Mining operations consume enormous quantities of diesel fuel daily — haul trucks, excavators, drilling rigs, support vehicles and gensets all demand continuous, reliable fuel supply. In remote mine sites, unreliable fuel logistics are not just inefficient: they are a direct threat to production continuity and project economics.
Neftgen designs and manufactures mobile fuel stations for mining that are engineered specifically for the demands of mining environments: remote locations, heavy equipment refuelling, harsh climates, ATEX hazardous zones, and the need for full auditability of every litre dispensed.
The Fuel Challenge on Mine Sites
Mining fuel systems face operational pressures that conventional fuel stations are not designed to handle:
- High daily consumption volumes — large open-pit mines may consume 50,000–200,000+ litres per day across the fleet
- Multiple refuelling points — haul road refuelling, workshop dispensing, and remote equipment refuelling all require different configurations
- Remote location logistics — fuel delivery by tanker to remote sites with limited road access requires large on-site storage buffers
- Accountability and loss control — fuel theft and unaccounted consumption are major cost drivers without automated management systems
- ATEX compliance — fuel dispensing areas are classified hazardous zones requiring certified explosion-proof equipment
- Dust, temperature and weather extremes — systems must operate reliably from −40°C to +55°C depending on geography
Neftgen Mobile Fuel Station for Mining — Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Storage capacity | 10 m³ to 60 m³ (custom configurations available) |
| Tank construction | EN 12285-2 certified; single-wall or double-wall (self-bunded) |
| Container size | 20 ft, 40 ft or 40 ft High Cube ISO container |
| Dispensing | 1 to 6 dispensers; suction or pressure-type; high-flow options to 120 L/min |
| Transfer pump | ATEX certified (Zone 1/2); up to 700 L/min for rapid tanker offload |
| Fuel management | Vehicle ID (Mifare/RFID cards); electronic totaliser; remote monitoring via GSM/GPRS |
| Level monitoring | Continuous ultrasonic or float-type level transmitter |
| Climate control | Thermal insulation; heating elements for cold climates; ventilation for hot climates |
| Certifications | CE, ATEX 2014/34/EU, EN 12285-2, CSC, ISO 9001:2015 |
| Fuel types | Diesel (EN 590), diesel-HVO blends, AdBlue; multi-product configurations |
Mining-Specific Features
High-Flow Dispensing for Heavy Equipment
Haul trucks and large mining equipment require high-flow dispensing to minimise refuelling downtime. Neftgen systems can be configured with dispensers delivering up to 120 litres per minute, compared to the 45–50 L/min of standard dispensers. For a 1,000-litre tank refuel, this reduces dispense time from 22 minutes to under 9 minutes per vehicle.
Automated Fuel Management
Every litre dispensed is logged against the vehicle ID, operator ID, date, time, and odometer reading. The Autoneft management system provides:
- Real-time fuel level monitoring across multiple tanks
- Per-vehicle consumption reporting
- Automated low-stock alerts via SMS/email
- Back-office reporting for cost allocation and variance analysis
- Multi-site monitoring from a single dashboard
Rapid Tanker Offload
Remote mine sites typically receive fuel by road tanker at irregular intervals. Neftgen systems include a high-capacity tank-filling pump (up to 700 L/min) to minimise tanker turnaround time and reduce site logistics costs.
ATEX Zone Compliance
All electrical and mechanical equipment installed in the fuel dispensing area is ATEX certified for Zone 1 and Zone 2 operation. This includes dispensers, transfer pumps, level instruments, lighting, and control panels — eliminating the legal and safety risks associated with non-certified equipment.
Climate Adaptation
Mining operations span every climate from Arctic conditions in Kazakhstan and Canada to equatorial heat in Central Africa and Australia. Neftgen systems are designed with:
- Internal thermal insulation for cold-climate operation (diesel gel prevention)
- Forced ventilation for hot-climate installations
- Heating elements for pump and pipework protection in sub-zero environments
- UV-resistant coatings for tropical deployments
Deployment Models for Mining
| Deployment Type | Configuration | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| Central mine fuel depot | 2–4 × 40 ft containers, 80–240 m³ total | Primary fuel storage and fleet refuelling hub |
| Remote pit refueller | 1 × 20 ft, 10–20 m³ | Haul truck refuelling at active pit face |
| Workshop dispenser | 1 × 20 ft with multiple dispensers | Light vehicle and equipment servicing |
| Exploration camp | 1 × 20 ft, 10 m³ | Remote drill rig and support vehicle fuelling |
Reference Projects
Neftgen has supplied mobile fuel stations to mining and heavy industry operations in Turkey, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Central Africa, West Africa, and the Middle East, serving clients including ENKA, LIMAK, KOLÍN, and SOCAR across large-scale infrastructure and resource extraction projects.
Compliance and Certifications
- EN 12285-2 — European standard for above-ground steel tanks
- ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU — explosion-proof equipment for Zone 1 and Zone 2
- CE Marking — EU conformity declaration
- CSC Certificate — ISO container transport compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 — quality management system
- SGS / Bureau Veritas / TÜV inspection reports available on request
Related Resources
- Mobile Fuel Stations — Main Product Page
- Mobile Fuel Station for Construction Sites
- Diesel Fuel Transfer Systems
- Bulk Fuel Storage Solutions
- ATEX Zone Classification Guide
- How Long Can You Store Diesel?
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