LOCATION: Tanami Gold Mine, Tanami Desert, NT
SCOPE: Diesel Fuel & Lubrication Systems
PRODUCT USED: Europress stainless steel press fit pipe system
The Situation
Running a mine in the middle of nowhere isn’t for the faint-hearted.
At Tanami, one of Australia's most remote FIFO mining sites, everything depends on diesel. From fleet maintenance to processing, if the fuel system stops, so does the mine. Newmont needed a solution that could handle the heat, the pressure, and the sheer isolation of outback operations.
They couldn’t afford downtime. Or delays. Or fire risk.
The Fix
Instead of welding, Newmont’s contractors used Europress stainless steel press fittings, supplied by Air Energy.
- No hot work permits.
- No gas bottles.
- No flying in specialist welders.
Just a portable pressing system that could be used safely, even on live lines, without purging. That meant quicker installs, safer conditions, and way less logistical hassle.
The Payoff
- 10x faster install than traditional welded systems
- Zero fire risk — no flames, no shutdowns, no permit delays
- No need to isolate lines — work continued while the system ran
- No skilled welders required — local teams got it done
- Lower overheads, less disruption, more uptime
Built to Withstand Harsh Conditions
- Used for diesel and lubrication systems
- Withstands desert heat up to 46°C and more
- Designed for sites serviced by long-haul fuel road trains
- Installed at one of the most productive gold mines in the country
Takeaway for Mine Operators & Engineers
If you need a fuel system that’s fast to install, built to last, and doesn’t rely on welding teams or risky hot work, Europress is your answer. It’s safer, cheaper, and proven in the toughest mining environments Australia has to offer.
Contact Air Energy to find out more about stainless steel press fittings for your next project or download the Europress brochure below.
