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Vassia Sourtzi, senior energy transition specialist at Lloyd’s Register, looks at the factors impacting the global fuel mix
The global energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as nations grapple with the dual imperatives of meeting rising energy demands and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Overall, global total final energy consumption (TFEC) has increased from 268 EJ…
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Jay Cruz, senior director of government affairs and communications at the ILTA examines the policy outlook for the terminals industry under the Trump administration
As President Donald Trump and the 119th Congress have settled into office, the legislative landscape for the next two years has taken shape. The current administration is favouring pro-energy policies, and both the International…
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Gary Jackson, SHEQ director at Vopak North America, speaks to Kate Rainford about Deer Park Terminal’s safety practices
With a capacity of 1,282,512 m³, across 253 tanks, ranging in size from 80,000 barrels to 15,000, Deer Park is the largest of Vopak’s sites in the US and Canada. The terminal stores a range of products, including biofuels, chemicals, petroleum products, base oils and…
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Discover the importance of leak monitoring; especially when storing methanol
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Operators of systems with materials hazardous to water are obligated to verify the leak tightness of the system and to routinely monitor the…
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Resilium explains how to combat tank overfilling scenarios through gamification
The events of 11 December 2005 were foreseeable. Like all tank storage facilities, Buncefield was vulnerable to a well-known (and arguably obvious) threat of tank overfill. The Incident Report after the event listed similar events (loss of containment of flammable gasoline) as far back as 1962 and the Investigation…
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Carin van Straten-Lagerberg, senior sales manager at Vopak Netherlands, shares her passion for supporting a sustainable future in tank storage
[caption id="attachment_61477" align="alignleft" width="201"] Carin van Straten-Lagerberg, senior sales manager at Vopak Netherlands[/caption]
After working within commercial trading operations at Shell for almost 16 years, Carin van Straten-Lagerberg…
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As VTTI celebrates 10 years of operations at its terminal in Cyprus, managing director, and vice president for the Mediterranean region, Thanos Patrikis, looks back at some of the highlights from the last decade
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A core part of VTTI’s network is its terminal in Cyprus, also known…
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As facilities seek robust solutions to protect their storage systems, advancements in protective equipment and engineering methodologies are playing a crucial role in ensuring operational integrity, says Cashco
The tank storage industry continues to evolve with a growing emphasis on safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Pressure and vacuum management are critical aspects of maintaining…
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Genoveva Climent, Port Tarragona’s commercial & business development director shares stories from three bulk liquid storage companies operating in this Spanish energy hub
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Sustainability and challenge are two words that go hand in hand; even more so in these uncertain times in which we are…
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As FuelEU Maritime regulations come into full force this year, Lara Naqushbandi, CEO of e-fuels developer ETFuels, looks at what the industry needs to know, and how best to prepare
[caption id="attachment_59436" align="alignright" width="200"] Lara Naqushbandi, CEO of ETFuels[/caption]
FuelEU Maritime has come into effect this year, yet few in the marine industry have really thought through the…
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Bas Janssen from Voovio looks at the benefits and limitations of digital twin technology solutions in the storage terminal indsutry
The terminal industry has greatly benefited from software and technology solutions that enhance terminal management through predictive maintenance and operational efficiency. However, these terminals still require skilled workers for operation and maintenance. The…
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Gizil explains how its Virtual Plant is revolutionising safety procedures at terminals
In the terminal sector, safety is paramount, yet the industry face a persistent and growing challenge, human error. This issue, deeply rooted in the traditional nature of the industry, is exacerbated by a generational workforce shift, leaving companies struggling to maintain safety standards and operational…
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UAB-Online addresses the key pain points in maritime operations
Efforts to enhance operational efficiency in port and terminal processes within the maritime industry are yielding benefits for stakeholders and simultaneously reducing demurrage claims. In UAB-Online’s experience as a software solution provider, the company has witnessed firsthand the improvements possible when the complete…
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Peter Kerkhof, director at EEMUA, explains how to reduce vapour emissions when storing and handling volatile products
When storing volatile products in storage tanks, there are a number of situations which may result in the emissions of vapours. These may be either standing emissions or emissions when filling a tank. When you load a truck or ship, the vapours from the storage compartments are…
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Following his talk at StocExpo, Andrew Inglis, director at Etasca, identifies and comments on the primary market developments impacting demand for bulk liquid storage and how terminals can respond
Tank terminals are accustomed to responding to cyclical changes in market demand and trade flows for the products they handle. Historically, these fluctuations have been driven by macroeconomic changes…
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The experts at S&P Global look at the challenges and opportunities for the European liquid bulk storage industry in a shifting energy landscape
The European liquid bulk storage industry stands on the brink of a seismic shift. With geopolitical tensions escalating and the relentless march towards decarbonisation, the sector faces unprecidented challenges. As traditional fossil fuels fall out…
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Ulf Hinterscheid looks at what has changed in the tank storage industry since the Buncefield disaster
The Buncefield tank farm fire, which occurred on 11 December 2005 in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England, is one of the largest industrial fires in British history and marked a pivotal moment in the regulation and safety practices of the tank storage industry. As we approach the 20th…
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With over 20 years of leadership in environmental markets, Redshaw Advisors provides expert guidance on navigating the CBAM framework effectively
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) introduces new challenges for a range of companies, including liquid storage terminals, tank operators, and managers handling carbon-intensive goods such as oil, LNG, and other liquid commodities. While CBAM…
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LBC Tank Terminals’ sales manager Anne Been shares how her father’s maritime career influenced her story in the tank storage and chemical industry
[caption id="attachment_58289" align="alignleft" width="300"] Anne Been, sales manager, LBC Tank Terminals[/caption]
After graduating, Anne Been was looking for a career that was as dynamic as it was international. ‘My dad worked in the maritime…
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A year after Infracapital took on the former Vopak site, Tank Storage Magazine speaks exclusively to Peter van’t Hoff and Sebastian Margry from Liquin about the Botlek terminal, and what visitors to StocExpo can expect to see on the tour
Based in the Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands, Liquin Terminal Botlek has a rich history as a storage terminal. The facility was founded in 1954 by Nieuwe Matex,…
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