SALT LAKE – UNDERGROUND STORAGE FACILITY PROJECT

Completed Project Reference – KDT Industry

Introduction: Securing Energy and Resources with Underground Storage

The Salt Lake Underground Storage Facility Project represents a major step in enhancing energy security, resource management, and industrial resilience. Underground storage facilities, particularly in salt formations, provide highly secure and geologically stable environments for storing natural gas, petroleum products, water, and other strategic resources.

KDT Industry contributed to this project by designing, fabricating, and installing storage tanks, steel piping systems, auxiliary infrastructure, and safety equipment, ensuring that the Salt Lake facility operates with maximum safety, durability, and compliance with international standards.

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Project Scope and Objectives

The project was designed to create a world-class underground storage solution to support strategic reserves and industrial operations. KDT Industry’s objectives included:

• Designing and fabricating surface storage tanks for buffer and operational needs.
• Delivering high-pressure piping systems connecting above-ground and underground storage.
• Manufacturing auxiliary water and chemical tanks for operational processes.
• Constructing structural steel frameworks for compressors, pumping stations, and monitoring units.
• Ensuring compliance with API, ASME, ISO, and EU safety standards for underground storage.

These contributions helped position the Salt Lake facility as a critical hub for national energy security and resource management.

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Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence

Underground storage requires highly specialized engineering and robust surface infrastructure. KDT Industry applied its expertise to deliver:

• Surface Storage Tanks: Steel tanks designed for liquids and gases, supporting underground operations.
• Steel Piping Systems: High-pressure resistant pipelines ensuring safe transfer between storage caverns and surface facilities.
• Auxiliary Storage Units: Chemical and water tanks for leaching, brine management, and cooling.
• Structural Steel Fabrication: Platforms, pipe racks, and compressor housings.
• Protective Coatings: Corrosion-resistant linings for long-term underground and surface exposure.
• Compliance: All components engineered according to global safety and storage standards.

These systems guaranteed safe, efficient, and durable underground storage operations.

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Challenges and Solutions

The Salt Lake project posed significant technical and environmental challenges:

1. Geological Complexity – Salt caverns required precise engineering for safe storage.
2. High-Pressure Operations – Pipelines and tanks needed to withstand extreme pressures.
3. Environmental Protection – Preventing leakage and contamination was critical.
4. Integration with National Grid – Facility required compatibility with energy and industrial systems.

KDT Industry’s Solutions:

• Delivered reinforced steel pipelines designed for high-pressure operation.
• Installed double-sealed tanks with advanced protective coatings.
• Applied secondary containment systems to ensure environmental safety.
• Prefabricated modular steel structures for compressors and monitoring stations.

These solutions enabled the Salt Lake facility to operate with world-class safety and reliability.

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Contribution to Energy Security and Economy

The Salt Lake Underground Storage Facility is vital for energy security and economic resilience. KDT Industry’s role supported:

• Strategic Energy Reserves: Providing backup fuel and gas supplies.
• Industrial Continuity: Ensuring industries have access to essential resources.
• Grid Stability: Supporting power plants with reliable stored energy.
• Economic Growth: Reducing dependency on imported storage and infrastructure.

This project demonstrates KDT Industry’s role as a partner in national and industrial resilience.

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Sustainability and Long-Term Value

Sustainability was integrated throughout the project design. KDT Industry ensured:

• Durable Infrastructure: Long-service steel tanks and piping minimizing lifecycle costs.
• Recyclable Materials: Supporting circular economy practices.
• Environmental Protection: Advanced containment systems preventing contamination.
• Compliance: Meeting EU, API, and international environmental regulations.

These contributions ensure the Salt Lake facility remains a sustainable and future-ready storage hub.

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Why KDT Industry Was Chosen

The Salt Lake stakeholders selected KDT Industry due to its proven expertise in storage tank and heavy industry infrastructure projects. Key reasons included:

• Proven Storage References – Experience in fuel tanks, water tanks, and underground facility systems.
• Engineering Reliability – Custom-built solutions designed for high-capacity and high-pressure use.
• Sustainability Commitment – Full compliance with international safety and environmental laws.
• Global Reputation – Recognized worldwide as a reliable partner in strategic infrastructure.

This collaboration reinforced KDT Industry’s position as a leader in underground storage infrastructure.

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Looking Ahead

The Salt Lake Underground Storage Facility Project is a prestigious addition to KDT Industry’s portfolio. It showcases our ability to deliver innovative, reliable, and sustainable engineering solutions that strengthen energy security, industrial resilience, and environmental responsibility.

As global demand for strategic storage capacity increases, KDT Industry is prepared to deliver next-generation underground storage systems for energy, water, and industrial materials.

This project strengthens our reputation as a global leader in energy storage and heavy industrial engineering.