The annual event continues to offer unparalleled opportunities for professionals interested in effective and safe bulk storage operations to come together, be inspired, share knowledge and network. With 62 exhibitors from across the bulk storage sector and beyond, delegates will have the chance to explore a comprehensive array of products, services, and solutions.
The 2025 conference programme promises insightful presentations and discussions led by leading experts from industry, government and regulators exploring a wide range of topics from global trends and security of supply to the energy transition, climate change adaptation, safety and more.
Lord Philip Hammond and Lord Iain McNicol will deliver the opening keynote, setting the scene for the day by addressing the critical role of research and development to unlock innovation and growth. Jonathan Martland and Jason Rajah of Energex Partners will share expert insights on global trends, security of supply, and the strategic developments shaping the terminals sector.
Jim Neilson, Head of Major Hazard Risk Assessment at the Health and Safety Executive, and Carolyn Nicholls, Managing Director of RAS, an independent company of risk management consultants, will delve deeper into major hazard human harm risks for Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH). Dr Mike Nicholas, Senior Advisor on COMAH and Climate Change Adaptation at the Environment Agency, will present on climate change adaptation and lessons learnt, while Richard Foecke of Rosen will explore innovations in tank bottom inspections.
A special panel session, titled ‘Buncefield 20 years on’, will bring together industry experts reflecting on the lessons learnt since the Buncefield incident. The panel will feature Ken Rivers, Non-Executive Board Member at the Health and Safety Executive, Martyn Lyons, Director of TR3 Consulting, and Dr Mike Nicholas, Senior Advisor on COMAH and Climate Change Adaptation at the Environment Agency. It will be moderated by this year’s event chair, Ian Travers, a world expert on process safety management.
We are now firmly at the doorstep of a brand-new, complex chapter defined by the need to deliver energy security and resilience in an uncertain world and shifting global dynamics while also accelerating the journey toward net zero. The event will delve into how the sector can address today’s challenges while embracing tomorrow’s opportunities and unlocking a new frontier of possibilities.
The Tank Storage Association looks forward to welcoming members, exhibitors and delegates on 18th September 2025.
Registration is open for delegates at https://tankstorage.org.uk/conference-exhibition/delegate-registration/
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