Women in Tanks: Marta Mieres Barcena

Marta Mieres Barcena explains how she mentors future leaders while driving diversity and innovation in tank storage When most people think about the liquid bulk storage sector, sustainability and green energies aren’t usually the first topics that come to mind. But for Marta Mieres Barcena, the high potential to drive meaningful change in sustainability was exactly what drew her to join the energy sector. ‘The growing focus on sustainability in energy-intensive sectors has driven initiatives for zero-emission shipping and carbon-neutral ports,’ she explains. ‘And beyond the very much needed environmental protection, sustainability also supports the long-term business viability, by encouraging efficient operations, digitalisation and innovative energy uses.’ ‘On this regard, I am a strong advocate of innovative energy generation, such as Power-to-X, Power-to-Gas, and other storage methods, and therefore had the chance to participate in very professionally rewarding projects on high-impact digital initiatives for European ports and cruise line operators,’ she says. ‘This has allowed me to embrace the sense of innovation and contribute meaningfully to both...