Automatic Tank Gauging (ATG) for Fuel Storage in Africa

Automatic tank gauging (ATG) for fuel depots, petrol stations, mines and bulk storage operators across Africa

Install ATG to know exactly how much fuel is in every tank, in real time

AFTECH’s Automatic Tank Gauging (ATG) system delivers continuous, millimetre-accurate measurement of fuel and liquid levels in bulk storage tanks — using ultrasonic and radar sensor technology proven across mining, logistics, fuel retail and humanitarian fuel depot operations.

Live data feeds directly into your fuel management platform, enabling automated reconciliation between deliveries, dispensing and stock-on-hand. The result: instant detection of stock variance, faster identification of leaks or theft, and end-of-day reporting that takes seconds instead of hours.

Deployed and supported by AFTECH engineers across Senegal, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire, Zambia and South Africa — with full integration into existing FMS, ERP and stock management systems.

Cloud-based remote tank monitoring and fuel inventory monitoring — proven at global scale

AFTECH’s ATG device transmits precise, real-time liquid level readings over LTE cellular connectivity directly to our cloud-based tank monitoring platform — accessible from any browser or mobile device, anywhere with internet access.

The underlying sensor technology is deployed in over 5 million units worldwide, validating its accuracy, durability and reliability across industrial-scale operations. No on-site servers. No local infrastructure. No site visits to read a tank. Operators can monitor every tank across every site from a single dashboard, with automated alerts for low-level warnings, rapid drops (potential leaks or theft) and reconciliation variance against deliveries and dispensing.

Designed for African connectivity realities, the device buffers readings locally and auto-syncs once cellular coverage is restored — so you never lose data, even in remote operating environments.

ATEX-certified ATG for hazardous liquids

ATEX-certified sensors approved for hazardous and non-hazardous liquids — including diesel, petrol, jet fuel, motor oil, hydraulic fluid, lubricants, chemicals, additives, waste oil and water. One device, every tank.

Cut fuel loss. Plan deliveries better

Live tank data feeds directly into fuel reconciliation and delivery scheduling — so you know exactly when to reorder, spot variance the moment it happens, and stop running out (or over-ordering) of fuel and bulk liquids.

Engineered for remote sites, harsh environments and unreliable infrastructure

AFTECH’s ATG system is engineered for the realities of African deployment: remote tanks, intermittent grid power and patchy cellular coverage.

The device is entirely self-sufficient — no on-site mains power, no fixed-line communications, no local server. It runs on its own long-life battery, transmits tank readings over LTE (with GSM fallback) to our cloud platform, and operates independently of any site infrastructure.

Real-time alerts for theft, leaks and low-stock events

Configure alarm thresholds for low fuel levels, refuelling events, sudden drops (potential theft or leaks) and reconciliation variance.

Alerts are pushed in real time to the AFTECH cloud platform — and onward to operations managers via SMS, email or dashboard notification, the moment a threshold is breached. Complete wetstock management and visibility across every tank, every site, every shift.

End manual dipstick errors and fraud

Manual dipstick readings are the most-falsified data point in fuel operations — easy to manipulate, hard to verify. AFTECH's ATG replaces dipstick readings with continuous, sensor-driven measurement that's transmitted directly to the cloud, with no opportunity for human alteration. The data you see is the data the tank actually contains. Typical clients eliminate dipstick fraud entirely within the first month of deployment.

Smarter fuel reconciliation and delivery planning

Live tank-level data turns fuel ordering from guesswork into precision. Schedule deliveries based on actual consumption rates, not estimated usage. Reconcile every litre against delivery and dispensing records automatically. The result: no more emergency refills, no more over-ordering, no more end-of-month variance scrambling.

FAQ

Find quick answers to commonly asked questions about our technology solutions and industries.

AFTECH delivers integrated fleet telematics, fuel management, video telematics (AI dashcams), automatic tank gauging, PoC radio communications, workshop management software and visitor management — engineered for African operating conditions and locally supported since 2009. Each solution is tailored to the site, fleet or operation it serves.

AFTECH has seven country offices — Senegal, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire, Zambia and South Africa — plus satellite operations in Zimbabwe and Ethiopia. Local engineers handle installation, training and support in English and French, so you’re never relying on remote assistance from another continent.

Yes. AFTECH provides end-to-end deployment — site assessment, hardware installation, system configuration, staff training and ongoing after-sales support — delivered by in-country teams who understand African conditions: remote sites, dust, heat and intermittent connectivity.

AFTECH equips transport and logistics, mining, agriculture, construction, NGO and humanitarian, security, and insurance and leasing operators across Africa. Solutions are configured to each industry’s challenges, and are trusted by UNICEF, WFP, De Beers, ArcelorMittal and MSF, alongside hundreds more.

AFTECH has been deployed and locally supported across Africa since 2009, combining purpose-built technology with in-country installation and service. That local presence — seven offices, francophone and anglophone support, and a track record with leading mining, logistics, agriculture and humanitarian operators — means faster deployment, faster support and systems engineered to keep working where the work happens.

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