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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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Lab tests and field studies identify coatings that streamline tank cleanings, adhere under pressure and withstand aggressive chemicals Whether exploring offshore or onshore, oil and gas companies require versatility and consistency in their operations – particularly when it comes to the various tanks used to store and process fluids. Tanks holding aggressive chemicals may need to go lengthy…
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The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) has facilitated the move of specialty liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage tanks through the port’s Blount Island Marine Terminal, Florida, USA.  Owned by LNG supplier Eagle LNG, half of the tanks will be used to temporarily increase storage at its Jacksonville LNG bunker facility near the Talleyrand Marine Terminal, Florida, USA and the other half will…
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Gibson Energy has announced it has sanctioned the construction of two tanks, representing 870,000 barrels of new tankage, at its Edmonton Terminal underpinned by a 15 year take-or-pay and stable fee-based contract agreement with Cenovus Energy Inc., an investment grade, senior integrated oil sands customer. Steve Spaulding, president and CEO at Gibson Energy says: ‘Gibson is very pleased with…
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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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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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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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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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Molly Cooper investigates the factors involved in the transition to storing hydrogen as an industrial fuel Today, the majority of hydrogen is used by the refining and chemical industries. Hydrogen is a versatile and clean-burning fuel that has the potential to play a significant role in the global energy transition. Unlike fossil fuels, hydrogen produces no greenhouse gas emissions when it is…
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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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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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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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Engineering and technology company, Technip Energies has announced that a joint venture in partnership with Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), has won a major engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) contract by state owned petroleum company, QatarEnergy. This is for the onshore facilities of the North Field South Project (NFS) in Qatar. This award will cover the…
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Clean energy company, Masdar has signed an agreement with aeronautics and space company Airbus, to support the development and growth of the global sustainable aviation fuel market. The agreement highlights areas of collaboration between the two companies, including sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), green hydrogen, direct air capture technologies, as well as supporting the development and…
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Tank Storage Magazine is looking for inspiring stories from women in the tank storage industry. We've profiled some incredible women in the past and are always looking for new stories to tell. Most recently, you'll have seen our interviews with: Stefana Sopco, head of content marketing at Smartflow, StocExpo 40 under 40 winner Esma Gulten, CEO of Gizil Victoria Oppenheim, head of supply…
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Join us at ILTA – international operating conference and trade show from the 22-24th May! Our Editor, Anamika Talwaria, our International Sales Manager, David Kelly, our Journalist, Cyann Fielding and Marketing Executive, Shannon Maguire will be at booth 223 next week in Houston, Texas. Make sure to pick up your copy of the June/July issue at the event, and talk to our team about getting your…
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Royal Vopak has entered into a binding agreement to sell its terminal in Savannah, USA, to BWC Terminals, a US-based bulk liquids storage company. The operational capacity of Vopak Terminal Savannah is 250,566 m3. This capacity is mainly used for the storage of vegetable oils, asphalt, and specialty chemicals.   Maria Ciliberti, division president Vopak Americas, says: ‘Although within Vopak…
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Stolthaven Terminals’ plan to explore a new green hydrogen storage terminal in Pecém Port, Brazil. The governments of Ceará State, Brazil and the Netherlands have officially launched a green hydrogen corridor between Pecém and Rotterdam. The corridor will create a direct transportation route between the two locations. The Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte was in Pecém with the Governor of…
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