Unregulated petrol stations can be hazardous as the presence of fuels can cause vapours in the air, fire hazards or, even worse, explosions. It is for this reason that all petrol service stations need to comply with certain standards set by the EU, which include the design and layout of the overall station, as well as the equipment installed in it. Malta, is no exception.
Fritz Energy and Engineering Ltd has been tasked with the responsibility of upgrading various service stations around the Maltese Islands, making sure that they are both safe for public use and that they comply with EU laws and regulations.
Some of the standards stations must adhere to include, but are not limited to, underground fuel storage tanks monitored for leakage, fuel-resistant pipe work set up in an underground network, dispensers with highly accurate fuel meters and vapour recovery system to reduce fuel emissions and smell, specialised gutters, fuel resistant membranes and overfill prevention devices.
All petrol service stations need to comply with certain standards set by the EU
Apart from being able to implement this extensive list of services, Fritz also offer MIDAS Fuel Identification Valve installation, which, even though are not delegatory, still prove to be valuable technology.
These valves recognise fuel type and do not allow incorrect fuel to be delivered to underground storage tanks. This in turn prevents serious damage which may be potentially done to customers’ vehicles as a result of vehicle misfuelling.
When asked about the projects, Hermann Mallia, co-founder and director of Famalco Group, parent company of Fritz Energy and Engineering Ltd, said: “We are honoured to be entrusted with such an important project. We believe that the safety of our clients as well as our employees are at the utmost importance and we will work tirelessly on these projects to ensure efficiency and success.”
Fritz Energy and Engineering Ltd has fully upgraded the F. Busuttil Service Station in Għaxaq to include all these services, including state-of-the-art Gilbarco Veeder-Root fuel dispensers.
For more information, call +356 79472 9508 or e-mail info@fritz.mt. Fritz is an energy and engineering business unit within Famalco/Building Businesses.