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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
[caption id="attachment_41036" align="alignleft" width="368"] Barend van Schalkwyk, business development director at OCI Global[/caption]
Lower-carbon hydrogen and its derivatives, methanol and ammonia, can significantly reduce…
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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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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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Jonathan Martland at Energex Partners explores the evolving role of the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) region
The Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region (ARA), long established as a premium hub for gasoline blending, finds itself at a crossroads. The confluence of regulatory changes and market dynamics is reshaping the landscape, compelling a strategic reassessment of ARA’s role in this…
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Jonathan Feys, CCO of at Ghent Transport & Storage discusses the current crossroads of traditional and alternative fuels in transport
The quest for future fuels is rapidly transforming the energy landscape, especially in the realm of transportation. From sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and biodiesel, to bio-bunkering, the focus on cleaner alternatives for mobility is shaping the…
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[caption id="attachment_35203" align="alignleft" width="200"] Ravi Bhatiani, Executive Director, FETSA[/caption]
Ravi Bhatiani, executive director at FETSA shares the group’s response to the European Commission’s 2040 GHG reduction target
As forecast in 2023, the European Commission has recently announced a proposed climate target recommendation of 90% GHG emissions reductions from…
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Executive director of the Tank Storage Association, Peter Davidson, discusses the importance of good leadership in process safety.
When considering process safety incidents, including many of the most high-profile safety occurrences, it is clear that leadership failures are a significant causal factor irrespective of industry or sector. Therefore, an active and continuous focus on leadership is…
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David Tassadogh, infrastructure associate at GRESB, discusses how working parallel with current EU legislations will help companies reach net zero.
It is evident that for society to make substantial progress in preparing for a future impacted by climate change, a large segment of our infrastructure sector must greatly reduce its carbon emissions, if not achieve net zero.
Companies specialising…
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Owen Thomas, founder of Red Oak Consulting discusses the impact of Moore's Law coming to an end, on the energy sector…
High-performance computing (HPC), has become critical in assisting the energy sector, offering the capability to analyse complex data, simulate intricate processes, and optimise operations.
While immensely powerful, HPC faces several challenges as it continues to evolve and…
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As we approach the International Liquid Terminals Association Safety Awards in May 2024, a couple of factors come to the forefront...
Today, there is a greater awareness among terminal operators of proactive steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of injuries, particularly serious injury. An additional factor that comes to mind is workforce development. The long-serving members of this great…
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Ahead of OCI Global's talk at StocExpo 2024, director Bowen Xu discusses how heavy industry can make 2024 a watershed year for the fuel transition
[caption id="attachment_39930" align="alignleft" width="300"] Bowen Xu, director at OCI[/caption]
Transport is responsible for 21% of global carbon dioxide emissions and achieving net zero for the sector by 2050 will require the industry to…
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Ravi Bhatiani, FETSA’s executive director, shares the group’s insights into the recent COP28 summit
COP28 has received mixed reviews. On the one hand, according to the European Commission interpretation, the parties agreed to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels this decade, to take action to reduce emissions by 43% by 2030, and set the world on a pathway to reaching net zero…
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Executive director of the Tank Storage Association, Peter Davidson, discusses the energy infrastructure industry providing critical service in the UK…
The bulk storage and energy infrastructure sector plays a vital role in providing services that are critical to UK, European and global consumers. The sector supports an essential interface between sea, road, rail and pipeline logistics for a…
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The experts at Dover Fueling Solutions consider how business culture, government, and infrastructure are impacting the rise of hydrogen vehicles in Asia.
With a strong focus on delineating vigorous renewable strategies, including steps to drive forward net-zero climate change policies, some countries in Asia are winning the global race in the adoption of hydrogen for both commercial transport…
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The bulk storage and energy infrastructure sector plays a vital role in providing services that are critical to UK, European and global consumers. The sector supports an essential interface between sea, road, rail and pipeline logistics for a diverse range of products that are essential to our daily lives, including transport and heating fuels, chemicals, animal feed and foodstuffs. Terminals…
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The ChemMed Tarragona cluster, Mediterranean Chemical Cluster, was established in 2014 as a transversal group led by the AEQT and its six associated companies, the Port of Tarragona
(Spain) and AITASA. The cluster brings together around 30 producing companies and some 100 support and service businesses. It also includes approximately 30 public and private organisations, including administrations,…
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Founded in 2002, Cogent Skills was formed as the UK’s skill support entity for the science and technology sectors. At Hazards33, Neil Smith and Justine Fosh from Cogent Skills looked at how the industry can improve skills and safety.
Fosh recognised that different companies need to form their own workstreams based on capacity and capability within teams. This means a focus on competence within…
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Christian McDermott from Voovio shares how implementing procedure simulation can solve the tank storage industry’s workforce challenges.
According to a joint report from Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute on the state of the industrial workforce, attracting and retaining a quality workforce is a top focus for 83% of manufacturers surveyed (1). Facilities continue to lose people with…
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Andy Brooks, director of new ventures at the North Sea Transition Authority, explains the UK's new licences for CCS
The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) is the independent regulator for the oil and gas and the carbon storage industry. It was previously the Oil and Gas Authority only. but has now moved into carbon capture and storage as an extension of its powers.
The NSTA is the licensing…
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