Australia’s summer weather can be unpredictable and no two regions experience the same challenges. While the north and east often face cyclones, heavy rainfall, and flooding, Western Australia contends with extreme heat, high fire danger, and prolonged dry conditions. Across mining, construction, transport, and remote operations, this variability places pressure on fuel security, power availability, and site readiness.
Regardless of location, every operation benefits from having a well‑prepared emergency plan supported by reliable fuel and power backup equipment.
The Weather Risks You Need to Plan For
High temperatures and heatwaves
Heatwaves increase demand on generators, pumps, and critical fuel systems. Elevated temperatures can also strain electrical and mechanical components, reducing uptime and putting pressure on mobile equipment.
Recommended solutions:
- Hybrid power units to reduce generator load
- Fuel trailers for on‑site refuelling
- Engine‑ready self‑bunded tanks with compliant fittings
Bushfire Danger Periods
Bushfire seasons require rapid access to fuel, mobile power, and standalone refuelling systems to support emergency response and keep critical assets running safely.
Recommended solutions:
- Mobile refuelling trailers
- Solar‑hybrid systems for low‑risk, low‑heat generation
- Backup gensets positioned away from vegetation
Heavy Rainfall & Flash Flooding
Flooding risks can impact access to fuel, damage electrical systems, and compromise fixed assets if contingency plans aren’t in place.
Key considerations:
- Ensuring tanks are properly stabilised and protected
- Verifying bund capacity
- Positioning backup power on elevated ground
- Maintaining transfer pumps and hoses ready for deployment
Cyclonic Impacts in Northern Australia
Cyclones can lead to long access delays, supply chain disruption, and equipment downtime.
Operational impacts include:
- Transport disruption
- Extended generator usage
- Difficulty accessing replacement equipment quickly
Recommended solutions:
- Pre‑positioned emergency fuel storage
- Rapid deployment hybrid units
- Essential transfer equipment on-site before weather warnings escalate
Read our blog article Why Choose a Fuel Tank for Hire During Cyclone Season
Fuelfix’s Backup and Emergency Solutions
Our nationwide fleet and technical capability allow teams to support operations through every type of severe weather event. Fuelfix supplies a range of equipment for short- and long-term hire, ready to go:
- Self‑bunded tanks
- Mobile fuel trailers
- Hybrid power systems
- Battery energy storage systems (BESS)
- Standalone pump and transfer solutions
- Solar‑powered and battery units
- Rapid response equipment for remote or high‑risk locations
These solutions help you:
- Maintain safe, reliable fuel access and power continuity during severe weather conditions
- Keep critical systems running
- Respond quickly to changing conditions
- Minimise downtime and operational disruptions
Be Ready for Whatever the 2026 Summer Season Brings
Extreme weather is unpredictable, but your operational resilience doesn’t need to be. If you need support choosing the right emergency or backup systems, our team is here to help. Explore our Fuel & Power Backup Equipment
