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Tank Storage Magazine has been reporting live from Houston USA as the ILTA conference and trade show gets underway for 2023. After a keynote luncheon by Dr David Mussington, CISA, the ILTA team announced the winners of this year's Safety Excellence Awards.
PLATINUM SAFETY: SMALLER COMPANY CATEGORY
The Colonial Pipeline Company
Zach Hauser, Senior Manager Terminal Operations, accepted…
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The Port of Neom in Saudi Arabia has announced it is now open for business. This is in line with Neom’s strategy and the Saudi Ports Authority’s efforts to transform local ports into globally competitive logistics hubs.
Located in Oxagon, the port, which is the primary seaport of entry to the northwest of Saudi Arabia, has been renamed as Port of Neom. Since the transfer, key capabilities…
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The first phase of the renewal of the Europa Terminal at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium, is underway. In order to continue to compete at the top level of world ports and offer customers additional container capacity and high-performance infrastructure, Port of Antwerp-Bruges and PSA Antwerp are investing in the upgrade of the quayside and automated yard of the Europa Terminal. The works…
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Roderic Heeneman has joined the Advario leadership team as its new senior vice president (SVP) strategy, portfolio and sustainability. Heeneman will be shaping and implementing Advario’s forward-looking strategy, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), as well an ambitious environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda.
'We are very pleased to welcome Roderic at Advario,' says Bas Verkooijen,…
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AquaChemie Middle East has officially inaugurated its world-class petrochemical terminal in DP World’s Jebel Ali Port in Dubai. The advanced $50 million (€46.1 million) terminal will be one of the most functional and versatile bulk liquid terminals in the GCC region.
It will serve as a vital gateway to facilitate and boost the growing petrochemical trade between manufacturers and end-users…
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Cyann Fielding finds out how digital processes are changing terminal operations
The evolution of terminal management processes has been significant over the past few decades, with the adoption of digital technology and cloud-based software enabling greater collaboration and data sharing across the entire supply chain.
‘While terminal management software has been around since the 1980s, the…
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Tank Storage Magazine explores the latest lightning protection and mitigation techniques for tank storage facilities
Hazardous facilities such as petrochemical terminals and oil and gas facilities can experience grave consequences if struck by lightning. This natural phenomenon is random, which means protecting against lightning can be difficult. While high points and tank roofs are at risk,…
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CEO of Real Safety, Torben Farup, discusses winning gold at the Global Tank Storage Awards and taking their technology into the tank storage sector
At the 2023 Global Tank Storage Awards, gold was presented to Real Safety in the Safety Technology category for its anti-slip safety solutions.The judges said the winner was chosen due to it being an easy but necessary technology, even though it is…
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Commercial manager at North Sea Port, Sandra De Mey, tells Tank Storage Magazine how it feels to win gold at the Tank Storage Awards
In March 2023, North Sea Port won gold in the Port of the Future category at the Global Tank Storage Awards. This this prize goes to the port that is making huge strides in becoming a leading facility. That includes working hard to prepare for the energy…
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Fresh from his ORBIE award win, Aldrich Varilla, IT director for Odfjell Terminals US tells Tank Storage Magazine about the company’s digital initiatives.
IN 2021, Odfjell Terminals US (OTUS) launched a multi-year digital transformation programme at its US terminals. The ambitious programme aims to harness the latest technologies to help maintain the highest safety standards, boost efficiency,…
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Flogas Britain’s business development director, James Rudman tells Tank Storage Magazine how it’s keeping up with the ever-changing energy market
Flogas Britain has completed a tripartite deal with North Sea Midstream Partners Limited (NSMP) and Exolum Seal Sands (Exolum) at the Teesside gas processing plant, UK. The deal is set to boost the resilience of off-grid energy across the north of…
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Tank Storage Magazine looks at how leak detection equipment is embracing the digital transformation
Implementing gas and liquid leak detection systems to storage tanks helps to reduce potential harm to the environment and personnel. Pipelines remain the safest means of transporting any product from one location to another, but they are not without risks. Managing these risks effectively ensures…
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Embracing and encouraging diversity in the industry leads to endless possibilities, says Smartflow’s Stefana Sopco.
Smartflow’s head of content marketing, Stefana Sopco, journeyed into the tank storage industry following a passion for technology and digitalisation. During her first two years of living in the Netherlands, before Smartflow, Sopco worked at another tech company that built a…
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Diamond Key International shares how its proven solutions can achieve terminal optimisation through a strategic approach
traditional oil and gas terminals are facing increasing operational challenges for a number of reasons. Reduced in-house expertise, segmented control systems, legacy infrastructures, more stringent environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies, occupational health and…
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FETSA’s executive director, Ravi Bhatiani, looks at what’s needed from political leaders to enable the energy transition
The Federation of European Tank Storage Associations (FETSA) is committed to help achieve the EU’s 2030 and 2050 climate targets by replacing fossil fuels with low-carbon and renewable energy carriers. This transition must be driven by legislation (such as the ‘Fit for…
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Major EPC companies share their main areas of focus when carrying out projects tank engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) relies on dedicated teams of skilled personnel and often specialised equipment. For a tank design and construction process to be carried out successfully, companies need to maintain a high standard of health and safety, and quality.
The engineering part of EPC…
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Cyann Fielding asks biofuels experts to share their predictions for the future of tank storage and sustainability
Biofuels are an increasingly popular alternative to traditional fossil fuels. They offer a promising solution to the world’s growing energy needs, while reducing carbon emissions and other environmental damages. Derived from organic matter, such as plant material or waste, biofuels…
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Madana Nallappan, EIC analyst, Asia Pacific region, discusses the emerging developments of hydrogen supply chains and the need for policy changes
With the urgent need to meet climate targets and enhance energy security, hydrogen has emerged as a leading contender for the energy transition. Europe has been at the forefront of this development, particularly in countries such as the Netherlands,…
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Karthik Govindarajan, president at Oak Tree Consulting, tells Tank Storage Magazine how VR and AR technologies are changing training procedures
Virtual Reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies are increasingly popular in the field of process and safety training. These technologies provide an immersive learning experience, providing trainees with a hands-on approach to learning…
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The Tank Storage Magazine team is heading off to Texas for the ILTA conference on May 22-24. Here’s a preview of what’s in store
The ILTA conference is the largest liquid terminal industry event in the USA, and returns to Houston on 22-24 May 2023. Tank Storage Magazine is proud to be the official media partner and door-drop sponsor for the event – meaning many of you are likely reading…
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