Reliable aboveground fuel storage solutions for mission-critical backup power systems.
When every second of uptime matters, reliable fuel storage is essential.
Modern data centers depend on emergency generator systems to maintain continuous operations during utility outages. Whether supporting a hyperscale cloud campus, enterprise facility, colocation provider, healthcare data center, financial institution, or edge computing site, properly designed fuel storage systems ensure backup generators are ready to perform when called upon.
For more than 70 years, Steel Tank & Fabricating Corp. (STAFCO) has manufactured custom steel storage tanks for critical infrastructure across the United States. We build UL-listed aboveground fuel storage tanks engineered to meet the demanding requirements of mission-critical facilities.
Whether your project requires a generator base tank, day tank, intermediate storage tank, or large bulk fuel storage system, our experienced engineering and fabrication teams can deliver a solution tailored to your specifications.
Fuel Storage Solutions for Data Centers
Every data center has unique operational requirements. STAFCO manufactures a wide variety of steel fuel storage systems to support facilities of every size.
UL 142 Aboveground Fuel Storage Tanks
UL 142 tanks are the industry standard for aboveground flammable and combustible liquid storage.
Applications include:
- Diesel fuel storage
- Generator day tanks
- Intermediate fuel storage
- Fuel distribution systems
Available in a wide range of capacities and custom configurations to meet project requirements.
UL 2085 Fire-Resistant Fuel Tanks
For projects requiring enhanced fire protection, STAFCO manufactures UL 2085 compliant fuel storage tanks.
These systems are commonly specified for:
- Urban campuses
- High-density facilities
- Hospitals
- Government installations
- Mission-critical infrastructure
UL 2085 tanks provide additional fire resistance while maintaining reliable fuel storage performance.
Bulk Fuel Storage Tanks
Large data centers often require centralized fuel storage capable of supporting multiple generators and extended runtimes.
Typical capacities include:
- 5,000 gallons
- 10,000 gallons
- 15,000 gallons
- 20,000 gallons
- 30,000+ gallons
- Custom sizes available
Our engineering team designs systems to integrate with your site’s fuel distribution network and generator requirements.
Designed for Mission-Critical Reliability
Power interruptions are unacceptable in today’s digital economy.
Data centers support:
- Artificial intelligence workloads
- Cloud computing platforms
- Financial transactions
- Healthcare systems
- Government operations
- Telecommunications
- Manufacturing
- E-commerce
- Disaster recovery
Backup power systems must perform reliably during outages. Our fuel storage systems are designed with reliability, durability, and long service life in mind.
Standard Features
Depending on project requirements, STAFCO tanks can include:
- Double-wall construction
- Integral secondary containment
- Leak detection systems
- Emergency vents
- Normal vents
- Manways
- Level gauges
- Overfill prevention
- Fuel supply and return connections
- Inspection ports
- Interior coatings
- Exterior industrial coatings
- Structural saddles
- Lifting lugs
- Access ladders
- OSHA-compliant platforms
- Custom nozzle layouts
Built Around Your Specifications
No two data center projects are identical. We routinely fabricate custom tanks designed around:
- Site layout
- Local code requirements
- Fuel polishing systems
- Leak monitoring systems
- Building automation integration
- Seismic requirements
- Wind load requirements
- Customer engineering specifications
Our engineering team works directly with owners, EPC firms, consulting engineers, and mechanical contractors throughout the design process.
Applications
Our fuel storage systems are commonly used in:
- Hyperscale data centers
- AI computing campuses
- Enterprise data centers
- Colocation facilities
- Edge computing facilities
- Telecommunications hubs
- Financial institutions
- Government facilities
- Healthcare campuses
- Disaster recovery centers
