Ahead of speaking at NISTM Woodlands on 10-12 December, Becht’s Rafael Rengifo explores the company’s proactive approach to manage storage tanks
Storage tanks play a key role in the energy and liquids commodities supply chain. Diversity of products, business logistics needs and regulatory frameworks all make storage tank management programmes very complex.
The visibility and severity of storage tank owner-operators incidents can generate negative public reactions that require a quick response from regulatory bodies, tank owner-operators and industry organisations. This can come in the form of imposing new mandates and standards The root cause of storage tank problems is commonly overlooked, while the focus has been reactive to maintain compliance with mandates from regulatory bodies. The Becht ‘Driving Tanks’ initiative is focused on proactively managing storage tank problems by consolidating a network of senior tank owner-operators working together to pool their experience to help influence and impact standards improvements. The general aim is to move towards proactive changes to risk reduction, operational optimisation and improved profits.
At NISTM Woodlands on 10-12 December 2024, Rafael Rengifo will share lessons learned and analyse data trends to better define and prioritise tank initiatives, research and feedback to industry organisations, committees and regulators.
Proactive Approach
Becht started the conversation at the ‘Driving Tanks’ kickoff meeting on 8 May 2024 in Houston. The meeting was facilitated by Becht with the participation of several tank owner-operators. The meeting helped narrow the focus to four topics:
Floating Roof Reliability-Centred Management
Bottom Repair Proactive Strategies
Repairs Scope of Work – Review/Approval Workflow
Risk-Based Tank Integrity Program
Becht also committed to create the ‘Driving Tanks’ Industry Forum, where the community of ‘Tank Drivers’ will be sharing lessons learned and exchanging experiences in response to posted questions and topics for discussion.
Knowledge-Sharing
It’s exactly this kind of knowledge-sharing that thrives at NISTM’s trade show and conference. Attendees can enjoy a packed agenda of tank maintenance courses, conference topics focused on the latest in tank regulations, sustainability and future fuels, as well as plenty of networking opportunities with other terminals professionals and array of exhibitors.
Taking place at The Wodlands, Texas, on 10-12 December 2025, NISTM Woodlands is not an event to be missed!
Plus, meet the Tank Storage Magazine team on site at booth 420! Contact Dave, Kyle or El to book a meeting today!
