Aviation, Fuel Storage

and Distribution
Case Studies
Stopford Projects Ltd

Stopford Projects Ltd was formed in 1982 in the North West of

England to provide cost effective detailed design and project
management services to local industry. Stopford has developed over
almost three decades to become the company it is today serving
international clients from our offices in Cheshire, Lancaster and Luton.
Stopford provide world class consultancy, multi-disciplined
engineering design, project management and construction services in
a variety of industrial sectors, to both UK and international clients. We
offer a comprehensive range of engineering services from concept to
complete engineering design through to total project implementation.
Stopford are currently in the process of opening an office in Abu
Dhabi in JV with a local UAE entity. The new JV company will be the
focus of all Stopfords activities in the MENA region. The new
company Stopford Innovation will provide engineering and
consultancy services to the energy and environmental sectors.
Stopford have been in discussion with a number of local companies
including DAS Holding, Royal group, TAQA, and the Centre for Waste
Management, as potential partners. Stopford are also working with
BAE systems in the UAE as part of Offset and have a clear mandate
to support BAE Systems in their offset obligation, providing non
defence related projects in Oil and gas, training and education and
research and development, to meet Abu Dhabis 2030 vision.
We also have expertise in the following sectors:

Petrochemical &
Bulk Chemical

Fuel Storage &

Distribution

Fine Chemical &

Pharmaceutical

Renewable
Energy

Environment

Biotechnology

Paper

Nuclear

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Air BP Case Study

Project: Process Safety Consultancy

Client: Air BP
Stopford was awarded a contract to support Air BP in the provision of
process safety consultancy and general engineering services. Safety
consultancy work included HAZOP studies, LOPA and SIL assessments.
General engineering services included the development and updating of
engineering practices for Air BP's global aviation fuel installations.

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Air BP Case Study

Project: H&S Consultancy
GENERIC HAZOP
Stopford developed a GENERIC HAZOP system which has now been put into effect at
all Air BP sites, worldwide. Stopford wrote the standard system specifically for Air BP,
which allows the simple implementation of Hazard Studies, company wide.
Stopford are assisting Air BP with the implementation of this standard process to all of
their sites.
LOPA Excel Tool
Stopford developed an Excel spreadsheet tool to enable LOPA screening to be
conducted effectively at Air BPs 400+ sites.
LOPA consultancy was carried out by Stopford at the following facilities:
Sharjah, UAE
Anabeeb import terminal, UAE
Dulles Airport, Washington, US
San Juan Airport, Puerto Rico
Cleveland Hopkins Airport, Ohio, US
Otopeni Airport, Romania
Constanza Airport, Romania
Prishtina Airport, Kosovo
Budapest Airport, Hungary
Tirana Airport, Albania
Prestwick Airport, Scotland
Walton Weir pump station-Heathrow

SURGE ANALYSIS
Stopford undertook
surge analysis using FLOWMASTER
providing recommendations on valve opening times.

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Air BP Case Study

Project: Design Study
Location: Air BP-Bahrain Airport
This design study involved the development of the following:
P&IDs
An equipment list
3D models
Civil and E&I scope of work
Layout optioneering

Additionally:
Bahrain- Stopford consultants produced the specification and tender
documents for the replacement of all electrical and instrumentation systems
at the Arad Depot. The implemented systems are necessary to manage all
systems associated with pipeline receipt, storage, transfer and hydrant
pumping and product recovery in the facility. Stopford provided technical
support to the client during the procurement, development and
commissioning of this comprehensive 7 year project.

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H.H.Op.Co.-Heathrow
Project: Aviation Fuel Hydrant Filter Upgrade
Location: Cargo Terminal

Stopford has undertaken a design and project management project for the
installation of new double block and bleed valves, and JIG compliant filter
water separators on the fuel hydrant system at the cargo terminal. The
project involved conducting a HAZOP study, pump NPSH calculations,
generating mechanical and process datasheets and construction
management.

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Shell Case Study

Project: Aviation Fuel Handling Rig

Location: Cheshire

Stopford undertook a major design study on Shells aviation fuel rig. The
project focussed on the high efficiency filtration of jet A1. The work included
major modifications to Shells existing hydrant facility at Thornton Research
Centre. Stopford provided all the process engineering, hazard operability
studies and SIL assessments.

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BP Case Study

Project: Ethanol Blending and addition

Location: BP Oil terminals 5 sites

Stopford undertook a full engineering design and project management

service for 4 BP fuel storage terminals, such that they meet full compliance
to the R.T.F.O for bioethanol storage and blending.
Stopford carried out the detailed design for this project. We prepared most
of the application support drawings for the client and undertook full multi
disciplinary engineering design including process, mechanical & piping,
tanks, E&I, civil and structural design. Engineering work was progressed on
4 sites for the integration of a system to store and blend bio-ethanol into
gasoline. We also carried out a 10% capital estimate for all the sites. An
Autocad 3D model of the facility was produced.

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Total Case Study

Project: Design Study

Location: WOSL Terminal
Stopford undertook a feasibility study of an ethanol storage and blending
facility for Totals WOSL Terminal. The study included all process
engineering, E&I, mechanical and civil/structural activities for the off-loading
and blending of ethanol via road and rail.

Project: Aviation Storage Recommissioning

Location: Buncefield Terminal
Stopford provided the Project Manager and design support for the
refurbishment and return to service of the aviation fuel storage tanks at
Buncefield.

Project: Small Projects

Location: Various Terminals
Stopford has provided design support on numerous projects including Hi Hi
level systems, ROSOV and battery limits valves, secondary and tertiary
containment, ATEX/DSEAR studies, LOPA/SIL studies, fire risk
assessment, pump upgrades, vapour recovery units.

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Chevron Case Studies

Project: Bioethanol Storage & Blending

Location: Chevron, Nationwide
Stopford is providing a full range of engineering design and project management
services to 5 of Chevrons fuel storage terminals. This work will ensure they gain full
compliance to the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (R.T.F.O) for bioethanol storage
and blending.
Stopford have been engaged as the Main Contractor on the project from scope and
FEED development through to planning, design, specification, procurement, construction
management and commissioning. Stopford have also been engaged as CDM
Coordinator and Principal Contractor. Stopford took ownership of the construction area
for the duration of each project. Stopfords in-house multi-discipled resources were
utilised throughout all the projects.

Project: Demolition
Location: Chevron, Poole Terminal
Stopford was required to supervise of the demolition of the terminal by KDC, on behalf of
Chevron. The project involved:
Demolition of all tanks, equipment and buildings.
Removal of all vertical cylindrical tanks.
Removal of all horizontal cylindrical tanks, including buried tanks.
Demolition of all pipe work, including fire water and buried pipe work.
Removal of all pipes, structures, equipment, electrics on the jetty.
Demolition of all pipe supports, structures, fences, etc.
Removal of all drains and separators.
Removal of electrical works.
Removal of all buildings and foundations.
Re-storing site as required.
Chevrons terminal at Poole was located in a busy working port area, adjacent to an
operational quay. Surrounding it was a cement plant, industrial warehouses and a factory
producing luxury power boats and cruisers.

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Cirrus Oil Services

Case Study
Project: Fuel Terminal Design
Location: Ghana
Stopford is currently undertaking the engineering design of two fuel storage
and distribution terminals in Ghana, with Woodfields Energy Resources and
Cirrus Oil Services. The main terminal is to be built in Tema incorporating
pipeline import and storage capacity for gasoline, automotive gas oil and
aviation fuel. The second terminal is for aviation fuel at Accra International
Airport. Stopford are developing the engineering design from previous
FEED studies to detailed design for EPC implementation.
Both terminals are being built on green field sites and the scope of the
design work includes all services, utilities, roads and hardstandings, fire
protection, drainage, lighting, communications and buildings.
The terminals will be compliant with international standards and the aviation
facilities are being designed with full compliance to JIG requirements.

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Additional Case
Studies
Project: Detailed Design for Jet A1 Fuel Storage and Distribution
Client: NDIA, Qatar
Stopford Projects Ltd has been asked by WSP to produce a proposal for a
cost estimate to complete the Front End Engineering and Detailed Design
for Jet A1 Fuel Storage and Hydrant System for the NDIA Western Taxiway
and Apron Parking Development, Doha Airport, Qatar.

Project: Detail Design of New Tank and Associated works for a

Petroleum Supply Depot
Client: Trant, Ascension Islands
Stopford Projects has been commissioned to deliver the detailed design
work associated with the decommissioning and demolition of an existing fuel
tank, followed by the replacement with a new larger tank. The scope also
includes a temporary fuel bypass line (the temporary line is to be removed
upon completion).

Project: Bio-ethanol Blending

Location: Murco, Various
Stopford has recently been awarded two projects to deliver detailed design
of ethanol blending facilities at two terminals.
The scope of work is to create a suitable ethanol off-loading facility, an
ethanol storage facility and gasoline/ethanol blending systems. One terminal
will be based on designs for two 150cum storage tanks with 4 blending arms
and the other four 150cbm storage tanks with 9 blending arms.
As part of the contracts SPL has provided assistance to gain planning
permission for the new installations. During the detailed design the project
team will also develop a +/- 10% estimate for the construction phase. SPL
will also manage the procurement and construction / commissioning
phases.

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Additional Projects

Netherlands - Rotterdam BP
Aviation fuel import project large storage tank.

Portugal - Porto Airport - Oil Companies JV

Fuel system Technical Advisor.

South Africa - Johannesburg Airport - Oil Companies JV

Technical advisor for major fuel hydrant upgrade.

Sweden - Stockholm Arlanda Airport, Oil Companies JV

Technical advisor for new fuel depot and fuel hydrant connection.

Georgia - Tbilisi Airport, BP

New fuel depot.

Germany - Dortmund Airport, BP

Fuel hydrant commissioning advice.

Jamaica - Montego Bay - Oil Company

Fuel depot and hydrant planning.

Ireland Dublin - Oil Companies - JV

Client Representative (Technical) for a proposed aviation fuel pipeline from Dublin
Port to the airport.

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Additional Projects

UK - Birmingham Airport - Oil Companies JV

Construction of new fuel depot.

UK - Bristol Airport - Airport Authority

New fuel storage depot Jet A-1 and Avgas.

UK - Gatwick Airport - Oil Companies JV

Many fuel hydrant extension projects.

UK - Heathrow Airport - Oil Companies JV

Many fuel hydrant extension projects.

UK - Heathrow Airport - Oil Companies JV

Expert witness for Public Inquiry and management of Terminal 5 Fuel System FEED.

UK- Newcastle Airport - BP

Fuel depot upgrade including storage tank.

UK - SE Airports - BP
Cross-country pipeline network development.

UK - Stansted Airport - Airport Authority

New fuel system consisting of storage depot, fuel hydrant twin feeder pipeline and
looped hydrant system.

UK - Pipeline System
Several multi-product pipeline and storage projects.

UAE - Dubai Airport - Oil Companies JV

Assistance with several fuel hydrant extensions.

USA - Washington Dulles Airport BP

Technical advisor for new fuel depot and fuel hydrant extensions.

Yemen - Aden Airport, BP

New fuel depot planning and detailed design.

Abu Dhabi - Airport - Major Consultant

Fuel hydrant method statement.

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Additional Projects

China - Hong Kong - Major Contractor

Preparation of work plan and method statements for fuel hydrant

Romania - Bucharest Otopeni Airport - BP

New fuel depot.

UAE - Sharjah - BP
Assistance with several fuel hydrant extensions.

Cyprus - Larnaca Airport - Major Consultant

Fuel system design review

Ecuador Quito Airport - Major Consultant

Fuel system design review.

Germany - Oberpfaffenhofen - Oil Company

General Aviation project preparation of Project Management documents.

Ghana Accra - Oil Company

Technical Advisor airport fuel depot and major muliti-product storage terminal with
pipeline connections.

India - Delhi Airport - Major Consultant

Master Plan - Fuel system Technical Advisor.

Ireland - Dublin Airport - Oil Companies JV

Client Representative (Technical) for redevelopment of the fuel storage and intoplane depot.

Ireland - Dublin Airport - Airport Authority

Fuel system review and master planning of new depot and fuel hydrant.

Ireland - Shannon Airport - Oil Company

Fuel hydrant development study.

Kuwait - Kuwait Airport - Major Consultant

PMC Project Manager for major airport fuel system project including 35km pipeline,
50,000m3 storage tanks and fuel hydrant feeder.

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Additional Projects

Ireland, Various - Government / Major Consultant

Technical Advisor storage tank refurbishment.

Jordan, Amman - QAIA Airport - Major Consultant

Review of major fuel hydrant expansion project.

Portugal, Lisbon - New Airport- Major Consultant

Fuel system master plan - Technical Advisor.

South Africa- Durban - Johannesburg - Government / Major Consultant

Project review of major multi-product pipeline.

St Helena - Airport - Major Consultant

Fuel system design review.

Turkey, Istanbul - Sabiha Gokcen Airport - Major Consultant

Fuel Hydrant Technical Advisor.

Turkey, Istanbul - Sabiha Gokcen Airport - Major Consultant

Fuel system master planning for airport expansion.

UAE - Dubai Airport - Major Consultant

Technical advice for major fuel hydrant re-configuration.

Uganda Kenya to Nairobi Pipeline - Major Consultant

Technical Advisor multi-product pipeline.

UK - Heathrow Airport - Oil Company

Fuel supply study.

UK - Plymouth Airport - Major Consultant

Fuel system planning advice.

UK - Prestwick Airport - Oil Company

Expert witness advice re. fuel hydrant system.

UK - Stansted - Oil Companies JV

Fuel system technical review and options study.

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