About NWPE

Petroleum service experience grounded in Thunder Bay.

Northwest Petroleum Equipment Ltd. (NWPE) is a locally owned and operated full-service petroleum contracting firm based in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Founded in 1978, NWPE supports fuel systems, inspections, repairs, compliance, and industrial service work across Northern Ontario and beyond.

Serving the north since 1978.

Historical NWPE yard in Thunder Bay
NWPE Operations, circa 1993.

Company History

A full-service petroleum contractor built around dependable execution.

Since 1978, NWPE has developed into a dependable resource for a broad customer base across petroleum, industrial, commercial, and regulated sectors. The company supports sales, service, design, manufacturing, installation, maintenance, repairs, and testing for petroleum and related equipment.

NWPE's work is grounded in practical field experience, strong supplier relationships, and the ability to provide timely, cost-effective service across a wide range of customer sites and project needs.

Service Territory

Northern Ontario roots with broader project reach.

NWPE's typical operating territory covers Northern Ontario, from the Manitoba border to Hudson Bay and eastward toward the Sudbury/Ottawa corridor. The company has also performed specialized work outside this area when projects required certified petroleum service, tank truck inspection, or compliance-focused support.

Certifications / Compliance

Licensed, certified, and trusted for regulated petroleum work.

NWPE operates within regulated environments and maintains certifications required to support petroleum systems, inspections, tank truck work, electrical service, and measurement-related service requirements.

TSSA Licensed Petroleum Contractor
Licensed Petroleum Mechanics: PMH, PM1, PM2, PM3
Measurement Canada Registered Service Provider
ESA Licensed Electrical Contractor
Transport Canada Registered Facility for B620 Inspections and Repairs

Experience & Capabilities

Support across petroleum systems, inspections, repairs, and compliance work.

01

Fuel System Installation & Upgrades

Installation and upgrade support for petroleum systems, from stand-alone gas bars and cardlocks to bulk fuel storage plants and related infrastructure.

02

Maintenance, Repairs & Testing

Short- and long-term maintenance, equipment testing, repairs, and specialty monitoring to keep customer assets operating safely and reliably.

03

Tank Truck Inspection & Repair

Transport Canada registered facility support for B620 tank truck inspections and repairs, including work performed outside NWPE's typical service area when required.

04

Environmental & Equipment Divestiture Support

Support for equipment divestitures, tank and equipment removal, and site environmental remediation where petroleum-related assets require responsible handling.

Sectors Served

Serving customers across industrial, commercial, and regulated environments.

NWPE supports a varied customer base, including major oil, forestry, mining, transportation, regional companies, government facilities, and First Nation organizations.

  • Oil and Petroleum
  • Forestry
  • Mining
  • Transportation
  • Regional Companies
  • Townships & Municipalities
  • First Nation Organizations
  • Commercial Fuel Sites
  • Camps & Resorts
  • B836-22 Aviation Sites

Why NWPE

Practical field support backed by experience and accountability.

Dependable Field Experience

Decades of hands-on petroleum service work across varied sites and operating environments.

Compliance-Focused Work

A clear understanding of regulated petroleum, electrical, measurement, and transportation requirements.

Supplier and Service Network

Strong supplier relationships and access to specialized tools and equipment help NWPE respond to customer needs efficiently.

Serving Northern Canada Since 1978

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