Fire rating depends on tank location, volume, and local regulations such as AS1940. In many data centre projects, 2-hour or 4-hour fire-rated tanks are required to avoid additional fire-rated rooms and simplify compliance.
DATA CENTRES
Mission-Critical Fuel Solutions For Data Centres
We work alongside consultants, contractors and in-house teams to design and deliver compliant fuel systems for high-availability environments. From early design through manufacture, we help reduce uncertainty around compliance, space and system integration. In Australia, we then work alongside established fuel installation partners to carry the solution through to site.
Specialist design support
Bring fuel expertise into the design early
Fuel storage in a data centre is never just a tank.
Fire strategy, compliance, available space, generator requirements and the wider construction programme all influence the final solution.
We work alongside consulting engineers and project teams to resolve these interfaces early, helping turn design intent into a compliant, manufacturable fuel system.
Our role is to help reduce the risk of technical gaps, redesign and surprises later in the program.
The SuperVault
Four-hour fire-rated storage when space and compliance matter
The SuperVault Cylindrical is designed for mission-critical environments where fuel storage needs to integrate safely into a constrained site or building design.
Its four-hour fire-rated construction and supporting engineering provide consultants with greater flexibility when fire separation and available footprint influence the design.
- Four-hour fire-rated
- Designed for mission-critical environments
- Makes efficient use of available space
- Supporting engineering and compliance documentation
- Available in a range of capacities
The Fuelchief methodology
Reduce uncertainty from early design through delivery
Data centre fuel systems cross multiple disciplines. We stay involved through the stages that matter, working alongside the wider project team to keep the fuel scope compliant, coordinated and buildable.
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Design
Early design support aligned to civil layouts, load requirements and compliance rules.
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Environmental and fire compliance
Designed to meet AS1940 and local authority requirements.
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Structural and civil coordination
Integrated with slabs, bunds and access planning.
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Consent documentation
Drawings and compliance packs prepared for approval.
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Manufacture
Built for durability in exposed and high-demand environments.
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Fire-rated solutions
Certified systems aligned to project needs, including the SuperVault tank.
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Long-term integrity
Designed to protect generators during extended outages.
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Precision fabrication
Manufactured to approved drawings and site constraints.
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Install
Installation through local partners. We support coordination, integration and handover.
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Partner-led installation
Installed by experienced local fuel installation partners.
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Site coordination
We support access, interfaces and surrounding services.
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Commissioning support
Technical documentation and product support through handover.
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IL4 and resilience ready
Engineered for seismic resilience in high-availability environments.
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True 4-hour fire-rated solutions
Certified systems aligned to AS1940 and project fire requirements.
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Consent-ready documentation packs
Drawings, certifications and compliance documentation prepared.
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Integration-ready for complex sites
Designed to work with local installation teams and wider project services.
Mission-critical fuel is a specialist field
Our engineers, project managers and manufacturing team work alongside consultants, contractors and client teams to solve fuel-storage constraints and carry the solution from design through to delivery.
We understand the detail because this is what we do every day.
Joe Deck
Director - Corporate
Hamish McLean
Director - Technical
Guthrie Deck
Director - Business Partnerships
Rowan Smithers
Sales Team Leader
Barney McLean
Project Sales
Casey Brosnahan
Marketing & Executive Assistant
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, if the tank meets fire rating, ventilation, and hazardous area requirements. Fire-rated tanks are often used to allow internal installation without constructing separate fire-rated enclosures.
Sizing depends on generator load, required runtime, redundancy strategy, and refuelling logistics. Data centres typically require sufficient capacity to meet uptime requirements while allowing for safe refilling during operation.
Fuel systems must comply with standards such as local fire codes, environmental regulations, and hazardous area classifications. Requirements vary by region and project, so early coordination with authorities is critical.
Fuel quality is maintained through filtration, water separation, tank design, and regular fuel polishing. Poor fuel quality can impact generator performance, so systems are designed to minimise contamination and degradation over time.
Fuel systems should be considered early in design. Late-stage coordination often leads to space constraints, compliance issues, and redesign. Early involvement ensures the system fits, meets regulations, and integrates with generator infrastructure.
In Australia, we work alongside experienced fuel installation contractors to complete the on-site scope.
We design and manufacture the fuel-storage solution and support the installation team with the technical information, documentation and coordination required to integrate it into the wider system.
If your project already has a nominated fuel contractor, we can work with them. Where appropriate, we can also work alongside established installation partners familiar with our systems.
If you need critical fuel and a partner you can rely on, let’s talk.
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Phone
AUS 1300 899 038
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Phone
NZ / INT +64 3 384 2380
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Postal address
P.O Box 160175
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Customer support
info@fuelchieftanks.com
We are here to help. Contact our friendly team any time.