Installation

Built Right. Integrated right.

We coordinate installation through experienced local fuel partners, aligning site constraints, compliance requirements and commissioning needs. You get local boots on the ground, backed by Fuelchief’s specialist support.

500+

Projects Completed

Across fuel storage and critical power generation

40+

Years of Experience

Deep industry expertise & proven track record

9001

ISO-Certified

Committed to consistent quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement

400+

SuperVault Tanks Installed

Experience across every major industry

Reduce Installation Risk

Installation risk lives in the details: alignment, documentation, compliance and coordination between trades. We work alongside experienced local installation partners to close these gaps, supporting a fuel system that integrates cleanly on site and is ready for commissioning.

Site integration

Fuelchief and the installation team align structural, mechanical and electrical interfaces.

Reduced coordination friction

We support planning across consultants, contractors and local installation teams.

Sequenced delivery

Tanks arrive when required, coordinated with site access and installation programs. 

Commissioning readiness

Documentation and technical support help prepare the system for handover.

Case Studies

Powerco
Infrastructure
23 March 2026

Powerco

Fuelchief teamed up with Terra Cat to provide a Fuelchief DCD100 diesel fuel tank to Powerco for critical power backup.

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Relocatable SuperVault For Client
Infrastructure
23 March 2026

Relocatable SuperVault For Client

See how our SuperVault was the ideal solution because of it's relocatable design and compliance that it proved to be a real asset.

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University Of Canterbury
Infrastructure
23 March 2026

University Of Canterbury

Our latest SuperVault case study on a how our 4-hour fire rated tank replaced an underground fuel tank for the University.

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Sandspit Marina
Infrastructure
23 March 2026

Sandspit Marina

Fuelchief supplies tank to Sandspit Marina, view the latest results of the transaction and why the manager is looking for another tank from us.

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Airways: Critical Control Tower Upgrades
Infrastructure
23 March 2026

Airways: Critical Control Tower Upgrades

The Fuelchief SuperVault 4 hour fire rated fuel tank was custom made to ensure the critical environment of a aviation control tower was met.

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NZ Bus Auckland Depot Upgrade
Infrastructure
23 March 2026

NZ Bus Auckland Depot Upgrade

See how the SuperVault Cylindrical 4 hour fire rated tank ensured refuelling compliance for NZ Bus. Check out the latest case study.

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Air New Zealand Jet Engine Testing Facility
Infrastructure
23 March 2026

Air New Zealand Jet Engine Testing Facility

Fuelchief supplied Air New Zealand, one of the most recognised global airlines in the world, a SuperVault for their new testing facility.

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Christchurch Hospital
Health
23 March 2026

Christchurch Hospital

Chirstchurch Hospital, consultants needed a SuperVault tank to back up critical generators to ensure continual power in an outage.

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Allied Petroleum iTank in Invercargill
Infrastructure
21 April 2026

Allied Petroleum iTank in Invercargill

The Fuelchief SuperVault 4 hour fire rated fuel tank was custom made to ensure the critical environment of a aviation control tower was met.

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Downer Bitumen Plant Upgrade Project
Infrastructure
21 April 2026

Downer Bitumen Plant Upgrade Project

Up at Port Whangarei Downer recently took delivery of a SuperVault SVR-4999 and also a DC100 Diesel tank – both supplied via Z Energy for Downers bitumen plant upgrade.

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Citibank Gets a SuperVault
Infrastructure
21 April 2026

Citibank Gets a SuperVault

ECL Group were engaged by their client Citibank to supply and install a suitable diesel tank system to supply fuel to a large generator in a multi-storey building in downtown Auckland.

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Terra Cat Praxis Generator Base Tanks
Infrastructure
21 April 2026

Terra Cat Praxis Generator Base Tanks

ECL Group were engaged by their client Citibank to supply and install a suitable diesel tank system to supply fuel to a large generator in a multi-storey building in downtown Auckland.

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Air BP Queenstown Airport Project
Infrastructure
21 April 2026

Air BP Queenstown Airport Project

Queenstown Airport is a pristine location with the importance of environmentally secure and safe storage of fuel. For Air BP the SuperVault’s have been providing this for several years and will continue to do so for many years to come.

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Higgins Group Case Study
Infrastructure
21 April 2026

Higgins Group Case Study

The SuperVault solution provided a certified compliant tank for the Test Certifier to sign off on without any issues.

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Nelson City Council
Infrastructure
21 April 2026

Nelson City Council

A precision placed series of SuperVault’s measured and constructed to the millimetre for the allocated space available. The tanks have been functioning successfully for the plant.

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RD Petroleum Aviation Fuel Upgrade at Franz Josef Glacier
19 August 2026

RD Petroleum Aviation Fuel Upgrade at Franz Josef Glacier

Replacing five ageing tanks with one, RD Petroleum needed a 60,000L aviation fuel tank transported clear across New Zealand to Franz Josef Glacier. Here's how a custom SuperVault made the journey and now keeps helicopter tour operators refuelled on-site.

Specialists in fuel system integration

Our engineers and project managers work alongside consultants, principal contractors and local fuel installation partners to carry the fuel-storage solution from design and manufacture through to successful integration on site.

Common Questions

What does fuel tank installation involve on a critical site?

Installation includes cranage planning, positioning, structural verification, vent routing, pipework connection, hazardous compliance checks and documentation for sign-off.

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How do you manage installation in tight plant rooms or rooftop environments?

We review access, lifting methodology, clearances and sequencing early, coordinating with other trades to reduce interface risk before equipment arrives on site.

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How is compliance verified during installation?

Installation follows approved drawings and specifications, with fire integrity, seismic anchoring and hazardous requirements checked and documented prior to handover.

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How do you align installation with generator suppliers and electrical contractors?

We coordinate connection points, reticulation layout, venting and controls to ensure the fuel system integrates cleanly with the generator package.

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What documentation is provided after installation?

As-built drawings, compliance certifications, fire-rating documentation and commissioning records are prepared to support consent and final approval.

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What are common risks during fuel tank installation?

Most risks occur at trade interfaces — vent routing, penetrations, slab loads or sequencing — which are controlled through early coordination and verification.

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Who installs Fuelchief fuel systems in Australia?

In Australia, installation is completed by experienced local fuel contractors. We can work with your nominated contractor or alongside established installation partners familiar with our systems. Fuelchief remains involved with technical information, documentation, delivery coordination and product support through handover.

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If you need critical fuel and a partner you can rely on, let’s talk.

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