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The market is waking up to the capabilities of Re-Gen’s technology, says managing director Fintan Duffy
A trusted innovator and leader in tank cleaning solutions, Re-Gen Robotics continues to deliver a safer, smarter, faster, more economical way to clean tanks, all whilst providing peace of mind to our customers. Our unparalleled technology and service is being used as a benchmark by…
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Nico van der Veen, terminal manager at Argent Energy’s terminal in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, tells Tank Storage Magazine how Terra Inspectioneering’s drones have improved Argent’s tank inspections
My previous job was working in the sewerage industry, and I don’t like people working in confined spaces, such as in tanks, which is potentially dangerous and sometimes unnecessary. It has…
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Storage tanks are used to hold a variety of organic liquids or gases including raw materials, intermediates, final products or usable byproducts. Tanks can vary in design and equipment, and the type of construction depends on the storage temperature and properties of the products being stored. A detailed assessment is necessary to ensure that all aspects are taken into consideration, so products…
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A warming environment is a threat to infrastructure built on permafrost. Darren Hughes from Concrete Canvas explains how Concrete on a Roll could help
When considering land area, around a quarter of the northern hemisphere has continuous permafrost, that is 23 million km2 where the ground is frozen all year round. This phenomenon is widespread in the Arctic regions of Siberia, Canada, Greenland…
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Gary Kalmin from HG Storage International looks at the challenges shaping the tank storage industry
Global awareness of sustainability needs and initiatives is rightfully increasing at a rapid pace. Those of us in the energy sector are facing evolving challenges and opportunities which are reshaping the future of our industry. Real change and progress is happening very much at the micro level…
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North Sea Port is supporting the sustainability efforts of its customers and aims to be Western Europe’s largest hydrogen hub
North Sea Port is the Dutch-Belgian cross-border port, stretching 60 km from Vlissingen and Terneuzen in the Netherlands, to Ghent in Belgium. The port, Europe’s number 3 in added value and number 6 in goods traffic in the Hamburg-Le Havre range, is a well-established…
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The leading and only independent cavern operator in northwest Europe, Storag Etzel, explains why caverns have such an important role to play in times of crisis
Storag Etzel, one of Europe’s largest crude oil storage companies, is preparing to release strategic oil reserves for the first time in 15 years.
The cavern storage operator, centrally located in north Germany’s energy hub, is…
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Peter Vucins from energy transition-focussed storage company GES tells Tank Storage Magazine about setting up the new company
The energy transition is a hot topic throughout industries dealing with traditional petroleum products. With an impending switch from oil, how will companies survive? One new company, Global Energy Storage (GES), has been set up specifically to handle products for the…
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Lucia van Geuns and Irina Patrahau from The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS) discuss uncertainty and the need for collaboration
the global energy transition will undoubtedly bring challenges for states and companies alike, changing the global power balance and the architecture of economies. The tank storage sector can be part of the solution to these challenges. While the products in…
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Homayoun Falakshahi, Jane Xie and Matt Smith at Kpler try to make sense of the effects on the oil markets of Russia’s ongoing war on Ukraine
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shocked the global oil market. After catapulting higher from pre-invasion prices of less than US$100/bbl to as high as US$139/bbl, international Brent crude prices continue to remain elevated. Availability of oil to…
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Tank Storage Magazine’s publisher Margaret Dunn speaks exclusively to Advario’s CEO Bas Verkooijen and chief growth officer Douglas van der Wiel about the new company’s name, its sustainability goals and what comes next
On 5 May 2022, Oiltanking launched its highly anticipated new company, Advario.
Advario will concentrate on growth in chemicals, gases and new energies and puts…
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Gérard Lafite from Rubis Terminal Infra tells Tank Storage Magazine about the two terminals the company has had shortlisted for the Global Tank Storage Awards
Having an entry shortlisted for the Global Tank Storage Awards is always something to be celebrated, but one company, Rubis Terminal Infra, has not one, but two terminals shortlisted in the 2022 awards.
Wagram Terminal near Strasbourg in…
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Vesta Terminals Flushing, shortlisted for a Global Tank Storage Award, has many initiatives focussed on a renewable future, says Daan Schutte
The Global Tank Storage Award for the Terminal of the Future, voted for by representatives from the industry, will be presented to the terminal deemed most dedicated to preparing for the energy transition. One of the shortlisted entries is the 388,553 m3…
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Carboline’s Dwayne Lum tells the story of the development of modern tank overcoat systems
It seems to be a universal law of nature; maintenance painting budgets are the first cut when profits fall and the last reinstated when profits rise. Operators and supporting coating manufacturers, contractors, and other service providers continually face the challenge of protecting assets as economically…
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Dr Emerson John explains the value of inspection and test plans (ITP) to the successful completion of a storage tank construction project
Inspection and test plans (ITP) are used during storage tank erection projects to ensure all construction activities are executed, tested, inspected, and accepted. However, because of the nature of a tank project every task under an activity does not represent…
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Anton Martinez and Adam Beers from KTA-Tator cover corrosion and remedies
Popularised in the 1950s, floating roof tanks have become increasingly prevalent over the years. These tanks play an important role in the liquid storage industry, most notably oil storage. At refineries, millions of barrels of oil products are stored in tanks that use a floating roof. These tanks are defined by the roof…
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A lot of time, thought and effort is needed when identifying a solution that optimises terminal operations, says OPW’s David Morrow
Imagine seeing a notice asking for symphony orchestra musicians to be at a concert hall on a certain day and time, prepared to play Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, without rehearsal. The individual musicians who responded would likely have the talent and some past…
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Choosing the right coating and lining systems depends on multiple variables, say Bruce Toews, Johnny Pourciau and Rodney Cressionnie from Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine
Oil, gas and petrochemical facilities are required to provide both primary and secondary containment areas. Primary containment areas include tanks, feed piping, pumps and process equipment, while secondary containment…
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Dr Steve Ziola considers non-invasive, in-service leak detection, bottom plate assessment and sludge gauging
for decades aboveground storage tank (AST) owners and operators have struggled, and spent millions, working to balance operational constraints, contractual requirements and AST integrity management. Even with no known leaks, state and federal regulations mandate costly and time-consuming…
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HMT’s Manny Williams runs through the basics of industrial rope access
In less than 30 years, industrial rope access has exploded. What was once an experimental technique used to address challenging maintenance issues on offshore facilities has become a mainstream technology for accessing hard-to-reach structural elements in the petrochemical industry and beyond. As a replacement for…
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