Mega Construction Sites | Refueling On A Mega Project

If you are a fan of Lego, you may remember The Lego Movie, where Emmet, a superintendent on a bustling construction project, uses tens of thousands of gallons of fuel a week. He is singing “Everything Is Awesome,” until he realizes that his equipment is running low on fuel and his jobsite is about to come to a grinding halt! His team of Master Builders jump into action and determine that the best way to reduce their risk of running out of fuel and keep their jobsite running is by investing in bulk on-site fuel storage.

Ok, so that’s not exactly how The Lego Movie starts, but it’s a great way of introducing our guide to mega projects and bulk fuel storage.

What is a mega project?

A mega project is a large construction project worth over $1 billion. Definitions will vary, as every company may have a different way of classifying them, but many will agree that the costs will exceed this number at a minimum.

Mega projects can range from:

Semiconductor plants
EV plants
Solar farms
Data centers
LNG facilities
Large infrastructure projects.

Over the past few years, these types of projects have been on the rise in part due to the recent passing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs, Chips and Science, and Inflation Reduction Acts. Because of the monetary size of these projects, their duration, and the amount of equipment needed, many rental companies and general contractors are investing in these projects.

Managing fuel on a mega construction site

While the amount of equipment, people, and material costs are often the main focus of planning a mega project, what is often overlooked is:

The amount of fuel needed to keep these projects moving, and,
How to efficiently distribute that fuel while on-site

There are essentially two different ways of distributing fuel on a jobsite:

The first is wet-hosing. This requires a fuel distributor to come on-site with their tanker and top off each and every piece of equipment one by one on the jobsite. As you may have guessed, this can take a long time and become pretty inefficient when you are moving over 15,000 gallons of fuel a week. Find out more about wet hosing in our guide.
The second option is bulk fuel storage onsite. We’ll take a deep dive into the benefits of bulk fuel storage on-site and how Western Global is here to help with your bulk fuel storage needs.

Not involved in a mega project, but want to know more about the benefits of bulk fuel storage? Check out our guide.

A Western Global TransCube on a construction site.

Benefits of bulk fuel storage for a mega jobsite

As previously stated, wet-hosing on a mega construction site that consumes thousands of gallons a week can be inefficient. So, let’s talk about bulk fuel storage on a mega construction site and its benefits.

Reduced downtime

With bulk fuel storage, a fuel distributor can make a fuel drop once or twice a week into a tank that holds hundreds or thousands of gallons. These tanks can be strategically distributed throughout your site, so you never have to travel far to top off your fuel, increasing overall productivity and uptime.

Western Global has bulk fuel storage solutions in many sizes and capacities that are perfect for mega job sites. Learn more about our fuel solutions here.

Reduced emissions

Many of the companies that are working onsite are looking to reduce their overall carbon footprint these days. With bulk onsite fuel storage, companies can reduce their carbon footprint by reducing the amount of fuel deliveries on a jobsite.

At Western Global, we take environmental compliance one step further. Our tanks also come with built-in secondary containment, minimizing the risk of leaks and spills – which can then lead to a hefty fine from the EPA. With a double walled tank, any leaks are contained within the inner tank, keeping it safely locked behind two stainless steel walls.

Last-mile fuel delivery

With bulk onsite fuel storage, the general contractor can further increase productivity by having mobile fuel storage solutions on their site.

Western Global provides fuel trailers that are perfect for the jobsite that enable contractors to fill a fuel trailer from a bulk fuel tank and deliver fuel out to those hard to reach areas using just a standard 1/2 ton truck. Find out more about our fuel trailer, the TransCube Mobile Refueler.

Extended run time

For job sites that require generators to run for hours on end, bulk storage fuel tanks can be easily connected as an auxiliary fuel tank that keeps your generators running for longer.

Take our mighty TransCube, for example. Trusted by power generation specialists, this tank can fuel up to 3 pieces of equipment at once, providing you with a convenient, cost-effective refueling solution. No need to rely on countless deliveries and clogging up your already-busy site with more traffic, and no more valuable workers wasting time refueling equipment over and over again.

Learn more about the ROI of bulk fuel storage on mega construction sites.

Why Western Global?

Alright, this blog is a little long, but bear with me. Western Global has fuel storage solutions to meet your mega jobsite needs. Our tanks can provide the following benefits for mega projects:

Ease of use – our tanks come equipped with four-way fork pockets that allow for easy maneuverability around the jobsite. They also come turnkey! Our tanks show up with everything you need to start filling your equipment – you just need to add fuel.
Easy maintenance – With our double walled design, you don’t need to worry about cleaning out the dirt and debris from berms.
Reduced theft – our tanks come equipped with lockable equipment cabinets. Lock the cabinet when you are done for the day to ensure that your fuel and pumping equipment is safe and secure.
Beyond the tank – our team is ready to support to ensure that our tanks are always ready to fuel your equipment. No matter what your project throws at you, and what your fuel tank needs are, we are prepared to make it happen.

The next time you have a mega project, make sure to not overlook your fueling needs and ensure that everything is, in fact, awesome. Browse our fuel tank range today.

Authored by

Ben Inkrott

Director of Product Management - Western Global - NA

Ben Inkrott is the Director of Product at Western Global. He has a diverse background in developing and launching hardware and software solutions that solve everyday challenges for industrial customers. Ben holds a bachelors degree in engineering and a MBA. Connect with him on LinkedIn.

Fueling awesome on Mega Construction Sites