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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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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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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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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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BWC Terminals’ vice president of HSEQ, Tommy Bankhead, explains how a robust health and safety policy can lead to industry recognition and success
BWC operates 22 independent bulk liquid storage terminals across 12 US states and one in Canada. One of these terminals, located in Washington, USA, is the BWC Grays Harbor facility, which offers a storage capacity of 320,000 barrels (50,875 m³),…
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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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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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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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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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