Why Oil Storage Compliance Inspections Matter

For organisations that store oil on site, maintaining compliance and protecting the environment are critical responsibilities. Whether managing fuel tanks at industrial facilities, utilities, commercial premises or critical infrastructure sites, regular Oil Storage Compliance Inspections (OSCI) help reduce risk, prevent pollution and ensure legal compliance.

Protecting The Environment

Oil leaks and spills can have serious consequences for the environment, contaminating soil, groundwater and nearby watercourses. Even a small leak can cause significant damage and result in costly clean-up operations.

Regular inspections help identify potential issues before they become major problems. By assessing tanks, bunds, pipework and containment systems, inspections can uncover signs of corrosion, cracks, deterioration or poor installation. They also verify that bunds and secondary containment systems are capable of holding at least 110% of the tank’s capacity, helping prevent oil from escaping into the environment.

Meeting Legal Requirements

Oil storage is regulated across the UK, with legislation designed to minimise the risk of pollution incidents. In England, this includes the Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) Regulations 2001, with equivalent regulations applying in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

An Oil Storage Compliance Inspection helps organisations:

• Demonstrate compliance with current legislation
• Reduce the risk of enforcement action, fines or prosecution
• Show due diligence to regulators such as the Environment Agency
• Identify areas requiring improvement before they become compliance issues

Failure to comply with oil storage regulations can result in significant financial and legal consequences.

A Complete Oil Storage Compliance Service

At Andel, we provide a comprehensive oil storage compliance service designed to help organisations manage risk and maintain compliance across their entire oil storage infrastructure.

Our services include:

• Site surveys
• Annual Oil Storage Compliance Inspections
• Planned maintenance visits
• Remedial works and system upgrades
• Fuel sampling and testing
• Fuel polishing services
• Bund inspections
• Alarm system installation and maintenance
• Legal compliance audits
• Full inspection documentation and reporting

We inspect and maintain tanks, bunds, pipework, separators and control systems, providing a single point of contact for all your stored oil infrastructure requirements.

Expertise You Can Trust

Andel's experienced technicians are fully trained and familiar with current UK oil storage legislation and best practice guidance. We work proactively with customers to identify risks, maintain compliance and ensure systems continue to perform as intended.

By investing in regular Oil Storage Compliance Inspections, organisations can protect the environment, reduce operational risk, avoid costly penalties and ensure their oil storage infrastructure remains safe, compliant and fit for purpose.

If you would like to discuss your oil storage compliance requirements, contact the Andel team today.