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https://vimeo.com/909010903/b9cc6b52af?share=copyExecutive summaryTank Storage Magazine's Journalist, Molly Cooper, chats with the expert panel covering all things training, upskilling, recruitment and onboarding in the tank storage sector.
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A power outage hit the BP oil refinery in Whiting, Indiana, on Thursday 1 February, prompting increased burning and flaring to manage excess product. The outage resulted in burning and flaring from the refinery stacks as BP addressed the surplus product. Despite lifting the evacuation order late Thursday, road closures continued and BP aimed to restore power by 10 pm that evening with gradual…
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Director of VOTOB Academy, Sandra De Bont, shares her journey as a Woman in Tanks... After eight years as the director of VOTOB, the Dutch tank association, Sandra de Bont resigned in 2020, to focus on VOTOB Academy. The VOTOB Academy’s mission is to promote the exchange of knowledge in the tank storage sector – it’s a mission that De Bont feels very strongly about. ‘A real highlight for…
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StocExpo 2024 will feature a jam-packed conference, a Euro Tank Terminal tour, late night networking, the Global Tank Storage Awards, an iTanks pitch contest, and countless more networking opportunities. Thousands of tank storage industry VIPs and thought-leaders are already registered for StocExpo 2024, including Advario, Poliport, BP, Saudi Aramco, Exolum, Kinder Morgan, Odfjell, Shell,…
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Vopak recently commissioned tanks at its Penjuru terminal in Singapore, storing Neste renewable fuels  for road transportation and renewable feedstock for polymers and chemicals. Neste is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel and renewable feedstock solutions. 'We deeply value this long term partnership and collaboration with Neste. Our customers…
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Deep dive into regulation changes, safety best practices and digitalisation at this year’s StocExpo. Curated by the team at Tank Storage Magazine, the two conference tracks at StocExpo on 12 & 13 March will cover the hottest topics in tank storage, energy security and terminal safety. Want to stay up to date with the regulations that impact you? In the FETSA Tank Storage Conference at…
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VTTI's bio-energy facility in Tilburg, Netherlands, is now in the final stages of construction. The facility represents a significant contribution to the bio-based circular economy and renewable energy transition. It is the most modern VTTI facility to date, incorporating the best available technologies. At VTTI bio-energy Tilburg, the focus is on sustainability and innovation. The facility will…
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Leading terminal operators from across the globe shares their highlights of 2023, with a peek into what the forecast for 2024 looks like. Here’s what Phil McEvoy, managing director at UM Terminals, has to say... UM Terminals maintains a broad portfolio of around 40 products that it stores including vegetable oils, industrial, food and feed, chemical, fertiliser, fuels, biofuels and base…
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From countless entries, down to just 85 shortlisted companies; the shortlist for the Global Tank Storage Awards 2024 has been announced. Now in its seventh year, the Global Tank Storage Awards is committed to recognising terminal achievement, celebrating excellence in safety, sustainability and innovation and connecting the global tank storage community. This year's shortlist includes brand new…
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A selection of port authorities and operators share their insights as to what might lie ahead for the energy sector in 2024. Here’s what Laurent Mouille from the Port-La Nouvelle has to say… Located south of Narbonne, France, Port-La Nouvelle is a Mediterranean commercial port currently undergoing an important phase of development with the construction of a new deep-sea infrastructure, part…
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https://vimeo.com/907781846/7ca22f8c2a?share=copyMolly Cooper speaks to Aline Ingram from Poten Partners about what she will be discussing at StocExpo conference in March.  /*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 29-01-2024 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading…
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Three firefighters died when a truck transporting 54.5 tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) crashed and exploded in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia's capital. The incident occurred early on January 24 after the vehicle collided with a car. Emergency responders, numbering in the hundreds, fought the resulting blaze which spread to nearby structures, injuring at least 11 individuals. The blast hit three…
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Essar Oil UK has become EET Fuels as it delivers on its plan to become the UK’s first low carbon refinery, setting the global benchmark for lower emitting refineries and industrial decarbonisation. For a century, the refinery based at Stanlow, on the River Mersey, has provided the fuel and chemical building blocks that people rely on for their everyday lives. EET Fuels remains committed to…
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In a transaction valued at $7.3 billion (€6.7 billion), Sunoco will acquire NuStar Energy in an all-equity transaction, including all assumed debt. [caption id="attachment_22413" align="alignleft" width="327"] Image: Charles Deluvio/Unsplash[/caption] Under the terms of the agreement, NuStar common unitholders will receive 0.400 Sunoco common units for each NuStar common unit, implying a 24%…
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VTTI's terminal in Antwerp, Belgium is due to store store Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) for its customer, Mabanaft. This HVO is destined to be transported to Germany and other pars of Europe. Read more: VTTI's Euro Tank Terminal Interview HVO is a type of biofuel produced from waste, residue oils and fats, such as used cooking oil. Biofuels like HVO play a key role in the decarbonisation of…
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Sustainable fuels technology company and sustainable fuels producer, LanzaJet, has joined government officials, industry leaders, partners, and supporters to open LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels, Georgia, US. This is the world’s first ethanol to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility. LanzaJet’s technology is recognised as the pioneering ethanol to SAF production process and…
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Shell Deutschland GmbH has taken a final investment decision (FID) to convert the hydrocracker of the Wesseling site at the Energy and Chemicals Park Rheinland into a production unit for Group III base oils, used in making high-quality lubricants such as engine and transmission oils. Crude oil processing will end at the Wesseling site by 2025 but will continue at the Godorf site. Huibert…
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The experts at EEMUA tell Tank Storage Magazine about the necessity of proper tank maintenance   In a time where efficient energy management and environmental responsibility are vital, maintaining tank storage facilities has become a crucial part of terminal operations. In the 21st century, new and cutting-edge technologies now exist and are used to ensure the integrity, safety, and…
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Philippe Geeraerts, terminal manager at Advario Gas Terminal tells Tank Storage Magazine about the company’s history and how it has been growing over the last 40 years   This year, Advario Gas Terminal (AGT) in Belgium celebrated its 40 year anniversary. Back in the summer of 1983, Advario Gas Terminal (AGT) introduced itself via postcard to potential customers. The postcard read: ’In…
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Euro Tank Terminal Rotterdam, also known as ETT, was founded in 2006 and started with one tank pit for fuel oil storage. Now, 18 years later, ETT is a complete, multi-customer terminal, capable of handling the largest seagoing vessels as well as smaller coasters, barges, trains, trucks and pipeline connectivity. ‘A key advantage of the terminal is that it can handle a wide range of ship…
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