# Nevada Plans Fuel Resilience Upgrades

On November 2, 2026, Nevada’s Fuel Resiliency Committee released recommendations to reduce the state’s dependence on California fuel supplies, increase reserves from about seven to 14 days, and improve emergency distribution readiness. The recommendations identify potential future investment in pipeline capacity, rail fuel-receipt infrastructure, fuel storage, and public-private partnerships, but do not announce an active solicitation, contract value, or procurement deadline.

- Pipeline, rail-receipt, and storage contractors may find future infrastructure opportunities as Nevada considers ways to diversify supply and expand reserves; the recommendations do not establish that projects have been funded or procured.
- Companies with fuel logistics, terminal, infrastructure, or emergency distribution capabilities can assess how their offerings align with the committee’s identified needs and potential public-private partnerships.
- Procurement teams should treat this as early-stage planning intelligence rather than a current bid opportunity; no solicitation or submission deadline is identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities, Transportation
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 02, 2026

### Government Entities
- Nevada Fuel Resiliency Committee
- State of Nevada
- Nevada Commission on Homeland Security

### Key Quotes
> The Fuel Resilience Committee has brought government and industry together to diversify fuel supplies, strengthen infrastructure, and prepare for emergency disruptions.
> — Brett Compston, Chief of Emergency Management / Homeland Security for the State of Nevada

> My administration is doing the work to provide a path forward to diversify our fuel supply, increase our reserves, and decrease costs while ensuring we are prepared to respond during emergencies.
> — Joe Lombardo, Governor of Nevada

### Sources
- [Nevada Fuel Resiliency Committee Releases Recommendations to Strengthen Nevada’s Fuel Supply and Protect Consumers from Price Hikes and Disruptions](https://www.gov.nv.gov/press-releases/nevada-fuel-resiliency-committee-releases-recommendations-to-strengthen-nevadas-fuel-supply-and-protect-consumers-from-price-hikes-and-disruptions/) - NV