Oilfield Tank Rentals & Sales Alberta
Benoit Rentals offers numerous sizes and styles of tankage solutions for all types of oilfield and industry applications up to 2000bbl in capacity storage. Our oilfield tanks are built to API12F and API650 and are primarily used for the temporary and long term storage of fluids.
Benoit rents and sells new and used storage tanks:
Fresh Water Tank Rentals
Fresh water storage is a broad term referring to storage of both potable water for consumption, and non potable water for use in Industrial and agriculture applications.
Frac Water Tank Rentals
Frac Water tanks is referred to as “Frac Water” because its used to supply fracturing fluids at oil and gas wells.
Emulsion Tank Rentals
Emulsion fluids are primarily produced from wells and require tank storage.
Potable Water Tank Rentals
Potable water or fresh water is for consumption and use in both Industrial and agriculture applications.
Waste Water Tank Rentals
Waste water is typically a byproduct of work in oil and gas worksites, which require storage and removal.
Tank Customizations
Looking for something customized? No Problem! all of our standard tanks are available with a number of options to suit your specific needs. Options include external insulation, burner systems, catadyne heaters, envirovaults, internal coating, sour service gauge boards and thief hatches.
Logistics, Transportation and Installation of Tanks
We take pride in having the expertise and capabilities to manage all the logistics involved in the installation and decommissioning of any small and large tank farm or temporary setup.
Vapour Tight Tanks
Vapour-tight tanks safely store volatile liquids. They are completely sealed to prevent the escape of harmful vapours and are often used for sour service applications, making them a crucial solution for storing crude oil, chemicals, and wastewater.
Our Tank Rentals
Single-walled tanks are built for standard storage applications, are quick to set up and ideal for short-term or controlled site environments.
Double walled tanks are designed and built to be a tank within a tank. These tanks are easily deployed and are able to be put into service immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I determine the right size and capacity for my rental storage tanks?
Choosing the right storage capacity depends entirely on your daily fluid production, trucking schedule, and the type of operation. We supply everything from 100bbl tanks for small-scale waste storage to massive 1000bbl and 2000bbl vessels designed for extended frac water storage or multi-well production batteries. If you are unsure of your volume requirements, our technical team can help you calculate the ideal tank size and configuration to prevent overflow risks and optimize your fluid-hauling logistics without overpaying for unnecessary capacity on your lease.
What site preparation is required before my fluid storage tanks are delivered?
Proper site preparation is critical to ensure safe offloading and structural integrity, especially for high-capacity 1000bbl and 2000bbl tanks. Your lease pad must be completely leveled and compacted to prevent uneven settling once the tanks are loaded with heavy fluids like emulsion or wastewater. We highly recommend a compacted gravel base or the use of industrial rig mats for unstable, soft clay environments. Additionally, ensure the access road is clear of overhead powerline obstructions and wide enough for heavy tri-drive transport trucks and cranes to maneuver safely.
Do I still need secondary containment berms if I rent a double-walled tank?
In many jurisdictions, renting a double-walled tank acts as its own self-contained environmental barrier, significantly reducing your lease footprint and eliminating the need to construct external containment berms. However, regulatory requirements can vary based on your proximity to sensitive watersheds, the specific fluids being stored, and provincial guidelines like AER Directive 055 or Saskatchewan’s Directive S-10. While double-walled tanks offer excellent independent leak protection and immediate deployment, we always advise checking with your project’s environmental coordinator to confirm whether additional modular containment rings are legally required.
How do you prevent fresh water and heavy emulsions from freezing during the winter?
Alberta and Saskatchewan winters routinely plunge below minus-40 degrees, which can quickly freeze fresh water, frac fluids, and heavy emulsions, leading to ruptured valves and halted operations. To combat this, we offer robust winterization packages customized to your specific rental tank. This includes thick external polyurethane insulation, internal heating coils, and CSA-certified Burner Management Systems (BMS) or Catadyne heaters. These integrated thermal solutions maintain exact fluid temperatures, ensuring that your heavy crude remains pumpable and your water lines stay clear, even during the most brutal prairie blizzards.
Am I responsible for cleaning emulsion or wastewater tanks before returning them?
Yes, standard rental agreements dictate that all fluid storage tanks must be thoroughly emptied, cleaned, and degassed before they are transported back to our Chauvin facility. Emulsion, heavy crude, and wastewater leave behind heavy sludge, wax, and potentially hazardous vapors that require professional hydro-vac and steaming services on-site. If you do not have access to a reliable tank-washing crew at the end of your project, let our logistics team know in advance; we can often recommend trusted local industrial cleaning contractors to ensure the vessel is safe for highway transport.
How do you handle the highway transportation and logistics for oversized 1000bbl tanks?
Moving high-capacity API12F and API650 tanks across Western Canada requires meticulous logistical planning, specialized transport equipment, and strict adherence to provincial highway regulations. Because Benoit Rentals handles logistics in-house, we coordinate the entire hauling process for you. We secure the necessary wide-load permits, arrange pilot vehicles for oversized 1000bbl to 2000bbl vessels, and dispatch heavy-duty winch trucks and cranes for safe loading and spotting. This turnkey transportation service means you don’t have to waste time wrestling with third-party freight brokers to get your storage iron on lease.
How do you guarantee the safety and cleanliness of your potable water tanks?
Storing potable water for human consumption at remote industrial camps or agricultural sites requires absolute sanitation to prevent bacterial contamination. Our dedicated potable water tanks are strictly isolated from our industrial fluid, wastewater, and frac water fleets. They are manufactured with food-grade internal coatings and undergo rigorous sterilization and inspection protocols between every deployment. When a potable water tank arrives at your location, you can be completely confident that it meets all health and safety standards for clean, uncontaminated drinking water storage.
When should I upgrade to a vapour-tight tank with sour service gauging?
If your well produces associated gas containing Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S), or if you are storing highly volatile chemicals and crude oil, a standard atmospheric tank is a severe safety and environmental hazard. Vapour-tight tanks are engineered to be completely sealed, trapping dangerous off-gassing and preventing toxic emissions from venting into the atmosphere. Outfitted with specialized sour service gauge boards, thief hatches, and envirovaults, these vessels allow your battery operators to monitor liquid levels and manage fluids safely without being exposed to lethal H2S vapors or violating clean-air emission limits.
Can Benoit Rentals install and manifold multiple tanks together for a temporary tank farm?
Absolutely. Setting up a multi-tank battery for a major fracking operation, pipeline turnaround, or long-term production site involves much more than just dropping tanks onto the dirt. Our experienced field technicians have the expertise to manage the complete physical installation of your temporary tank farm. We can spot the vessels precisely within your secondary containment footprint, assist with manifolding the flow lines, and ensure all equalizing lines and venting systems are properly configured so your entire fluid management system operates safely and efficiently from day one.
What are your minimum rental periods for oilfield and industrial storage tanks?
We understand that energy and industrial projects operate on highly variable timelines, which is why we do not force clients into rigid, long-term contractual lock-ins. Whether you need a small single-walled tank for a rapid three-day well cleanout, a double-walled unit for a month-long plant turnaround, or a massive 1000bbl battery for a multi-year production lease, our rental agreements are fully adaptable. We offer flexible daily, weekly, and monthly rates that align with your specific project milestones, helping you optimize capital expenditure and eliminate unnecessary overhead.