Tank Storage Magazine provides companies involved in the storage of oils, chemicals and gases with the very latest industry news. Whether you wish to find out who the major players in the industry are or the very latest terminal related news, Tank Storage Magazine is dedicated purely to the tank terminal sector. Each issue includes interviews with a leading terminal operator, technical articles, updates on regulations, as well as the very latest on new products relevant to the industry.
MAY 2005 - Volume 1 Issue 2
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COMMENT:
Refineries coming under pressure as demand starts to outstrip supply.
TERMINAL NEWS:
Valero and Kaneb in takeovers • Nigeria expansion •; US merger • Omani joint venture • Houston bids • Saudis and Indians in talks.
TECHNOLOGY NEWS:
Tank gauging contract • automation concerns try to stay ahead of the game
SECURITY:
Apathy is the greatest danger to terminal operators. Cyber-attack an increasing danger.l
ILTA PREVIEW:
Houston event is the biggest ever. Over 220 exhibitors, a two-day conference, workshops, supplier presentations and training courses will make up the highlights of the show.
RISK MANAGEMENT:
Insurance should be the last line of defence not the only tool in the risk manager’s portfolio.
PROFILE:
Valero LP’s chief says regulatory expenses, oversights and ultra low sulphur diesel oil are the main challenges that the industry has to face.
TSA PREVIEW:
UK tank storage industry has its say in Coventry.
STOCEXPO REVIEW:
Industry declares the first StocExpo exhibition and conference a great success.
SECONDARY CONTAINMENT:
Regulations are driving the need for secondary containment additions to storage tanks.
TANK GAUGING:
Equipment incompatibility a thing of the past? Dual-chamber measurement system.
LOADING ARMS:
New kid on the block doing rather well.
VAPOUR RECOVERY:
EU leads the way in cutting vapour emissions • Cool Sorption explains all.
TANK CLEANING/CUTTING:
Automation versus hand operated cleaning machinery; new cutting technique.
SAFETY INCIDENTS:
Fines levied in the US • Houston refinery had catalogue of problems • Durban port to have its own fire fighters.
REGULATIONS:
Australian standards revised • EU chemicals policy review • construction permits to 2006 • tax breaks.
