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Liam Hanna from Eddyfi Technologies on how the right inspection robot can help extend tank service life
while a conversation about robots can quickly conjure images of dazzling Hollywood humanoids, this is not what is meant when discussing non-destructive testing (NDT) robotics. In comparison, the mechanical devices may first appear prosaic, but in reality, these powerful workhorses play a…
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Italy’s Gerotto Federico has developed industrial robots for tank cleaning
The Italian company Gerotto Federico, which was among the first manufacturers of industrial robots, has been investing for over 20 years in research and development to identify technological solutions that meet the increasingly strict requirements of industrial plants maintenance. Gerotto has always worked to ensure…
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DERC Salotech’s MagTrack magnetic crawler carries out storage tank cleaning and surface preparation
The new MagTrack of DERC Salotech is the tool for cleaning the inside and outside of storage tanks.
With high pressure water jets, it is possible to clean up to SA2.5 for non-destructive research. Whether the
task is to clean tanks for changing from black to white product or for UHP paint…
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John Zink Hamworthy Combustion’s technology ensures HES Hartel meets the strictest emissions regulations
The brand new HES Hartel Tank Terminal has been developed at Maasvlakte in the Port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Maasvlakte is a massive manmade westward extension of the Europoort port and industrial facility within the Port of Rotterdam, built on land reclaimed from the North Sea.
The…
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Tank inspection and monitoring is easier and faster with Percepto AIM’s drone-in-a-box and ground robot technology, offering higher productivity and reduced risk and costs
Maximising production without compromising employee safety and the environment is a top priority for anyone in the storage ecosystem, especially when talking about oil and gas tanks. Stakeholders are constantly looking for…
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Kanon’s loading arms have been proven for LNG and are being tested for hydrogen
The move towards the development and usage of greener energy is part of the global initiative to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases (GHG). The energy transition will require updated equipment and new technologies. The safe transfer of energy resources is vital in securing a more sustainable future, so loading…
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ScoutDI performed a tank inspection with live streaming with its Scout137 Drone System and the Scout Portal at Equinor’s Mongstad refinery in Norway
ScoutDI carried out a live drone inspection of a large bulk liquid storage tank in front of an on-site audience at Equinor’s facilities in Mongstad, Norway. The inspection was live-streamed to remote stakeholders who watched the inspection in…
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Christian Amedee tells Tank Storage Magazine how everything came together for NOLA Oil Terminal on the Mississippi in Louisiana, US
NOLA Oil Terminal, on the banks of the Mississippi in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, US, will be the first terminal in the region capable of handling New-Panamax and Suezmax vessels, up to 1,200’ (366 m) long and up to 170,000 DWT. Construction recently began on…
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Paul Wiseman discusses the sudden increase in LNG projects and contracts in the wake of Russia’s war in Ukraine
As the eu and other countries have pledged to stop purchasing Russian fossil fuels – especially natural gas – that decision has created a shortage of gas on the international market. The EU and others are scrambling to pivot to LNG by building new regasification plants and…
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Salah Mahdy from Howden looks at the options for hydrogen storage and transportation and what needs to happen next
As governments and industries across the world look for ways to become more sustainable, the phrase ‘energy transition’ is becoming increasingly popular. Strictly speaking, the term refers to the decreasing use of fossil fuels in our economy’s energy mix. However, in reality,…
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CITGO Petroleum has won no less than 13 ILTA safety awards. Jack McCrossin tells Tank Storage Magazine about keeping CITGO’s operations safe
Since 2007, CITGO Petroleum has won the International Liquid Terminals Association’s (ILTA’s) Platinum Safety Award, its most prestigious safety award, six times, and an ILTA Safety Excellence Award seven times. That’s a pretty impressive record by…
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Ravi Bhatiani from FETSA examines the longer-term effects of Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine
At the time of writing, we are in a situation of energy insecurity with doubts over continuity of Russian gas supplies. The situation related to reception of Russian oil and related products shipments are already being affected, due to a combination of self-sanctions and difficulties involved in…
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Being a relatively small, family-run business keeps Wolf Lake Terminals nimble and able to be flexible regarding clients’ requests, Kip Middendorf tells Tank Storage Magazine
Wolf Lake Terminals, in Hammond, Indiana, US, is a speciality terminal with 130 aboveground storage tanks, ranging in size from 10,000 bbl to small 2,000 gallon (9,092 L) blend tanks, with a total storage capacity of 22.5…
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Heather Parsons from Elmac Technologies tells Tank Storage Magazine about her life with valves, flame arresters, cars, and guitars
Heather Parsons is a projects coordinator at UK-based company Elmac Technologies, which develops and manufactures flame arresters and pressure protection equipment and has supported the tank storage industry for more than 70 years.
‘As projects coordinator, I…
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Elestor’s Guido Dalessi explains the benefits of HBr flow batteries
Electrification, renewable energy sources and innovation are set to help the world on its way to achieving its climate and carbon neutrality targets by the 2050s. However, as yet there is no answer to this question: how can a stable electricity supply be guaranteed with no fossil-fuel baseload?
Nowadays, there are rarely…
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Didier Wesoly and Louis Londe from Geostock explain the four options for storing hydrogen
Hydrogen has been identified as an energy carrier that could play a major role in decarbonation, and green hydrogen is seen as a possible substitute for fossil fuel. This will lead to a large usage of hydrogen in the near future, and these substantial quantities of hydrogen will require large storage…
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Catherine Gras, CEO of Storengy UK and Germany, examines the options
Catherine Gras
THE ROLE OF NATURAL GAS STORAGE TODAY
Underground storage is a crucial component of today’s natural gas markets. Storage brings a number of benefits to gas users. A storage is a tool to manage efficiently volume and price risks, storing energy when it is less needed and when prices are lower, and taking it…
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Øistein Jensen, chief sustainability officer at Odfjell, looks at the business challenges and opportunities of climate change
The challenge is obvious. Sustainability is about meeting our current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. But already in July 2022, we will mark the Earth Overshoot Day, the date when humanity’s demand for ecological…
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Port of Amsterdam has focussed on getting all its businesses on board with its plans to become a climate-neutral, 100% sustainable port by 2050
The Port of Amsterdam is a leading energy port. Recognised as the world’s largest gasoline port, it has an unrivalled infrastructure as a fuel hub. While the company running the port, known simply as Port of Amsterdam, saw the share of fossil fuels in…
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Chris Alviggi from NFP explains what you need to know
France, 1861. Two parties (event organiser-lessee and landlord) enter into a fixed price/day contract for a music hall rental, when an accidental fire destroys the venue. The contract did not contain a clause stipulating recourse due to unforeseen events. Parties sued and the courts ruled: ‘In contracts in which performance depends on the…
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