most versatile, secure, and changeable solutions. In this solution, a tank is filled with RG22 foam. This product is light, and it does not harm the tank; instead, it provides support that allows the tank to resist exterior damage.
Tank foam filling is a complaint technique that allows you to use the tank again in the future by simply removing it. It is a widely sought-after service with our petrol station users because it is versatile and budget-friendly compared to full tank removal.
Tank removal is the safest technique to use if you don’t need the tank anymore because it removes the risk at the very root. Our experienced engineers can efficiently remove damaged and old tanks nationwide, disposing of them completely by following the Environmental Agency guidelines. Whether you have a huge commercial steel tank or a residential plastic tank; our team, with the least possible disturbance, can safely remove it.
Tank decommissioning by removal starts with uplifting the fuel, which is followed by cleaning the tank to remove any leftovers. Our engineers are capable of conducting all these tasks, simplifying the whole procedure and also offering comprehensive project management and support.
Concrete filling tanks are a long-term solution mostly used for removing gases from tanks. This method is best for old tanks and underground commercial fuel tanks. Nevertheless, this technique makes it difficult to remove the tank after it is filled.
Tank decommission includes removing all the traces of liquid fuels, fumes and waste from the tank interior before they can be carried away. Tanks which can store the oil are categorised as risky or dangerous till they have been attentively cleaned. Our specialists perform industrial tank cleaning with a variety of businesses throughout the UK.
From fuel tank to chemical tank decommissioning, we offer all of the above methods for our customer’s benefit.
Our specialists have been offering tank decommissioning & removal services throughout the UK for many years, always ensuring that all toxic chemicals are discharged and separated.
Each tank decommissioning project that our team undertakes is conducted according to the required industry and environmental compliance. It has always been our top priority to keep our customers safe and give them a satisfactory experience. Our services are quick and efficient, keeping in mind there can be an emergency or urgent scenario as well.
Want successful decommissioning and removal of your tanks? Contact Network Environmental UK now, as we have an experienced and licenced team of tank decommissioning.
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When looking for an oil tank decommissioning & removal service, the three major factors to consider are service authorisation, safety, and the least environmental harm. Our team at Network Environmental UK guarantees all three factors.
The exact cost cannot be determined in the beginning. It depends on the site's fuel storage and each customer's requirements. Just keep in mind that foam filling is a more efficient and affordable solution than full tank removal. Again, the proposed service is completely dependent on particular requirements. To give an idea, the average cost is around £10,000 - £15,000.
It totally depends on the thickness of the tank. If it is well thick, it can last up to 40-50 years.
Well, most of the underground tanks can be within two days can be removed, but as it depends on any other factors that might pose problems, the removal process can take up to 4 days and sometimes even more than that.
An underground tank has an average depth of approximately 1.5-2 meters.