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It is important to identify the needs of terminals and end-users concerning efficiency, time, costs, operations growth. Terminals differ to such extent that global companies with an extensive terminal portfolio have more challenges in creating and implementing standardised processes that complicate the adoption of low- and no-code and traditional software systems.
Each terminal might be at…
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Dutch Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) specialist TWTG has officially opened its US entity, in response to the growing demand for its IIoT in the Americas region.
The company says that over the past two years, it has established itself as a supplier to the leading players in the European oil and gas industry, and now, these companies’ North American counterparts are following suit. Most…
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German technology company Implico has completed a digitalisation project with TanQuid at its Duisburg tank terminal in Germany, which now runs with the process-orientated terminal management system OpenTAS 6.0.
In addition, TanQuid's Duisburg team uses specialised cloud services from Implico’s Supply Chain United portfolio. The successful completion of the project follows intensive planning…
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Level measurement technology is a key component of tank gauging systems for vessels containing liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), or other liquefied gases. Reliable liquid level measurements inside complex full containment tanks are vital for inventory management and custody transfer purposes, and to prevent overfills.
In liquefied gas applications, level measurement has…
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US industrial service company Baker Hughes has bought Qi2 Elements, which designs and builds advanced robotic sensor systems for the inspection and monitoring critical energy infrastructure.
Qi2’s robotic inspection technology can inspect above ground liquid tank storage facilities without the need for personnel to enter confined hazardous spaces. It monitors the integrity of the tank floor…
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Leak detection specialist Atmos International has published The Atmos book of pipeline simulation to provide in-depth insight into simulation technology, with examples from the Atmos Simulation (SIM) Suite pipeline software.
The book has been written by Atmos experts and looks at the behaviour of gas and liquid pipelines and associated equipment. It discusses how computers deal with challenging…
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Dearman Systems has been providing innovative software solutions to the refined petroleum industry for over three decades. The company’s solutions are primarily used in the storage and transportation segments of this industry.
Dearman System’s Terminal Automation System (TAS.net) is used on over 200 storage terminals worldwide. It combines the Internet of Things (IoT) with process control…
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The trend towards sustainability and energy transition continues, and companies need to adapt ever faster to changing economics and compliance legislation. How can all of this be managed? Decision-ready data is key here, which will enable adaptation of the business process and maintaining a healthy financial state for a business. However, getting the data needed to make decisions starts with…
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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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The British Pipeline Agency (BPA) has joined the Engineering Equipment and Materials Users Association (EEMUA) as a corporate member.
The BPA is owned jointly by BP and Shell and operates a range of onshore fuel transport and storage facilities, mainly in the UK, including more than 1,000 km of fuel pipelines, and associated pumping stations, bulk storage tank-sites and road/rail terminal…
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Dutch Internet of Things (IoT) specialist TWTG has launches its new NEON Contact Sensor, adding to the line that includes a temperature transmitter and vibration sensors.
The NEON Contact Sensor uses magnetic field detection to ensure the correct placement of assets. The sensor detects the magnet, and therefore the asset it is placed on, on a time-based interval. If the sensor cannot detect the…
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US fluid handling solutions company OPW has bought VisiLevel, a fluid gauging system from UK company MechTronic.
VisiLevel is ATEX and IECEx approved and can accurately identify the contents of a tanker by measuring the volume, temperature, density and colour. When used in conjunction with a stock, fleet and order management system like StockSmart, it can provide a complete live audit trail of…
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The leading and only independent cavern operator in northwest Europe is preparing for underground hydrogen storage STORAG ETZEL was formerly a public enterprise under the name IVG. It was commissioned in 1971 to build an underground storage facility at Etzel, Germany, with a capacity of 10 million tonnes. This was to store crude oil as a national stockpile and to operate the aboveground…
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Tank Storage Magazine takes a look back at some of the most impressive tank roofing projects over recent months
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Project management of onsite tank work requires anticipation and adjustment to a myriad of variables. Every component of a project is a variable. Operational requirements are often the highest priority variable to the owner.
In a recent project in Corpus Christi, Texas, US,…
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The Port of Antwerp in Belgium has hosted Belgian deputy prime minister and minister of civil service, public enterprises, telecommunications and postal services Petra De Sutter to demonstrate to her the use of drones in detecting floating debris within the port.
Debris such as plastics, wood, cardboard, organic material and mooring lines pollutes the water, poses a risk to ships and negatively…
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US company Carboline, which develops coatings, linings and fireproofing, is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2022.
The company has various plans for employees and customers to mark the milestone, including a scheme called 75 Ways to Give Back, where employees worldwide volunteer in their community and share their experience, and a competition, 75 Red Buckets of Surprises, where customers send…
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CERTivation, a German accreditation body which is part of the Rosen Group, has been accredited as a personnel certification body by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) National Accreditation Board (ANAB) for Pipeline Integrity Management and Pipeline Defect Assessment.
The company has fulfilled the requirements of ISO/IEC 17024:2012 General Requirements for Bodies Operating…
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Azur Drones, a French developer of drone-in-a-box solutions, has raised almost €8 million with a French private investor for further development, and to consolidate its leadership, in 2022.
The company plans to expand the applications of its Skeyetech drone-in-a-box solution. Skeyetech was originally developed for surveillance but is increasingly used by industry. It has been used for more…
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Corrosion control technology company Cortec has developed an alternative to nitrogen blanketing for easy, effective corrosion protection of void spaces, VpCI-337.
Nitrogen purge or blanketing protects metal void spaces from corrosion. However, nitrogen gas is expensive, the technique requires a constant pressure of nitrogen with an airtight seal, with a need for continual monitoring, and leaks…
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The Pepperl+Fuchs brand ECOM Instruments has launched the third generation of its 8’ Tab-Ex series – the intrinsically safe Tab-Ex03 tablet in the DZ2 (for Zone 2/22 & Division 2) and D2 (for Division 2) variants.
The tablets are based on the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3 tablet and is designed to be slim and lightweight. It has state-of-the-art technology for harsh environments and more…
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