Unlocking Value with AI-Powered ATG/UTG Monitoring at 200 Shell Fuel Stations
Shell partnered with Energos.ai to deploy AI-powered underground storage tank (ATG/UTG) monitoring across 200 fuel stations. The project aimed to improve fuel inventory visibility, compliance, and risk management. Energos installed IoT Edge Gateways connected to existing ATGs, enabling real-time data collection, alarm monitoring, and predictive analytics. Features included downloadable ATG reports, the ability to upload correction tables for fuel level variances, and AI-filtered alerts to reduce false positives.
Overview
Shell partnered with Energos.ai to digitally transform underground storage tank (UST) monitoring across 200 fuel retail locations. The mission was clear: deliver operational visibility, improve environmental compliance, and reduce risk using a scalable, AI-powered IoT platform.
Objectives
- Modernize ATG/UTG monitoring infrastructure
- Automate compliance workflows and reduce manual interventions
- Detect leaks, overfills, and sensor anomalies in real time
- Simplify inventory management with reliable, explainable data
- Strengthen security, privacy, and regulatory compliance
- Enable future-ready, multi-cloud infrastructure
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Project Execution
1. Site Discovery & Planning:
Site audits assessed ATG hardware, connectivity, and safety constraints. Compatibility across Veeder Root, Franklin Fueling, and others was ensured via protocol abstraction.
2. IoT Gateway Provisioning & Configuration:
Energos Edge Gateways were factory-configured with encrypted firmware, onboard diagnostics, and protocol translators. Local edge logic allowed instant detection of signal anomalies.
3. Installation & Go-Live:
Field teams deployed and activated 200 gateways in 45 days with no retail downtime. Remote commissioning ensured plug-and-play onboarding and consistent telemetry.
4. Cloud Integration & Data Sync:
All sites were brought online to Energos Cloud with full encryption (TLS 1.3, AES-256). Redundant pipelines supported real-time event ingestion, buffering, and backfill.
Key Capabilities
1. Real-Time ATG/UTG Monitoring
2. Alarm Notifications for Leaks, Water Ingress, Sensor Drift
3. Predictive Analytics for Equipment Failures & Tank Behavior
4. Explainable AI with Downloadable ATG Reports
5. Upload of Correction Tables to Rectify Volume Variance
6. AI-Filtered Alarm Prioritization (Reducing False Positives)
7. Dashboards for Inventory, Compliance, Tank Health
8. Role-Based Access, Full Audit Trail & Logging
9. End-to-End Data Encryption (In Transit & At Rest)
10. GDPR-Compliant Data Collection & Processing
11. Built-In Risk Management & Fuel Compliance Engine
12. Cloud-Agnostic Data Architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP Support)
13. Seamless Data Migration Across Clouds (Client-Controlled)
Operational Insights
- Each ATG event is processed by AI models to detect patterns such as refill inconsistencies, evaporation losses, or sensor lag.
- False alarms reduced through intelligent filtering and contextual analysis.
- Users can download raw ATG reports and upload correction tables for anomalies—ensuring data remains auditable, explainable, and compliant.
Compliance & Security
- SOC 2 Type II–Aligned Practices
- GDPR Compliant (Right to Access, Correct, and Erase)
- End-to-End Encryption (AES-256, TLS 1.3)
- Role-Based Permissions & Identity Federation (SSO/OAuth)
- Configurable Data Retention & Cloud Portability
Energos.ai’s platform supports cross-cloud deployments with Shell’s global cloud policies, enabling future scalability and data sovereignty across geographies.
The Results
Energos.ai gave us more than just visibility. With report downloads, correction uploads, and encrypted data workflows, our team can explain and act on anomalie with confidence while staying fully compliant. - Maintenance Manager, Shell India
Conclusion
Energos.ai enabled Shell to unlock intelligent, compliant, and explainable fuel infrastructure across 200 retail stations. By combining IoT, AI, and a secure multi-cloud foundation, Shell now manages fuel risk in real time, supports global compliance needs, and scales operations with digital clarity. Results included a 47% reduction in false alarms, compliance improvement from 84% to over 98%, and reduced site visits. This solution now serves as a global blueprint for Shell’s retail digitization efforts.
