New Zealand Oil Services is expecting to complete construction of the 21m-wide and 13m-tall silo in Central Dunedin’s Parry St, for BP, by the middle of this year.
BP head of country and vice-president Asia Pacific aviation Haley Mahoney said Dunedin terminal works continued its recent investments in fuel storage across the country.
"The Dunedin terminal’s additional fuel storage capacity will further enhance our South Island supply chain for jet fuel and diesel as travel and tourism continues to grow throughout Otago and Queenstown."
The tank being built had a usable storage of about 4million litres and its construction began in 2025.
The tank was fabricated and built on site — installing the floor, walls, roof and fittings.
It was gradually lifted using hydraulic jacks, allowing most welding and assembly work to be completed at ground level rather than at height.
