Verified savings from better tank decisions
Based on independent TankScope assessments completed before cleaning and maintenance work begins.
$6.4M USD
Savings from a single crude tank assessment
$5.3M CAD
total projects savings
$600K USD
total projects savings
Savings reflect avoided cleaning scope, reduced change orders, and verified product recovery where applicable. Results vary by tank condition.
Trusted by operators across terminals, refineries and large storage programs
BP
Suncor
Enbridge
Pembina
Flint Hills
Tank Profiling for Predictable Cleaning
TankScope captures a clear picture of what’s inside a tank before cleaning begins. We measure sludge volume, map layers, analyze material properties, and model how the tank will behave during cleaning. This gives teams the insight they need to plan outages, control cost, reduce risk, and compare vendor scopes with confidence. The result is fewer surprises, tighter budgets, and smoother projects.
Measure what’s inside
Model and analyze
Deliver actionable data
A New Way to Plan Tank Cleaning
Enabled by verified tank data before cleaning begins
Why Teams Choose TankScope
Verified Results from Real Tank Data
TankScope’s Tank Profiling replaced estimate-based planning with verified data at Flint Hills Resources’ Pine Bend Refinery. Verified sludge measurements enabled a revised cleaning plan that reduced costs and unlocked significant recovery value from a single crude tank.
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Total savings: $6.4M USD
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Direct cleaning cost savings: $2.6M (single tank)
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Incremental oil recovered: ~55,000 barrels worth $3.8M
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Estimated ≥6 ft vs. Actual ≤12 in (over 80% reduction)
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Revised cleaning plan successfully implemented based on verified assessment data
Questions We Get Often
What causes cost overruns in most tank cleaning projects?
Cost overruns occur when projects are planned using estimates instead of verified data. When sludge volume, material composition, or hazards differ from assumptions, change orders follow.
How does TankScope identify cost risk before cleaning begins?
TankScope verifies sludge volume, material composition, and hazards using thermography, topography, sampling, and laboratory analysis before pricing or vendor selection.
What happens if this is not addressed early?
Projects based on estimates frequently exceed budgets, strain vendor relationships, delay outages, and make future approvals more difficult.
What information does the cleaning contractor receive?
Contractors receive verified sludge volume, material characterization, and hazard data, enabling accurate pricing based on real conditions.
When is the best time to assess a tank?
For scheduled outages, assessment ideally occurs months in advance. For problem tanks, assessment can be performed at any time to support planning and sludge reduction strategies.
Does this help with RFPs and vendor selection?
Yes. Verified data enables clear RFP scope definition so all vendors bid on the same conditions, allowing fair comparison based on methodology and value.
“Due to the valued information you collected, budgeting, cleaning expectations and timelines were all adjusted and reduced.”
– Recent Client
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