Fabrication Services Oil tanks, rig components Technical precision; API/ASME standard
Precision Fabrication CNC machining + welding Highlights ±0.01mm tolerance capability
Custom Fabrication Bespoke oilfield/kitchen Emphasizes turnkey client solutions
Heavy Fabrication Tanks >10,000 bbl Signals large-scale structural capacity
Manufacturing & Fabrication Kitchen + oilfield Covers both product types
Fabrication Excellence at Arabian Gulf Petroleum Services & Supplies
Arabian Gulf Petroleum Services & Supplies leads in precision fabrication for oilfield and hospitality sectors, leveraging advanced CNC machining, ASME-compliant welding, and stainless steel forming to produce kitchen appliances, hotel equipment, pressure vessels, conveyor systems, and rig leverage components. Our process selection methodology integrates DFMA principles, material science, and finite element analysis to optimize manufacturability while meeting API, ASTM, and ISO 9001 standards
Enhanced Fabrication Capabilities with Strategic Partners
Arabian Gulf Petroleum Services & Supplies delivers comprehensive oil storage solutions through specialized partnerships: ALFA Algeria provides corrosion protection and coating expertise, while First Mediterranean Gold handles tank fabrication in collaboration with our core manufacturing team. This tripartite alliance ensures API-compliant tank farms from design through coated commissioning for MENA upstream operations
Oil Storage Tank Fabrication
First Mediterranean Gold leads fabrication with Arabian Gulf oversight, producing field-ready tanks optimized for crude, water, and fuel storage
| Tank Type | Specifications | Fabrication Lead | Standards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crude Oil Storage | Fixed roof; 1,000-100,000 bbl | First Med Gold + Arabian Gulf | API 650; NFPA 30 |
| Produced Water Tanks | Covered floating roof; 5,000-50,000 bbl | First Med Gold + Arabian Gulf | API 650 App C |
| Fuel Day Tanks | Double-wall; 500-10,000 bbl | Arabian Gulf primary | UL-142; NFPA 37 |
| Separator Tanks | Horizontal/vertical; 500-5,000 bbl | First Med Gold fabrication | API 12F |
Corrosion Protection & Coating Systems
ALFA Algeria applies NACE-certified coatings ensuring 25+ year service life in sour service (H2S/CO2) environments.
| Coating System | Application | ALFA Algeria Expertise | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Epoxy | Crude/water tank lining | High-build spray application | 500µm DFT; 120°C/H₂S |
| External Polyurethane | Atmospheric protection | Surface prep + multi-coat | 200µm DFT; 5,000hr salt spray |
| Fireproofing | Critical circuits | Intumescent/cementitious | 3hr hydrocarbon fire rating |
| Thermal Spray Aluminum | Splash zones/offshore | Metallizing + seal coat | 300µm; galvanic protection |
Partner Roles & Synergies
- First Mediterranean Gold (Libya): Tank shell rolling, nozzle welding, hydrotesting [www.med-gold.com]
- ALFA Algeria Services: Blast cleaning (SA 2.5), coating inspection (DFT/ Holiday detection) [www.alfa-algeria.com]
- Arabian Gulf Petroleum: Project management, foundation design, commissioning oversight
This integrated delivery model reduces lead times by 30% and CAPEX by 20-25% through localized manufacturing and single-source accountability for complete tank farm solutions.
Process Selection Methodology
At Arabian Gulf Petroleum Services & Supplies, our systematic process selection integrates design for manufacturability (DFMA), material compatibility matrices, and capability readiness indices (CpK ≥ 1.67) to optimally match component geometry with process physics. This data-driven approach minimizes defects while maximizing throughput for oilfield tanks, leverage systems, and hospitality equipment.
Process-Material Matching Examples
| Application | Design Requirements | Selected Processes | Quality Controls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil Storage Tanks | 100,000 bbl; 3.5mm wall; H₂S service | GTAW root/SMAW fill; Plasma cut; Roll bend | 100% RT per ASME IX; Hydrotest 1.3x MAWP; DFT gauge |
| Conveyor Systems | 50 tph; SS304; IP65 | CNC laser cut; Press brake; Continuous seam TIG | Dimensional layout ±0.5mm; Passivation per ASTM A967; Load test 150% |
| Kitchen Appliances | NSF sanitary; 1.2mm gauge 304 | Turret punch; Hydroform; Orbital weld | Surface roughness Ra ≤ 0.8µm; Dye penetrant; Cleanroom packaging |
| Rig Leverage Arms | 50-ton SWL; API 8C | 5-axis mill; Stress-relief PWHT; NDE | FEA validation; Mag particle; Proof load 2x SWL |
Advanced Welding for Petroleum Tanks
For crude oil storage, we deploy multi-pass submerged arc welding (SAW) with low-hydrogen electrodes (EXX18), preheating to 150°C for 516 Gr70 plate to prevent hydrogen cracking. Post-weld stress relief at 620°C ensures dimensional stability per API 650 Appendix J.
Sanitary Design for Confectionery Equipment
Precision CNC machining achieves Ra 0.4µm surface finish on product contact surfaces, with 3A sanitary welds and electropolishing (ASTM B912) to prevent microbial adhesion while maintaining >500 MPa yield strength.
Technical Team Expertise
Our ASME NDE Level III inspectors, Six Sigma Black Belts, and RDS PP certified welders collaborate via PLM platforms to deliver first-article inspection (FAI) approval within 10% of quoted lead times, achieving 99.2% on-time delivery to IOCs, NOCs, and hospitality chains across MENA.
This engineering rigor positions Arabian Gulf Petroleum Services & Supplies as the regional leader in multi-sector precision fabrication.