Retail and Downstream Petroleum

Client

Various petroleum retailers and architects

Location

Various

Timeframe

2010 - Ongoing

Scope

QGE has been providing electrical engineering services to the petroleum industry since Cris Kerrison started QGE in 2010. QGE’s expertise in electrical design for hazardous areas, hazardous area classification and control systems integration fits in well with the petroleum industry and QGE have developed a reputation for producing very high-quality work for good value.

QGE have assisted with various aspects of petroleum site design including:

Electrical design and integration for dispensers, submersible turbine pumps, LPG systems, tank gauging systems, instrumentation and emergency shutdown systems
Retail shop building services including assessment to the energy efficiency requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC)
Lighting design to ensure that the retail outlet is very well lit to attract customers and provide safety, but ensure compliance to AS/NZS 4282 (Control of the obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting) so the site does not bother the neighbours
PLC and communications systems design and implementation
Classification of hazardous areas

Background

Petroleum sites, due to the flammable liquids and gases that are present, are classified as “Hazardous Areas” under the AS/NZS 60079 series of standards. Retail sites such as service stations are used by the untrained general public, meaning that prevention of an explosion or fire and compliance to standards are paramount.

The AS/NZS 60079 series of standards sets out the strict and sometimes complicated requirements for the design, construction and maintenance of electrical equipment for hazardous areas.

QGE provide consulting services for the petroleum industry on retail fuel sites, motorway sites, truck-stops, fuel terminals, marine re-fuelling facilities and ship unloading.

Outcomes

QGE’s know-how and experience with fuel systems, petroleum and hazardous areas has made QGE the preferred electrical engineering design consultants for a number of retailers, importers and architects across the country.

Why Choose Us

WE ARE THE EXPERTS IN THE FIELD

QGE are recognised leaders in hazardous areas and in grid connected solar PV, which is only possible because of our rock-solid foundation in electrical and controls engineering. We have the knowledge and experience to provide a cost-effective solution, whatever the problem.

WE ARE CONSTANTLY INNOVATING

Our cloud software, controls and telemetry solutions, and grid export control panels are all products of our ongoing investments in new technology and engineering processes, and we continue to push the boundaries with involvement in blockchain and peer-to-peer energy trading.

WE ARE EASY TO WORK WITH

At QGE we genuinely enjoy what we do, which means we’re always willing to go the extra mile for our customers to deliver the right solution. We have great client relationships because people like working with us.

Testimonials

Over several years, QGE have provided control systems design and on site support for upgrades and expansion projects. We’ve been very satisfied with the quality of their solutions and the high level of support they have provided our remote mine site.

Jude Barnes

Sepon Mine Site - MMG

QGE have worked with us for several years on hazardous area issues and have classified a number of our facilities, including new-technology processes, where we’ve been very satisfied with the pragmatic approach they’ve taken and the outcomes for our business.

Ferdi van Staden

Coogee Chemicals

The QGE team understood the project’s constraints and requirements, and were able to deliver a commercial solution that has allowed Agrimin to achieve a higher renewables penetration and lower energy cost than it had expected.

Rhys Bradley – Chief Commercial Officer

Agrimin