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The ILTA’s senior director of government affairs, Jay Cruz, examines Trump’s BBB and its impact on the bulk liquid terminals industry
On July 4, 2025, after months of debate and negotiation, US President Donald Trump signed the keystone budgetary bill for his second administration. Dubbed ‘The One Big Beautiful Bill’ (BBB), H.R. 1 will have a profound impact both on fossil fuel and…
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Cleantho Leite, CEO at Terminal Química Puerto México, talks to Kate Rainford about the company’s new strategic ethane storage terminal
At the Port of Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico, Terminal Química Puerto México (TQPM) stands as a major advancement in the country’s petrochemical industry. This state-of- the-art ethane storage facility, developed through a 50/50 partnership between…
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Elena Alcalde González, supply chain and procurement director at Moeve Chemicals, speaks to Anamika Talwaria about the company’s rebrand from Cepsa
Moeve is a global company comprising over 11,000 employees, committed to sustainable energy, chemistry and mobility, with the ambition to drive Europe’s energy transition and accelerate decarbonisation both within the company and for its…
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Simon Bunegar, CCO at Grandperspective, explains how ground-based remote sensing technology can help ammonia storage facilities comply with PGS-12
The Netherlands, which is home to some of the continent’s most advanced storage facilities, is already known for strict rules and robust best-practice guidance. But operators are also expected to prove, consistently, that they are managing risk in a…
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Anna Grausgruber, CGO and co-founder at Senseven, explains why ensuring valve integrity is key to safeguarding fuel purity in storage tanks
Valves are critical components in nearly every industrial system. They monitor product flow, isolate media and prevent backflow as well as regulate pressure in systems. Their integrity is directly tied to plant safety, environmental compliance and process…
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SinoChem’s subsidiary, 66Yunlian, explains how its AI system for liquid asset management is making risk management easier for lenders
Liquid bulk commodities such as crude oil, refined products, and chemical liquids have long been considered ‘unsuitable collateral’ due to their homogeneous and co-mingled nature. Globally, the sector faces three main challenges:
• Lack of visibility and…
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Tim Doggett, CEO of the Chemical Business Association, shares his thoughts on Vivergo Fuels’ plant closure, emphasising the significant impact on the chemical supply chain and the broader economy
The closure of the UK’s largest bioethanol plant is another devastating blow to both the UK chemical supply chain and the wider economy. Bioethanol is not only a renewable fuel that helps deliver…
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Exolum’s northwest Europe lead, Stephen Land, explains how Europe’s tank storage infrastructure can power the energy transition
The global energy transition is all too often simply discussed in terms of energy production and demand.
Here in northwest Europe, the tank storage sector is an often under-recognised lynchpin of that transformation. Historically, this sector has served as the…
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Marta Mieres Barcena explains how she mentors future leaders while driving diversity and innovation in tank storage
When most people think about the liquid bulk storage sector, sustainability and green energies aren’t usually the first topics that come to mind. But for Marta Mieres Barcena, the high potential to drive meaningful change in sustainability was exactly what drew her to join the…
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Lars Schaumann, managing director of Vopak Japan, explains how collaborating with IHI will help accelerate ammonia in Asia
In November 2023, IHI and Vopak signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly explore the potential for efficient, high-value added ammonia terminals in Japan. Nearly two years later, the companies have taken the step to sign a joint development agreement with the aim of…
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The team at Energy Robotics reflect on the company’s gold win at the 2025 Global Tank Storage Awards, and look towards the future of autonomous inspection solutions
With robots and drones operating across five continents and completing 20,000 km of autonomous inspections, Energy Robotics has become a key player of drones and robotics solutions in the tank storage industry. The company’s…
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Tank Storage Magazine speaks exclusively to Tepsa CEO, Bruno Hayem, about the company’s recent acquisition of the Europoort terminal
In July 2025, the European bulk liquid and gas storage operator, Tepsa, announced the acquisition of the Europoort terminal located in the Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands. The 24-hectare terminal, which includes 212,000 m³ of tank storage and plenty of idle land,…
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Bertschi Group’s CEO Jan Arnet explains why intermodal logistics is critical for chemical storage terminals
The chemicals industry is facing increasing pressure on multiple fronts. Companies are required to optimise product flow across complex global supply chains, while meeting strict profitability targets, shortening time to market, and reducing CO2 emissions. The demand for agile and…
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FETSA’s executive director Ravi Bhatiani explores the EU’s 2040 climate target and implications for the tank storage sector
The European Commission has proposed an amendment to the EU Climate Law to insert a 90% greenhouse gas emissions target from 1990s level by 2040. For members of the Federation of European Tank Storage Associations (FETSA), understanding this framework is crucial, as it…
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ACTAD speaks exclusively to Tank Storage Magazine about the terminal’s future plans, operations, and its unique infrastructure
Located in Abu Dhabi, ACTAD started operations in 2024. ‘From our other two terminals in Saudi Arabia, we have learnt that the integrity of products is key for our customers,’ notes Amer Linjawi, marketing manager and a member of the owning family at ACTAD. Learning…
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In an exclusive interview with Tank Storage Magazine, director innovation at Uniper, Arne Hauner looks into how flow batteries are enhancing terminals
This Summer, Uniper took the first step in a planned collaboration with Jena Flow Batteries, an innovative company specialising in metal-free organic flow batteries. The aim is to explore and scale long-duration energy storage, a key enabler of a…
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The experts at BlackWater Business Consulting appraise the Asia-Pacific hydrogen market, and discuss what a sustainable future may look like
The global energy system is transforming, and hydrogen has emerged as one of the most promising tools for decarbonisation. While Europe and North America often capture the spotlight, the real battleground for hydrogen leadership is unfolding across the…
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Angela de Jonge, commercial manager at Evos Rotterdam & Terneuzen, explains the company’s partnership with Metafuels to advance e-SAF development
At the port of Rotterdam, Netherlands, Evos is collaborating with Metafuels, a clean tech start-up based in Switzerland. The latter is developing a new synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) production plant, with the intention to use Evos…
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Geeske Steeneken, Chane’s learning and development lead, speaks to Tank Storage Magazine about the company’s training resources to support its workforce
Four years ago, Chane decided that, for the wider benefit of employees, it was crucial to be trained in-house. ‘At the time, we were searching for new employees, and new hires to bring valuable experiece. The Chane Academy ensures their…
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As digitalisation accelerates, energy systems shift and the workforce transforms, John Reynolds of Reynolds Training Services asks: can technology strengthen the culture of competence or risk diluting it?
High-hazard industries are being reshaped before our eyes. Digitalisation is rewiring how the tank storage sector operates. The energy transition is pipelining new fuels, new standards…
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