A prominent logistics provider in the Midwest turned to JEPCO to develop a high-level Total Installed Cost (TIC) estimate for a major storage capacity expansion involving Black Wax—a valuable component in energy refining and blending.
The client operated a single Black Wax storage tank within their Refinery Tank Farm (RTF) and sought to dramatically increase storage by constructing three additional 120,000 BBL tanks at a new remote tank farm—located approximately 4,000 feet away, across a busy interstate. This complex logistical challenge demanded precision engineering, robust infrastructure planning, and seamless integration with existing operations.
JEPCO’s team was brought in to lead the conceptual planning and cost estimating for this ambitious expansion—delivering a strategic framework to support long-term growth and optimize blending capabilities.
Project Scope & Key Deliverables
The project covered comprehensive engineering services, including:
- Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
- General Plot Plan showing tank layout within the new tank farm
- General Pipe Routing from the original tank to the remote facility
- Mechanical Equipment Data Sheets
- Heat Loss Calculations for long-distance product transfer
- Electrical Load Analysis and Single-Line Diagrams
- Instrumentation Data Sheets
- A complete TIC Estimate covering tanks, equipment, piping, and electrical infrastructure
Our Approach: Built on Collaboration and Precision
At JEPCO, we believe in a collaborative, client-focused approach to engineering. Every project is evaluated independently to tailor the right team and strategy for maximum efficiency and effectiveness. For this engagement, our disciplined execution ensured cost transparency, risk mitigation, and alignment with the client’s operational goals.
By leveraging our cross-disciplinary expertise and commitment to technical excellence, we helped position the client for enhanced blending flexibility, improved logistics performance, and measurable economic value.
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