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Vesta Terminals Flushing, shortlisted for a Global Tank Storage Award, has many initiatives focussed on a renewable future, says Daan Schutte
The Global Tank Storage Award for the Terminal of the Future, voted for by representatives from the industry, will be presented to the terminal deemed most dedicated to preparing for the energy transition. One of the shortlisted entries is the 388,553 m3…
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Gérard Lafite from Rubis Terminal Infra tells Tank Storage Magazine about the two terminals the company has had shortlisted for the Global Tank Storage Awards
Having an entry shortlisted for the Global Tank Storage Awards is always something to be celebrated, but one company, Rubis Terminal Infra, has not one, but two terminals shortlisted in the 2022 awards.
Wagram Terminal near Strasbourg in…
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Tank Storage Magazine’s publisher Margaret Dunn speaks exclusively to Advario’s CEO Bas Verkooijen and chief growth officer Douglas van der Wiel about the new company’s name, its sustainability goals and what comes next
On 5 May 2022, Oiltanking launched its highly anticipated new company, Advario.
Advario will concentrate on growth in chemicals, gases and new energies and puts…
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Homayoun Falakshahi, Jane Xie and Matt Smith at Kpler try to make sense of the effects on the oil markets of Russia’s ongoing war on Ukraine
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shocked the global oil market. After catapulting higher from pre-invasion prices of less than US$100/bbl to as high as US$139/bbl, international Brent crude prices continue to remain elevated. Availability of oil to…
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Lucia van Geuns and Irina Patrahau from The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS) discuss uncertainty and the need for collaboration
the global energy transition will undoubtedly bring challenges for states and companies alike, changing the global power balance and the architecture of economies. The tank storage sector can be part of the solution to these challenges. While the products in…
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International specialty ground improvement construction company, Menard has acquired design-build ground improvement company Earth Tech.
Founded in 1991, Earth Tech offers grouting and piling services. It has offices in Land O’Lakes, Florida, in Charleston, South Carolina, and in Charlotte, North Carolina. Earth Tech has 95 employees to add to Menard’s current 300 US-based employees. Ron…
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When considering land area, around a quarter of the northern hemisphere has continuous permafrost, that is 23 million km2 where the ground is frozen all year round. This phenomenon is widespread in the Arctic regions of Siberia, Canada, Greenland and Alaska, and even on the floor of the Arctic Ocean as undersea permafrost.
The definition of permafrost can be quite complex, but a simple way to…
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Safety and flame control products manufacturer the Protectoseal Company, has bought Elmac Technologies.
The acquisition is part of Protectoseal’s strategic objective to grow its international business through organic expansion and acquisition. Protectoseal and Elmac will continue to operate under their respective names.
Customers will gain access to a broader line up of industry leading…
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The brand new HES Hartel Tank Terminal has been developed at Maasvlakte in the Port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Maasvlakte is a massive manmade westward extension of the Europoort port and industrial facility within the Port of Rotterdam, built on land reclaimed from the North Sea.
The tank terminal is constructed on a 27 ha site in the strategically located Maasvlakte area. It offers 1.3…
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In order to assist terminal operators in successfully managing the energy transition, Siemens has established a Global Center of Competence (GCoC) for tank terminals in The Hague, the Netherlands.
The GCoC will offer solutions in several different technological fields, ranging from supply chain transparency enablers, connected and highly autonomously functioning terminals to simulation tools for…
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As a dangerous natural phenomenon, thunderstorms are the 25th most common cause of death in the world. According to one large study1, 33% of all oil tank accidents are caused by lightning.
Although they are therefore an obvious threat, reliable solutions to minimise the risk of thunderstorms exist for professionals, enabling them to secure their teams, facilities, and operations in a timely and…
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North Sea Port is the Dutch-Belgian cross-border port, stretching 60 km from Vlissingen and Terneuzen in the Netherlands, to Ghent in Belgium. The port, Europe’s number 3 in added value and number 6 in goods traffic in the Hamburg-Le Havre range, is a well-established player on the European port scene. The port’s direct access to the North Sea, multimodal connections to the European…
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Catherine Gras, CEO of Storengy UK and Germany, examines the options
THE ROLE OF NATURAL GAS STORAGE TODAY
Underground storage is a crucial component of today’s natural gas markets. Storage brings a number of benefits to gas users. A storage is a tool to manage efficiently volume and price risks, storing energy when it is less needed and when prices are lower, and taking it back when there is…
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ScoutDI carried out a live drone inspection of a large bulk liquid storage tank in front of an on-site audience at Equinor’s facilities in Mongstad, Norway. The inspection was live-streamed to remote stakeholders who watched the inspection in the Scout Portal and guided the on-site inspection crew. Concluding the project, a Scout137 Drone System was delivered to Equinor.
Scout137 drone…
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Understanding the differences between different types of lightning protection with Lightning Master
MORE AND more plants are being equipped with structural lightning protection (lightning rod) systems. Many of these are ‘fuzzy ball’ lightning rods, but what are they?
In high lightning areas, plant operators understand that lightning is a real problem, damaging equipment and producing plant…
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Shirley Miles from Adler and Allan, discusses how partnering with a trusted environmental protection provider can ensure standards are implemented correctly
Primary (tank), secondary (bund) and tertiary (separator) containment systems are the first, second and third line of defence against environmental pollution. Regular asset maintenance is essential to keep all pollution prevention equipment…
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Cornelis Jan Kallemein and Maarten van Abeelen from the Safety Region Rotterdam-Rijnmond have uncovered a problem with some foam dam constructions on tank floating roofs
The Rotterdam-Rijnmond area is unique due to its large harbour and industrial area. In this harbour there are a lot of vertical atmospheric storage tanks to store flammable and combustible dangerous goods. Protecting these…
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HMT’s Manny Williams runs through the basics of industrial rope access
In less than 30 years, industrial rope access has exploded. What was once an experimental technique used to address challenging maintenance issues on offshore facilities has become a mainstream technology for accessing hard-to-reach structural elements in the petrochemical industry and beyond. As a replacement for…
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Dr Steve Ziola considers non-invasive, in-service leak detection, bottom plate assessment and sludge gauging
for decades aboveground storage tank (AST) owners and operators have struggled, and spent millions, working to balance operational constraints, contractual requirements and AST integrity management. Even with no known leaks, state and federal regulations mandate costly and time-consuming…
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Choosing the right coating and lining systems depends on multiple variables, say Bruce Toews, Johnny Pourciau and Rodney Cressionnie from Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine
Oil, gas and petrochemical facilities are required to provide both primary and secondary containment areas. Primary containment areas include tanks, feed piping, pumps and process equipment, while secondary containment…
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