Tanklagern

Tanklagern is a term used in Swedish and other Germanic languages to refer to a tank storage facility, and it may also appear as a place name in Swedish-speaking regions. The word is a compound of tank and lager, meaning storage or depot. In standard Swedish, the common forms are tanklager (indefinite) and tanklagret (definite singular). The definite plural form is tanklagen or tanklagren, depending on usage, but Tanklagern as a proper noun may appear in specific contexts.

The function of a tanklagern is to store large volumes of liquids, such as petroleum products, solvents, or chemicals. It typically comprises multiple storage tanks, pipelines, pumping equipment, and safety and environmental systems. Access is controlled to ensure security and to minimize the risk of spills or fires.

Historically, fuel depots have played a key role in military logistics and civilian energy supply. In peacetime, tanklagern support distribution networks for fuels and other liquids, while modern facilities emphasize leak detection, secondary containment, fire protection, and environmental monitoring.

Because of its general meaning, Tanklagern can refer to different sites and should be clarified by context to avoid confusion with similar terms in German and Scandinavian languages.

See also: Tanklager, fuel depot, petroleum storage, tank farm.