Infrastructure Demand
Non-Discretionary, Regulation-Driven Infrastructure Demand
Client: Regional Airport Authority
Project Type: Full replacement of aging fuel storage system.
The Situation
There were old underground single-wall tanks from the 60’s which had reached the end of their useful life. All old equipment needed to be removed, and the new fuel farm installed in phases. The existing fuel farm had to be kept operational while building the new one.
The airport-driven systems needed to be upgraded to current standards. Outdated fuel infrastructure required an immediate upgrade to increase fuel throughput and meet compliance standards. Required compliance with updated EPA and NFPA standards. The project was mandatory regardless of the budget cycle.
Also needed to meet the growing fuel demand of the current operations
AEAV Solution
- Managed full lifecycle: Civil site work, fabrication, installation & commissioning
- Navigated complex regulatory approvals across multiple agencies
- Delivered system upgrade with minimal disruption to airport operations
- Installed tanks to hold 120,000 gallons of Jet A, built 3 loading/offloading stations that pump 300 gallons per minute.
- Built a retention pit and put in emergency fuel control valves to prevent accidental fuel spills from leaking into the soil and potentially causing environmental damage.
- Provided a lighted canopy, an air-conditioned QAQC shed, and supplied ample lighting.
AEAV Self-performed all phases, eliminating coordination delays, and completed the project within the required operational timeline.
The timeline was critical to avoid revenue disruption.
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The Results
- Airport achieved full regulatory compliance
- Increased fuel storage capacity and improved operational reliability.
- Reduced environmental risk
Key Takeaway
Regulation-driven fuel infrastructure projects are often non-discretionary, but a well-executed upgrade can improve compliance, reliability, fuel capacity, and environmental risk control.
