System 1: FuelFacs
Field-Tested. Globally Trusted. Expertly Implemented.
Athenium International implements, integrates, and supports Fuel-FACS+, the flagship terminal automation system from Guidant—a platform deployed across six continents and trusted by hundreds of terminals worldwide, including over 30 installations across Southern Africa.
Architecture & Components
Central Business System (CBS)
The CBS is the enterprise-grade heart of FuelFACS+, providing:
- Centralized master data, transactions and inventory
- A unified integration point to ERP for multiple terminals
- Real-time operational integrity across all automation tiers
- FFWeb+, web interface support for remote application access
- Data consolidation for integration to the corporate data lake
Facility Business System (FBS)
The FBS layer manages automation at the site level, providing:
- Real-time control of racks, loading, inventory and access
- Direct communication with field devices (Accuload, Microload, etc.)
- Support for advanced automation: driver access, live reconciliation, loading validation
- Tight integration with CBS to maintain synchronized operations across the enterprise
Integration & Extensibility
- Standard APIs and canonical integrators ensure compatibility with ERP, DCS, SCADA, and other third-party systems
- Built-in OPC server allows real-time external data integration
- Microsoft SQL database enables transparent reporting and analytics
- Supports manual and semi-automated terminals via FFWeb+, extending CBS functionality to edge facilities
Why Athenium International?
Athenium International doesn’t just deliver software—we bring deep subject matter expertise, engineering rigor, and enterprise-grade scalability.
Fuel-FACS+ Subject Matter Experts
- Our team includes dedicated specialists in Facility & Central Business Systems, with a track record of large-scale deployments and mission-critical support.
SAP IS-OIL & ABAP Expertise
- We understand SAP from the inside out, including IS-OIL modules and custom ABAP development, ensuring seamless ERP integration and optimization.
Advanced Integration Specialists
- From IDOCs and XML messaging to modern APIs, we architect robust, real-time data flows between automation, enterprise, and analytics systems.
Proprietary Integration Tools
Our in-house software includes:
- ZAgent: A high-performance integration engine built for terminal ecosystems
- DMEx: A powerful data aggregation and reporting platform
Field-Level Automation & Controls
- We offer integration of field equipment, for example preset, weigh scale and sensor communication—to guarantee precise control of physical infrastructure.
Best Practice Process Flows
- We design and implement global-standard end-to-end flows, bringing operational excellence to complex fuel and logistics environments.
Infrastructure-Aware Implementations
- Our teams have solid working experience with diverse hosting and network environments enabling performance-optimized, compliant, and scalable solutions.
