Repose Energy has launched a mini diesel bunk service in Tamil Nadu that allows schools, colleges, construction companies and other fleet operators to store and dispense diesel at their own premises instead of sending vehicles to conventional fuel stations.
The service was showcased at the 44th state general body meeting and seventh state conference of the Tamil Nadu Petroleum Dealers Association in Panjappur, Tiruchirappalli. More than 50 stalls displaying petroleum products, vehicle oils and modern spare parts were set up at the event, with the mini diesel bunk attracting visitors seeking details about the system.
According to Repose Energy co-founder Aparajith Subramanian, the company’s focus is fuel management for organisations that operate a large number of vehicles for education, construction and logistics activities. The company delivers diesel to the customer’s operating location, where the mini bunk functions as an on-site fuelling facility.
The system can hold up to 2,000 litres of diesel, the company said. Vehicle numbers and their fuel requirements can be recorded in the equipment, while fuel dispensing is enabled after approval from the owner or designated controller through software. The software also provides real-time information on the quantity of fuel remaining in the installation.
When stocks fall and replenishment is required, the customer can inform the relevant petroleum dealer, who then visits the location to refill the mini bunk, according to the company. Repose Energy said the system is available for purchase or rental and will be installed at the premises of operators with at least 10 vehicles.
The immediate use case is institutional transport. Schools and colleges that operate buses and other vehicles for transporting students and staff currently need to send vehicles to fuel stations regularly. The company and vehicle owners quoted in the report said that on-site dispensing could reduce the time spent on these trips and give fleet managers closer control over fuel usage.
The service is also being positioned for construction and real estate operations. Road rollers, tractors, cranes and excavators used at building sites require regular diesel supplies, but operators may otherwise transport fuel in drums from a retail outlet. The company said this process can lead to spillage during handling and create storage-related theft risks.
Repose Energy and users cited by the company estimate that tighter control over dispensing could save up to 5 per cent of total diesel expenditure. That figure is a company and user claim; the report does not provide independent data, a period of measurement or details of the sites on which the saving was calculated.
The launch places fuel storage and dispensing closer to large private vehicle fleets, but the report does not detail the approvals, safety standards or operating conditions applicable to each installation. Further information on those requirements will be relevant as the service is adopted by schools, colleges, construction firms and other institutions.
The company said it would install mini diesel bunks for eligible operators and replenish them through petroleum dealers when required.
