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Madana Nallappan, EIC analyst, Asia Pacific region, discusses the emerging developments of hydrogen supply chains and the need for policy changes
With the urgent need to meet climate targets and enhance energy security, hydrogen has emerged as a leading contender for the energy transition. Europe has been at the forefront of this development, particularly in countries such as the Netherlands,…
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Cyann Fielding asks biofuels experts to share their predictions for the future of tank storage and sustainability
Biofuels are an increasingly popular alternative to traditional fossil fuels. They offer a promising solution to the world’s growing energy needs, while reducing carbon emissions and other environmental damages. Derived from organic matter, such as plant material or waste, biofuels…
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Major EPC companies share their main areas of focus when carrying out projects tank engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) relies on dedicated teams of skilled personnel and often specialised equipment. For a tank design and construction process to be carried out successfully, companies need to maintain a high standard of health and safety, and quality.
The engineering part of EPC…
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FETSA’s executive director, Ravi Bhatiani, looks at what’s needed from political leaders to enable the energy transition
The Federation of European Tank Storage Associations (FETSA) is committed to help achieve the EU’s 2030 and 2050 climate targets by replacing fossil fuels with low-carbon and renewable energy carriers. This transition must be driven by legislation (such as the ‘Fit for…
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Diamond Key International shares how its proven solutions can achieve terminal optimisation through a strategic approach
traditional oil and gas terminals are facing increasing operational challenges for a number of reasons. Reduced in-house expertise, segmented control systems, legacy infrastructures, more stringent environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies, occupational health and…
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Embracing and encouraging diversity in the industry leads to endless possibilities, says Smartflow’s Stefana Sopco.
Smartflow’s head of content marketing, Stefana Sopco, journeyed into the tank storage industry following a passion for technology and digitalisation. During her first two years of living in the Netherlands, before Smartflow, Sopco worked at another tech company that built a…
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Tank Storage Magazine looks at how leak detection equipment is embracing the digital transformation
Implementing gas and liquid leak detection systems to storage tanks helps to reduce potential harm to the environment and personnel. Pipelines remain the safest means of transporting any product from one location to another, but they are not without risks. Managing these risks effectively ensures…
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Flogas Britain’s business development director, James Rudman tells Tank Storage Magazine how it’s keeping up with the ever-changing energy market
Flogas Britain has completed a tripartite deal with North Sea Midstream Partners Limited (NSMP) and Exolum Seal Sands (Exolum) at the Teesside gas processing plant, UK. The deal is set to boost the resilience of off-grid energy across the north of…
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Fresh from his ORBIE award win, Aldrich Varilla, IT director for Odfjell Terminals US tells Tank Storage Magazine about the company’s digital initiatives.
IN 2021, Odfjell Terminals US (OTUS) launched a multi-year digital transformation programme at its US terminals. The ambitious programme aims to harness the latest technologies to help maintain the highest safety standards, boost efficiency,…
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Commercial manager at North Sea Port, Sandra De Mey, tells Tank Storage Magazine how it feels to win gold at the Tank Storage Awards
In March 2023, North Sea Port won gold in the Port of the Future category at the Global Tank Storage Awards. This this prize goes to the port that is making huge strides in becoming a leading facility. That includes working hard to prepare for the energy…
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CEO of Real Safety, Torben Farup, discusses winning gold at the Global Tank Storage Awards and taking their technology into the tank storage sector
At the 2023 Global Tank Storage Awards, gold was presented to Real Safety in the Safety Technology category for its anti-slip safety solutions.The judges said the winner was chosen due to it being an easy but necessary technology, even though it is…
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Tank Storage Magazine explores the latest lightning protection and mitigation techniques for tank storage facilities
Hazardous facilities such as petrochemical terminals and oil and gas facilities can experience grave consequences if struck by lightning. This natural phenomenon is random, which means protecting against lightning can be difficult. While high points and tank roofs are at risk,…
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Cyann Fielding finds out how digital processes are changing terminal operations
The evolution of terminal management processes has been significant over the past few decades, with the adoption of digital technology and cloud-based software enabling greater collaboration and data sharing across the entire supply chain.
‘While terminal management software has been around since the 1980s, the…
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Find out what happened at the industry’s leading trade event: StocExpo.
On 14-16 March in Rotterdam, the Tank Storage Magazine team, along with organiser Easyfairs, held the StocExpo conference and exhibition. The leading event brought together a whole host of terminal professionals and industry experts looking to connect with each other and share exciting new innovations.
A year of…
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Cyann Fielding speaks to industry experts to gain the best advice for your terminal’s fall prevention and protection measures.
In tank storage operations, working conditions often involve heights, bringing risks for manual workers. The risk of falls is common in the process of unloading trucks, working on tank roofs, or accessing higher areas. So, operators need to be aware of these risks and…
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Bora Aydin at Walter Tosto delves into a recent project for the design, fabrication, construction and supply of bullet tanks for the biggest LPG storage plant in Italy.
bullet tanks are both aboveground and underground (mounded) cylindrical vessels, which are considered to be one of the storage options to hold liquids or gases at pressure values different from the atmospheric pressure.
They…
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Discover how OKQ8 works with PlantVision to increase reliability, with a future-proof system using Siemens’ software and products.
When OKQ8 needed to streamline depot management at its oil port in Sundsvall, Sweden, the company selected the Siemens solution partner, PlantVision, to modernise and fully automate the fuel loading and unloading process. Using Siemens’ innovative Digital…
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Tank Storage Magazine explores the future of loading arms with improved safety, operations and efficiency.
Loading arms facilitate the transfer of liquid or liquified gas, from one tank to another through an articulated pipe system. This usually consists of rigid piping and swivel joints. Loading arms unfold to get the required working envelope to load or unload the tanker, and the reverse to…
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The experts at Aquacycl explain new sustainable wastewater treatment options to achieve permit compliance at tank terminals.
Wastewater generated from operations at bulk storage terminals can include process wastewater, secondary containment wastewater and stormwater management. Dealing with these wastewater streams are usually not considered core to the business, but it needs to be carefully…
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Re-Gen Robotics’ no-man entry tank cleaning service provides huge logistics, cost and risk benefits for tank owners.
Tank cleaning is required at oil terminals as part of their ongoing maintenance programmes, generally every three to five years, or to undertake specialist tasks, such as changing product in the tank, decommissioning, assessing contamination, structural defects, and…
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