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AFLOAT ABUJA DEPOT CONSTRUCTION WORKS

The Afloat Abuja Depot Construction Works was one of the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects of the specialized aircraft fueling depot developed for Afloat Limited at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja.

Project Overview

Developer / Owner: Afloat Limited (an indigenous downstream aviation fueling firm).
Facility Type: On-site Jet A-1 Aviation Fuel Depot & Refueling Terminal.
Location: Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Complex, Abuja, Nigeria.
Primary Scope: Full turn-key development including civil works, mechanical tank fabrication, product filtration systems, loading gantry infrastructure, and Quality Assurance/Control testing units.

Core Work Packages & Facilities Infrastructure

1. Bulk Tankage & Storage Infrastructure

Bulk Aviation Tank Capacity: Construction and installation of dedicated Jet A-1 vertical storage tanks, expanding regional fixed airport storage capacity to 1,000,000 liters (1,000 m³ / ~2,250 m³ system project scale).
Tank Shell & Internal Coating: Epoxy-lined carbon steel specialized for Jet A-1 specifications to prevent fuel degradation and particulate contamination.

2. Fuel Handling, Filtration & Transfer Systems

Reception & Unloading Bay: Dedicated discharge manifolds and receiving bays designed for high-volume bridging tankers.
Filtration & Water Separation Units: Integration of multi-stage filter water separators (FWS) and micro-filters complying with Joint Inspection Group (JIG) aviation standards.
Pumping Station & Loading Gantry: High-flow Jet A-1 transfer pumps for rapid loading of airfield refuellers (bowsers) and direct hydrant interface.

3. Civil, Electrical & Safety Works

Containment & Bunding: Reinforced concrete secondary bund walls with oil-water separator drainage systems for spill prevention and environmental compliance.
On-Site Recertification Laboratory: Quality control lab facilities equipped for density testing, conductivity checks, and water detection before fuel dispatch.
Depot Firefighting Infrastructure: Deluge water spray systems, foam monitors, and automated emergency shut-off valves (ESD).

Benefits Of The Project

Aviation Supply Chain Resilience: Enhances fuel holding capacity at Abuja's international airport, mitigating airline delays caused by Jet A-1 scarcity.
JIG & Regulatory Compliance: Operates under Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) licensing and global Joint Inspection Group (JIG) aviation safety rules.
Faster Turnaround Times: Facilitates rapid turnaround for domestic and international carriers operating out of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) through dedicated high-capacity refuellers.