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Melanie Landry, environmental regulatory compliance manager for International-Matex Tank Terminals speaks to Tank Storage Magazine about how her role and core values support IMTT’s Greener & Cleaner strategy
Established in 1939, International-Matex Tank Terminals (IMTT) is an industry leader in the storage and handling of a wide variety of liquid products, catering to a diverse…
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During a visit to Muscat, Oman, on 21 April, Patrick Pouyanné, chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies met with His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said and His Excellency Eng Salim bin Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy & Minerals, to reaffirm the long-term partnership between TotalEnergies and the Sultanate of Oman. During this visit, Pouyanné and Mulham Basheer Al Jarf, Chairman of OQ, the…
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Heather Legan explains how BP’s early engagement programme kickstarted her career in tank storage
Choosing chemical engineering in college always felt like the right fit for Heather Legan, now a process engineer at BP. She enjoyed maths, chemistry and microbiology, so the course seemed to be a great fit for her interests. Legan assumed that with this degree she would work in the food…
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As global targets to reach net zero and achieve a more sustainable future intensify, ports need to do everything they can to support this transition. This may mean replacing their own infrastructure, but also requires collaboration with customers and partners across the supply chain to ensure a cohesive move. Located in Spain, Port Tarragona’s energy transition strategy is divided into two…
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The global energy landscape is changing. The push for alternative energy sources is in full swing: green electricity, green hydrogen and sustainable fuels will replace fossil fuels in the combat of CO2 emissions globally. This influences the tank storage industry in particular: a move away from petroleum products and towards the storage of chemicals, biofuels, and other energy carriers such as…
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Let's take a look back at the only event delivering the cutting edge of tank storage and energy infrastructure: StocExpo
On 12 & 13 March, StocExpo returned for its 19th edition, welcoming the tank storage and bulk liquid community, familiar and new, to the hub of the energy infrastructure market in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Championing collaboration and innovation, the event…
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Robotics enable a more sustainable path to internal tank inspections in compliance with industry guidelines, say the experts at Square Robot
Sustainability has become an imperative for businesses across all industries. Consumers, investors, and employees now expect companies to prioritise environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. However, advancing operational efficiency…
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On 15 April, without notification and scenario, an anti-terrorism drill at Odfjell Terminals Korea (OTK) was executed, joint with the military, police, fire station and other authorities.
The drill simulated that terrorists had attached an explosion sticker at the AN storage tank. The terrorists then moved quickly to OTK's main building and then staged a hostage situation.
The military and…
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Technip Energies has been awarded a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract by Viridor for the carbon capture and storage (CCS) project at one of the United Kingdom’s largest Energy-from-Waste facilities in Runcorn, UK.
The project aims to capture around 900,000 tonnes of CO2 each year, half of which will be from biogenic sources, effectively removing 450,000 tonnes of CO2 annually from…
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Tank Storage Magazine speaks exclusively to Andrés Suárez about Exolum’s expansion into the USA
In December 2023, Exolum acquired a 50% interest in Vopak Moda Houston (VMH), an ammonia storage, import and export terminal located on the Houston Ship Channel, USA. Exolum took over from Moda Midstream LLC in its first foray into the US market. Located at the very entrance to the Houston…
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Marin van Oorschot, technical director at Sky-Access explains how the right skills are key to tank maintenance challenges
Maintaining storage tanks in various industries is a significant yet essential event for any facility. Downtime, production losses, costs, risks, and the strain on operations and personnel can have a considerable impact. Recognising the importance of effective…
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Rafael Rengifo and Iván Parra Tepedino from Becht explain the role the midstream sector plays in the energy transition
As the global energy landscape undergoes a profound emphasis on sustainability and reduced carbon emissions, the midstream sector finds itself at a pivotal crossroads. Traditionally serving as the unsung hero in the energy value chain, midstream operations are now faced…
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Viewport.ai’s Radboud Grijpma explains how proper data management can optimise terminal efficiency
In the tank storage business, working with the right documents and data is very important. Searching for data and documents can be frustrating for employees. Finding wrong versions or outdated versions, not finding documents at all, or spending too much time on work preparation are clear…
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The International Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA) has announced the promotion of Leakhena Swett from executive vice president to president.
With close to five years of dedicated service to ILTA, Swett has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and a deep understanding of the industry's challenges and opportunities. Her promotion to president recognises her outstanding contributions…
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UK Sampling Gauges’ founder Reg Kimonides explains how modern sampling methods can vastly improve product analysis
In order to establish the quality of their products and ensure this complies with or even exceeds industry regulations and specifications, terminal owners need to take multiple samples from within the tanks. At the start of his career Reg Kimonides, founder of UK Sampling…
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Stolthaven Terminals announced on LinkedIn that its state-of-the-art jetty is officially open at its Dagenham, UK terminal.
The company hosted a special opening ceremony and were pleased to welcome special guests and project partners as well as valued colleagues past and present. In line with Stolthaven's safety protocol, the new jetty was closed briefly for the ribbon cutting to allow guests…
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Maritime software solution provider UAB-Online has introduced the digital Notice of Readiness (NoR) for seagoing vessels, the latest in the company’s innovative solutions for streamlining liquid bulk operations.
[caption id="attachment_31648" align="alignleft" width="218"] Hans Bobeldijk, CEO, UAB-Online[/caption]
The NoR is an essential document for seagoing vessels and has traditionally…
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Global technology and software company Emerson has earned the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award in Energy Management from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), marking the company’s second consecutive award for exemplary progress toward a decarbonized future.
With a footprint of nearly 600 facilities, Emerson has tracked and benchmarked energy usage over the past five years as…
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Archive edition:
Volume 20 - Issue 02
Date published: April 2024
[real3dflipbook id='10']In this issue...
In Conversation with Bas Verkooijen
Advario's CEO talks about the company's current activities and what lies ahead for the future
Exclusive: Vopak Exolum Houston
Andres Suarez, growth and global strategy lead, disucsses Exolum's foray into the US market,…
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Vitol has announced the acquisition of US-based renewable energy company, BioMethane Partners, to form Vitol BioMethane (VBM).
VBM is a Texas-based landfill-gas-to-energy company, whose leadership has more than 100 years of combined experience in designing, building, and operating gas collection systems, natural gas treatment plants, and pipeline interconnects and injection across the landfill…
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