Power and Utilities
Environmental Solutions for Power & Utilities
Power generation and utility infrastructure operate under constant pressure to deliver uninterrupted service while meeting strict environmental and safety standards. From coal-fired power stations to renewable energy facilities, Drizit provides specialised pollution control, spill response, and environmental services tailored to the power and utilities sector.
With more than 50 years of experience, Drizit is a trusted environmental partner to power producers, transmission operators, and utility providers across South Africa and internationally, supporting compliance, reliability, and environmental stewardship.
full coverage
Supporting the Full Power and Utilities Value Chain
Drizit works with power and utility clients across a wide range of operations, including:
Coal-fired power stations
Gas and fuel-powered generation facilities
Renewable energy sites (wind farms, turbines, solar installations)
Transmission infrastructure and substations
Water and wastewater utilities
Dam, reservoir, and cooling water systems
These facilities handle large volumes of fuels, oils, chemicals, and effluent, making proactive pollution control and rapid response essential.
incident response
24/7 Spill Response for Power and Utility Facilities
Environmental incidents in power and utility operations can affect water quality, land, surrounding communities, and service continuity. Drizit provides 24/7 emergency spill response to manage oil, fuel, chemical, and effluent incidents quickly and safely.
Our Spill Response Capabilities:
Immediate response to oil, fuel, and chemical spillages
Containment to protect soil, groundwater, and watercourses
Recovery and clean-up of hazardous substances
Post-incident waste handling and disposal
Environmental reporting and compliance support
Regulatory and compliance support
Pollution Control Products for Power and Utilities
Drizit supplies a comprehensive range of pollution control products designed to support spill prevention, preparedness, and compliance across utility operations.
Products Supplied:
Spill kits (oil-only, chemical, universal, MARPOL)
Absorbents (pads, booms, socks, loose absorbents)
Containment booms (land and marine)
Oil/water separators
Oil skimmers
Degreasers and cleaning solutions
These products are used across drilling sites, platforms, workshops, transfer points, and storage areas to support spill prevention and rapid response.
Specialist Environmental Services for Power and Utility Clients
Drizit delivers a wide range of specialist environmental services aligned to the operational needs of the power and utilities sector.
Industrial and Tank Cleaning
• Cleaning of fuel tanks, oil tanks, and process vessels
• Sludge and residue removal
• Confined-space compliant operations
Oily Water and Effluent Management
• Oily water treatment systems
• Effluent dam cleaning and de-sludging
• Management of contaminated runoff and cooling water
Waste Management
• Hazardous and non-hazardous waste management
• Waste recycling and repurposing where possible
• Compliant transport and disposal of contaminated materials
Bioremediation and Rehabilitation
• Soil remediation following spills or leaks
• Groundwater and surface water remediation
• Rehabilitation of impacted land and water systems
Decommissioning Support
• Environmental cleanup during shutdown or closure
• Waste removal and compliant disposal
• Rehabilitation planning and execution
Wash Bays and Workshops
• Oily water control and treatment
• Pollution prevention systems
• Industrial cleaning and waste handling
extreme conditions
Designed for Challenging Environments
Power and utility operations require environmental solutions that integrate seamlessly into critical infrastructure. Drizit’s services are designed to:
Support continuous operation and uptime
Reduce environmental and regulatory risk
Perform reliably in high-risk and high-volume environments
Meet stringent safety and compliance requirements
Our teams understand the operational sensitivities of critical infrastructure and work accordingly.
ESG compliance
Compliance, Safety, and ESG Alignment
Power and utility providers face intense regulatory scrutiny and public accountability. Drizit supports compliance through:
SO-certified management systems (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001)
Pollution assessments and reporting
Hazardous waste transport and disposal compliance
Environmental risk mitigation strategies
hese services support ESG commitments, licence conditions, and long-term sustainability goals.
Power and Utility Operations We Support
Drizit’s power and utilities services support:
Electricity generation and distribution
Renewable energy facilities
Water treatment and wastewater plants
Substations and transmission infrastructure
Cooling systems, dams, and reservoirs
Why Oil and Gas Operators Choose Drizit
Partnering with Drizit gives oil and gas operators access to:
Over five decades of industry experience
Rapid, reliable 24/7 emergency response
Integrated products
and services
Proven offshore and onshore capability
Strong regulatory and compliance expertise
A trusted environmental partner for high-risk operations
Protect Your Infrastructure, Communities, and Environment
Environmental incidents at power and utility facilities can have far-reaching consequences. Drizit provides the confidence that comes from having experienced environmental specialists on standby, ready to respond, clean, and restore.
Contact Drizit today to discuss pollution control, spill response, and environmental services tailored to power and utility operations.