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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Diana Khrystych, trade & sustainability Manager at Fecc, explores what EU regulations mean for chemical storage operators
As Europe repositions itself in a rapidly evolving global landscape, the chemical industry – and by extension, chemical storage – is facing one of the most significant policy transformations in recent history. From the ambitions of the European Green Deal to the…
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Gary Carrithers, senior principal engineer, Thomas Williams, technical director of PHA services & Darshankumar Lakhani, senior manager of engineering at ABS Consulting show how normalisation of deviance increases the risk of hazardous incidents
Making small adjustments to standard procedures, like filling tanks just a bit higher for efficiency, or pushing equipment slightly beyond design…
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After securing EU funding for SaltHy, Gunnar Assmann, project leader of hydrogen storage at Storengy Deutschland, explains why now is the right time to invest in hydrogen infrastructure
SaltHy is a flagship hydrogen storage project, developed and initiated by Storengy Deutschland and located in Harsefeld, Lower Saxony, Germany. ‘Storengy aims to develop one of Germany’s first large-scale…
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Peter Maas, chief executive officer at Grandperspective, explains how the right sensor technology could play a crucial role in advancing green ammonia
The Western Sahara is home to Africa’s longest conflict, but the European energy industry is closely watching developments in this disputed territory, which is currently controlled by Morocco. This is because energy companies and European…
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The experts at Polaris Market Research share a snippet of their latest research report into the size of the hydrogen storage tanks and transportation market
Hydrogen has emerged as a cornerstone of clean energy strategies as the global energy landscape pivots toward decarbonisation. However, realising a full-scale hydrogen economy hinges not only on production but also on the safe, efficient, and…
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The team at the North Sea Transition Authority takes a look back at the last 50 years of oil production in the North Sea, and what the future of North Sea oil might look like
In the 1970s–1980s development in the North Sea began with fixed offshore platforms in shallow waters. Production relied on vertical drilling and primary recovery methods and major fields like Brent (UK) and Ekofisk…
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Vice president of Europe at Square Robot, Chris Carlston, explains how the gold winning SR-3 robotic inspection system is ensuring safe operations at terminals
In March 2025, Square Robot’s SR-3 robotic inspection system took home gold for Safety Technology at the Global Tank Storage Awards. Reflecting on the company’s success, Chris Carlston, vice president of Europe at Square Robot,…
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