TSA welcomes new associate member, CRN Services
The TSA is pleased to welcome CRN Services as a new associate member. The TSA announced on its LinkedIn page that it is looking forward to working with CRN Services. CRN Services is an independent consultancy providing a bespoke and cost-effective services to clients within the UK downstream energy sector. Support and advice is provided on both technical and non-technical activities of oil refining and oil product supply and distribution within the UK including energy resilience and future low carbon fuels. Core activities and support provided includes SHE (including clients interfaces with external bodies (UK HSE and environmental agencies etc), […]
Women in Tanks: Catherine Dix
Head of mechanical and structures at Technodyne, Catherine Dix, tells Tank Storage Magazine about solving real world problems in her engineering role Catherine Dix, head of mechanical and structures at Technodyne, joined the industry when she was studying for her PhD at the University of Southampton, UK. ‘I wanted to get out of academia and work in the industrial world. I wanted to use my engineering and computational skills,’ Dix says. Dix wanted to be in a real-world setting, solving real-world problems. She came across smaller, local company, Technodyne and applied. ‘This was something completely different but great. I was […]
World Hydrogen 2024 Summit & Exhibition Returns to Rotterdam
The World Hydrogen 2024 Summit & Exhibition, a pivotal event in the global hydrogen industry, is set to return to Rotterdam with its largest and most influential edition yet. Taking place at the Rotterdam Ahoy, this summit & exhibition marks a significant moment in the industry’s calendar, offering unparalleled networking opportunities, insightful discussions, and groundbreaking advancements in the field of hydrogen technology. As part of the SEC World Hydrogen Series, the Official World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition in Rotterdam is proud to announce its partnership with esteemed entities including the Government of the Netherlands, Province of Zuid-Holland, the Port of […]
StocExpo extends deadline for tank storage Forty Under 40 award
StocExpo’s search for the top forty tank storage professionals in the world under the age of 40 continues – the deadline has now been extended to 20 February. There’s more time to nominate yourself and your peers for StocExpo’s Forty Under 40. This is due to the high level of late entries to StocExpo’s initiative to find and celebrate the industry’s forty young professionals who are making the most significant contributions to the industry. Margaret Dunn, portfolio director at StocExpo, says: ‘This year we’ve seen lots of really high quality entries, and they’re still coming in despite the fact the […]
Don’t Miss Out On High-Level Networking at StocExpo 2024
StocExpo 2024 will feature a jam-packed conference, a Euro Tank Terminal tour, late night networking, the Global Tank Storage Awards, an iTanks pitch contest, and countless more networking opportunities. Thousands of tank storage industry VIPs and thought-leaders are already registered for StocExpo 2024, including Advario, Poliport, BP, Saudi Aramco, Exolum, Kinder Morgan, Odfjell, Shell, Stolthaven, Varo Energy, Vopak, Evos and many more. Just before the show starts, on Monday 11 March, delegates will have the opportunity to learn and network simultaneously as they tour the Port of Rotterdam and VTTI’s Euro Tank Terminal. When the exhibition opens on 12 March, […]
StocExpo’s Conference to Cover: Regulation Changes, Safety Best Practices and Digitalisation
Deep dive into regulation changes, safety best practices and digitalisation at this year’s StocExpo. Curated by the team at Tank Storage Magazine, the two conference tracks at StocExpo on 12 & 13 March will cover the hottest topics in tank storage, energy security and terminal safety. Want to stay up to date with the regulations that impact you? In the FETSA Tank Storage Conference at StocExpo, Martin Reuvers, Senior engineer at Vopak, will give an update on revisions to PGS 12. Along with industry partners, Vopak has successfully developed a new Dutch standard for safe large scale ammonia storage. Reuvers […]
Shortlist revealed for the Global Tank Storage Awards
From countless entries, down to just 85 shortlisted companies; the shortlist for the Global Tank Storage Awards 2024 has been announced. Now in its seventh year, the Global Tank Storage Awards is committed to recognising terminal achievement, celebrating excellence in safety, sustainability and innovation and connecting the global tank storage community. This year’s shortlist includes brand new categories among the usual suspects, championing forward-thinking terminals and innovative technologies. Check to see if you’re on the shortlist now As we celebrate the shortlist, the winners will be revealed during the ceremony and gala dinner on the evening of 12 March in […]
Rosen Develops Research Project For The Energy Institute
The Rosen Group has developed a research report commissioned by the Energy Institute to identify current knowledge gaps regarding repurposing natural gas infrastructure for hydrogen. The report is based on a literature review of all ongoing technical work, joint industry projects, and research in this field worldwide. Neil Gallon, principal engineer at Rosen says: ‘The conversion of the existing natural gas infrastructure to the transportation of hydrogen is an important element of the energy transition. While the threats operators face with natural gas infrastructure are still relevant, there are certain characteristics of hydrogen that may increase the risk of some […]
Owens Corning: Maximising energy efficiency & reducing emissions
The experts at Owens Corning explain how insulation can lead to cost savings, a lower carbon footprint and greater efficiency Storage tanks are used to hold a variety of organic liquids or gases, including raw materials, intermediates, final products or, usable byproducts. Although mainly used in the oil and gas industry, other industries (such as food and fertilizer) often rely on upright storage tanks to temporarily store liquids. Tanks can vary in design and the properties of the products being stored determine the storage temperature, and whether additional heating is necessary to maintain a certain temperature inside. In the […]
Gerotto announces IECEx certification process and UL compliance for robots
Italian company Gerotto, has begun a process that will lead – by the first half of 2024 – to the UL compliance, valid in North America, and to the international IECEx certification of its robotic systems for cleaning tanks inside refineries and tank terminals. This step is in line with the strategy begun with the achievement of ATEX certification with the aim of strengthening its presence internationally as a technological reference player and as a partner for major industrial cleaning contractors. Alessandro Gerotto, CEO of Gerotto says: ‘This project is a key step in our industrial growth plan, which includes […]
StocExpo 2024 Conference Programme Revealed
StocExpo’s conference produced by FETSA and Tank Storage Magazine is packed with insight and knowledge from the global tank storage and future fuels industry’s best and brightest. Delegates will hear more about how to overcome the biggest trends and challenges facing the global tank storage market now and in the future. The conference will open on day one with an address from FETSA president, Bruno Hayem, and immediately kick start with a session from Lucia van Geuns, strategic energy advisor at Hague Centre for Strategic Studies, on ‘European Tank Storage and Changing Geopolitical Landscapes’. Then, team leader security of oil […]
Terminal Outlook 23/24: V-Tank Storage
Leading terminal operators from across the globe shares their highlights of 2023, with a peek into what the forecast for 2024 looks like. Here’s what Ulf Vleeshowers, CEO of V-Tank Storage, has to say… V-Tank Storage’s biggest achievements in 2023 have been that we signed a number of Cooperation Agreements with tank terminals in the Nordics, Baltics, UK, Europe, Asia, USA, UAE and the Caribbean. As a ‘new start with 200+ years of experience in the bulk liquid storage industry’, it’s encouraging that these tank terminals have put us at the forefront as their marketing, arm in order to rent […]
Anderson Process Acquires Tighe-Zeman Equipment LLC
Anderson Process, one of the US Midwest’s leading suppliers of process equipment, repair and services, has acquired long-standing manufacturer’s representative Tighe-Zeman Equipment LLC. Since 1952, Tighe-Zeman Equipment has been providing solutions throughout Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. For over 70 years, the company has specialised in mixers, pumps, tanks and engineered systems. Its target markets are general process, food and beverage, biopharma, pulp and paper, power, chemical and municipal. This acquisition capitalises on complementary product offerings between the two companies. It also strengthens relationships with customers and offers them leading brands, including SPX mixers, Watson-Marlow pumps and Belding […]
International Energy Week Announces Ed Miliband as Speaker
International Energy Week 2024 welcomes Ed Miliband, the UK’s Shadow Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, as keynote speaker on the opening day of the event. With a UK General Election on the horizon, the former and prospective Energy Secretary will outline how a future Labour government would address the challenges posed by the energy and climate crises, both domestically and internationally. Miliband has been MP for Doncaster North since May 2005 and, between 2010 and 2015 was Leader of the Labour Party. From 2008-2010 he was UK Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, a […]
Event Review: NISTM Woodlands
Tank Storage Magazine’s team touches down in Texas, USA, for the 16th annual National Aboveground Storage Tank Conference & Trade Show Now in its 16th edition, running in December in The Woodlands, Texas, the NISTM trade show and conference is a staple in Tank Storage Magazine’s calendar. Run by the National Institute for Storage Tank Management, this year’s event was a huge success, with record- breaking attendee numbers. Tank Storage Magazine’s team was on site at booth #115, promoting our (then, latest) North America edition – which was printed exclusively for the NISTM event. With a very UK-themed (Irish […]
Olivia Energy Group Terminals Achieves ISO9001 Certification
The team at OPTrade, explain how this latest certification development has improved operations and customer care Olivia Energy Group Terminals (OEGT) is currently the only independent operator for bulk liquids in Cádiz port, Spain with a strategy to diversify its product scope. The group’s global capacity is currently 127,000 m³ distributed across three terminals. In 2023 OEGT achieved ISO9001 certification, released by the global certification company Intertek. The scope includes all three terminals where the company operates in Cádiz Port: Cádiz I terminal (Olivia Petroleum), Cádiz II terminal (Olivia UCO Storage) and Puerto Real terminal (OPTrade). Certifications & […]
Event Review: AntwerpXL 2023
The team reports from AntwerpXL, connecting with the heart of the breakbulk community, tank storage and energy infrastructure From November 28 -30, the Tank Storage Magazine team headed to Antwerp, Belgium, to attend the third edition of the industry-leading breakbulk and heavy lift event, AntwerpXL, along with host sponsor Port of Antwerp- Bruges. Recognised for its connectivity and efficiency, Port of Antwerp-Bruges works closely with AntwerpXL to attract stakeholders in the liquid bulk facility sector as well as breakbulk. Annick Dekeyser from the Port of Antwerp- Bruges, says: ‘The delegates at AntwerpXL are really relevant for our business. To […]
Winter Edition Out Now
In the last three months since we published the Autumn edition of Tank Storage Magazine, our team has had quite the whirlwind. As well as putting together this fantastic edition – the first for 2024 – we’ve been at tonnes of events worldwide so that our community can stay abreast of all the updates in the tank storage sector. Since September (yes, it has been that long!) our team has been to the Tank Storage Association’s conference and trade show in Coventry, UK, World Hydrogen Week in the Netherlands, Gastech 2023 in Singapore, Port Tarragona’s (Spain) VII Med Hub Day, […]
Mesa Industries Promotes Adam Vance to General Manager
Mesa Industries, the parent company of Mesa ETP and Gunite Supply & Equipment, proudly announces the promotion of Adam Vance to the newly created position of General Manager. Adam Vance, an experienced leader, technical expert, and innovator in the petroleum industry, has been an invaluable asset to Mesa Industries since joining in 2018. Previously serving in a senior management role at Mesa ETP, Adam led business innovation, engineering, and quality, overseeing the design of top-quality custom-engineered solutions for aboveground storage tanks and the construction industry. Adam played a key role in the successful integration of industry leader WG Seals into […]
UAE renewable energy champion Dr Nawal Al-Hosany named 2024 Energy Institute President’s Award recipient
The EI President’s Award is to be awarded to Her Excellency Dr Nawal Al-Hosany, the UAE’s Permanent Representative to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). She will receive the President’s Award and speak as guest of honour at the dinner concluding International Energy Week, taking place 27-29 February 2024. Energy Institute President Juliet Davenport OBE HonFEI says: ‘Having just returned from COP28, I’ve seen first-hand the enormity of the multilateral operation underway to effect transformative climate action. Dr Al-Hosany has been at the forefront of this work, in her home nation and internationally, advocating for renewable energies and tackling the […]
The Search for StocExpo’s Forty Under 40 is Back on!
StocExpo is once again searching for the top forty tank storage professionals in the world, under the age of 40. This is the fourth year that StocExpo, the world’s most important tank storage event, has sought to identify and celebrate the industry’s forty young professionals who are making the most significant contributions to the industry. As with previous years, StocExpo’s Forty Under 40 will be selected by a panel of industry professionals and then celebrated at the live event when it returns to the Rotterdam Ahoy, 12-13 March 2024. They will be given VIP passes and will be invited to […]
Speaker Highlight: NISTM
Gareth Urukalo from ICR shares the highlights from his talk on engineered composite repairs to tanks at NISTM Woodlands. On 5-7 December, the tank storage industry joined in The Woodlands, Texas, USA, for the 16th annual national aboveground storage tank conference and trade show, run by NISTM. Tank Storage Magazine is proud to be a media partner, and our team attended earlier this month. The conference is always full of industry experts ready to share best practices and updates in the tank storage industry. Engineered composite repairs to tanks Gareth Urukalo is the engineering technical authority for the composite repair sector […]
StocExpo Exhibitors Announced
StocExpo, the world-leading event for the tank storage and energy infrastructure industry, will return to the Rotterdam Ahoy on 12-13 March 2024 with another jam-packed exhibition. So far, more than 120 major names are set to exhibit at StocExpo 2024. These include TRAPIL, a main player in hydrocarbon transport; Carbis Loadtec Group Ltd, a leader in road and rail loading arms, skids and fall prevention; and GPI Group, pioneers in tank construction. Also on the show floor will be exciting new tech from the likes of automation packing specialist, DH Automation; Aquacycl LLC showcasing its industrial wastewater treatment technology; and […]
Hiap Seng Engineering Awarded $241 million EPC Contract for Ecomar Storage Terminal Phase I in Fujairah, UAE
Hiap Seng Engineering Limited FZC, UAE, has been awarded a significant contract by Intrakat Societe Anonyme Technical and Energy Products, Fujairah Branch for the engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) of the Ecomar Storage Terminal Phase I Project, located in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, UAE. ‘This award demonstrates how, through strong collaboration and consistent project execution strategy, we continue to build our relationship with Ecomar,’ says Murugesan Chidambaram, Managing Director of Hiap Seng. ‘To ensure project execution excellence, we will leverage our “One Hiap Seng Way” operating model to safely and efficiently deliver the Ecomar Storage Terminal Project with […]
ILTA Expert View: Ensuring a Safe, Responsible Transition to PFAS
Kathryn Clay, president of the ILTA, explores how the ILTA is influencing policy to support a reasonable transition to new firefighting foams Many of the bulk liquid products handled by International Liquid Terminal Association (ILTA) member companies demand special precautions due to their flammable properties. While significant fire events at terminals are rare, responsible facility management demands that terminal operators maintain capabilities to respond quickly and effectively to fires when they do occur. Recently, a class of chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, has drawn the attention of news outlets and policymakers. Historical Firefighting For decades, […]
Don’t Miss StocExpo’s 2024 Port Tour
Europe’s leading event for the bulk liquid and energy infrastructure sector, StocExpo, has partnered with Euro Tank Terminal (ETT), one of the most modern and efficient marine terminals in Europe. As the official media partner for StocExpo, Tank Storage Magazine is offering an exclusive first look at the agenda for 2024’s event on 12-13 March in Rotterdam. The day before StocExpo begins on 11 March 2024, registered visitors will have an exclusive opportunity to visit the 1.4 million m3 terminal in Rotterdam. Visitors will be able to see first-hand ETT’s sustainable aviation fuel blending and storage, as well as fuel […]
The Chemical Business Association celebrates 100 year anniversary awards
Voice of the UK chemical supply chain, The Chemical Business Association (CBA), has recently celebrated its 100th anniversary with the reinstatement of an annual awards dinner honouring members and their outstanding achievements. The association, alongside members and invited guests, gathered on November 23rd – 100 years to the day, since the CBA’s was first registered as the British Chemical Distributors’ and Traders’ Association (BCDTA) in 1923. Marking this significant milestone, the Association received a letter from King Charles III, which was read out by CBA’s Chief Executive, Tim Doggett. VIP’s from across the global chemical supply chain in attendance included […]
Speaker Preview: NISTM Woodlands
Ahead of the NISTM conference in December 2023, Pierre Legault shares the highlights from his scheduled talk on inspections in remote locations. On 5-7 December, the tank storage industry will descend on Texas, USA, for the 16th annual national aboveground storage tank conference and trade show, run by NISTM. The conference is always full of industry experts ready to share best practices and updates in the tank storage industry. Tank Storage Magazine is proud to be a media sponsor, and our team will be in attendance this December, so be sure to say hello at our stand. In the meantime, […]
Vopak Vlaardingen: Expanding for Future Fuels
Alexander Fokker, managing director at Vopak, explains the development of its sustainable feedstock storage in Rotterdam Vopak Vlaardingen is a terminal in the Port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, that’s keeping up with the times. Today, the terminal uses drones for its inspections and with its new tanks, the terminal has an important role in the rising demand for energy from renewable sources in Europe. The regular refurbishments of old infrastructure in combination with the passion and mentality of the colleagues at Vopak Vlaardingen, have kept the terminal young. Hub location Vopak Vlaardingen is a large-scale independent terminal with […]
EEMUA recognises rising stars for 2023
EEMUA has announced that the winner of its Early Years Industry Award 2023 is Rana Abdalla, an electrical engineer at BP. The award recognises the efforts of new starters within the engineering field in EEMUA member companies, demonstrating their communication skills, engineering application and leadership in their specific specialism. The EEMUA Awards Committee were extremely impressed with Rana’s application, particularly her involvement and achievement in the Net Zero Teesside project, overcoming significant challenges to successfully conduct a Reliability, Availability and Maintenance (RAM) study that addresses failure faults and unavailability scenarios that relate to the power and electrical power distribution system. […]
Speaker preview: NISTM Woodlands
Ahead of the NISTM conference in December 2023, TCEQ share the highlights from their scheduled talks on aboveground storage vessel safety. On 5-7 December, the tank storage industry will descend on Texas, USA, for the 16th annual national aboveground storage tank conference and trade show, run by NISTM. The conference is always full of industry experts ready to share best practices and updates in the tank storage industry. Tank Storage Magazine is proud to be a media sponsor, and our team will be in attendance this December, so be sure to say hello at our stand. In the meantime, enjoy […]
Exolum shares outlook on EU hydrogen targets
Following on from the recent news of the EU’s 27 member states officially adopting the Renewable Energy Directive, Tank Storage Magazine spoke to Exolum on its thoughts on the target. Read the original story here: EU nations approve mandatory hydrogen usage targets Exolum says: ‘The new Renewable Energy Directive sets Member States a binding target for renewable generation of 42.5%, up from 32% previously. This target is in line with Europe’s ambition to achieve a complete energy transition by 2050. At Exolum we are already collaborating to achieve such target by implementing various photovoltaic self-generation projects at our storage terminals […]
