Description

GIS Engineering & Environmental Services successfully delivered a multi-scope project for SP Ltd Rwanda, a key player in fuel storage and distribution across East Africa. The work involved the complete installation of fire safety pumping systems, vertical fuel tanks, and the full tie-in and integration of the pump house and piping systems. This critical infrastructure ensures operational safety, fuel flow efficiency, and compliance with regional standards.

Client: SP Ltd Rwanda

Project Title: Fire Pump Installation, Vertical Fuel Tank Installation, Pump House Tie-in & Piping System Installation
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Sector: Petroleum Storage & Safety Infrastructure
Service Category: Mechanical Installation, Fuel Storage Engineering, Fire Protection Systems

The client required a technically sound and regulatory-compliant installation for newly procured storage tanks and fire pump systems. The main challenges included:

• Precise mechanical installation in a live fuel depot

• Integration of fire protection systems within existing facility layout

• Ensuring airtight tank installation to avoid leakage or vapor loss

• Coordinating multiple installations under limited operational downtime

Solution

GIS provided end-to-end engineering, installation, and commissioning services, ensuring every component met international safety and quality standards. Key solutions included:

• Design and installation of a compliant fire pump system with jockey and diesel backup

• Foundation preparation and anchoring of vertical fuel tanks

• Precision piping works for fuel transfer and fire suppression

• Full mechanical integration of pump house with fuel lines and control systems

• Testing and commissioning with safety audit and training

Process

• Pre-Installation Planning & Layout Design
  Developed installation plans including 3D layouts, safety zones, and tie-in maps.

• Vertical Tank Installation
  Anchored and erected steel fuel tanks on reinforced concrete foundations with leak prevention measures.

• Pump House Integration
  Connected newly installed fire pumps to existing utility and fuel systems with safety valves and control panels.

• Fuel Piping & Valve Installation
  Installed underground and above-ground piping from tanks to loading areas, with spill protection.

• System Testing & Commissioning
  Performed hydrostatic and leak tests, flow testing, and emergency system simulations.

Results

• Installed 2 Vertical Fuel Tanks (30,000+ liters each)

• Commissioned Fire Pump System with dual backup

• Achieved full compliance with RURA and international petroleum facility standards

• Improved safety, reliability, and flow control across depot operations