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ILTA president lauds EPA for final rule on in-service tank inspections

The president of the International Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA), has commended the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for taking final action to allow added flexibility to terminal operators while ensuring high-quality liquid tank inspection.

 
 
 

Buckeye announce completion of second deepwater dock

Buckeye have announced the start of crude oil exports operations at the second deepwater dock at the new South Texas Gateway (STG) terminal constructed near the Corpus Christi ship channel in Ingleside, Texas, US.

 

The diesel bug

Russel Rhodes, Adler and Allan, UK, reveals the impact of biofuels on storage tank stability and the long-term benefits of a proactive approach to the cleaning, inspection and maintenance of assets.

 
 
 
 
 

Ready to replace?

Ed Cass, Paratherm, USA, outlines important things to consider when cleaning, flushing, draining and charging a thermal oil system.

 

Timing is everything

Jeff Heath, Matrix Applied Technologies, USA, discusses the risks of adopting welded aluminium internal floating roofs prematurely.

 

Light at the end of the tunnel

Gordon Cope, Contributing Editor, predicts hope for the tanks and terminals sector in the Middle East and North Africa, following the disruption caused by COVID-19.

 
 

Enterprise loads LPG-powered VLGC

Enterprise’s very large gas carrier (VLGC) has been loaded with 590 000 bbl of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), including cargo and fuel.