Features
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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GrandPersepctive’s Simon Bunegar explains how Shell Moerdijk is making award-winning process safety even better
When people think of Europe’s largest petrochemical facilities, they often imagine sprawling infrastructure, vast networks of pipelines, towering distillation columns, and the sheer scale of production that powers everything from plastics to packaging. This can only happen when…
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Radboud Godron, group business development director new energies & Dewien Jagmohan, commercial and business development director Europe see what is in storage for the company in 2026
The year 2025 marked a pivotal chapter in the journey of LBC Tank Terminals. With the acquisition by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL Group), one of the world’s largest and most respected shipping companies, LBC has…
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Juliana Manolova, chief commercial officer at Evos, looks at what’s in store for 2026 in the tank storage industry
Evos operates a network of eight tank storage terminals strategically located across six major ports in five European countries. This footprint puts us right at the heart of our customers’ supply chains where the storage is essential for energy security and economic…
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Carlos Molina, commercial network lead at Exolum, looks at what’s in store for 2026 in the tank storage industry
Throughout 2025, the price structure of petroleum products has generally been characterised by backwardation, which has limited time-spread trading activity and encouraged operators to optimise their working capital. Nevertheless, the market remains subject to…
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Harold Laurence, principal consultant at Trinity Consultants examines the concept of maximum true vapor pressure and how the US EPA and industry practices will impact tank owners
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed the concept of ‘maximum true vapor pressure’ (MTVP) to identify storage vessels subject to emission standards. The MTVP concept dates to EPA’s earliest tank…
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Involving employees at every level of the chain is the best way to ensure a successful digital strategy, according to the experts at QADworks
Digital transformation is a term often met with apprehension. For many, it conjures images of disruptive, top-down directives and complex systems being forced upon an organization, leaving employees with a stark choice: adapt or be left behind. This…
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Arash Ilbagi, principal engineer and Richard Foecke, head of NDT products at ROSEN explain the new automated evaluation of ultra high-resolution MFL data
Tank bottoms are subject to constant mechanical stress and environmental exposure. Even minor degradation can compromise structural integrity. Traditional inspection methods often rely on manual interpretation and limited resolution, which…
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Guy Bessant, president at Stolthaven Terminals reveals how the Houston terminal is using flow batteries on site to support their sustainability goals
Stolthaven Terminals is a leading provider of storage and handling solutions for chemicals, clean petroleum products, liquefied petroleum gases, biofuels, vegetable oils, alternative fuels and feedstocks. With more than 50 years of experience…
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The US Chemical Safety Board gives an update on its investigation into the deadly explosion at US Steel Clairton Coke Works facility in Pennsylvania
The US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) has released an update on the agency’s ongoing investigation into the fatal explosion at the US Steel Clairton Coke Works facility in Clairton, Pennsylvania, USA earlier this year.
The…
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Experts from GMI Insights explore how industry leaders are preparing for the energy transition and developing hydrogen market
As the world transitions to a low-carbon future, hydrogen is quickly becoming a central part of the clean energy transition. Hydrogen is already powering key industrial processes, and is also being developed as a valuable fuel source for transportation and energy…
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Is the USA set to lose its edge in the development of shale oil and gas? The experts at GlobalData investigate
The global shale oil and gas production outlook indicates a positive trend, with notable increases in production expected from top countries over the next few years, including the incumbent leader the USA. Although the pace of growth has somewhat receded in the USA, optimism around…
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The experts at Discus look at the challenges of internal floating roofs and how repurposing infrastructure can benefit the wider US ecomony
Domestic manufacturing is not just an ESG value-add, but a vital component to a sustainable fabrication strategy. The effects of repeated tariffs and tariff threats have caused considerable supply chain constraints on many suppliers, who were previously…
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Diana Arce, natural gas markets research analyst and Natalia Patterson, senior analyst for Americas gas & LNG at Wood Mackenzie look at the factors propelling RNG production, and potential limitations in adoption
A recently published report from Wood Mackenzie shows that the renewable natural gas (RNG) market in North America is growing rapidly, fueled by decarbonization policies and…
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Founder, advocate and Enbridge project specialist, Stephanie Hajducek, shares how she’s supporting women into STEM industries, and what it means to be a Women in Chemicals’ Woman of the Year finalist
Coming from a small town in Texas, USA, Stephanie Hajducek grew up just 20 minutes down the road from massive manufacturing facilities, oil and gas operations, and even a nuclear power plant.…
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