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Katelyn Gustoff, consulting engineer, and Derek Slovenec, senior engineer, from The Equity Engineering Group explore this threat to asset integrity
Foundation settlement poses a significant threat to the integrity of aboveground storage tanks (ASTs). Correcting excessive settlement typically requires major repairs including re-levelling the foundation and replacing components that have…
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Gonzalo Mera Truffini, vice president of The Latin American Society of Maritime Oil Terminals and SBM Operators (SLOM) explains how Maritime Assurance 2.0 is helping shippers better serve storage clients
Times are changing for the shipping industry in Latin America and around the world. There is constant pressure to deliver more with less, and do it with greater speed, efficiency and…
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Editor Anamika Talwaria looks into the benefits and drawbacks of increased digitalisation for critical infrastructure – and how the tank storage industry can protect itself
Going digital comes with a whole host of benefits. Implementing a digital system that automates loading/unloading can lead to a faster, more efficient and safer process. Digitalising paperwork that has traditionally…
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Matthew Law, vice president at Chemserve Terminal explains how the family- run chemical terminal is standing out in the USA
Founded in 2014, Chemserve Terminal is a third-generation family-owned chemical terminal in Wilmington, North Carolina, USA. The company got its start in the tugboat and barge sector, owning vessels along the Gulf Coast and East Coast of the USA. ‘Our niche these…
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ICIS hydrogen analyst, Sandeep Venkatesh, explores how renewable hydrogen is impacting tank storage
Renewable hydrogen is considered an important commodity to decarbonise areas of the economy that would otherwise struggle to electrify. However, the intermittent nature of renewable electricity supply makes it difficult to consistently meet end-use demand for renewable hydrogen. Offtakes,…
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Frederik Haentjens, COO at TankSkills, explains why the industry needs to be utilising AI vocational training
In today’s fast-evolving technological landscape, the tank storage industry faces a significant challenge: the departure of experienced professionals, creating a gap that is difficult to fill.
Tank Storage Magazine recently spotlighted this issue and discussed how artificial…
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Barend van Schalkwyk, business development director at OCI Global explores the impact of global hydrogen corridors on decarbonising energy-intensive industries
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Lower-carbon hydrogen and its derivatives, methanol and ammonia, can significantly reduce…
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Ahead of speaking at ILTA 2024, Haley Armstrong and Ethan Spira from AJW, Inc. explore how terminal operators can adapt as the energy transition unfolds
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Terminals play an integral role in connecting companies’ supply chains. Operators must understand their customers’ emissions…
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FETSA’s executive director Ravi Bhatiani discusses the group’s expectations for the EU’s emissions targets and energy transition efforts
The recent adoption by the European Commission of a new 2040 climate target of 90% emissions reductions, as well as continued energy transition efforts by the EU in developing hydrogen and CCUS infrastructure show that the energy transition…
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Melanie Landry, environmental regulatory compliance manager for International-Matex Tank Terminals speaks to Tank Storage Magazine about how her role and core values support IMTT’s Greener & Cleaner strategy
Established in 1939, International-Matex Tank Terminals (IMTT) is an industry leader in the storage and handling of a wide variety of liquid products, catering to a diverse…
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Heather Legan explains how BP’s early engagement programme kickstarted her career in tank storage
Choosing chemical engineering in college always felt like the right fit for Heather Legan, now a process engineer at BP. She enjoyed maths, chemistry and microbiology, so the course seemed to be a great fit for her interests. Legan assumed that with this degree she would work in the food…
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Robotics enable a more sustainable path to internal tank inspections in compliance with industry guidelines, say the experts at Square Robot
Sustainability has become an imperative for businesses across all industries. Consumers, investors, and employees now expect companies to prioritise environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. However, advancing operational efficiency…
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Tank Storage Magazine speaks exclusively to Andrés Suárez about Exolum’s expansion into the USA
In December 2023, Exolum acquired a 50% interest in Vopak Moda Houston (VMH), an ammonia storage, import and export terminal located on the Houston Ship Channel, USA. Exolum took over from Moda Midstream LLC in its first foray into the US market. Located at the very entrance to the Houston…
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UAB-Online’s CEO Hans Bobeldijk explores how tank storage can reach net zero
With the continuing emphasis throughout the maritime industry on finding ways to achieve net zero by 2050, it is important to examine the role that ports and terminals can play. There are numerous environmentally friendly practices that terminals could deploy in order to start making an impact on emission…
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Molly Cooper speaks with CEO of Advario, Bas Verkooijen about the company’s current activities and what lies ahead for the industry
It’s been two years since Advario launched its new brand, stepping away from the Oiltanking moniker, and since Bas Verkooijen started as its CEO. ‘Since the launch in 2022, Advario has made huge steps forward. We have completed the carve-out and…
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Many tank operators will be familiar with EEMUA Publication 159 Users’ Guide to the Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair of Above Ground Flat Bottomed Storage Tanks. This has become the de facto standard for stakeholders in such equipment and is widely used worldwide. Specific and comprehensive guidance for the use of plastic tanks is also provided in EEMUA Publication 225 Above Ground Plastic…
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Ion Agirre and Laura Barrio from the SherLOHCk project discuss the challenges of storing and transporting hydrogen
Hydrogen is emerging as the preferred energy source in the battle against greenhouse gas emissions, with a notable emphasis on obtaining green hydrogen. Its integration with renewable sources is pivotal to smoothing out production fluctuations and facilitating energy…
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Tomas Hasselgren at Emerson explains how integrating non-contacting radar level gauges into tank gauging systems provides an accurate solution
Demand for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is increasing globally. A major reason for this growth is that LPG – a hydrocarbon gas consisting primarily of propane, butane, or a mixture of both – produces lower greenhouse gas emissions than…
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The experts at Owens Corning explain how to properly manage the risk of corrosion under insulation
Industrial environments often present extreme conditions when it comes to insulating storage tanks and vessels. This includes a broad range of internal storage temperatures, volatile products and possible harsh weather conditions like high winds, flooding, and external temperature extremes.…
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The long-term pause in new US LNG investment could transform the market, according to Giles Farrer, head of gas and LNG asset research at Wood Mackenzie
Addressing US President Joe Biden’s executive order to temporarily pause new approvals for LNG exports, Giles Farrer, head of gas and LNG asset research at Wood Mackenzie says: ‘The decision will not affect our forecast for US LNG…
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