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Jul 15, 2022
SignalFire Wireless Telemetry has added the DIN RANGER to the growing family of sensor-to-cloud cellular data transmission products. This new DIN rail mountable DC powered version of the RANGER is ideal for applications with existing power and panel boxes, allowing a simple way to add remote monitoring capabilities to existing systems including pulling data from Modbus devices. The DIN RANGER…
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Jul 6, 2022
The most common comment heard around the show floor at StocExpo 2022 at the Ahoy in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, was how good it was to be back face-to-face, something echoed by many of the speakers in the show’s varied and extensive conference programme.   ALL THE COLOURS OF THE RAINBOW The first day of the conference focussed on the impact of the energy transition on the storage sector.…
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Jul 1, 2022
Air Products has awarded German contractor SPG Steiner, and local partners MAN Enterprise and Al Majal Al-Arabi Group, a contract to design and build two ammonia storage tanks for the NEOM Green Hydrogen facilities in Saudi Arabia. NEOM Green Hydrogen will be the world's largest green ammonia project. The storage tanks will each have a height of 40 m and a diameter of 76 m. The time for…
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Jul 1, 2022
Implico’s Connected Truck solution is now available on the SAP Store as part of SAP’s industry cloud portfolio for the oil, gas, and energy industry. The Connected Truck solution establishes a direct link between truck driver and back office allowing easy trip planning and reconciliation for bulk deliveries. It gives all parties involved a comprehensive overview of the operation. Also, it…
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Jul 1, 2022
The 2022 conference of the Federation of European Tank Storage Associations (FETSA) was held in Brussels, Belgium. The focus for this year was very much on the future of the industry and how it will be able to adapt for the energy transition. It included interesting talks, lively panel discussions and even an interactive session with a smartphone app. FETSA chair Ulfert Cornelius welcomed…
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Jun 30, 2022
Digitalisation specialist Implico Group and international sales, marketing and support services group DCC have linked 19 recently acquired retail forecourts to DCC’s IT landscape, marking DCC’s transition from a product-led organization to a service-led organisation. The long-term partners equipped the new locations with capable software solutions such as the integrated downstream module SAP…
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Jun 30, 2022
Siemens is expanding its Cerberus PRO fire safety offering with updated FC720 fire control panels, an IoT-enabled OOH740 detector equipped for disturbance-free tests, and the Cerberus Connect mobile app that complements the existing Cloud Apps. As a result, system integrators, service providers and customers will benefit from resource optimization, simplified planning and maintenance as well as…
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Jun 30, 2022
US terminal construction company American Tank & Vessel (AT&V), is partnering with Acretio, a midstream infrastructure development firm. The companies have decided to join their efforts in the origination and development of early-stage projects. This will include traditional marine and inland terminals, floating storage facilities, and renewable energy projects. The combined experience…
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Jun 17, 2022
To support those involved in the pressure testing of equipment and systems, EEMUA has issued a new publication, an e-learning module and a data store. Pressure testing of equipment after manufacture, assembly and when in-service, whether by hydrostatic or pneumatic means, presents hazards from stored energy and if failure occurs may result in significant harm to people. There continue to be…
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Jun 10, 2022
Phil Myles has joined Menard USA, a design-build ground improvement contractor, as chief operating officer (COO). Myles brings more than 30 years of experience to the role, having served over 20 years at Soletanche Bachy and most recently, 10 years as the general manager of Menard in the Middle East and Central Asia.  He will be based in Menard USA’s corporate office in Pittsburgh,…
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Jun 9, 2022
Eric J Conn, chair of law firm Conn Maciel Carey’s OSHA Workplace Safety Group, looks at recent changes The us Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been quite busy the last few months on the rulemaking front, and it does not seem to be slowing down. Despite the fact that COVID-19 still sucks most of the air out of the room, over the last six months, OSHA still managed to: …
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Jun 9, 2022
Richard Byrnes from Port Houston in Texas, US, shares what the port is doing to ensure a sustainable future it is an exceptional time to be part of the global supply chain, with all eyes on the movement of cargo and the unprecedented consumer demand for goods. Port Houston is constantly evaluating the needs and developing solutions to meet the increase in demand for goods. Port Houston owns and…
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Jun 9, 2022
Michael Felt from Energy Specialists Consulting runs through the basics Practical terminal design requires an understanding of the intended use of the facility and the expectations of the owner. Incorporating desired features while understanding the purpose and functionality are necessary for proper terminal design. Proper design should meet the functional requirements for the facility and…
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Jun 9, 2022
TechnipFMC’s Jim Pettinato discusses gasoline-ethanol blend growth considerations following the publication of API’s new standard In May 2019 , the American Petroleum Institute (API) published a new standard for density correction and volume correction factors addressing a broad range of blends of gasoline and fuel ethanol. This standard, titled API MPMS 11.3.4 - Miscellaneous Hydrocarbon…
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Jun 9, 2022
Ever considered monitoring assets from space? Peter Weaver from Orbital Sidekick explains the benefits Good sidekicks are irreplaceable. It takes a few rocket scientists to optimise sustainable operations. And more than a few engineers, product experts, government specialists, data scientists, and a growing league of revolutionary thinkers to enable genuinely sustainable operations that are…
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Jun 9, 2022
Floyd Baker from Antea USA explains how a digital twin improves maintenance, reliability, and asset integrity management for storage tanks and terminals A digital twin, a virtual model of a physical object, is not a new technology; as a concept, it has been around for years. Yet, in the usage of asset integrity management (AIM) for oil and gas or petrochemical storage tanks and terminals,…
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Jun 9, 2022
Lance Watson from AR Watson looks at problems, techniques and solutions When it comes to tank settlement, a closer look needs to be taken before any tank repairs or modifications are made. There are three main types of settlement: Differential settlement – settlement in different locations around the foundation creating voids under the tank bottom Even tilt – the tank leaning to one…
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Jun 9, 2022
Cristin Johnson of USA DeBusk discusses what to look for in unified project planning and execution Over the  last 20 years, tank cleaning methodologies have evolved with regard to material processing, non-entry cleaning, material removal options, and control and/or destruction of hazardous vapours. Non-entry methods of cleaning tanks to limit human exposure has been the driving factor in these…
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Jun 9, 2022
Tecam’s José Miguel González looks at the challenges and solutions for gas venting for the tank storage sector Stockout of raw materials, pandemics, wars… Unfortunately, recent years have shown us that our society may change suddenly, from one day to another, causing severe and very dramatic effects on our lives. Under this uncertain scenario, optimised management of fuels and…
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Jun 9, 2022
Chinese digital technology company 66Yunlian Technology has completed the world’s first crude oil blockchain digital warehouse receipt pledge Recently, Chambroad Logistics, China’s leading hazardous chemicals logistics enterprise, worked with 66Yunlian Technology, a digital technology company financially backed by Sinochem Group, to complete the world’s first crude oil digital warehouse…
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