BWC’s Grays Harbor Gets Five Stars for Safety

BWC Terminals’ vice president of HSEQ, Tommy Bankhead, explains how a robust health and safety policy can lead to industry recognition and success BWC operates 22 independent bulk liquid storage terminals across 12 US states and one in Canada. One of these terminals, located in Washington, USA, is the BWC Grays Harbor facility, which offers a storage capacity of 320,000 barrels (50,875 m³), two deep-draft berths, two truck bays, and 12 rail loading spots. ‘The facility benefits from direct access to the Pacific Ocean, making it Washington State’s only deepwater port on the ocean to service Canadian and Pacific trade routes,’ explains BWC’s vice president of health, safety, environment and quality (HSEQ), Tommy Bankhead. In particular, the Grays Harbor terminal holds a strategic advantage in the changing fuel market landscape. ‘With Washington’s Clean Fuel Standard (CFS) driving a shift from petroleum diesel to lower-carbon alternatives, the terminal is well-positioned to take advantage of the rapid adoption and transportation of renewable diesel and biofuels taking place on the West Coast,’ Bankhead says. BWC manages a range of products, including agricultural...