WorldEmp: Energising The Future Of Tank Terminals
WorldEmp’s business partner Peter van Wessel explains how the company is delivering high-quality talent to tank terminal companies as they address their staffing challenges Companies in the tank storage and infrastructure sector face significant challenges, such as increasingly stringent safety standards and the pressure of the energy transition. They must comply with stricter regulations, invest in technological innovations, and compete fiercely in a global market. Additionally, operational flexibility and logistical complexity require constant adjustments. These factors compel companies to continuously innovate and operate efficiently to remain competitive, despite a growing shortage of qualified personnel. ‘WorldEmp can assist with this,’ according […]
Your 2024 Winter Edition is out now
The biggest news this month (probably true no matter what month you read this in!) is the result of the latest US election. Having printed this latest edition in the earlier part of November, much is still left to be seen when it comes to the future of the US and energy landscape. We know that many of our colleagues in the oil and gas sector will see a second Trump presidency as a fairly positive move, while others might mourn the greener future that was signalled under Harris. In this edition, the ILTA is exploring the key things that […]
Keeping Climate Promises
FETSA and UPEI share a joint statement on 2050 climate goals in the wake of COP29 During COP29, taking place in Azerbaijan, FETSA, the Federation of European Tank Storage Associations and UPEI, the Association of Europe’s Independent Energy and Mobility Suppliers, reiterate their full alignment with the 2050 climate neutrality goal of the Paris Agreement. Both associations strongly encourage an ambitious and balanced outcome of this year’s COP meeting, which must also align with actions already in place to facilitate the global move to new, cleaner energy carriers of the global economy. Aligning With Agreements In line with the recent […]
UAB-Online Develops Digital Notice of Readiness
UAB-Online has upgraded its digital Notice of Readiness (NoR) for seagoing vessels. In the platform, users will now see a new NoR process and an adjusted time for NoR that is tendered. This will bring clarity and consistency, which leads to a more streamlined process between stakeholders. After going live in April 2024 with the digital NoR, UAB-Online developed these enhancements within the UAB-Online Think Tank together with representatives from agencies, as well as Liquin, Chane, and VTTI terminals. The changes are also fully aligned with the VOTOB regulations. UAB-Online envisions actively collaborating with stakeholders to further enhance the platform […]
Event Preview: NISTM The Woodlands 2024
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 […]
IMI Acquires TWTG
IMI has acquired TWTG, an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) specialist based in the Netherlands. TWTG will become part of IMI’s Process Automation sector. TWTG offers solutions that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability across industries including energy, utilities, and heavy manufacturing. With this acquisition, IMI aims to leverage TWTG’s expertise to accelerate its growth in the fast-evolving IIoT market, providing customers with digitalisation solutions. Roby Buyung, president of process automation at IMI comments: ‘The acquisition of TWTG aligns with our strategy to deliver innovative solutions that help our customers to make smarter, more efficient, and sustainable decisions. TWTG’s unique […]
CBA Reports Q3 Results
The Chemical Business Association (CBA), has released results from its latest quarterly supply chain survey. Circulated amongst members, the survey contains feedback from businesses including manufacturers and distributors from throughout the chemical supply chain and wider chemical industry. Results, for the third quarter of 2024, indicate some evidence of ‘stabilisation’ and limited levels of improvement throughout the chemical supply chain, though serious issues do remain. Half of all those who responded claimed order books and future sales prospects were the same as the previous three months, whilst 55% said their current sales have not changed since Q2 2024. While the […]
LNGCON 2025 To Drive Regulatory Talks
The 11th International LNG Congress brings up regulatory challenges and perspectives, gathering key players of the LNG market at the panel discussion. Industry leaders are going to discuss how businesses can adapt to the evolving policies and explore the sustainable future. LNGCON 2025 aims to foster dialogue and uncover new solutions on 10-12 March in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The 11th International LNG Congress features the panel discussion titled ‘Navigating the regulatory horizon in LNG: policies and compliance.’ This session addresses the regulatory dynamics and industry perspectives within the LNG market, offering a space to explore effective solutions. One of the […]
Event Review: Tank Talk: Accelerating The Energy Transition
Hayley Armstrong, partner at AJW, and Ravi Bhatiani, executive director of FETSA discuss how policy changes are impacting the global energy landscape With scope 3 emissions reductions, ESG strategies and potential policy regulations helping to boost the energy transition, storage terminals have a range of incentives to meet transition goals. Hayley Armstrong, partner at AJW, and Ravi Bhatiani, executive director of FETSA, got together at Tank Storage Magazine’s latest Tank Talk, to look into the different routes to net zero and debate the way forward for storage terminals. Policy Overview Armstrong notes that the US has adopted a ‘carrot’ approach […]
RuptureSeal: The Future of Emergency Leak Sealing
Discover the RuptureSeal’s quick and effective rupture break solution Rapid Sealing of leaks at a storage terminal facility can be the difference between a major incident costing millions, and a minor bump in the road. A fast response is crucial to reduce environmental impact, cost of cleanup and reputational damage. The RuptureSeal is an advanced solution to seal ruptures, leaks, and punctures in various containers. Engineered for quick deployment, the RuptureSeal is perfect for emergency scenarios involving fuel tanks, chemical tanks, and other vessels that require immediate leak containment. The RuptureSeal is straightforward and user-friendly, needing no specialist training. With […]
Earl Crochet: Navigating New Regulations
Earl Crochet, owner of Crochet Midstream Consulting, explores the fast pace of regulatory changes in the aboveground storage tank industry As someone who has been dealing with aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) for more than 36 years, I have seen drastic regulatory changes over that time. And the pace of this change continues to increase. In 1988, when I started on Plantation Pipe Line, a pipeline regulated by the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT), now known as the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), the only regulation required was to do a yearly inspection on a tank (and no one […]
QMax: Advanced Heating For Industrial Processes
QMax explains how its unique finned coils are revolutionising tank heating Industrial processes with high viscosities and melt/pour points normally require active heating when being held in tanks. Vessels for both long-term storage and day-use are regularly equipped with finned internal heating coils to maintain these processes at the ideal temperature for flow and pumpability. Compared to finned coils, the heat transfer rates of un-finned coils (known as ‘slick-pipe’) are typically so inefficient that the length of coil required makes their use impractical. As process viscosity increases, however, the primary challenge with finned internal heating coils is the build-up of […]
AEKS Chooses Gerotto Tank Cleaning System
AEKS is a Croatian service company active throughout Europe with extensive experience in cleaning storage tanks used for storing crude oil, oil derivatives, process water and similar substances. Over the years, it has developed expertise and chosen technologies that have enabled it to remove, in total, more than 80,000 m3 of material. Always attentive to the most advanced technologies, AEKS has recently chosen Gerotto’s no-man-entry solutions to ensure even more safety for operators and optimise site times. The company has included Gerotto’s tank cleaning system in its fleet, equipped with the two 10-foot containers solution. In this set-up, one container […]
GlobalData: Growing Production, Growing Demand
Strong oil and gas demand are set to support production growth in the Permian Basin, says GlobalData Global oil demand has been on the rise since the Covid-19 pandemic. Moreover, the Russia-Ukraine conflict caused major alterations in energy supply routes, which went in favour of the US shale drillers, including those in the Permian Basin. Spanning Texas and New Mexico, Permian Basin remains the largest oil-producing shale player in the US. Strong global demand and geopolitical shifts continue to support growth and competitiveness of this critical energy region, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s latest report, Permian […]
Mason Capital Consortium to Acquire CB&I
A consortium led by Mason Capital Management, in partnership with IES Holdings, Nut Tree Capital Management, 683 Capital Management, First Pacific Advisors, and other investors, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the CB&I storage solutions business, the world’s foremost designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals for energy and industrial markets, from McDermott International. CB&I is the world’s most technically advanced builder of storage facilities serving customers across the water and wastewater, upstream, downstream, petrochemical and industrial sectors. The Company delivers products and solutions for critical energy infrastructure projects, including complex low temperature […]
LUSAS Consultancy Services: Ensuring Asset Integrity In Earthquakes
The experts at LUSAS Consultancy Services explain how base-isolation can protect the structure of LNG tanks in tectonically active regions Panama and Central America are tectonically active regions, and LNG tanks represent critical structures with strict design requirements under accidental and earthquake conditions. In this case, base-isolation systems have become a cost-effective solution for increasing seismic demands in the design of large storage tanks. LUSAS Consultancy Services has extensive experience in carrying out a wide range of analyses for large LNG storage tanks. Over the years, the team’s specialist engineers have assisted numerous companies, including Korea Gas Technology Corporation (KOGAS-Tech), […]
Event Preview: AntwerpXL
Planning a new tank project? Meet all the right shipping and logistics partners at AXL this October Taking place place in Antwerp, Belgium, on 8-10 October 2024, AXL is Europe’s high-quality, focused breakbulk and project cargo event. Cargo owners such as those planning new storage tank or wind turbine projects can expect an insightful conference tackling the most difficult-to-answer questions, as well as plenty of networking opportunities to connect with a variety of logistics partners that will help get your components from A to B, easier, faster, and with less hassle. Energy Update ‘The AXL conference programme is shaping up […]
Global Tank Storage Award Winner 2024: Outstanding Achievement
Winner of the 2024 Tank Storage Award for ‘Outstanding Achievement’, Saudi Aramco’s Mohammed Abufour, speaks to Tank Storage Magazine about securing the gold award and what it took to get here Lifetime member of ASNT (The American Society for Non-destructive Testing), Mohammed Abufour has over 40 years of non-destructive testing (NDT) experience in the oil and energy industry. He has acquired this experience in a number of different positions, including NDT inspector, NDT supervisor, NDT consultant and engineering specialist. An accumulation of these positions has led him to an impressive career, and to a Gold Award at the 2024 Global […]
Crosby Liquid Bulk Terminals: Success In Stability
Vice President of Crosby Liquid Bulk Terminals, Robert Powell, takes us through the company’s extensive history, and how it’s keeping up in modern times Crosby Liquid Bulk Terminals is a 145-year-old family-owned company in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, now into its fifth generation of owners. Pre-World War II, Crosby would import molasses on tall sailing ships into Courtney Bay, and this product originally came from Barbados. Today, the molasses is shipped by vessel from Guatemala. The cane molasses (Blackstrap and Fancy) are blended and then transported to Crosby’s Foods company, where it’s packaged into consumer products and sold to […]
Event Preview: StocExpo 2025
Join industry leaders at Europe’s premier event for the bulk liquid storage industry, StocExpo in March 2025 Europe’s leading storage terminal and energy infrastructure event is set to return on 11-12 March 2025 – celebrating 20 years of outstanding service and insights to the industry. Following an incredibly successful year in 2024, the team is looking forward to a standout celebration in 2025. As the event’s sister publication, Tank Storage Magazine brings you an exclusive scoop of what’s new at the show for next year. Drones & Robotics Innovations In partnership with Sprint Robotics, StocExpo 2025 brings you the latest […]
Event Review: Tank Storage Association Conference & Exhibition
The UK’s leading event for the bulk storage and energy infrastructure sector returned this year on 19 September in Coventry, UK. The Tank Storage Association’s Conference & Exhibition hosted a wide range of companies showcasing their latest technologies and services in the sector, with an insightful series of sessions running throughout the day. Topics in the conference room ranged from global trends in oil security and strategy, to the Women in Terminal Operations panel, supported by Tank Storage Magazine. Wilma Kelly, president of the Tank Storage Association, kicked off the morning of the conference with an introduction to the day. […]
Hitting The Brakes: Energy Transition In The USA
US November election results could decelerate energy transition, with $1 trillion in energy investment on the line, says David Brown at Wood Mackenzie The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021 and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 catapulted the US to global leadership in decarbonization. But a victory for former President Donald Trump in the November 2024 election, combined with long-standing issues around the US’ relationship with China and government deficits, could significantly alter the path of US energy policy and usher in a delayed transition scenario, according to a new Horizons report from Wood Mackenzie. While […]
Nominations Open for Global Tank Storage Awards 2025
Back for another year, the 8th edition of the Global Tank Storage Awards is coming to Rotterdam on 10 March 2025. After a record number of entries, a sold-out gala dinner and the a fantastic line-up of winners and runners up, Tank Storage Magazine is pleased to host the dinner yet again – just in time for our 20th birthday celebrations. The prestigious awards highlight those that excel in a range of different categories relating to terminal achievements, equipment innovations, and individual success. The awards are an opportunity to put an individual or company in the spotlight and reward them […]
Kent Expands Houston Presence
Kent, a global leader in engineering, project management, and energy services, is strengthening its presence in Houston, Texas, with significant strategic investments aimed at expanding its operations and capabilities in the region. Building on its 66-year legacy in the Americas, the company is doubling down on its commitment to the US market as a central hub for its global operations. The new investments in Houston are designed to further enhance Kent’s ability to serve its clients across North America, particularly in the areas of engineering, project delivery and digital transformation. Recently appointed Scott Tanley, Vice President of Operations USA, will […]
Owens Corning Shares Insulation Innovation at Gastech
Owens Corning Insulation is presenting insulation innovations trusted to the extreme during the Gastech Conference and Exhibition in Houston, TX, on September 17-20. Visitors to the Owens Corning stand (B360) can learn about insulating systems and strategies designed to help cost-effectively support process performance, fire safety, and efficiency while reducing total project costs and labour time. Following are highlights of the insulation innovations Owens Corning is presenting at Gastech 2024. FOAMGLAS Cryogenic Piping Systems for LNG process applications LNG and other cryogenic processes operate at very low temperatures between -43°C and -160°C. In such conditions, vapour drive presents a perpetual […]
North America Edition Out Now!
One of the challenges of print magazine production is trying to predict what might happen as your audience picks up the issue. In the case of our North America edition, the year-round nature of this edition makes that prediction even harder. Many of you will be picking up a physical copy of this edition for the first time at a trade show or conference set to happen just before the US November election, so will be just as in the dark as I am about the future result. Even more will be tapping through the pages of our online version, […]
Zeeco Expands Presence in Europe with New Germany Office
Zeeco Europe announces the successful commencement of operations at its new office in Germany. The office, strategically located to enhance responsiveness to customer needs, is now fully operational, catering to the German and European markets with a comprehensive range of services. The Zeeco Germany office will be pivotal in supporting customers with sales, field service, start-up support, retrofits, capital equipment, process design, engineering, and execution for Thermal Oxidizer/Incinerator Technology. Additionally, the office collaborates with all Zeeco global locations to support other product lines in the local market. Nigel Palfreeman, managing director of Zeeco Europe emphasised the significance of the new […]
Wood Mackenzie Comments on Anchor Oil
Chevron has announced first oil at the Anchor field in the US Gulf of Mexico (GoM) deepwater, unlocking the potential for a considerable amount of new production, according to Wood Mackenzie. Commenting on the announcement, Mfon Usoro, principal analyst at Wood Mackenzie, says: ‘First oil from Anchor is a major technological milestone in the US Gulf of Mexico, culminating from a decade-long effort from operators, service companies and regulators. The US GoM has repeatedly proven itself as a hub for technological innovation and the deployment of the ultra-high-pressure technology puts the region once again at the forefront of a technology […]
StocExpo Launches New Pavilion With Sprint Robotics
Sprint Robotics has formed a strategic partnership with StocExpo to bring a drones & robotics pavilion to StocExpo 2025. Next year’s event will be held in Rotterdam on 11- 12 March. Sprint Robotics is a not-for-profit, internationally recognised platform for inspection and maintenance robotics with nearly 100 members. They have created a pavilion on the StocExpo show floor including a demonstration area. This will allow their members and partners to showcase the latest drones & robotics technology in front of the global tank storage and energy infrastructure industry. Every year StocExpo attracts over 3,500 visitors from storage terminals, ports, refineries, […]
Stolthaven President Visits Taiwan Terminal
On a trip to Asia, Stolthaven Terminals’ President Guy Bessant, the Stolthaven team and representatives from its Taiwan joint-venture partner, Revivegen met with Lee Men-Yen, Taiwan’s new Minister of Transport, along with Lee Hsien-Yi from Kaohsiung Port, where Stolthaven’s new terminal, Stolthaven Revivegen Kaohsiung Terminal (SHRVK), is being constructed. The new facility is perfectly positioned to support local and global customers who have business in Taiwan and across the Asia Pacific region, with our specialist warehouse and distribution services already up and running. On LinkedIn, Bessant says: ‘Stolt-Nielsen has long history in Taiwan, and we are encouraged by the attitude […]
Rosen Achieves ANSI Accreditation
Rosen, a pioneer in pipeline integrity solutions, is thrilled to announce its accreditation by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) as the world’s first globally recognised entity in Pipeline Integrity Certification that offers specialised certifications which pave the way to achieving the prestigious Pipeline Integrity Engineer (PIE) status. The pursuit of this certification reflects a commitment to advancing industry standards and expertise, embracing a new mark of competence in the field. Representing a significant milestone, this prestigious accreditation from ANAB is the culmination of these efforts – years of unwavering dedication to identifying and refining processes, procedures and essential industry […]
Tank Storage Association Responds to King’s Speech
In response to the King’s Speech delivered today by HM King Charles III, the Tank Storage Association welcomes the focus on economic growth, investment and skills. Peter Davidson, chief executive of the Tank Storage Association, comments: ‘Our bulk storage and energy infrastructure sector has a key role to play in driving economic growth, boosting investment and supporting the transition to Net Zero. We welcome the focus on economic growth, investment and skills, as well as plans to establish an Industrial Strategy Council. The TSA has called for a plan for the future that recognises the significant contribution of the bulk […]
