Crowley Solutions
Bulk Fuel Facility | Darwin, Australia
Crowley operates a bulk fuel storage facility in Darwin, Australia, under a multi-year contract with the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency-Energy to provide fuel management and storage services for defense forces. The facility supports U.S. operations and enhances fuel security across the Indo-Pacific, reinforcing Darwin’s strategic role in the U.S.-Australia defense alliance.
Project Overview
The Darwin Bulk Fuels Facility is designed and constructed to support U.S. defense operations and strengthen fuel security throughout the Indo-Pacific region as part of the U.S.-Australia defense alliance.
The state-of-the-art facility enhances Darwin’s strategic role as a logistics hub for the Indo-Pacific, positioning the Northern Territory for future defense and supply chain investments aligned with the Territory Economic Reconstruction blueprint.
Key Stats
- 2 million barrels (80 million gallons) of aviation fuel storage
- 11 independently certified storage tanks
- Meets National Construction Code and Australian Standards
- Engineered to withstand Category 4+ cyclonic conditions
- Advanced containment and leak detection systems
- $300 million USD investment in Northern Territory economy
About The Location
Darwin’s strategic location supports the Pacific defense and logistics strategy with Australia. As government contractors who have performed around the world, including Alaska, Africa and Asia, Crowley has successfully performed a fuel supply, storage and distribution for more than a century.
The project was granted approval from the Northern Territory Environmental Protection Authority, resulting in development permit for construction. If you have any questions, please direct them to darwin@crowley.com.