David Garris, firefighting foam agent & hardware product manager, at Johnson Controls explains how its new non-fluorinated foam has proven effective for large tank fire suppression Alcohol-resistant aqueous film-forming foam (AR-AFFF) has been the standard for delivering rapid control and extinguishment of large, flammable liquid storage tank fires. As foam technologies evolved, a new class of non-fluorinated products was introduced but struggled to deliver the performance of traditional AR-AFFFs – until now. Recent advancements have resulted in non-fluorinated foam solutions that perform similar to legacy foams. The latest industry innovation is the new Thunderstorm WNF33A 3×3 foam concentrate, part of […]
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Grandperspective: Can PGS-12 Become Europe’s Blueprint for Ammonia Storage Safety?
Dr. Therese Keck, head of professional services at Grandperspective, and content specialist James Gordon review the case for PGS-12 safety standards Ammonia is fast becoming a fundamental pillar of Europe’s energy transition. What for years was considered a major fertiliser feedstock is increasingly being looked at as an energy carrier, a marine fuel and a hydrogen vector. The environmental benefits are clear but the scaling-up of the ammonia economy poses challenges for regulators. Leading the way is the Netherlands, where demand for increased storage and import capacity at the Ports of Rotterdam and Vlissingen has been most keenly felt. This […]
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March 23, 2026
