ERGIL, a global provider of storage tank equipment, process solutions and emission-control technologies, has successfully engineered, designed and manufactured two internal floating roof (IFR) systems for TOTAL Energies’ new storage terminal development in Equatorial Guinea. The project included full-contact carbon-steel IFRs, heavy-duty Storagetech mechanical seals and complete tank-top equipment packages designed to meet the region’s rigorous environmental standards. The delivery covered two full-contact IFRs measuring 17,070 mm and 10,600 mm, each supplied with vacuum breakers, sampling funnels, manholes, anti-rotation and anti-static assemblies, leg supports and stilling wells where required. These were paired with Storagetech primary and secondary mechanical seal systems to substantially reduce vapour losses and hydrocarbon emissions. A second order included an additional IFR, SS316 stoon traps, joint-link seals and a 200-litre carbon-steel purge tank to support wider terminal operations.
The project aligns with Equatorial Guinea’s strict environmental protection framework under Law No. 7/2003, which regulates air quality, water resources, soil and marine ecosystems. TOTAL Energies’ decision to integrate advanced Storagetech sealing technologies and full-contact floating roofs demonstrates its commitment to operational safety, emission reduction and compliance with national environmental obligations. Storagetech’s full-contact IFR design delivers enhanced vapour control by minimising vapour space and improving gas tightness through continuous wiper and lip-seal systems. Its durable carbon-steel construction ensures long-term performance in facilities operating under demanding safety and environmental conditions.
A key value of the project was ERGIL’s dual capability as both a tank-equipment manufacturer and a storage-tank designer and fabricator, enabling seamless alignment between equipment engineering and actual tank-design requirements. This integrated approach reduces project complexity, minimises mismatches, shortens delivery times and decreases the likelihood of late-stage engineering revisions. Commenting on the project, Djouabi Abderrazak, Sales Engineer Africa, noted that TOTAL Energies’ confidence in Storagetech technologies highlights the critical importance of reliability and environmental performance in modern terminal operations. He added that supplying fully engineered IFR systems allowed ERGIL to deliver a cohesive, end-to-end solution focused on emission reduction, safety and long-term durability. ERGIL and its Storagetech product lines continue to support operators across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia with advanced storage-tank solutions, emission-control technologies and proven engineering expertise.
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