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The experts at AC Valve Alliance explain the challenges of jet fuel storage and maintenance Not many people know that civil airports in the UK hold very little jet fuel storage capacity. The fuel is stored off site in strategic locations around the UK. There is a connecting pipeline grid that feeds the airports 24 hours a day in order to keep the capacity of fuel needed. This strategically designed grid was installed many decades ago and went through a complete upgrade starting in 2019 of all the equipment and controls. For safety reasons, storage of the bulk of fuel […]

Ensure compliance with environmental guidelines for hydrocarbon tanks using NAT Oil & Energy’s VOC abatement systems Reducing emissions such as harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) is a key consideration as storage terminals look to clean up their sites, especially as environmental regulations get stricter. NAT Oil & Energy (Denmark) provides a full range of tank fittings and tank vents with odour filters, VOC abatement systems (odour removal) and accessories for storage tanks, that meet EU directives, local legislation and customer-specific requirements. The company has also recently applied for its VOC filter to be approved for use in Singapore and Gibraltar. […]

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 […]

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, 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 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 […]

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 […]

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), […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]