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The experts at Energex look at the investor trends shaping storage sector acquisitions and refinancing in 2026
As politics and economics realign, so too do the priorities of investors in tank storage and pipelines. For owners and operators, understanding how lenders and equity providers now assess risk and value has become central to both acquisitions and refinancing. While familiar fundamentals…
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The experts at Samp explore why preparation, not execution, is driving cost, risk, and rework in tank terminals
In the tank storage industry, maintenance failures rarely happen because someone used the wrong tool or ignored a procedure. Far more often, they happen because the work was poorly prepared. By the time technicians arrive on site, key decisions are already fixed: access routes are…
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Terminal manager at LBC Rotterdam, Mathias Potvin, explores the role of tank storage infrastructure in enabling a net-zero economy
The circular economy is rapidly moving from theory into operational reality, and tank terminals have a growing role to play in making that transition scalable. Terminals are no longer only logistics nodes that store products until they are shipped onward.…
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Global relations have changed significantly over the last few years, but storage terminals will find business opportunities, says FETSA’s executive director Ravi Bhatiani
It feels as though we have crossed the Rubicon when it comes to stability of the global order at the moment. Notably, we’re experiencing a shift from unipolarity to multipolarity. For the first time since World War Two,…
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Could liquid air energy storage be the key to electrification? Tank Storage Magazine investigates
The UK government kicked off 2026 with a record-breaking auction for offshore wind. The 8.4GW secured would generate enough clean electricity to power the equivalent of over 12 million homes. Or, at least, it could if the country didn’t face a huge energy storage problem.
Enter: Highview Power.…
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Chane’s new CEO, Fabian Ziegler, sits down exclusively with Tank Storage Magazine to discuss his vision for the company’s future
What led you to join Chane as CEO?
I’ve had a long career working with larger companies, like Shell, and Chane stood out to me as a business with great potential. I was keen to be the CEO of a company that I can ‘put my arms around’ so to say. I wanted to lead…
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Tank Storage Magazine looks at how drones, robots and automation are promoting safer and more efficient inspection methods
Drones and robotics are fast becoming a preferred option for tank maintenance. Whether it’s robots entering confined spaces, crawlers cleaning the sides, or drones running the show when it comes to monitoring and inspections, terminals are increasingly turning to…
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VTTI Cyprus’ commercial manager Marina Andreou shares how her mantra of living life to the full landed her in the terminals industry
Marina Andreou's journey into the tank storage world began almost by chance – a case of being in the right place at the right time. With a strong foundation in customer service and a background in supply chain and logistics, Andreou was exploring opportunities…
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Rockwell Automation’s ITD business manager, Héctor Mario Bravo Solarte, explains how artificial intelligence can enhance operational efficiency
Across the global energy landscape, digital transformation is redefining operational efficiency, safety and sustainability. BCPGroup & MAGNETA, in collaboration with Rockwell Automation demonstrates how artificial intelligence and advanced magnet…
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With companies scrambling to incorporate artificial intelligence in almost every facet of their business, is it too soon for critical infrastructure to make use of this tech?
Artificial Intelligence is being widely used in almost all industries. Digital tools have been on a steady incline in terminals for the last few years, facilitating training, streamlining work and even predicting maintenance…
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Dorothee Arns, director-general at Fecc, evaluates the ups and downs of the European chemical industry
Working in the chemical industry has always been challenging. Boring times hardly ever happen, due to the overall cyclicity of the business and constantly changing market conditions with the associated imperative to adapt. This is especially true for Europe, with its structural competitive…
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Ahead of speaking at StocExpo 2026, Venliance CEO Samrat Singh explores six ways that storage terminals can finally unlock capital
A few weeks ago, I was in Dubai meeting a fund that has over a billion dollars earmarked for real assets. Smart team. Great track record. They’ve backed ports, midstream infrastructure, and even a cross-border logistics platform. But when the topic of storage…
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Alexander Tancock, CEO and co-founder at InterContinental Energy explains how scaling up renewable energies could be the best way to create green fuels
'In the last 60 years, there have only been a handful of new innovations in energy,’ says Alexander Tancock, CEO and co-founder of InterContinental Energy (ICE). ‘In the 1960s, we saw an uptick in nuclear and LNG. Then in the 1980s, wind and…
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Editor Anamika Talwaria speaks exclusively to LBC Tank Terminals’ Mathias Potvin about his Plant Manager of the Year win
When Mathias Potvin started his career at the height of the 2008 financial crisis, he wouldn’t have predicted becoming Plant Manager of the Year 2025. But today, he has been highlighted for his immense contribution to LBC Rotterdam – though he insists everything has been…
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Tank Storage Magazine speaks exclusively to Vopak US & Canada president, Maria Ciliberti, as the unit celebrates 50 years of operational excellence
When asked about the essential elements of Vopak’s longevity, president of the US & Canada business unit, Maria Ciliberti, is quick to credit two key groups: employees and customers. ‘Vopak’s employees do a difficult job very well,…
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With companies scrambling to incorporate artificial intelligence in almost every facet of their business, is it too soon for critical infrastructure to make use of this tech?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being widely used in almost all industries. Digital tools have been on a steady incline in terminals for the last few years, facilitating training, streamlining work and even predicting…
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Edmund Lam at ADI Analytics looks at the future of alternative fuels and the implications for the tank storage industry
Sustainability, the energy transition, and energy security are driving new interest in alternative fuels. These include liquefied natural gas (LNG), which is widely used in heavy-duty transport, maritime, and power generation; renewable diesel (RD) and other biofuels such as…
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Celebrating 35 years of operations in Singapore, Advario’s vice president for Southeast Asia, Ian ter Haar, speaks exclusively to Tank Storage Magazine
Since the first terminal was commissioned in 1990, Advario Singapore has grown its footprint over the past few decades. Now celebrating its 35th year of operations, the company has not only built a vast range of developments, but trust,…
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Adrian Lenning, managing director, Odfjell Terminals looks at what is in store in the tank storage industry for 2026
Like all industries connected to global trade, we are affected by ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. Over the past year, several macro factors have reshaped product flows:
Tariffs and geopolitics have created a ‘wait-and-see’ sentiment in the market, extending decision…
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Shaun Revere, chief operating officer at IMTT speaks to Tank Storage Magazine about the companies predictions for 2026
The storage terminals market is stable right now, despite geopolitical and economic uncertainty. We’re certainly not in a contango situation, where we predict prices for products to go up in the near future. In fact, most of our products are in a state of backwardation, which…
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