CRITICAL FUEL TRANSFER SOLUTIONS FOR BAHRAIN'S MAJOR PETROLEUM COMPANY
HEAVY-DUTY COMPOSITE HOSES FOR REFINERY AND EXPORT TERMINAL OPERATIONS
CLIENT REQUIREMENT
We recently supplied Composite Hoses to one of Bahrain's major petroleum companies for intensive fuel transfer duties at their refinery and export terminal facilities. This new expansion project covered multiple operational areas where safety, durability, and handling efficiency were critical.
The hoses were intended for use across tank truck and rail car loading racks, marine jetty export connection points, and temporary jumper manifold systems installed during refinery expansion and maintenance activities. These locations experience continuous, high-frequency loading cycles, meaning the assemblies needed to withstand repeated connection and disconnection without compromising performance.
Since nearly 90% of the refined product is dispatched through terminal loading, the client emphasized the need for Multiple Fuel compatible Composite Hoses that remain flexible and easy to handle even after prolonged field use.
The conveyed media included a range of refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, fuel oil, and aviation fuels (kerosene/jet fuel). Given the flammable nature of these fluids, electrical continuity was a major design factor for equipment installed in hazardous zones.
OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES
High-Frequency Loading Cycles
Multiple Fuel Compatibility
Static Electricity Hazard
Dual Pressure & Vacuum Service
Harsh Outdoor Environment
Maintained Flexibility
CLIENT EXPECTATION
The client required heavy-duty composite hoses that could handle multiple refined petroleum products while ensuring absolute safety through full electrical continuity. The hoses needed to maintain flexibility for easy handling, withstand high-frequency connection cycles, and perform reliably under both pressure and vacuum conditions in demanding outdoor terminal environments.
HOSE MANUFACTURED BY OCELFLEX
To meet these demanding conditions, Ocelflex supplied its heavy-duty Dock Fuel Composite Hoses from our specialized range of Multi Fuel Composite Hoses engineered for suction and discharge of hydrocarbon products.
TESTING AND COMPLIANCE
Each hose assembly delivered to this Bahrain's petroleum company was individually tested and certified. Documentation included hydrostatic pressure test certificates, electrical continuity test reports, and certificates of conformity.
All hoses confirmed compliance with EN 13765:2018 Type 3 — the international standard covering thermoplastic multi-layer Composite Hoses for petroleum and hydrocarbon service, fully satisfying hazardous area requirements.
Ocelflex's heavy-duty Dock Fuel Composite Hoses have proven to be the ideal solution for the demanding requirements of high-cycle fuel transfer operations. The combination of multi-fuel compatibility, guaranteed electrical continuity, and robust construction has provided the client with a reliable, safe, and efficient transfer system for their critical terminal loading operations.
The successful implementation in Bahrain's major petroleum facilities demonstrates Ocelflex's capability to deliver specialized composite hose solutions that meet the highest standards of safety and performance in the hydrocarbon industry.
