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TSA annual review of the bulk liquid storage sector

The Tank Storage Association (TSA) has published its 2021 Annual Review of the UK’s bulk liquid storage sector. The review contains key data and information on terminals, process safety, occupational...

Analysis

The changing face of the fuel depot

...“Electronic skids can give accurate electronic data on fuel movements between bulk storage tanks and road tankers. This provides essential information for wet stock management. They also provide added levels...
The search for StocExpo’s Forty Under 40 begins

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The search for StocExpo’s Forty Under 40 begins

...given VIP passes and invited to participate in a panel discussion on attracting the next generation to pursue careers in tank storage. Attracting talent Margaret Dunn, Portfolio Director at StocExpo,...

Opinion

Terminals ready for liquid fuel transition

...are best-in-class or investing to meet a new storage requirement. Ultimately, we are investing in long-term customer relationships. The TSA also emphasised the crucial future role of tank storage here....

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Eurotank’s futuristic tank cleaning

...unmanned tank cleaning service for underground and above-ground storage tanks that is every bit as effective as manned entry. Eurotank claims to be the first company in the UK to...

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Lewis Tankers wins new biofuels contract

PetroIneos Fuels has awarded a two-year contract to Lewis Tankers to transport biofuel from its bulk storage tanks in Grangemouth Docks to its fuel terminal at the Grangemouth refinery. The...

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Lewis Tankers wins biofuel transport contract

Lewis Tankers has won a two-year contract from PetroIneos Fuels to transport biofuel (‘denatured’ bioethanol) by road from bulk storage tanks located in the Grangemouth Docks to the company’s fuel...

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A question of tank lining

...said: “Several of the questions asked at the conference, made it clear to me that many in the bulk storage sector don’t perhaps realise the benefit of lining their tanks.”...

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Tank inspection robot in development

Phillips 66 and Square Robot have teamed up together to develop an autonomous robot that would enable petroleum storage tanks to remain in service for tank floor inspections. The robot...

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TSA talks competence

...the tanks themselves can present, particularly as they get older. Ageing issues  David Burgess, of ABB Consulting, spoke about the challenge of ageing assets in the bulk liquid storage industry....

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Valero strengthens supply in Northern Ireland market

...customers can feel confident they’ll get a reliable service, backed by the robust Valero supply chain centred on our refinery at Pembroke in Wales.” The fuel terminal has ten storage tanks for fuel oil and distillates. www.valero.com...

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TSA moves to bigger venue for 2013

...UK’s leading event for the bulk liquid storage sector, designed to successfully bring people together who care about safe and effective bulk liquid storage operations. The event is moving to...

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New executive director at the TSA

...additional services, such as heating, blending and transformation of these products so that the diverse requirements of customers can be effectively met in a safe and cost effective way. www.tankstorage.org.uk...
Controversial oil terminal redevelopment plans approved

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Controversial oil terminal redevelopment plans approved

...new storage tanks, road loading gantries and a new operations building. Redevelopment will increase the capacity of the facility to a total storage capacity to 246,300 tonnes and also includes...