19/11/2025
As demand for AI and digital services accelerates, data centres are consuming unprecedented amounts of energy - and this growth shows no sign of slowing down.
While many facilities are investing in renewable power, fossil-fuel-based backup generation (diesel and gas) remains critical for reliability in high-demand environments. Across Australia, large data centres can draw power comparable to regional towns, with multiple backup generators and substantial on-site fuel storage to ensure continuous operation.
Key Trends in Australia’s Data Centre Market
Rising energy intensity: Data centres consume vastly more electricity than typical commercial buildings.
Rapid growth: According to the Australian Energy Market Operator, data centres consumed around 3.9 TWh in FY25 - roughly 2% of NEM grid electricity. This figure is forecast to grow to 6–12% of total demand in the coming decades.
AI acceleration: Energy-hungry AI technologies are driving much of this new demand.
Fuel reliance: Despite renewable investments, diesel and gas remain the dominant backup solutions. Many large facilities maintain extensive fuel infrastructure - multiple tanks, filtration and transfer systems - to guarantee uptime during grid outages or peak demand events.
This expanding sector represents a significant opportunity for fuel equipment distributors. Every new data-centre build or expansion requires comprehensive systems for fuel storage, transfer, filtration, measurement, and management to support critical power infrastructure.
Equipco is ready to support your customers with a complete range of pumps, filters, hose reels, level gauges, meters, and fuel management systems engineered for reliable, high-capacity data-centre operations.
If you’d like tailored equipment recommendations or pricing information, please contact us - we’d be happy to assist.
https://www.equipco.com.au/blog/post/growing-demand-for-fuel-handling-equipment-in-the-expanding-data-centre-sector.html
