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Aereon’s Marco Puglisi looks at the challenges and solutions The aim of vapour control is to reduce emissions of harmful or toxic substances into the atmosphere. Vapour control is particularly important for volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions resulting from end-of-pipe operations, such as the loading, storage and distribution of volatile organic liquids like gasoline and naphtha. The…
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Highlight’s from this year’s online Terminal of Tomorrow conference, hosted by StocExpo and Tank Storage Magazine COVID-19 has without doubt accelerated the energy transition and there was a significant amount of interest in StocExpo and Tank Storage Magazine’s first online event – with over 720 registrations from 75 different countries. Day one featured speakers from three of the leading…
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ILTA’s first Young Terminal Industry Professionals (Y-TIP) Symposium explored how best to support under-35s in the industry On 6 April 2021, the International Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA) held its inaugural Young Terminal Industry Professionals (Y-TIP) Symposium, supported by Aramco and Tank Storage Magazine. It was aimed at young terminal industry professionals, their managers and…
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TWTG’s CTO John Tillema provides insights into the benefits of LoRaWAN When an IT architect plans any industrial network capable of supporting a next-generation oil or gas facility over potentially the next couple of decades, it will always be reliability and security at the top of the priority list. Very swiftly follow functionality, scalability, and future flexibility. Getting the balance…
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Dutch software solutions company Ultimo and asset management consultancy and services firm MaxGrip have formed a global partnership for enterprise asset management (EAM) implementation. MaxGrip’s asset performance management (APM) consultants will now be able to carry out a tailor-made implementation to integrate Ultimo’s EAM software into an organisation’s business processes ensuring a…
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McDermott International’s CB&I Storage Solutions has been awarded three safety awards by the Steel Tank Institute/Steel Plate Fabricators Association (STI/SPFA). The annual awards recognise the safety achievements of companies involved in shop fabrication, inspection, maintenance and field construction activities. Divisions of CB&I in the Americas won the 2020 Safety Diamond Club…
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Germany-based mixing technology manufacturer Suma Rührtechnik has appointed a new sales director - Helge Kopczak. Kopczak takes over the position from long-time sales director Ralf Thiemann, who will retire after a transitional period. Kopczak is an industry expert and well-connected sales specialist with over 20 years of professional experience. The graduate engineer will use his extensive…
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UK corrosion prevention and seal productions manufacturer Winn & Coales International has bought the global Viscotaq business, including US company Amcorr Products & Services, which makes the viscoelastic protective coatings. Amcorr’s patented Viscotaq product range is self-healing for long-term corrosion protection and is suitable for vital infrastructure for a broad range of sectors.…
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In December 2019, the European Commission set an ambitious goal to become climate-neutral by 2050. Seen as the greenest gas fuel, hydrogen has become a central element of building an economy with net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The production and use of low carbon forms of hydrogen had gained unprecedented momentum before the COVID‑19 crisis. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles sales…
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The Engineering Equipment and Materials Users Association (EEMUA) has published new guidance for electrical engineers managing certain ageing electrical assets. EEMUA 227, Management of ageing electrical assets, has been developed by EEMUA’s Electrical Engineering Committee, which includes engineers, technical authorities and policy managers. It brings together existing knowledge to overcome…
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Swiss confined spaces inspection specialist Flyability has launched new software to allow internal inspectors to easily and http://flyabilty.comprecisely pinpoint defect locations. Inspector 3.0, which Flyability says is the first software of its kind, has been designed to work with the company’s indoor inspection drone Elios 2. Pinpointing the exact location of a remote drone in a confined…
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US technology company Emerson has launched its Rosemount TankMaster Mobile software application, providing immediate secure access to critical tank data. It is the world’s first cross-platform inventory management software application for tank gauging systems, accessible via smartphone, tablet or computer. It can provide real-time data to a wide range of stakeholders, including field…
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TWTG has added an IECEx/ATEX certified near-field communication (NFC) tag to its NEON product range. The NEON NFC tag is a passive data storage sticker than can be attached to any asset, with recorded information accessible via a handheld reader or tablet. The tag has been developed specifically for the oil and gas industry, and ensures that operators can digitally assign identify their assets…
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Dutch industrial internet of things (IIoT) specialist company TWTG has announced that former commercial director Nadine Herrwerth is to be its new managing director. ‘I am delighted to have this opportunity to help steer this exciting and determined company in this next phase. We still have a long journey ahead of us and the global customer relationships that we have fostered over the previous…
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McDermott Internation subsidiary CB&I Storage Solutions and New Energy Development Company have completed the engineering work for two modular, expandable green hydrogen production facilities. Each 50 MW energy facility will produce almost 24 tonnes per day of green hydrogen from water, using New Energy’s proprietary design to power a number of electrolysers. The design is intended for…
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Dutch diagnostic and monitoring tool producer Procentec has launched four new solutions and a wide subset of features for its existing Osiris products, which focus on network security. The company revealed each product during a product launch day on 8 April 2021. The products tackle both internal threats from those with legitimate access to networks and external threats, from the likes of…
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Valve and actuator manufacturer Bonomi UK has introduced the Valpres Deadman Spring Return Lever to its product portfolio. The valve automatically closes when released by an operator, making it suitable for applications where a valve cannot be left open for safety reasons, and ensures safety is maintained if an operator is incapacitated or forgets to close the valve. The lever can also be set to…
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Nigerian company Azikel Petroleum has awarded the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) contract for its new refinery to UAE-based global engineering services provider Chemie Tech. The 12,000 bpd hydroskimming modular refinery will be located in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State in Nigeria. The MoU includes project management, residual process engineering, detailed engineering,…
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Environmental risk reduction firm Adler and Allan has teamed up with the UK’s National Chemical Emergency Centre (NCEC) to offer training to its employees in handling hazardous material incidents. NCEC will provide training equal to that given to fire and rescue service personnel for selected Adler and Allan employees. They will follow NCEC’s hazardous materials first responder and hazardous…
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Independent Dutch terminal operator Vopak is to use the Smartflow Connected Worker SaaS Platform to digitalise its frontline operations. The Smartflow platform will support operation, maintenance, and SHEQ teams at Vopak’s terminals to replace paper-based checklists, digitalise inspections and operator rounds, and structure various workflows and processes using the app and the low-code/no-code…
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