Smart Mobile Fuel Solution for a Mining Customer
Meeting the Challenge of On-Site Refuelling:
In the mining industry, efficiency and mobility are everything. Our client needed a smaller-scale bulk fuel storage system that could move freely across their lease to refuel equipment wherever it was needed. From generator day tanks scattered across the site to light vehicles and heavy machinery, the solution had to cover it all.
Beyond fuelling, they also needed a way to track diesel usage by asset and department, while monitoring tank levels remotely so refills could be scheduled with precision.
Challenges We Had to Solve:
- Balance between storage and mobility: A large enough tank to cut down on constant refills, but still safe and legal to move around the site.
- Reliable power supply: A system that could run anywhere, without mains electricity.
- Smart fuel accountability: The ability to log every litre dispensed against a generator, vehicle, or department, and feed that data instantly back to the office team.
Our Custom PETRO Solution:
We designed and built a towable skid-mounted refuelling unit tailored to their needs. Some items included in the system are:
- PETRO PC Cube 4,500L Self-Bunded Baffled Fuel Tank - sized for mobility yet capable of handling site demands.
- Solar-powered system - 12V 120AH deep cycle battery charged by solar panels for full off-grid operation.
- Twin dispensing reels - Dual Piusi and Graco auto-nozzle hose reels, including high-flow capability for larger machinery.
- Water capture filtration - protecting fuel integrity in harsh site conditions
- iPETRO Lite Online Fuel Management System - enabling operators to tag assets before refuelling, with all data automatically sent to the cloud portal for real-time reporting.
Mounted on a custom towable skid, the unit can be moved effortlessly across the site behind standard mining vehicles.
Results That Speak for Themselves:
The solution has quickly become a game-changer for the customer:
Smart fuelling: Every litre dispensed is tracked and visible online.
Improved efficiency: Less downtime returning to the main fuel farm for top-ups.
Sustainable & Self-sufficient: Solar-powered operation reduces maintenance and environmental impact.
Scalable success: Multiple additional units will be created with all data from the various iPETRO Lite fuel management systems used, consolidated on the iPETRO Vendor management inventory dashboard. One portal to view all your fuel data across the mine lease.
Why This Matters for Mining Operations:
This project highlights how innovative fuel storage and management solutions can dramatically improve efficiency in remote, demanding industries like mining. By combining mobility, smart tracking, and solar-powered autonomy. PETRO has delivered a solution that saves time, cuts costs, and provides complete accountability for fuel usage.
👉 Looking for a custom-built fuelling solution for your site? Contact PETRO today to discuss your requirements.
