# Storage tanks (technology)

internal name `py-storage-tanks` · tier 0 (Automation science pack, [tier 0](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/0.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/py-storage-tanks/

## Cost

70 units of (1 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md)), 30 s each.

## Requires (1)

- [Alloy smelting - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/alloys-mk01.md)

## Leads to (2)

- [Genetics - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/genetics-mk01.md)
- [Shale oil development](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/scrude.md)

## Unlocks (11 recipes)

### PyTank (10 kL) (`py-tank-1000`)

- 5 s · tier 0
- Ingredients: 5 × [Duralumin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/duralumin.md), 10 × [Pipe](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pipe.md), 10 × [Lead plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/lead-plate.md)
- Results: 1 × [PyTank (10 kL)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-tank-1000.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Storage tanks](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/py-storage-tanks.md)

### PyTank (100 kL) (`py-tank-10000`)

- 5 s · tier 0
- Ingredients: 2 × [PyTank (40 kL)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-tank-4000.md), 20 × [Duralumin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/duralumin.md), 45 × [Lead plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/lead-plate.md)
- Results: 1 × [PyTank (100 kL)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-tank-10000.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Storage tanks](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/py-storage-tanks.md)

### PyTank (15 kL) (`py-tank-1500`)

- 5 s · tier 0
- Ingredients: 20 × [Duralumin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/duralumin.md), 10 × [Pipe](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pipe.md), 10 × [Lead plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/lead-plate.md)
- Results: 1 × [PyTank (15 kL)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-tank-1500.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Storage tanks](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/py-storage-tanks.md)

### PyTank (30 kL) (`py-tank-3000`)

- 5 s · tier 0
- Ingredients: 15 × [Duralumin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/duralumin.md), 20 × [Pipe](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pipe.md), 10 × [Lead plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/lead-plate.md)
- Results: 1 × [PyTank (30 kL)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-tank-3000.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Storage tanks](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/py-storage-tanks.md)

### PyTank (40 kL) (`py-tank-4000`)

- 3 s · tier 0
- Ingredients: 40 × [Iron stick](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/iron-stick.md), 8 × [Pipe](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pipe.md), 30 × [Lead plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/lead-plate.md)
- Results: 1 × [PyTank (40 kL)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-tank-4000.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Storage tanks](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/py-storage-tanks.md)

### PyTank (50 kL) (`py-tank-5000`)

- 5 s · tier 0
- Ingredients: 1 × [PyTank (15 kL)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-tank-1500.md), 40 × [Iron stick](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/iron-stick.md), 8 × [Pipe](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pipe.md), 30 × [Lead plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/lead-plate.md)
- Results: 1 × [PyTank (50 kL)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-tank-5000.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Storage tanks](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/py-storage-tanks.md)

### PyTank (65 kL) (`py-tank-6500`)

- 5 s · tier 0
- Ingredients: 1 × [PyTank (40 kL)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-tank-4000.md), 8 × [Pipe](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pipe.md), 30 × [Iron stick](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/iron-stick.md), 30 × [Lead plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/lead-plate.md)
- Results: 1 × [PyTank (65 kL)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-tank-6500.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Storage tanks](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/py-storage-tanks.md)

### PyTank (70 kL) (`py-tank-7000`)

- 5 s · tier 0
- Ingredients: 1 × [Storage tank](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/storage-tank.md), 20 × [Duralumin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/duralumin.md), 10 × [Pipe](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pipe.md), 10 × [Lead plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/lead-plate.md)
- Results: 1 × [PyTank (70 kL)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-tank-7000.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Storage tanks](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/py-storage-tanks.md)

### PyTank (80 kL) (`py-tank-8000`)

- 5 s · tier 0
- Ingredients: 1 × [PyTank (40 kL)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-tank-4000.md), 12 × [Pipe](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pipe.md), 40 × [Iron stick](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/iron-stick.md), 40 × [Lead plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/lead-plate.md)
- Results: 1 × [PyTank (80 kL)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-tank-8000.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Storage tanks](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/py-storage-tanks.md)

### PyTank (90 kL) (`py-tank-9000`)

- 5 s · tier 0
- Ingredients: 1 × [PyTank (50 kL)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-tank-5000.md), 1 × [PyTank (30 kL)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-tank-3000.md), 15 × [Iron plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/iron-plate.md), 30 × [Steel plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/steel-plate.md)
- Results: 1 × [PyTank (90 kL)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-tank-9000.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Storage tanks](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/py-storage-tanks.md)

### Storage tank (`storage-tank`)

- 3 s · tier 0
- Ingredients: 20 × [Duralumin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/duralumin.md), 5 × [Steel plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/steel-plate.md), 10 × [Lead plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/lead-plate.md)
- Results: 1 × [Storage tank](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/storage-tank.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Storage tanks](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/py-storage-tanks.md)