Straightforward fuel, built for the communities running on it.
Thunderbird Fuels is an Indigenous-led bulk fuel and energy infrastructure company delivering transparent pricing, smart tank monitoring, and dependable supply to First Nations, institutions, and industry across Canada.
We find the savings, then build them into your agreement.
We’re not a fuel supplier. We’re your fuel ally, and we’ll show you the numbers before you sign anything.
- Send your invoicesShare 2–5 recent fuel invoices from your current supplier.
- We run the numbersOur team benchmarks your blend, delivery costs, and lane rates against current rack pricing.
- Savings go into your agreementWhatever we find gets built directly into your Savings & Service Agreement, so it shows up on every order, not as a one-time payout.
Real numbers: on program audits like this, we’ve traced combined pricing, fuel‑management, and added‑value savings north of $250,000 on a 1,000,000 L annual volume.
What we're building
A concept render from an active community proposal: bulk fuel, market, and restaurant under one Thunderbird site.
What we run
Six capabilities that work together: supply, audits, live consumption data, and the tank infrastructure to act on it.
Bulk Fuel Supply
Reliable bulk delivery for diesel, gasoline, and aviation fuel, with competitive pricing and savings built into every order.
Institutional Fuel Audits
A full audit of your current supply arrangement benchmarked against Shell rack Manitoba pricing. Already delivering results for remote and First Nations communities across Manitoba.
Fuel Management
Real-time consumption analytics, inventory tracking, and predictive ordering. Optimize spend with data-driven insight and reporting instead of guesswork.
Smart Fuel Tanks
Proprietary double-walled tanks with solar-powered monitoring, GPS tracking, and automated refill alerts. Zero ground-leak guarantee included.
Fully Custom Fuel Solutions
Tanks sized to the job, from 1,000 L units up to 75,000 L, in any combination. Whether it's a single small site or a multi-tank yard, the setup is built around what you actually consume, not a fixed catalogue size.
Card Lock Access
Optional card lock fueling for larger business operations, with modern security controls on who fuels, when, and how much. Built for fleets and sites that need accountability without a staffed pump.
Our products
Tanks sized to the job, telematics to watch them, and full site builds when you're starting from the ground up.
Gas Station Build / Rebranding
Full canopy, tank, dispensers, signage, and civil works, typically under $1M with no upper limit, tax‑exempt for First Nations.
More details ›Full station builds, ground up
When a community is starting from scratch, here’s what a build typically includes and what it runs.
Fuel Station Canopy
40ft × 30ft, 2H column, 14ft‑6in clear height, UBC/IBC‑engineered with stamped drawings and permits, full structural steel and LED lighting.
Bulk Storage Tank, Supply, Setup & Install
Up to 75,000L double‑walled, ULC‑certified, explosion‑proof control box, auto tank monitoring with app, dispensers, and full commissioning.
Branded Price Pylon
Remote‑controlled electric price display, double‑sided for road visibility, concrete‑anchored base, fully installed.
Site Works & Civil
Submersible turbine pump, fuel lines, fittings, trenching, engineered drawings, electrical, and tank monitoring install and commissioning.
Full builds for First Nations communities typically come in under $1,000,000, with no upper limit, scope can scale to whatever the community needs. Projects qualify for tax‑exempt pricing, and financing options are available, ask us to walk through terms.
The smart tank, spec’d out
Every tank we install is built to be watched, not guessed at.
- Double-wall containmentProprietary double-walled construction backed by a zero ground-leak guarantee.
- Solar-powered monitoringNo grid connection required. Runs and reports independently, built for remote sites.
- GPS trackingKnow where every tank is and what condition it's in, at all times.
- Automated refill alertsThe tank tells you when it's low, so a community never runs dry waiting on a call.
In the yard
Diesel storage tanks staged and safe-fill rated, ready for delivery.
Why Thunderbird
Thunderbird Fuels Inc. is an Indigenous-led energy and fuel infrastructure company focused on delivering transparent, reliable, and community-focused fuel solutions for First Nations, institutional clients, organizations, and infrastructure projects across Canada.
Our mission is simple: fair fuel pricing, modern fuel management systems, and dependable supply chains that strengthen local economies and reduce long-term costs. Through bulk fuel supply, institutional audits, and next-generation tank infrastructure, we help partners take control of their fuel supply and plan for long-term energy resilience.
We work alongside industry partners and community leadership, focused on bringing transparency, accountability, and modern infrastructure to fuel systems that have historically lacked both.
See it explained
What working with a fuel ally actually looks like, straight from us.
We're not a fuel supplier, we're your fuel ally
What that actually means for how we work with you. Open on YouTube ↗Common questions
The things most operations and communities ask before their first order.
What tank sizes do you offer?
Anything from 1,000 L up to 75,000 L, in any combination. Tanks are sized around what a site actually consumes rather than pulled off a fixed catalogue, so a single small unit and a multi-tank yard get the same custom approach.
How do you find savings on my fuel costs?
Send 2–5 recent fuel invoices from your current supplier. We benchmark your blend, delivery costs, and lane rates against current rack pricing, then build whatever savings we find directly into your Savings & Service Agreement.
Do you serve remote and First Nations communities?
Yes, that's the core of why Thunderbird Fuels exists. We're Indigenous-led and built specifically to bring transparent pricing and modern infrastructure to communities and institutional clients that have historically been underserved by fuel supply.
What comes standard with a Smart Fuel Tank?
Double-walled construction with a zero ground-leak guarantee, solar-powered monitoring that needs no grid connection, GPS tracking, and automated refill alerts so a site never runs dry waiting on a call.
Can we control who's allowed to fuel on-site?
Yes. For larger business operations we offer optional card lock access with modern security controls, so fueling is restricted to authorized users without needing a staffed pump.
Do you audit our existing fuel setup before we switch?
Always an option. Our institutional fuel audits benchmark your current arrangement against Shell rack Manitoba pricing, the same process already delivering results for remote and First Nations communities across Manitoba.
Talk to us
Reach out directly, or send your last few invoices to start a savings audit.
- Email[email protected]
- Phone204–333–3034
- Location585 Jarvis Ave, Winnipeg, MB R2W 3B2
Get a quote
Tell us what you need and we'll follow up directly. Prefer email? Send 2–5 recent invoices to start a savings audit instead.