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The experts at HOYER Group explain how the company makes global chemical logistics more resilient
In the world of liquid chemicals, stability does not emerge where tankers dock or containers are loaded. True resilience in global supply chains is created in quieter moments – in places where liquid chemicals remain for hours, days, or weeks. Tank terminals, depots, hazardous materials warehouses,…
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The experts at VEGA explain how their measurement products increase operational efficiency across fixed and mobile tank storage
Tank storage continues to play a critical role across a wide range of industries, from energy and chemicals to water, fuels and emerging bio-based processes. Whether in large, fixed installations or mobile and remote storage assets, operators are under increasing…
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Dave Ward at Wardz Consulting looks at the revision of EN 14620 and what it means for the tank storage sector
EN 14620 is the European Standard that deals with all aspects of the design, construction, testing and commissioning of vertical, cylindrical, tanks for the storage of refrigerated liquified gases (RLG’s). The development history extends back 70 years and the timeline is shown…
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The experts at Toptech explain how they are turning terminal chaos into streamlined data flows
Terminal owners often struggle in an increasingly complex operational landscape. Years of acquisitions have left many organisations managing a patchwork of terminals and systems. These all have a variety of hardware, unique data formats, maintenance needs, and operational issues. Outdated and…
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Maia Khitarishvili, founder and CEO of H2Earth Dynamics, explores the world of white hydrogen – and how it fits in with the global energy transition
Hydrogen has long been a multi-billion-dollar market as an industrial gas, even before the recent push to use it in the clean energy transition. Today, most hydrogen is made from fossil fuels (e.g. natural gas), which is carbon-intensive, but a…
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Co-CEO Monica Hildinger explains how OpenTAS is shaping the next phase of terminal operations
When the global tank storage community gathered in Rotterdam on 10 & 11 March for StocExpo 2026, the conversation once again revolved around key challenges: increasing operational complexity, stricter regulatory requirements, workforce shortages, cybersecurity threats and the pressure to operate…
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Jesús Manso Manso, global HSSEQ lead at Exolum looks at safety in tank storage
At Exolum, safety is an integral part of how we understand the business. It is not an added element or an occasional priority, but a criterion present in every decision, project and interaction. Protecting people, facilities and the environment is a responsibility we consciously assume wherever we operate, regardless…
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The experts at Samp explore why preparation, not execution, is driving cost, risk, and rework in tank terminals
In the tank storage industry, maintenance failures rarely happen because someone used the wrong tool or ignored a procedure. Far more often, they happen because the work was poorly prepared. By the time technicians arrive on site, key decisions are already fixed: access routes are…
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Tank Storage Magazine looks at how drones, robots and automation are promoting safer and more efficient inspection methods
Drones and robotics are fast becoming a preferred option for tank maintenance. Whether it’s robots entering confined spaces, crawlers cleaning the sides, or drones running the show when it comes to monitoring and inspections, terminals are increasingly turning to…
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Rockwell Automation’s ITD business manager, Héctor Mario Bravo Solarte, explains how artificial intelligence can enhance operational efficiency
Across the global energy landscape, digital transformation is redefining operational efficiency, safety and sustainability. BCPGroup & MAGNETA, in collaboration with Rockwell Automation demonstrates how artificial intelligence and advanced magnet…
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With companies scrambling to incorporate artificial intelligence in almost every facet of their business, is it too soon for critical infrastructure to make use of this tech?
Artificial Intelligence is being widely used in almost all industries. Digital tools have been on a steady incline in terminals for the last few years, facilitating training, streamlining work and even predicting maintenance…
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With companies scrambling to incorporate artificial intelligence in almost every facet of their business, is it too soon for critical infrastructure to make use of this tech?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being widely used in almost all industries. Digital tools have been on a steady incline in terminals for the last few years, facilitating training, streamlining work and even predicting…
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GrandPersepctive’s Simon Bunegar explains how Shell Moerdijk is making award-winning process safety even better
When people think of Europe’s largest petrochemical facilities, they often imagine sprawling infrastructure, vast networks of pipelines, towering distillation columns, and the sheer scale of production that powers everything from plastics to packaging. This can only happen when…
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Harold Laurence, principal consultant at Trinity Consultants examines the concept of maximum true vapor pressure and how the US EPA and industry practices will impact tank owners
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed the concept of ‘maximum true vapor pressure’ (MTVP) to identify storage vessels subject to emission standards. The MTVP concept dates to EPA’s earliest tank…
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Involving employees at every level of the chain is the best way to ensure a successful digital strategy, according to the experts at QADworks
Digital transformation is a term often met with apprehension. For many, it conjures images of disruptive, top-down directives and complex systems being forced upon an organization, leaving employees with a stark choice: adapt or be left behind. This…
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Arash Ilbagi, principal engineer and Richard Foecke, head of NDT products at ROSEN explain the new automated evaluation of ultra high-resolution MFL data
Tank bottoms are subject to constant mechanical stress and environmental exposure. Even minor degradation can compromise structural integrity. Traditional inspection methods often rely on manual interpretation and limited resolution, which…
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Guy Bessant, president at Stolthaven Terminals reveals how the Houston terminal is using flow batteries on site to support their sustainability goals
Stolthaven Terminals is a leading provider of storage and handling solutions for chemicals, clean petroleum products, liquefied petroleum gases, biofuels, vegetable oils, alternative fuels and feedstocks. With more than 50 years of experience…
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The US Chemical Safety Board gives an update on its investigation into the deadly explosion at US Steel Clairton Coke Works facility in Pennsylvania
The US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) has released an update on the agency’s ongoing investigation into the fatal explosion at the US Steel Clairton Coke Works facility in Clairton, Pennsylvania, USA earlier this year.
The…
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The experts at Discus look at the challenges of internal floating roofs and how repurposing infrastructure can benefit the wider US ecomony
Domestic manufacturing is not just an ESG value-add, but a vital component to a sustainable fabrication strategy. The effects of repeated tariffs and tariff threats have caused considerable supply chain constraints on many suppliers, who were previously…
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Simon Bunegar, CCO at Grandperspective, explains how ground-based remote sensing technology can help ammonia storage facilities comply with PGS-12
The Netherlands, which is home to some of the continent’s most advanced storage facilities, is already known for strict rules and robust best-practice guidance. But operators are also expected to prove, consistently, that they are managing risk in a…
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