Hydrocarbon Tank Cleaning Services in Texas

AmTech cleans all types of petroleum and hydrocarbon storage tanks including above-ground storage tanks (ASTs) for crude oil, gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and heating oil; underground storage tanks (USTs) at retail fueling stations; refinery process tanks; pipeline terminals; and specialty chemical tanks storing petrochemical products. Our crews have experience with horizontal and vertical cylindrical tanks, cone roof and floating roof tanks, and both steel and fiberglass construction across Texas refineries, distribution terminals, and oil field operations.

We follow strict confined space entry protocols mandated by OSHA 1910.146 and API 2015 for safe entry into petroleum storage tanks. Our process includes complete product removal, mechanical vapor freeing using forced air ventilation or inert gas purging, continuous atmospheric monitoring for LEL, oxygen levels, and toxic gases (H2S, benzene), and verification by a competent person before any crew enters. All technicians are confined space trained, and we maintain real-time monitoring throughout cleaning operations. For Texas locations, we also comply with Texas Railroad Commission requirements for petroleum tank entry.

We select blasting methods based on tank construction, contamination level, and the required surface profile for subsequent lining. For steel petroleum tanks, we typically use dry abrasive blasting with garnet, aluminum oxide, or steel grit to achieve SSPC-SP10 Near-White or SSPC-SP5 White Metal profiles—the standards required for long-term lining adhesion. For environmentally sensitive sites or occupied facilities, we offer wet abrasive blasting which controls dust and reduces airborne particulates. Softer media like crushed walnut shells are used when cleaning fiberglass tanks to avoid substrate damage while removing hydrocarbon residues and old coatings.

Yes, emergency response is a core service. When a Texas facility experiences a tank failure, leak, spill, or sudden contamination event, AmTech mobilizes experienced crews immediately with specialized cleaning equipment, containment materials, and vapor control systems. Our engineers assess the situation, develop a rapid response plan, and execute cleaning while coordinating with environmental compliance requirements. We serve refineries, terminals, and commercial facilities across all Texas regions including Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Corpus Christi, Midland-Odessa, and San Antonio. Contact our emergency line at 888-839-0373 for immediate dispatch.

Our cleaning methods remove all common petroleum tank contaminants including crude oil sludge and bottom sediment, gasoline and diesel fuel residues, wax and paraffin deposits, rust, mill scale, and corrosion products, bacterial growth and microbiological contamination, water bottoms and emulsions, old coating and lining materials, scale from produced water (common in Texas oil field tanks), and petrochemical residues from specialty product storage. We use a combination of mechanical cleaning, chemical solvents, high-pressure water blasting, and abrasive blasting tailored to each contamination type and substrate material.

Yes, we are a turnkey provider. After completing thorough cleaning and surface preparation, AmTech applies our proprietary lining systems directly—no need to coordinate with separate contractors. For petroleum tanks, we typically install DuraChem 500 series polylinings (a 100% solids, instant-cure system) or fiberglass reinforced (FRP) floor pans depending on service conditions. Our field crews perform structural steel repairs, ultrasonic thickness testing, manway installations, and all other required services in a single mobilization, minimizing facility downtime and ensuring seamless quality control from initial cleaning through final lining certification.

AmTech complies with all applicable Texas regulations including Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) petroleum storage tank rules under Title 16 Texas Administrative Code, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations for spill prevention and stormwater discharge, local fire marshal requirements and NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code enforcement, and federal EPA SPCC (Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure) and UST regulations. Our NLPA Special Inspector certification and API-compliant methods ensure your facility meets regulatory standards. We provide complete documentation and certification reports required for compliance audits and permit renewals throughout Texas.

Project duration depends on tank size, contamination level, and scope of work. A small 10,000-gallon retail UST cleaning and vapor freeing typically takes 2-3 days. A medium 50,000-gallon AST with moderate crude oil sludge requiring cleaning, blasting, and inspection takes 5-7 days. Large refinery tanks (100,000+ gallons) with heavy contamination, structural repairs, and lining application may require 2-4 weeks. Texas's climate allows year-round project execution, though we monitor temperature and humidity closely during lining application. Our proprietary DuraChem lining systems cure instantly, significantly reducing downtime compared to traditional multi-coat epoxy linings that require days of cure time between coats.