Technology & Innovation
Technology That Makes Every Tonne Count
We operate a global terminal network — and global operations demand global-grade digital and environmental technology. Astana-Trans-Oil invests continuously in systems that make our operations safer, more efficient, more transparent, and more environmentally responsible: from satellite methane monitoring on the Kazakhstani steppe to Mass Flow Meter bunkering barges in Fujairah.
| Technology | Application | Locations | Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCADA (Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition) | Real-time monitoring: tank levels, temperatures, pressures, flow rates, valve positions | All four terminals | 24/7 visibility; remote client access; automated alarm management |
| Fiscal Flow Metering (Coriolis/Turbine) | Custody transfer measurement for all commercial product movements | All four terminals | Certified accuracy; dispute-free invoicing; tax and customs compliance |
| Mass Flow Meter (MFM) Barges | Precise bunker quantity measurement on bunkering barge operations | Fujairah, Rotterdam | MARPOL Annex VI compliance; eliminates quantity disputes in bunkering |
| BOG Recovery & Re-liquefaction | Captures and re-liquefies methane boil-off from LNG tanks | Kazakhstan LNG complex | Zero methane venting; product loss recovery; regulatory compliance |
| Vapour Recovery Units (VRU) | Captures hydrocarbon vapours from road tanker loading operations | All four terminals | VOC emission reduction; regulatory compliance; product recovery |
| LDAR Programme (Leak Detection & Repair) | Regular survey and repair of all potential hydrocarbon leak points | Kazakhstan (satellite monitoring), all terminals | Kazakhstan Methane Hub compliance; reduction in fugitive emissions |
| GPS Fleet Management Platform | Real-time tracking, driver behaviour monitoring, delivery confirmation | Kazakhstan cryogenic fleet | Schedule reliability; safety monitoring; client delivery alerts |
| Digital Cargo Documentation | Electronic bill of lading, bunker delivery notes, custody transfer records | All shipping and bunkering | Speed, accuracy, LC compliance, audit trail |