Foundation Design of a Fixed Fuel Station (Case Study; Niger Delta Region of Nigeria)

Distribution of petroleum product within the oil rich Niger Delta area of Nigeria is a daunting task because of its deltaic nature. To solve this challenge, fixed fuel dispensing stations will be built in the coastal environment to receive and make supplies available to fishermen and marine transporters. Building of such fuel stations require proper foundation design. Soil test results of the region was obtained and a foundation design was made to ascertain the number of piles pile depth, pile spacing, skin friction, lateral load bearing capacity and end bearing capacity. API codes where used to check and ensure that the results obtained are within safety limits. This will ensure that the offshore structure completes it intended and designed life span.