Stationary Cryogenic Storage Tank Suppliers & Manufacturers
Stationary cryogenic storage tanks are fixed installations that hold liquefied gases at customer sites, distribution depots, LNG terminals, hydrogen production facilities, and merchant gas plants. Unlike mobile containers, these vessels are permanently installed and connect to on-site vaporizers, pumps, or process equipment. Capacities range from small customer-site tanks of 3,000 liters to large LNG storage of 200,000 m³ or more.
Common formats include vertical tanks for compact site footprint at industrial customers, horizontal tanks for higher instantaneous flow and easier truck offloading, spherical tanks for large-scale LNG and industrial gas storage, mounded tanks for LPG and ethylene under safety-driven earth covering, and specialized inner-vessel designs for liquid hydrogen at large scale. Construction uses double-wall vacuum-perlite or vacuum-MLI insulation for cryogenic service, or single-wall perlite-insulated concrete for large LNG.
This directory lists stationary cryogenic storage tank manufacturers globally. Mobile transport tanks and containers are covered under the separate gas-specific mobile tank categories. Each supplier profile covers tank formats, capacity range, design pressures typically 8 to 37 bar for industrial gas and 0.29 barg for full-containment LNG, cryogen compatibility, code certifications (ASME U-stamp, PED, GB 150, AS 1210, API 620/625 for LNG), guaranteed boil-off rates, and installation and re-certification service capability.
Buyers evaluating stationary tank suppliers typically compare guaranteed boil-off in %/day, code stamps for the destination jurisdiction, delivery lead times which vary from 20 weeks for small industrial gas tanks to 3+ years for large LNG storage, transport permits for oversize vessels, integration with vaporizers and control systems, and in-service inspection service. Filter by country, tank format, cryogen, or capacity.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between stationary and mobile cryogenic tanks?
Stationary tanks are permanently installed and typically not certified for road, rail, or marine transport. They are usually larger (5,000 to 200,000+ m³) and designed for longer service life. Mobile containers meet transport regulations (ADR, DOT, IMDG) and are limited by road weight and dimensional limits.
What is a full-containment LNG tank?
A full-containment tank has an inner tank of 9% nickel steel and an outer tank of prestressed concrete, both capable of holding LNG. The design contains the full liquid inventory even if the inner tank fails, and meets EN 14620 or API 625. Capacities are typically 140,000 to 200,000+ m³.
What boil-off rate should I expect?
Small vacuum-insulated industrial gas tanks (3 to 60 m³): 0.15 to 0.4 %/day for LIN, 0.1 to 0.3 %/day for LOX. Large LNG storage (100,000+ m³): 0.05 to 0.10 %/day. Liquid hydrogen: 0.1 to 0.4 %/day depending on scale. Boil-off is a guaranteed specification in most supplier contracts.
Which codes apply to stationary cryogenic tanks?
In the US, ASME BPVC Section VIII Division 1 or 2 with U-stamp; large LNG storage additionally uses API 620 Appendix Q or API 625. In Europe, PED 2014/68/EU with CE mark, and EN 14620 for LNG. China uses GB 150. Australia uses AS 1210. Hydrogen storage adds EN 13530 or ISO 21009.
What are lead times for stationary cryogenic tanks?
Small industrial gas tanks (3 to 60 m³) typically ship in 20 to 40 weeks. Medium tanks (60 to 500 m³) require 40 to 80 weeks. Large LNG storage tanks (30,000+ m³) require 30 to 48 months including civil work. Liquid hydrogen stationary tanks currently show extended lead times of 18+ months due to supply constraints.