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Definitions matter: when is pollution not pollution?

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Definitions matter: when is pollution not pollution?

...whether it’s the tank, pipework, interceptors, bunds etc. – then it could hardly be considered unforeseeable, could it? Someone has to be responsible for pollution clean up The Environmental Protection...
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Knowledge

Fuel site decommissioning: a responsible approach

...the UK . The EPA states that the responsibility for cleaning up contaminated land falls in the first instance to the person who knowingly caused or allowed polluting substances onto...

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‘A significant accolade’ for Adler & Allan

...at UKSpill’s first ever awards evening. Adler & Allan was also commended for its domestic spill entry which focused on cleaning up the aftermath of a significant pipeline tapping incident...

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The future for tankers

The January issue of Fuel Oil News magazine looked at the evolution of tanker design and production. Here, we look ahead and consider the future of the tanker and how...

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Manx Petroleum – Fuelled with island spirit

...piped to depot tanks, in mostly above ground pipes which are inspected every two years. Tank cleaning was in progress during FON’s visit.  Tanks are surveyed on a 5-year rolling...

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Changing retail market prompts Eurotank restructure

...Edward Wheeler, group managing director of Eurotank Service Group. Eurotank Environmental, Eurotank Systems, Eurotank Construction and Eurotank Ireland will then come under the umbrella company, Eurotank Service Group. Eurotank Environmental...

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Dealing with diesel

...risk of water in your fuel tank is by fitting a tank vent filter. An effective tank vent filter will remove up to 97% of moisture from air as it...
Trevor Wilson, MD of Road Tankers Armagh talks about expansion and future developments.

Interview

Road Tankers Armagh: quality without compromise

...as he explains: “90% of the operators that we supply tankers to are owner operators so the investment in a new tanker is coming directly from their own pocket. With...

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A question of tank lining

...the conference and at King Tanktechnic’s exhibition stand Having lined a flat bottom tank how does an operator check the status of its steel floor? With a double tank lining...

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Fuel for thought…

...environmental legislation in England and Scotland, which required tens of thousands of tanks to be replaced.  As a result, the commercial tank population is unusually young, and I would expect...