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Large-scale mining operations like Bathurst’s Stockton Mine run on razor-thin margins when it comes to mechanical downtime. Fuel and oil infrastructure is the literal lifeblood of the site, meaning any equipment failure, compliance breach, or environmental leak doesn’t just stall operations—it risks massive financial and regulatory penalties. The challenge for a heavy industrial site of this scale is maintaining total compliance and structural integrity without interrupting the relentless, day-to-day flow of active mining operations.
They needed more than a contractor with a checklist; they needed deep asset continuity and absolute predictability.
Petrotec established a long-term, proactive preventative maintenance framework that has secured the Stockton site for over 25 years. Instead of reacting to breakdowns, we placed asset reliability on autopilot through a dedicated servicing strategy.
Key operational implementations include:
By identifying potential structural weaknesses, refueller faults, and environmental hazards early, we have effectively mitigated catastrophic breakdowns, keeping the mine’s fuel and oil distribution fully operational.
Our forward-looking reporting allows Bathurst’s management team to transition away from emergency spending. Instead, they can comfortably plan ahead, accurately budget, and raise capital for scheduled site upgrades well in advance.
Over a 25-year partnership, Petrotec has become the trusted, single-source preferred contractor for all fuel and oil engineering at Stockton Mine—successfully managing everything from routine compliance testing and tank cleaning to comprehensive lube workshop overhauls.
Taylor Andrews
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