Industrial Project Experience Across Southern Africa
Portfolio Overview
Notable Projects by Sector
Over the past three decades, AMS Group has successfully delivered complex industrial, petrochemical, bulk fuel storage, marine and fire protection projects throughout Southern Africa. Our multidisciplinary expertise spans civil, mechanical, structural, piping, fire protection and electrical works.
Fuel Storage & Terminal Infrastructure
Depot, Terminal & Bulk Fuel Infrastructure Projects
AMS Group has delivered major upgrades and rehabilitation work across fuel terminals, depots, loading facilities, bulk storage infrastructure and fire protection systems.
East London Terminal Upgrade
Major BP Terminal upgrade of terminal infrastructure including fire ring mains, hydrant systems, tank cooling facilities, foam injection systems, manifolds and associated piping networks.
Kroonstad Depot Rail & Truck Loading Upgrade – Shell South Africa
Upgrade of rail and truck loading facilities, including new loading gantries and associated infrastructure improvements to increase throughput and enhance operational efficiency.
Ladysmith Depot Upgrade – Total Oil SA
Modernisation of depot infrastructure through the installation of new process piping, pumps, fire protection systems and rehabilitation of bulk storage tanks.
Port Elizabeth Depot Tank Rehabilitation
Repair and refurbishment of critical bulk fuel storage infrastructure, including the upgrade of the sea water fire pump house system and petrochemical lines, extending asset life and ensuring continued operational reliability.
Kimberley Depot Fire Protection Upgrade
Shell Kimberley Depot fire protection upgrade, including enhancement of depot fire fighting systems through the installation of upgraded fire water infrastructure and safety-critical equipment.
Refineries & Petrochemical Facilities
Mechanical, Structural & Piping Projects for Refinery Environments
AMS Group has delivered multidisciplinary refinery and petrochemical projects involving structural steelwork, process piping, additive systems, vapour recovery, fire protection infrastructure, loading facilities and bulk fuel storage operations.
Astron Refinery – New Truck Loading Facility
Design, fabrication and installation of structural steelwork, process piping and additive piping systems for a new eight-bay truck loading facility.
Astron Refinery – Ballast Area Fire Fighting Upgrade
Comprehensive upgrade of fire protection infrastructure at the Port of Cape Town within the refinery tank farm, including mechanical and structural modifications.
Astron Refinery – Vapour Recovery Unit
Fabrication and installation of process piping and structural steelwork for vapour recovery systems designed to improve environmental compliance and reduce product losses.
Astron Refinery – DAF Effluent Treatment Project
Supply, fabrication and installation of process piping, structural steelwork and associated fire protection systems supporting refinery wastewater treatment operations.
Astron Refinery – Jet Bay Truck Loading Facility
Complete mechanical package including loading arm piping, structural steelwork, fire protection systems and loading infrastructure.
Astron Refinery – Jet Bay 2 Expansion
Mechanical and structural modifications undertaken to expand refinery loading infrastructure and increase product handling capacity.
Astron Refinery – Additive Upgrade Project
Multidisciplinary upgrade involving mechanical, structural and civil works supporting refinery process improvements and operational efficiency.
Nautilus Oil Tanking – Cape Town Harbour
Development of a new oil storage facility including civil works, mechanical installations, structural steelwork and electrical infrastructure.
Astron Energy Refinery – Crude Flex Upgrades
Modifications to the Killarney Tank Farm to enable blending of up to four crude oil streams from refurbished storage tanks.
Astron Energy Refinery – KTF Firewater Modernisation Project
Installation of a new 16-inch firewater header pipeline at Killarney Tank Farm, including civil, structural, mechanical and piping works to upgrade critical fire protection systems.
Marine & Harbour Infrastructure
Harbour Fuel Transfer & Marine Infrastructure Projects
AMS Group has delivered marine and harbour infrastructure projects involving bunker pipelines, transfer infrastructure, decommissioning works, harbour modifications and fuel transfer capacity upgrades.
Joint Bunkering Services – Tank Berths 1 & 2
Large-scale marine fuel transfer project involving removal of redundant bunker pipelines and installation of new transfer infrastructure while maintaining operational continuity.
Landing Wharf Tunnel Pipeline Upgrade
JBS Landing Wharf tunnel pipeline upgrade involving complex fuel transfer pipeline works within an operational tunnel environment, including removal of obsolete infrastructure and installation of new transfer lines.
G-Berth Pipeline Decommissioning
Safe removal and decommissioning of more than 1.5 kilometres of redundant marine fuel pipelines, including associated harbour infrastructure modifications.
FFS Refiners – Cape Town Harbour Bunker Line Installation
Supply, fabrication and installation of new bunker fuel pipelines connecting storage facilities to marine loading points, including associated civil construction works.
Astron Refinery Cape Town Harbour Transfer Line Replacement
Fabrication, corrosion protection, insulation, installation and commissioning of new transfer pipelines, together with decommissioning and removal of redundant infrastructure.
Joint Bunkering Services – Landing Wharf Expansion
Installation of new bunker fuel pipelines and six additional bunkering connection points to support increased harbour fuel transfer capacity.
Fire Protection & Safety Systems
Integrated Fire Protection Upgrades for High-Risk Industrial Environments
Over the years, AMS Group has successfully executed numerous fire protection upgrades for leading fuel and petrochemical operators, including Shell, Total, Astron and Totalgaz facilities.
Fire Protection Systems for Fuel & Petrochemical Facilities
AMS Group’s fire protection experience includes fully integrated solutions for high-risk industrial and hazardous environments.
Project Work Gallery
A Visual Overview of AMS Group’s Work
A selection of images showcasing AMS Group’s industrial, fabrication, piping, fire protection and site-based project work.
Why Clients Choose AMS Group
Proven Experience Across Industrial, Fuel & Petrochemical Projects
AMS Group combines decades of industrial project experience with multidisciplinary delivery, in-house fabrication capability and a strong safety, quality and compliance culture.
30+ years of industrial project experience
Proven track record in fuel storage and distribution infrastructure
Extensive refinery and petrochemical expertise
Specialists in fire protection systems
Harbour, marine and bunkering infrastructure experience
In-house fabrication and installation capability
Multidisciplinary delivery across civil, mechanical, structural and electrical disciplines
Strong safety, quality and compliance culture
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