Botaş Construction of a 5,000 m³ Buffer Tank at BOTAŞ Ballast Tank Area

Employer: Botaş
Year: 2024-2026
Location: Ceyhan / Adana

Project Title

Construction of a 5,000 m³ Buffer Tank at BOTAŞ Ballast Tank Area

Project Description

Within the scope of this project, a new 5,000 m³ capacity buffer tank is being constructed in the Ballast Area of the BOTAŞ Petroleum Operations Regional Directorate. The system is designed to allow product transfer between ITP storage tanks and tankers docking at Berth-3 and Berth-4 without cross-contamination. In addition to the tank, the scope includes the construction of a pump station, piping systems, firefighting systems, electrical infrastructure, automation, and all associated civil works.

Scope of Work

Civil & Infrastructure Works

Construction of reinforced concrete tank foundation and containment bund
Impermeable soil preparation and site concrete within the bund
Emergency escape platforms, support foundations, access roads, and relocations
Demolition and renovation works in existing buildings

Mechanical Works

Fabrication of one vertical cylindrical steel tank with floating roof (5,000 m³)
Installation of tank accessories: mixers, firefighting foam system, internal piping, nozzles
Supply and installation of an additional transfer pump group in parallel
Aboveground and underground pipeline installations (API 5L X65 PSL2)
Valve installations, manifold upgrades, steel pipe coating and painting
Mechanical testing and commissioning

Electrical Works

Power supply, grounding, lightning protection, and cathodic protection systems for the tank
Illumination and low-voltage systems
New transfer pump power feed systems
DCS panel integration and electrical commissioning

Automation & Fire Detection Systems