The Bulletin Magazine - June 2016 by apeauk

The Bulletin

Journal of the Association for Petroleum and Explosives Administration

June 2016

Chairman’s Report

Brian Humm

Editor’s Report

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Articles Interview with Bruno Boroewitsch of com-a-tec

Clock Tower Lifting Operation, North London

Holiday Corner!!

APEA Live 2016

Rainford Road

APEA Supported Charity 2016 - Trial into potential Alzheimer’s disease treatment now recruiting in Southampton

Bickerstaffe

Tuthill launches a new ATEX-Certified Portable Fuel Transfer Pump: The RD8 and RD12

Hydrogen Dispenser Forecourt Integration

Ask the Experts

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European Leak Detection Standard Revised

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Interview with Tom Daly, Dublin Fire Brigade

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Front Cover - A lovely old dispenser for motor boats at a canal in Schipluiden in the Netherlands.

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CONTENTS AND EDITORIAL

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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT/EDITOR’S REPORT

Welcome to the latest edition of the Bulletin. It is, as always, packed full of current news and stories affecting our industry and many items that we hope you will enjoy. My heartfelt thanks to Brian Humm, our Editor, and his dedicated band of people who so professionally produce the Bulletin. Please remember that they are always keen to receive articles or stories for publication. So if you have anything to share please send it in. In particular technical articles, good news stories about events in our industry or even about issues and how you overcame them, are all welcome. It is good to be preparing for another conference knowing that the theme of change will continue this year even more than most. As well as a new Chairman we will be celebrating the conference in a new venue. Our annual conference and the awards dinner is regarded by most as a highlight on our industry’s calendar. However it requires a huge amount of effort in

not just maintaining the event but improving it. This year it required even more work by Alex Boudry and his team. Many thanks to all those involved in the Events Committee who give up their time so freely and our partners in this event, F2F. As I have said before they analyse last year’s event, what worked well, and what didn’t, this is why the feedback forms we give out are so important; they help guide the future development of our event. This year we have a new venue so we are all particularly excited to see APEA Live 2016 take shape. One of the key parts of our annual event is the awards that we present to very worthy recipients every year. However to give these awards we must rely on you, our members, nominating individuals or companies that you feel should receive them. Please make sure you note the dates for entries to avoid disappointment by missing the deadline, information to follow shortly. It is an important aspect to our event as all our members know

Well winter is now over, spring has sprung and we are moving on into summer, my favourite time of the year. Welcome to this edition of the Bulletin, my second as editor, and I hope you enjoy the content that I have managed to put together for you. I make no apologies for more articles regarding Hydrogen: this is a major topic and the desire for its inclusion on a petrol filling station is ever increasing. As you may be aware there is currently no guidance available but thanks to various members of the industry sitting on a working group which has been supported by the Energy Institute we are actually not far off being able to issue the appropriate advice for this scenario to happen watch this space! On another note more changes are on their way; Jamie Thompson has submitted an article regarding the European Standard on leak detection which has major changes and implications for our industry as a whole, and extremely important information for installers and regulators alike, so please make sure that you read and digest this for future reference.

We are trying a new feature in this issue, where we welcome the submission of your holiday snaps (no not those ones!). We need photographs of petrol filling stations around the globe that you have taken whilst on holiday - good quality photos and a small description would be nice! I’m afraid that there is no prize for this but who knows I may treat you to a coffee at the APEA Live event in November. Following that, I know that this is only my second edition but I didn’t realise how hard it actually is to produce articles for inclusion: please, please, please consider anything that you, your company or any piece of news that you have come across that you believe may be suitable for this publication. We are only as good as the articles that we produce, we are extremely lucky to have regular contributors but I really would welcome anything that you consider to be interesting. This year we see the start of the revision of the Blue Book, the 4th edition working groups have been set up and the workload has been identified and the task is now to try

individuals or companies that deserve to be entered in the awards and so this year I would ask you to make a special effort and make sure you take the time to enter them. If you are unsure of any aspect of how the entry should be done don’t worry we will have sample entries to assist you. So, no excuses and good luck to all! If you have any ideas or suggestions to help the association please do not hesitate to contact me at killiantallon@apea.org.uk.

and produce the guidance to a strict timetable so that we can issue the revision in a timely manner. The Hydrogen guidance mentioned earlier is due to be included, as is new guidance currently being considered/discussed on petrol filling stations beneath buildings, a scenario that is becoming more prevalent in London and will possibly appear in other metropolitan areas in due course. I hope you enjoy this edition of the Bulletin and please remember to stay safe in all that you do, until next time. Brian

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Bulletin information and how to submit copy for the Bulletin • The Bulletin is published four times a year with a print run of 2200. • Free issue to APEA members (approx 1200 members worldwide) • Has international distribution and readership • Respected source of industry specific news and information • Contains relevant news items and reports from overseas

• Individual, Fellow and Retired members receive one copy each and Corporate members receive 5 copies each per quarter. The editor of The Bulletin, Brian Humm, is always on the look out for new material, so if you have something you want to be included, please email it to the APEA office at admin@apea.org.uk and it will be forwarded to Brian for approval. Please email the text in Word format and any images as separate high resolution pdf or jpeg files to admin@apea.org.uk.

We are always pleased to receive contributions from our members and it ensures that the Bulletin remains an interesting and informative read. Please ensure you send your copy to admin@apea.org.uk before the dates below: Copy deadline dates per issue 2016 Sept - 10th June (posted 19th Aug) Dec - 26th Sept (posted 2nd Dec) 2017 Mar - 3rd Jan (posted 17th Feb) June - 24th Mar (posted 12th May)

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BULLETIN INFORMATION/PUBLICATIONS

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3rd Edition of the Guidance for Design, Construction, Modification, Maintenance and Decommissioning of Filling Stations - ‘Blue Book’ (Revised June 2011) The guide is currently available as a pdf download. The hard copy is currently out of stock pending publication of the 4th Edition which is due for publication early in 2017. If you wish to purchase the guide please go to the APEA website at www.apea.org.uk and click on the ‘Publications’ page. Pricing as follows: Non APEA Member £140 plus vat

Member £70 plus vat To benefit from the APEA member discount you will need to log on to the website before purchasing. If you do not know your log on details you can click on the ‘Member log in’ icon on the top right of the page and request your username and password or you can contact me at admin@apea.org.uk. The APEA also publishes the Code of Practice for Ground floor, multi storey and underground car parks. This can be downloaded directly from the APEA website and is available to members at £11.00 and £21.00 to non APEA members.

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APEA Website The site features: • A resource centre - useful information and links to other web sites and downloadable PDF’s

• An easy to use site search page

• An events calendar – see what is happening in our industry and Association throughout the year

• View your Branch committee contact details (link on the home page)

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GENERAL APEA INFORMATION/BUSINESS MANAGER’S REPORT

• You can purchase publications – including the 3rd Edition of the Blue Book • View and book training courses for the year The last few months have been very busy with membership renewals, the Bulletin and producing the 2017 Yearbook which is now at the printers. Preparations are also under way for APEA 2016 Live and information can be found on page 42. I am now working on the September issue of the Bulletin, if you have any press releases or technical articles for the Bulletin please do not hesitate to email them to me at admin@apea.org.uk and I will forward them onto the editor Brian Humm for approval. 2017 Yearbook Thanks to all of you that entered your contact details, online, for the 2017 Yearbook and also those of you who booked advertising; the artwork is now at the printers and the Yearbooks will be distributed on 1st October. If you have not received your copy by the end of October please let me know and I will chase up your delivery. We only have a limited amount of spare copies so you need to contact me by the end of October if you have not received your copy. Individual/Retired members will be sent their Yearbooks by standard Royal Mail and Corporate members will receive their 5 copies by courier which are tracked, so we can follow up any non deliveries.

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• Members access to past Bulletin articles on line

As a member of the APEA you have access to some of the restricted content on the site as a benefit of membership. To access this content you will need to log on with your personal details. Go to the website at www.apea.org.uk and click on the member log on link at the top right of the page. If you wish to change your password or contact details at and date of the event as you will see on page 42 with a move to Stadium MK. Additionally Alex Boudry, the Events Committee Chairman, is progressing the event by introducing some excellent changes and I am sure we will all benefit from his expertise and time spent working on the event. Anyone wishing to book a place at the Conference, Exhibition or Awards Dinner should go to the link on the home page of the APEA website at www.apea.org.uk. Please note there are discounts for ‘early bird’ booking. I will be managing the APEA participation and AGM part of the event and information and nomination forms will be sent to all members with the September issue of the Bulletin in August. If there is to be a vote for officer posts, members will be emailed with details of the people nominated for the positions on Council just after the closing date for nominations of 30th September. If you have not included your email address on your membership record and you wish to receive this information, please ensure you log on to your membership account and enter your email address. APEA Awards The APEA Awards entry system will be launched shortly and you will receive information via email on how to enter.

any time please click on ‘My Account’ on the top right of the home page. If you do not know your username and password, please click on ‘Member Login’ on the top right of the home page and you can click to request these details, they will be emailed to the email address you entered when joining the APEA or you can email a request to the APEA office at admin@apea.org.uk. Website banner Advertising You can now place your banner on the APEA website. This is £200 plus vat for one year, please contact me at admin@apea.org.uk if you wish to make a booking.

Members email addresses APEA communication to members is now carried out by email. If you have not added your email address to your membership record please can you either email me your address to add, or log on to your account and add it yourself. This will ensure you do not miss out on information about APEA activity. New Members There have been 38 new members joining during January, February and March and details can be found on page 11. General Assistance If you need any assistance with general or technical matters, please do not hesitate to contact me at admin@apea.org.uk or on 0345 603 5507. Please note this is the new APEA number with immediate effect. Regards Jane

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January Joje Thomas Abu Dhabi Oilfields Services (ADOS) A L Ghahedi Tower Al Falah Street Abu Dhabi 4015 United Arab Emirates Iain Morgan IM Installations 49 Bloomfield Road Arnos Vale Bristol BS4 3QA James Whiddett Kent County Council Trading Standards Ashford Highways Depot 4 Javelin Way Henwood Industrial Estate Ashford Kent TN24 8AD

Paul Mowbray P.M.E Installations Ltd Unit 10 Halcyon Court Stukeley Meadows Ind Estate Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 6DG

Joe Gorman JA Gorman Consulting Engineers Ltd Unit 1, Block B, Forest Park Mullingar Westmeath Ireland

Rose Rushe Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Palace Demesne Armagh Co Armagh BT60 4EL

Chad Unrau NanoVapor Inc 2408 Timberloch Pl, Ste B1 The Woodlands Texas 77380 United States

Debbie O’Neill Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Sheskburn House 7 Mary Street Ballycastle BT54 6QH Owen Fulton Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Environmental Health 11 Antrim Street Carrickfergus BT38 7DG

Nick Townsend WSP Remediation Ltd 1 Capital Quarter Tyndall Street Cardiff CF10 4BZ

Darren Seal DJ Forecourts Ltd 9 Conway Walk Hartlepool Cleveland TS26 OTH

Alison Gingell Bath and North East Somerset Council 1st Floor Lewis House Manvers Street Bath BANES BA1 1JG

Neamh Rodgers 64 Altanaveragh Road Clogher BT76 0XL

Aonghas Campbell A Campbell Electrical Services Ltd Unit 6 Mossend Dev Estate Stornoway HS1 2SG

Andrew Edwards Motor Fuel Group Limited Building 2 Abbey View Everard Close St. Albans Hertfordshire AL1 2QU

Ricky Playford Maidstone Electrical Contractors Ltd 108 Knowle Road Wouldham Rochester Kent ME1 3XS

Neil Melville Belfast City Council Building Control, 5th Floor 9 Lanyon Place Belfast Antrim BT1 3LP

Avtandil Gvelesiani Fornovo Gas Service Ltd Gldani, M/R 6 House 3 1st floor Tbilisi 0107 Georgia

Francois Meersseman Adrien De Gerlachestraat 32 Edegem Belgique 2650 Belgium

February Warren Dews Telford & Wrekin Council vironmental Health Darby House, Telford Shropshire TF3 4JA

Seamus McBride Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Clooavin 66 Porstewart Road Coleraine BT52 1EY Ross Allen RAE Services 89 Thirlmere Gardens Derriford Plymouth Devon PL6 5HG Miles Ebert Tuthill Transfer Systems 8825 Aviation Drive Fort Wayne, IN 46809 United States

Geoffrey Tallis Geofloor Ltd Lammas House Ullesthorpe Road Ashby Parva Lutterworth Leics LE17 5HT Alasdair Cranston Fuel and Electrical Solutions Ltd 115 Grammar School Road Brigg North Lincs DN20 8BD

NEW APEA MEMBERS

Detailed below are new members that have recently joined the APEA during January, February and March 2016.

Glyn Armitage Community Protection Trading Standards LH Box 43, Loxley House Station Street Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG2 3NG

March Mohamed Ahmed Gulf Consulting Group 136 Rawdat Al-Khair St. Between C&D Ring Rod. -1 st Floor Doha 8387 Qatar Joy Gallagher INS SUdlows Ltd Ducie Works 107 Hulme Hall Lane Manchester Lancs M40 8HH Lee Barker Lee Barker Electrical Installations 2 Lees Park Way Droylsden M43 7LU Keith Watmuff ADS ( Yorkshire ) Ltd 3A Granville Court Granvlille Mount Otley Yorkshire LS21 3PB

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Esther Anku National Petroleum Authority 20 Boundary Road, East Legon Accra 233, Ghana

Matthew Coggins States of Guernsey PO Box 459 Raymond Falla House Longue Rue Guernsey GY1 6AF

Jenny Orgill Derby City Council Council House Corporation Street Derby DE1 2FS

Phillip Newman Environmental Health & Consumer Protection Durham County Council Annand House John Street North Durham DH7 8RS

Owen McCaughey Pneumatic Components Ltd Holbrook Rise Sheffield S20 3GE

UK, Hydrogen car sets record

NEW APEA MEMBERS/NEWS

A new world record for the longest continuous journey in a hydrogen car has been set after a 6,000 mile drive around London, UK. For its latest project, the London Hydrogen Network Expansion (LHNE), a government-backed group, spent six days driving over 6,000 miles around the M25 in a Hyundai ix35 fuel cell electric vehicle. The group also broke another record as they managed to reach 400 miles on a single tank – the furthest ever until this day. The demonstration, part of Hydrogen Week, saw a team of drivers complete around 50 laps of the M25 motorway outside London, as well as fuelling-up in four of the UK’s hydrogen fuelling stations. “What we need now for accelerated adoption of hydrogen vehicles is for the government to work with our industry to provide the right framework for the technology to become truly accepted by the public,” said Diana Raine, European Business Manager for Hydrogen Energy Systems at Air Products, the firm which has led the LHNE project.

UK, BP Launches new fuel BP rolled out its “best ever” antidirt fuels, Ultimate with ACTIVE technology, in the UK which help clean dirty engines and could give drivers up to 21 extra miles per tank, according to the company. The new BP Ultimate fuel includes ACTIVE technology, an innovative formula based on patented technology specially designed to actively fight dirt, protect against it 12

building up and so help engines run as the manufacturer intended. BP stations across Australia, New Zealand, the US, Europe and South Africa will begin to see the new fuels in their forecourts. “This is our biggest fuels launch in 10 years”, said Tufan Erginbilgic, BP’s Chief Executive, Downstream. “Bringing ACTIVE technology to our forecourts, we have developed a fuel that is designed to benefit our customers and the environment. We think this is an important step towards improving fuel efficiency in the future, we hope all fuels will be like this.” BP owns and operates more than 300 forecourts in the UK, with a further 950 BP-branded sites owned and operated by independent dealers.

UK, CSA Group offer guidance on new ATEX Directive CSA Group, a leading global provider of testing and certification services and the owner of Sira Certification Service, the UK Notified Body for the ATEX Directive, is providing valuable insight and expertise to manufacturers on the new requirements for ATEX that took effect in April 2016. “The new directive has caused some confusion and concern for manufacturers of equipment for explosive atmospheres,” said Ian Rippin, Managing Director UK, CSA Group. “CSA Group has decades of experience in testing and certification for hazardous locations, and are the leading third party testing laboratory for ATEX and IECEx in the United Kingdom. We are sharing that knowledge and

Christopher Rugg 10 Hay Close, Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 5DH Joe Meehan APS Consulting Lackagh, Turloughmore Galway, Ireland Ilayda Atasoy Vonoz Enerji Muhendislik Ve Servis Hizmetleria A.S.Yukaridudullu Mah Sarmasik Sok. No: 18 Istanbul Umraniye 34775 Turkey

expertise to help manufacturers understand the new EU requirements.” CSA Group offers answers to the five most frequently asked questions about the new directive: 1. When do we have to use the new Directive? 2014/34/EU has been published and became ‘effective’ on the 20th April 2016. 2. Will we need to update our current certificate by the 20th April 2016 to be able to sell existing product after that date? No. 2014/34/EU contains a clause stating that certificates issued under Directive 94/9/EC shall be valid under this Directive. Therefore, certificates to 94/9/EC do not need updating to 2014/34/EU. There is currently no time limit associated with this either. 3. Will we need to make any changes to our Declaration of Conformity for the products which we place on the market on and after the 20th April 2016? Yes. As 94/9/EC is no longer effective after the 19th April 2016 you cannot declare conformity to it for new products entering the market. As a result your Declaration of Conformity must declare conformity to 2014/34/EU after this date. However, the European Commission permits Declarations of Conformity to state compliance to both 94/9/EC and 2014/34/EU alongside their respective dates of application. Therefore the declaration may state Conformity with 94/9/EC up to, and including,

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4. Are variations to existing certificates which are to 94/9/EC allowed under the new directive? After the new Directive becomes effective on the 20th April 2016, variations to existing certificates which are to 94/9/EC can be updated without the certificate number changing. The Notified Body will reissue the certificate, (but reference to 94/9/EC will be replaced with 2014/34/EU and ECType Examination certificates will become EU-Type Examination certificates). 5. Can an EU-Type Examination Certificate be issued as a re-issue of an existing certificate and will the certificate number have to change? Certificates do not have to be reissued because they refer to 94/9/EC. 2014/34/EU contains a clause stating that certificates issued under Directive 94/9/EC on existing products shall be valid under this Directive. Therefore, certificates to 94/9/EC do not need updating to 2014/34/EU. There is currently no time limit associated with this either.

Europe, Neste Corporation name change Neste Oil, European fuel marketer, will be changing the name of its service station network to ‘Neste’ in Finland, the Baltic countries and Russia. After changing the name of the company from Neste Oil to Neste Corporation in June 2015, the network of stations will also see its brand name changed to ‘Neste’ in an effort to illustrate the switch from oil to renewable fuels. The word “oil” will no longer be part of the company´s image for the products based on renewable raw materials have become an increasingly important part of the business. “Reaching the name change for our station chain reflects the important position of the station network in the company’s customer experience. By operating under a single name, we are all parts of a

single company, building a single brand,” says Antti Tiitola, Executive Vice President of Oil Retail Business Area at Neste. The process to change the names of stations began in April and will be completed in October. At the end of 2015, Neste had 790 stations in Finland and 258 stations in northwestern Russia in the St. Petersburg region, and in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. “The Neste station network is currently under heavy development, particularly in terms of services. We are offering highquality fuels refined in Finland and we have exhaustively analyzed what else our customers expect from our stations,” added Tiitola.

Europe & USA, Shell and ExxonMobil lead the way in payment trends The successful launch of Apple Pay has set the tone for a new form of payment. After years of research and development some fuel retailers have launched their own payment apps. Shell´s Fill Up & Go and ExxonMobil´s Speedpass+ App stand out as the frontrunners in a marathon soon to be joined by most, if not all major fuel retailers. Remote mobile payment has been tipped to be one of the biggest game-changers for the retailing market over the coming years. In the digital age of an interconnected global society smartphones become a bigger part of our lives with each day that passes. Shell has rolled out a remote mobile payment app for the United Kingdom now accepted in more than 1,000 gas stations – around 50% company owned. Powered by PayPal, the Fill Up & Go app allows drivers to pay for fuel from within their own car. All the driver needs to do is select the amount and scan the QR code displayed at the pump. Once the payment has gone through, the user gets out of the car, leaving the phone in the vehicle, fills up the tank, and leaves. Through the app users can spend between £20 and £150 per transaction. “It works very well. The only problem is that people don’t really know how to use it yet,” explains

Andrew, operator of a Shell station near Macclesfield. Although promising, Andrew doesn´t expect mobile apps to become a mainstream form of payment for “at least 10 years.” It is estimated that 93% of the adult British population own a phone, with 80% of these being smartphones and the vast majority having a permanent internet connection. “There is going to be an explosion ahead of us and we need to prepare,” said Helen Thomson, Senior Loyalty and Payment Manager, at a presentation of the new Fill Up & Go service in Coventry during the APEA Live 2015 event. According to Thomson, after three years of research Shell came to the conclusion that queuing was the biggest inconvenience from a customer´s perspective. After a number of payment at the pump trials did not meet their expectations, Shell decided that their system for outdoor payment in the UK would be through a mobile app, allowing those drivers in a hurry to avoid time wasting at the store. Thomson identified two social groups which would specially benefit from this service: parents with small children and drivers with physical disabilities. When asked if less customers going through the shop wouldn´t represent a potential loss of income for the retailer, Thomson argued that 61% of drivers that pull up at the gas station just want to fuel up and leave. “By reducing the number of people in the store, the queues and the stress, the remaining 39% will probably improve their shopping.” At the Google Play online store, where the app can be downloaded, it has received overall positive reviews scoring 3.8/5 from 17,626 votes. While some people praise its convenience, the fact queues can be avoided and other features such as updated reward points and emailed receipts, a large number of other users complain that the app itself is quite slow, with problems to login and to read the QR codes. All users stress the need for quality internet in order for the app to function properly. On the other side of the Atlantic, ExxonMobil has just rolled out the biggest mobile payment app in the

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NEWS

the 19th April 2016 and also state conformity with 2014/34/EU on, and after, the 20th April 2016.

NEWS

market. The Speedpass+ App is now available at 6,000 gas stations across the United States, with the oil giant expecting to reach 8,000 by the end of June. The app supports all forms of mobile payment, including Apple Pay. The app enables customers to authorize a secure pump payment through the use of cloud-based technology. Customers are able to obtain receipts by email, at the pump, or both. A difference with Shell´s Fill Up & Go is that drivers don’t need to scan QR codes, they just specify the pump number while making the payment. “We wanted to improve the experience of the consumer at the pump. We designed the app so it´s faster than using a bankcard, which we have proved through a number of time studies,” says Bryant Russell, Americas Mobile Payment Manager at ExxonMobil, in an interview with PetrolPlaza. For the United States, where there is a huge usage of smartphones and credit card skimming has become an ongoing problem, remote mobile payment represents a very attractive feature. According to Russell, the Speedpass+ App is very convenient for both customers and retailers. Customers value the fact they don’t have to leave the comfort of their car, especially at the time of very high or low temperatures, while retailers enjoy the easy implementation. Gas station operators simply have to download a feature to the point of sale system. No hardware needs to be installed and no maintenance costs are necessary. “Security was our utmost priority when designing the app. Number one is that the consumer’s credit card information is never stored on the phone. We use a cloud-based technology so all the information of our customers is stored in a secured cloud-environment,” explains Russell. For ExxonMobil, mobile payment was never a question of if but when. Although the company admits that mobile adoption will happen over time, their goal is to be well prepared by having the technology available in the majority of its network. Along with the massive operation 16

in the United States, ExxonMobil has just started a pilot program for Speedpass+ App at 15 gas stations in Canada. ExxonMobil´s innovative attitude has also made them more popular among wholesalers. “We are seeing a lot of growth in the number of wholesalers that choose the ExxonMobil brand because of the investment we are making in innovation.” Just as Shell has done in the United Kingdom, ExxonMobil has chosen remote payment over NFC technology as its new outdoor payment system for the U.S. market. “The feedback we got from our channel partners is that it [NFC] is a very expensive proposition. They see remote payment as a perfect alternative,” says Bryant.

Europe, Petrol company chooses pricing partner The EFR Group (European Forecourt Retail Group) has chosen FuelsPricing.com as the strategic pricing partner for its 1,200 fuel retail locations in France, The Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Following a successful pilot, the implementation of the pricing application and consulting services to support the roll-out will allow EFR Group to optimise revenue across both forecourt and shop in the different markets in which they operate, informed the company in a release. “In selecting a pricing partner, FuelsPricing.com’s edge was its subject matter expertise, the flexibility of the solution to operate in diverse and changing markets coupled with its fully integrated analytics.” FuelsPricing.com is a British specialist in service providing for global fuel and convenience retailers. “FuelsPricing.com is delighted to have worked with EFR Group in the pilot during 2015 and now the wider roll-out. The richness of the available data in terms of fuels and shop sales allows us to model market behaviour within our tools and provide meaningful actionable insights,” said Mark Scanlon, CEO of FuelsPricing.com. EFR Group is owned by TDR

Capital, a leading private equity firm with over €4.8 billion of capital commitments under management.

Denmark, EU approves Statoil takeover The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Shell’s Danish retail and wholesale fuels business, Dansk Fuels, by Alimentation Couche-Tard of Canada. Couche-Tard operates in Denmark under the Statoil brand via its subsidiary Statoil Fuel and Retail (“SFR”). The company will have to make a series of disinvestments of over 200 petrol stations and Shell’s commercial fuels business to get the Commission’s approval. The Commission had concerns that the merger as initially notified could have led to higher prices for fuel, diesel, gasoline and light heating oil customers in Denmark. The transaction combines the fuel businesses of number 1 and 2 on the Danish wholesale markets and number 1 and 3 on the petrol station market in Denmark. The Commission had concerns that the remaining players would be unable to exercise a sufficient competitive constraint on the merged entity to avoid price rises at petrol stations and for wholesale customers.

Worldwide, Franklin Fuelling Systems announces deal with Shell Franklin Fueling Systems has announced a 5 year relationship agreement with Shell encompassing the underground fuel systems available across its branded network of 43,000 retail sites. As part of this relationship agreement, Shell’s company owned sites and network of dealers, branded wholesalers and licensees all have access to Franklin Fueling Systems’ products and end-to-end system solutions. Shell branded stations serve 25 million customers per day in over 70 countries and sell approximately 160 billion litres of fuel annually. Franklin will offer complete retail fuelling solutions including piping and containment systems,

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Thailand, Chaing Mai, Mobile phone supposedly causes fire at Thai petrol station A mobile phone has been blamed for sparking a fire at a petrol station in Chiang Mai, Thailand. A video of the incident went viral on Facebook, earning over 200,000 views and 2,000 shares. Filmed and posted on the Facebook page YouLike the footage showed a motorcyclist stopping at a petrol station to refuel his vehicle. What followed must have been both an incredible and horrifying scene for all those present. According to media accounts, the motorcyclist had left his mobile phone charging via a phone bank underneath his seat. As a station attendant filled the tank, the phone received a call, which then apparently ignited the motorcycle in flames. The motorcyclist immediately backed away, and the fire was eventually put out by a quick-thinking attendant with a fire extinguisher. Responding to the video, Thai authorities warned against the use of cell phones at petrol stations, advising motorists to turn off their mobile devices before filling their fuel tanks. This is not the first time a mobile phone has been accused of starting a fire at a petrol station. Last August, a similar incident occurred in Hyderabad, India. As with the Chiang Mai incident, the video shows a motorcyclist filling his tank at a petrol station. Reports said a fire ignited moments after the man put his mobile phone on the motorcycle’s dash. Warnings against the use of mobile phones

are ubiquitous at petrol stations around the world, and are often taken at face value. However, there is considerable evidence that such hazards are wildly exaggerated. Dr. Adam Burgess of the University of Kent pointed out that none of the 243 petrol station fires blamed on cell phones around the world in the 11 years prior to 2005 was actually caused by one. “The petrol station/mobile phone story crosses into the realm of rumour and urban legend,” Dr Burgess told the BBC in 2005. And he’s not the only expert who believes this. Researchers at the Centre for the Study of Wireless Electromagnetic Compatibility at the University of Oklahoma found nothing to support the notion that mobile phones present a danger to petrol stations. Dr. Hank Grant, the centre’s director, is sceptical of claims connecting mobile phones and fiery incidents at petrol stations. “The reported incidents are either hoaxes or have been incorrectly attributed to cell phones. There simply has never been a confirmed incident,” he said.

Kenya, Shell Stations to stop selling Kerosene Vivo Energy Kenya, operator of Shell fuel stations in the country, has decided to stop selling kerosene as a measure to minimize fuel adulteration. “Given that Kerosene is the main component of adulteration in both Super and Diesel, Vivo Energy Kenya has, with effect from midnight tonight, stopped selling Kerosene at all Shell Service Stations in order to minimise any chance of fuel adulteration,” Vivo Energy said in a statement. Four of Shell’s service stations were among the 56 fuel outlets sanctioned by Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for selling contaminated fuels, according to Citizen Digital. “The matter of the adulterated fuels has been discussed, resolved and finalized with ERC and the stations are now operational after complying with the regulator’s instructions as indicated on the advertisement,” said Vivo Energy. According to ERC, Vivo Energy has paid Sh2.5 million

(approximately US$24,614) in taxes and penalties for the breach. ERC has been calling for a price increase in kerosene as its low price had made it lucrative for illegal practices of mixing it with super petrol and diesel.

Nigeria, petrol tanker tragedy kills children Tragedy struck at Akoda Junction along the Gbongan-Osogbo Expressway in February when a petrol tanker veered off the road and crushed five persons including two children to death. Our correspondent gathered that the NNPC truck, which was travelling towards Osogbo, the Osun State capital at top speed, had a break failure and the driver lost control of the truck. The truck veered off the road, crushed five persons to death and injured four other persons who were believed to be trading or waiting by the roadside. However, some residents said the number was much higher than that. One of the residents, who identified himself as Bode, told our correspondent that no fewer than 20 persons died in the accident. He said, “A lot of people died in the accident but I cannot give an exact number because it was dark. “The truck ran over two commercial buses at the entrance of the motor park. There were traders by the road side who were also killed. The number will not be less than 20 but I did not count them.” The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps in Osun State, Mr. Umar Ibrahim, could not be reached to comment on the accident. Calls to his phone rang out. An official of the FRSC, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, however, said five persons were killed and five injured in the accident. He said, “Three adults and two children were killed. Five persons were also injured. It was a gory sight. The accident was caused by speeding. The tanker suffered a break failure and ran over those people. “We thank God the accident was not accompanied by a fire incident; it would have been disastrous. All those who were injured would have been burnt to death and even those nearby could

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submersible pumping systems, fuel management systems, service station hardware and dispensing systems under one agreement. “Franklin Fueling Systems is exceptionally suited to deliver the most innovative and high quality products to meet our clients’ needs,” said Jay Walsh, Franklin Fueling System Executive Vice President. “We are the industry leader in complete fuel system solutions. Franklin is committed to building the best fuel stations, with the finest equipment, and in the safest manner.

have been burnt to death.” The Area Commander of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Osun West Senatorial District, Mr. Femi Awofadeji, when contacted said he could not give a specific figure for those affected, saying only that a lot of people died in the accident. Our correspondent, who visited the scene of the accident, saw that one side of the expressway was barricaded by security agents, who were present when the wreckage was being cleared.

Nigeria, Tanker fire at filling station There was a fire incident at Ruqee petrol station in Chiranchi, Kumbotso local government area of Kano state. The incident reportedly took place in the small hours of Thursday, March 31. According to National Helm, the fire outbreak was caused by the explosion of a fuel tanker fully loaded with PMS inside the station. Witnesses say that but for the swift response from firefighters, the whole station would have been totally engulfed by the inferno.

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Nigeria, Two men die in underground fuel tank in Lagos The bodies of two men were recovered from an underground fuel tank at a filling station in Lagos, Temitope Popoola. The men were reported to have got trapped in the underground tank while carrying out duties. The deceased were identified as Adekunle Ipaye and another man simply identified by the nickname ‘United’. Reports from the LASEMA’s Emergency Response Team at the incident scene revealed that the two victims died as a result of suffocation and gas emission in the early hours the day after the incident. It was stated that the incident happened while they were cleaning and renovating an underground tank of Fatgbems petrol station at Oando bus-stop in Berger. The LASEMA’s spokesman said that the Lagos State Fire Services and LASEMA recovered the bodies of the two dead men. Michael Akindele, the General Manager, LASEMA, stated that 20

proper investigations would be carried out to ascertain what led to the incident. Police officers from Ojodu police station were also on ground. Although the bodies were moved to the Lagos Mainland Hospital Mortuary by the State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit, Akindele warned the contractors to use the right equipment. He implored them to adhere to safety precautions while running tasks in the underground tanks and to do same for other duties.

Brazil, Petrobras corruption case to be made into TV show José Padilha, Brazilian director of the popular TV series Narcos (2015), is set to take to the screen the Petrobras case, which has sparked a political turmoil in Brazil and left the oil company in critical condition. More than a million Brazilians have joined demonstrations demanding President Dilma Rousseff’s impeachment. The Lava Jato (“car wash”) operation has been investigating the corruption behind the stateowned oil company and fuel distributor Petrobras. According to the investigation, politicians and Petrobras members used gas stations, hotels and car washes to launder public money, reported El País. The biggest corruption case Brazil has seen in a number of years will be told on screen with José Padilha stating his intentions of producing a new TV drama called “Jet Wash” in his home country. After the success of movies Elite Squad (2007) and Elite Squad 2 (2010), and the recent hit TV show Narcos, based on the life of infamous drug dealer Pablo Escobar, Padilha has become a recognized figure in world cinema. The Lava Jato case has not only left Petrobras in a critical condition, but is also hovering over Dilma Rousseff´s government and former President Lula da Silva. In the middle of a political turmoil and a conflict between the government and the judicial power, President Rousseff appointed Lula has first minister of the Casa Civil (Civil House), which grants him immunity from many of the investigations.

Australia, shocking report into fuel delivery errors An analysis of insurance claims within the petroleum industry reveals that there was a sharp increase in the number of claims for damage arising from fuel delivery errors during 2015, resulting in an increased incidence of product crossovers – commonly referred to as ‘shandys’. “This issue was a significant problem for our industry several years back and we had thought that it was resolved”, said ACAPMA CEO Mark McKenzie. Unfortunately, there was a sharp increase in product crossover incidents reporting during 2015. Principal Broker of Arthur J Gallagher, Grant Stillman, advised that claims received by the Company for fuel delivery errors during 2015 were 50% higher than occurred in 2014. “In fact, we had three operators who were averaging 5 to 10 of these errors per month which is clearly unacceptable”, said Grant. “We are very concerned that, after several years of highlighting this issue and working cooperatively with the industry to bring this issue under control, we have now seen a return to the bad old days of significant numbers of product cross over incidents”, Grant said. Significant financial & commercial costs Fuel crossover errors come at a substantial cost to both fuel distribution and fuel retail businesses. “The average cost of these claims is around $50k per incident which excludes the cost of claims for damage caused to customer cars”, Grant explained. But the costs to the businesses involved – and the wider industry – extend well beyond the mere financial costs to include risk of both reputational and commercial damage. “We are aware of recent cases where repeated instances of product crossover have actually resulted in the termination of the haulier’s commercial contract”, said Grant. When considered from the perspective of the fuel retailer, these problems can result in loss of repeat business owing to the fact that affected customers will generally lose confidence in the ability of the

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So what has gone wrong? Grant Stillman suggests that an analysis of the claims relating to fuel crossover incidents during 2015 has revealed that these incidents are primarily attributable to two principal issues, namely: a) general lack of familiarity with the specifics of an individual fuel site, and, b) failure of the driver to follow basic procedures during the delivery process. “We have noticed that a large proportion of these incidents basically boil down to the driver not being familiar with the specific retail fuel site, owing to the fact that either the driver is new to the business or the business itself has only been newly contracted to supply fuel”, said Grant. In the case of drivers not following basic procedures, this failure occurs as a result of a lack of care being taken or a lack of training – or a combination of the two. “A worrying element of some of the cases involving a lack of due care by the driver is that some of these incidents appear to relate to unnecessarily tight delivery schedules or unforeseen delays that may have been created by traffic snarls”, said Grant. A way forward “The good news in all of this is that we believe that these issues can be largely resolved – albeit requiring a renewed focus on fuel delivery procedures”, said Mark. “In the past, companies like Caltex used

placards mounted on the tanker above the discharge valves to prompt the driver to make one final check before opening the valves”, said Grant. In addition, some retail chains have used colour coding of both the filler caps and the discharge valves to make it easier for drivers to match the correct discharge valves with the correct fill points. Changes to the structure of our industry in recent years, coupled with the generational change of staff in many petroleum organisations, suggests that we may need to revisit these simple practices in the near future. To that end, ACAPMA will partner with Arthur J Gallagher and Convenience World to host a forum to discuss what cost-effective strategies can be put in place to address this issue. “In the meantime, we urge fuel distributors to consider what steps that they might reasonably put in place to protect their business, their customer’s business and the interests of their customer’s customers”, said Mark. Grant Stillman is the Principal Broker of Arthur J Gallaher. Arthur J Gallagher is the third largest Insurance Broker in the world and the Australian operation is the leading provider of comprehensive and cost-effective insurance solutions for all businesses operating in the Australian petroleum industry.

Hawaii, Bill passed to protect against leaks from fuel tanks Three state Senate committees passed two bills aimed at helping Hawaii protect against fuel leaks from underground storage tanks owned by the military. The move comes amid concern for the safety of Hawaii’s water supplies after the Navy in 2014 detected a leak of 27,000 gallons from a Red Hill tank, which sits atop a large aquifer on Oahu. During a joint hearing, the committees passed legislation that would create Department of Health positions to monitor the Navy’s fulfillment of an agreement aimed at preventing and detecting leaks from the 20 giant fuel storage tanks built into the side of a mountain at Red Hill. The agreement, reached between the Navy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

and Hawaii state Department of Health last year, calls for studying options for upgrading the tanks and then fixing them over the next 20 years. The bill calls for hiring an engineer, geologist and environmental health specialist and for appropriating $300,000 for operations. Sen. Roslyn Baker, a Democrat representing south and west Maui, said the committee would note in its report that they would prefer the funds for this be included in the state’s budget because monitoring the Navy’s progress will be a long-term activity. The committee amended the bill to remove language calling for the construction of two monitoring wells near Red Hill. Committee members cited Department of Health testimony reporting the Navy will be building at least four monitoring wells and is required to build others as necessary so the provision isn’t needed. Navy Capt. Mark Manfredi, the chief of staff at Navy Region Hawaii, told the lawmakers there was no indication any Red Hill tanks are leaking today. He says there was also no indication the tanks are actively corroding. He said the Navy would test further to ensure the tanks remain tight. The three committees — which are responsible for health, military and environmental issues at the state Senate — also passed a bill creating a panel of military and state officials to study underground fuel tank leaks at military facilities. The panel would study the short and long-term effects of leaks and strategies to limit the effects of leaks. The group would include representatives from the Navy, Army and Air Force and state agencies. Its coverage area would include Red Hill, Pearl Harbor, Hickam and Schofield Barracks on Oahu and the Pacific Missile Range Facility on Kauai. Both bills now go to the Senate Ways and Means Committee for consideration.

India, Blatant disregard of rules is the cause of fireworks accidents • 451 persons killed in 213 such accidents in Kerala in the past three years.

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retailer to provide ‘clean’ fuel in the future. “Given the increased use of social media by consumers, the impact may not simply be limited to the affected customers but could easily result in the retail site being publicised in social media – potentially causing the business to miss out on future sales”, said Grant. “Perhaps most importantly, however, is the fact that any failure of our industry to quickly reverse the level of incidents observed in 2015 risks a loss of consumer trust in our ability to supply the fuels that they believe they are buying when they pull up at the pump”, said Mark McKenzie.

• 131 persons were killed at festival venues and 320 killed in accidents at illegal fireworks manufacturing units. • 54 people were killed in Thrissur district and 47 people were killed in Palakkad.

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Blatant disregard for rules framed by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion way back in 2008 with regard to the handling of explosives and the extreme negligence in adopting precautionary measures have led to an alarming rise in fireworks-related accidents. As per the data available with the Thrissur-based Heritage Animal Task Force, 451 persons were killed in 213 such accidents in the State during the past three years. As many as 131 persons were killed at festival venues. The remaining 320 were killed in accidents that occurred at illegal fireworks manufacturing units. While 54 people were killed in Thrissur district, 47 people were killed in Palakkad. Talking to The Hindu here, task force secretary V.K. Venkitachalam said the latest among the accidents happened during NenmaraVallangi Vela festival on Saturday. Over 25 people, including two women civil police officers, sustained injuries apart from the death of a person in the subsequent commotion. “I have already petitioned Nagpur-based Chief Controller of explosives seeking his intervention in the matter. We have evidence to prove that the festival organisers had used dynamites in the firework display flouting the rules,” he said. He also said that the use of potassium nitrate instead of potassium chlorate in making the crackers had also contributed to the incident. “As per the law, dynamites must not be used for conducting fireworks display. It was the tacit support of the revenue and police officials that gave courage to the organisers to use crude fireworks items which produce high decibel sound,” he alleged. “As per the law, all the fireworks items used at paddy fields are meant to explode at a height of more than 300 metres. But due to the crude method of manufacturing by non-skilled workers, many banned stuffs are 24

being used in manufacturing. Since it is festival season, some controlling mechanism is required,” he said.

Japan, Hydrogen network announced Japan to have 320 hydrogen fuelling stations by 2025. Japan´s government is boosting the fuel cell vehicle sector in the country with plans to quadruple the number of hydrogen fuelling stations by 2025. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will be presenting longterm targets after a discussion with experts in the field. The initial plan includes bringing Japan´s hydrogen fuel stations to 160 by 2020 and 320 by 2025, reports Nikkei. The panel of experts will discuss the measures and costs needed to achieve those goals. Japan had already set a target of 100 hydrogen fuelling stations by March, falling short by 20 as the country only has 80 stations for fuel cell vehicles. Due to the elevated costs of constructing a hydrogen fuelling station – between $3.54 million and $4.43 million according to Nikkei – the government would hand out significant subsidies and relax regulations which affect regular gas stations such as the self-service restriction. Pushed by its car manufacturing companies, some of the first in the world to develop hydrogenpowered vehicles, Japan is at the forefront of hydrogen fuelling. Last summer, the three Japanese automaker giants, Toyota Motor Company, Nissan Motor Co., and Honda Motor Co. agreed a joint strategy of support for hydrogen station development in Japan. The plan will run until 2020, and is expected to cost a total of 5 billion to 6 billion yen ($40.5 million to $49 million).

Oman, New grade of petrol unveiled State-owned Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum Industries Company (Orpic) is considering the introduction of M92 fuel, a new grade of Octane petrol, which will have the price and quality that fall between the regular M90 and the super grade M95, according to the

Times of Oman. Selling the M92 fuel will bring in more revenues as it is more expensive than the regular grade and there is also a demand for it. “Most of the vehicles in Oman require M92. However, as it’s not available, motorists go for M95 and some compromise with M90,” said Hilal Al Hinai, general manager of Orpic. However, the government also needs to look into infrastructures that can provide three types of petrol. “We doubt that at present the fuel stations have the infrastructure to provide three types of fuel,” said Tawfiq Al Lawati, a Shura (Consultative Assembly) member. In the United Arab Emirates, there are three types of petrol available in the market—M91, M95, and M98.

Korea, CNG replaced by Hydrogen for bus fleet Korea to replace CNG with hydrogen to power 26,000 buses. South Korea’s Finance Minister Yoo Il-ho announced a government plan to replace the country’s approximately 26,000 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses with hydrogen-powered vehicles, reported The Chosun Ilbo. Part of the plan, which will be carried out together with South Korean automaker Hyundai, is to replace 2,000 CNG buses with hydrogen-powered buses per year and install hydrogen fuel pumps at some CNG filling stations nationwide. To further promote the technology, the government will also welcome the installation of hydrogen pumps at existing gas stations and encourage business initiatives that develop equipment for hydrogen vehicles. This initiative has been the result of the car industry’s requests to deregulate the hydrogen energy sector in the country. “The distribution of hydrogen electric buses will contribute to the growth of other related industries too as they need more than twice as many parts as other hydrogen electric cars like sedans and SUVs,” Hyundai Motor president Chung Jinhaeng said.

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Fire followed by an explosion occurred at a gas-filling station in Kizlyar when the fuel was being pumped into a gas storage facility. Seventeen people were hurt in a fire followed by gas explosion at a gasfilling station in Kizlyar, the Republic of Dagestan in Russia’s North Caucasus, Ibragim Aliyev, the head doctor of the Kizlyar central city hospital, told TASS. “Four people were taken to hospital. One man had a serious brain injury. His condition was that of medium gravity,” Aliyev said. “It was established that a fire with subsequent explosion erupted when gas was being pumped from a road-truck into an underground gas storage reservoir. The fire spread to an area of 400 square meters. The Russian Emergencies Ministry mobilized 26 fire-fighters and 7 vehicles to suppress the fire,” the spokesman said.

USA, Major fine for petrol leak The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) won what it has called a landmark decision regarding the clean up of an underground gasoline storage tank on private property north of downtown Tucson. A Maricopa County Superior Court ordered William W. Arnett to pay $1.3 million in fines and costs related to a leaking underground storage tank used for gasoline at a site that was a part of his corporation Yellow Cab Company of Tucson, Inc. Arnett had argued that he was not personally responsible since the tank was owned by the corporation. Officials with the ADEQ said in a statement that the case establishes that defendants in civil cases brought by the department for violating environmental law are not entitled to a trial by jury. It also marks an instance of a citizen being held liable for a leaky underground tank owned by his corporation, and is the

USA, Gas station operator fined in Illinois The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced on January 19, 2016, a Knox County Circuit Court issued a Default Judgment Order against TMart, Inc., a dissolved Wisconsin corporation, for $1,183,000 in civil fines and penalties. The order came in response to the defendant’s failure to remove abandoned underground petroleum storage tanks at a closed gasoline station, along with other violations of the Gasoline Storage Act. “I commend the Knox County Court for holding T-Mart accountable,” said State Fire Marshal Matt Perez. “Leaving fuel in abandoned tanks poses a great risk to public safety and our environment. This default judgement is a reminder that those who violate the Gasoline Storage Act will face repercussions.” The abandoned gasoline station is located in Wataga, Illinois and was last in operation in 2005. The corporation’s employees and officers refused to remove significant amounts of fuel from both underground storage tanks at the facility. The underground fuel had the potential to cause soil and water contamination and thus posed a threat to human health and the environment. In addition, the two underground storage tanks had been out of service for over five years and were directed to be removed. T-Mart, Inc. repeatedly failed to respond to OSFM enforcement notices directing the company to remove the storage tanks, as well as provide the required documentation for the underground storage tanks and facility. The OSFM requested that the Office of the Attorney General file a civil lawsuit against the defendant in October 2011. A lawsuit was filed

and the defendant failed to file a notice of appearance. A Default Judgment Order was subsequently entered, imposing $1,183,000 in penalties and fines against T-Mart, Inc. as the owner and operator of record. The penalties and fines were assessed for the ongoing violations of OFSM rules concerning technical and safety requirements for the operation and proper temporary closure of underground storage tanks.

USA, California, Overheated bus catches fire at gas station A bus was destroyed in a dramatic fire at a gas station in San Francisco’s South of Market neighbourhood. Fire officials said the 25-person bus pulled into the Chevron station at Ninth and Howard streets after the driver noticed that it appeared to be overheating, Assistant Fire Chief Tom Siragusa said. The driver opened the hood to check the engine compartment and walked into the gas station store for a minute before others in the area alerted him that smoke was coming out of the engine block, Siragusa said. The driver returned to discover the bus was on fire and called for help, Siragusa said. Firefighters arriving on the scene found the bus, fuelled by liquid petroleum gas, engulfed in flames. Because there was the potential for explosion, firefighters retreated to a safe position and put a large amount of water on the fire, extinguishing it, Siragusa said. Loud booms were heard during the fire. Siragusa said investigators were still working to determine what caused them but they could have been linked to the tyres exploding or possibly a gas tank. However, there was little danger of the gas pumps exploding during the fire because gas stations have protections in place to guard against such an event, Siragusa said. When the fire was reported, a gas station employee immediately shut off fuel to the pumps. There were no passengers on the bus and no civilian injuries were reported. One firefighter suffered a minor injury when he was struck by a piece of equipment.

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first test of the state’s updated underground storage laws. Arizona’s underground storage tank laws were updated in 1997. ADEQ incurred $600,000 in costs while cleaning up the site at 411 N. 5th Ave. Cleanup efforts began in October 2012 and were completed in April 2014.

Russia, Dagestan Republic, Makhachkala, Fire and gas explosion hurt 17 at gas-filling station in Russia’s South

Wayne Fusion™ Site Automation Server receives EMV® certification in First Data’s EMV Petroleum Network

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AUSTIN, TEXAS —January 26, 2016 Wayne Fueling Systems (“Wayne”), a global provider of fuel dispensing, payment, automation, and control technologies for retail and commercial fuel stations, has been certified by First Data (NYSE: FDC) to accept EMV® credit and debit card transactions. First Data is at the forefront of EMV expertise and readiness as the company has been producing EMV-enabled cards and processing EMV transactions for years. EMV is the global standard created by EuroPay, MasterCard, and Visa to securely authenticate credit and debit card transactions. To be compliant with payment network EMV requirements, fuel retailers are encouraged to upgrade indoor point-of-sale (POS) software and hardware by October 2015, and outdoor pay-at-the-pump equipment by October 2017. The certification is for the Wayne Fusion™ site automation server which is packaged with the Wayne NAMOS™ POS system and also can be applied to other third party POS systems. “We’re proud to be the industry leader having been certified by First Data and in the position to help our customers move to EMV technology and regulatory compliance,” noted Wayne CEO, Neil Thomas.

Uniti Expo 2016, SGB presents recent developments in leak prevention technology at stand B16, Hall 3 Worldwide operating manufacturer of leak detection technology SGB GmbH is very pleased to announce its participation at “UNITI expo”, 14–16 June 2016 in Stuttgart, Germany. At stand B16, hall 3 SGB shows its latest technical developments in leak detection technology. 28

SGB’s leak detection systems are used all over the world to monitor double-walled tanks and pipes which store or transport liquids hazardous to water. They are used in various operational areas like filling stations, tank farms, refineries, chemical plants or domestic fuel oil tanks. Working either with overpressure or vacuum, leak detectors from SGB monitor reliably and continuously both walls. In the event of a leak they give an alarm before any stored or transported product can enter and harm the environment – an indispensable safety measure in environmental and water protection. About UNITI expo: UNITI expo is the leading European trade fair for the retail petroleum and car wash industries. The biennial event, with its program of seminars and compact three-day format, is specially tailored to the needs of its target audience. There are three halls where trade visitors have the possibility to inform themselves about latest developments, products, and trends.

It’s in the bag! The new fast acting sand bag alternative from Adler & Allan SoakBags used to prevent flooding at Wembley Arena. Leading environmental services provider, Adler & Allan, has launched a new fast-acting flood defence system, SoakBags, which are quick and easy to deploy in flooding or chemical spill situations, leaving no ill effects on the environment

post clean-up. An effective alternative to sandbags, SoakBags are made-up of a gelling polymer which absorbs water, or other liquids, such as chemicals, to become taut in just over three minutes, absorbing up to 20 litres of water. The bags are lightweight and compact (weighing just 200 grams before use), enabling far quicker deployment than traditional sandbags, with just one person easily able to carry up to 20 bags at any one time. Completely biodegradable, once full, as long as the water is contaminant free, SoakBags can be safely disposed of without posing harm to the environment. Alan Scrafton, from Adler & Allan, explained: “In any flood or chemical spill situation, time is of the essence, which is where our new SoakBags really show their strengths. Because they are compact and lightweight, the need for vehicle assistance and vast man power is negated, and the fact that they can be activated in such a short space of time is invaluable in an emergency situation. “SoakBags have already proven their worth helping Scottish communities deal with the recent devastating floods - we donated 200 bags to the Scottish Flood Forum

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Leeming Bar Service Station being the latest AdBlue installation by Air1 in late 2015. Among Moto’s sites that offer Air1 at the pump is Poplar 2000 Lymm truckstop, which is one of the largest truckstops in the UK. The site is located at the junction of the M56 and the M6 in Cheshire, and has the benefit of access from local trunk roads, as well as the two motorways. Back in 2012, Moto heavily invested in this site to offer AdBlue from 6 double-sided pumps, making it one of the largest forecourt installations in the UK Air1 network, and in November 2015 Moto have further upgraded this site allowing AdBlue to now be available from 12 pumps at the truckstop. For a full list of all Moto sites that dispense AdBlue from Air1 at the pump, download the Air1 App (available from the iTunes App Store or Android Market to download for free) or visit www.air1.info for an online route planner tool.

LCM Environmental Ltd appoint Chief Operating Officer

All 44 Moto sites across the UK now dispensing AdBlue® from the pump! As of the end of December 2015, Moto Hospitality Limited is now the first motorway services operator to offer AdBlue from the pump at all 44 of its HGV forecourts across the UK. Back in October 2009, the first of the bulk AdBlue dispensers was installed at Wetherby Service Station, and since then Moto has steadily increased its AdBlue offering at their sites across the UK – with

LCM Environmental Ltd has announced that Darcy Lane has joined their senior management team as Chief Operating Officer. Previously with Aircraft Services International Group (ASIG), Darcy has had total responsibility for fuel operations at Gatwick International Airport and previously at Charlotte International Airport, the US’ fourth largest airport. Prior to that, Darcy had been in the Royal Navy managing their aircraft refuelling

operations, training at RNAS Yeovilton and deployed on operations. Managing Director, Mark Orr commented: ‘This is a significant appointment for LCM as we continue to invest in the foundations for growth over the next five years. Used to managing such a complex operation as aircraft refuelling at an international airport with many stakeholders and time pressures, Darcy will enjoy the broad range of fuel related services that we undertake within LCM. We interviewed many candidates for this significant role, from construction to facility and project management. Out of a high quality shortlist Darcy stood out with his customer first attitude, understanding of fuel and experience of delivering innovation to improve value.’ Darcy Lane commented: ‘I am delighted to join LCM at an exciting time of evolution within this growing company. Having worked at a senior level in ASIG, I was seeking something within the fuels environment but away from airports. LCM appealed, with their broad product range across the downstream fuels industry; similar core values to ASIG; strong emphasis on safety, excellent customer focus, and their innovation in delivering great value and service. I look forward to meeting their award-winning team and, importantly, LCM’s customers.’ LCM Environmental works exclusively in the downstream fuels industry delivering products as diverse as fuel asset decommissioning at the end of its life, to cleaning tanks on terminals and on forecourts, to fuel quality management. Increasingly managing fuel facilities for users, LCM can be found providing companies with support wherever fuel is a critical asset. For more information regarding this appointment, please contact: Mark Orr, Managing Director Tel: 07801 034922 email: mark.orr@lcmenvironmental.com

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and would be happy to discuss any ideas that would help boost the amount he hopes to raise. He can be reached on 0121 550 1522. Donations would also be most gratefully received and he asks that any cheques be made out to “Mary Stevens Hospice” and sent for the attention of Michelle Lally at Berrys Technologies Limited, 141 Lichfield Road, Birmingham, B6 5SP. Dave will be most grateful for any interest shown and in whatever form.

MIDAS from Berrys ensures misfuel/crossover prevention in all conditions

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to a noticeable increase in enquiries at Berrys for its MIDAS misfuel prevention system. Installed as standard equipment on many forecourts in the UK, mainland Europe and the Middle East, the MIDAS valve prevents such incidents and avoids the costly consequences. Depending on whether it’s diesel in the petrol tank or vice versa, it can be some time, with a large number of vehicles affected, before a mistake becomes apparent. The final bill for repairs to engines, uplifting the fuel and cleaning the tank can be pretty hefty. And on top there’s the damage to a forecourt’s reputation and the price of restoring customer confidence. Said Berrys MD, Jacque Williams, “Misfuelling incidents, or Crossovers, are not that uncommon. This has been verified by data retrieved from sites with MIDAS installed. The severity of a misfuel could vary from a minor incident where the delivery hose is contaminated or a mistaken delivery of the wrong fuel that is quickly realised by the driver, through to a full blown misfuel that ultimately ends up moving through the fuel lines and into customers’ vehicles. The cost implication of a full blown misfuel can run into hundreds of thousands of pounds, increased insurance premiums, and, most damagingly, the loss of faith from the customer base. Human error is 32

part of our DNA and we will continue to make mistakes. MIDAS removes this from the equation and guarantees a fully automated fuel delivery system and protection to both the business and the public.”

Chairman of Berrys Technologies to take to the road at 80 for charity Dave Berry, who is 80 in July, is in August driving a 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit from John O’Groats to Land’s End without using the motorway system, to raise money for ‘MARY STEVENS HOSPICE’ near Stourbridge in the West Midlands. He is looking for sponsorship from readers of The Bulletin magazine

Pennine Pump & Tank Ltd install all new fuel equipment at £15m Super Hub redevelopment, Yearsley Coldstore, Newark Pennine Pump & Tank Ltd has completed the refuelling terminal at one of the UK’s largest frozen food logistics service provider, Yearsley’s Group Ltd, at the £15m redevelopment and expansion of the Newark Super Hub depot. In undertaking the project, Pennine Pump & Tank Ltd supplied and installed 3 new underground 50,000 litre double skin tanks complete with high accuracy tank gauges, 6 new FuelQuip Commercial Pumps, 3 Fuel Management terminals and commissioned a new fully bunded Adblue package tank with 4 Adblue dispensers. The extensive, full turnkey package also included the decommissioning of 3 above ground Diesel tanks. Steve Preston, MD of Pennine Pump & Tank commented, “I have worked in partnership with Yearsley’s Group Ltd for many years and I am delighted to have been involved with the redevelopment of the new Super Hub which saw 6 fuel pumps from our sister company FuelQuip Ltd installed. We aim to continue expanding our presence throughout the UK, working with Yearsley’s Group on

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The OLE gauges were interfaced through the fuel management software of the FC20, which enabled easy ‘LIVE’ tank monitoring of the diesel and gasoil consumption and enables readings to be viewed and monitored from the comfort of their offices via the web-based fuel management software. The company is now able to get an early warning in the event of a tank leakage, as well as receiving email and visual stock alerts when stock is running low. The software automatically logs fuel stock deliveries, and saves the company time because users don’t have to go out to the tank for visual checks of tank gauges. The new fuelling facilities have been a resounding success and are used on a daily basis by the company’s 68 vehicles. Commenting on the completed installation, Mark Robinson, Director of Ideal Tanks and Pumps, said future projects and developments, as well as the range of products we work with to fulfil our customers refuelling needs.” There is no question that the layout will provide a fast and efficient refuelling process at the Yearsley’s Group Ltd Newark site. Streamlining the procedure will reduce costs and improve productivity. For more information about the services Pennine Pump & Tank Ltd can provide, visit our website www.penninepump.co.uk.

Hytek’s Fuel management makes the connection When Wellingborough Norse, a facilities management service provider, needed to extend their fuelling facilities, Hytek equipment was the first choice for the fuel management system and pumps the company needed to run its transport operations with maximum efficiency. Wellingborough Norse had identified the need to combine their existing AdBlue® and petrol pumps with their newly invested 45,000 litre diesel tank and pumps. Their existing fuelling facilities lacked the ability to refuel all necessary vehicles. In response to Wellingborough’s

requirements, Ideal Tanks and Pumps Ltd, who carried out the installation, supplied a wallmounted fuel management system, two diesel fuel pumps and two OLE gauges. The advanced FC20 fuel management system put Wellingborough Norse in complete control of its fuel resources.

“Using Hytek for our fuel management systems eases the installation process. The system arrives pre-programmed and ready to be powered up. The technical support & training provided to me & my customer was second to none”. Hytek GB Ltd is one of the leading suppliers of fuelling and lubrication

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equipment to the trade industry worldwide. For more information, visit www.hytekgb.com or call +44 (0)1279 815 600. AdBlue® is a trademark of the Verband der Automobilindustrie e.V. (VDA). http://www.vda.de

Gerald Ronson, the pioneer of selfservice petrol stations in the UK and Chairman of Rontec, celebrated 50 years in roadside retailing

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Ronson launched his first petrol station in St. Albans on 24th March 1966 and has since built over 1,000 service stations. The acquisition of Total UK’s Retail Network in 2012 signalled his return to the sector in scale and Rontec has since become a £1 billion plus turnover business - one of the largest independent roadside retailers in the UK. He marked the golden milestone at a lunch attended by long serving colleagues, family, industry giants,

suppliers and business partners. “50 years ago, Beatlemania was in full swing across the UK but, at the age of 26, I was busy launching my business which would revolutionise petrol stations. Our combination of service, quality and low prices meant that when we opened our first station in St. Albans in 1966, we had queues of cars for half a mile waiting to fill up at four shillings and 10 pence (old money) a gallon,” said Ronson. Ronson also spoke of the huge change the industry has undergone

over the years he’s been a participant in it. “The business we have built reflects our hard work. But the petrol industry has also changed a lot over the last half century. When I started out, there were around 38,000 filling stations in the UK; now there are probably fewer than 9,000, with just four remaining in Central London,” he explained. Rontec is one of the leading independent forecourt groups in the UK operating over 220 sites across England and Wales.

Interview with Bruno Boroewitsch of com-a-tec By Editor of Brennstoffspiegel For the next UNITI expo, that will take place 14 to 16 of June 2016 in Stuttgart, the organisers have made a special effort to develop the area of fuel logistics, which are essential to the development and operation of any modern petrol station. Coorganizer Bruno Boroewitsch, CEO of com-a-tec, offers an insight into the planning of the exhibition and the benefits it poses for exhibitors. Mr Boroewitsch, how important is the fuel logistics area for UNITI expo? Bruno Boroewitsch: As the leading European trade fair for the retail petroleum and car wash sectors, our aim is to cover all areas relevant to the successful operation of petrol stations. Inevitably, that also includes fuel logistics. The supply of traditional and alternative fuels to 36

petrol stations is a core part of the business that must be dealt with in a safe, reliable and economic manner. What products and services belong to the fuel logistics area? From planning and scheduling to the physical delivery – the entire spectrum. This includes: • Software solutions and systems for planning, scheduling and optimisation • Systems for delivery, measurement, billing, processing and security • Transport and on-site storage solutions such as tankers, trailers, tractors and mobile tanks

• Fuel suppliers offering comprehensive transportation and logistics services to petrol station operators and oil companies What about alternative fuels? As a key part of the industry's future, alternative fuels will be very present at UNITI expo. Gaseous fuels, which are on the rise all around the world, require very strict technical standards during transport and

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handling. Think about compressed and liquefied natural gas or hydrogen. This is an extremely innovative area for which UNITI expo is an ideal platform to learn and share information. There is also the case of AdBlue. The transportation and storage of AdBlue is again something for which every petrol station operator will need a solution. These solutions can be found at UNITI expo.

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What kind of visitors can be expected by exhibitors of the transportation and logistics area? If we take a look at the 11,000 UNITI expo visitors we welcomed in Stuttgart in 2014, it was a top-class mixture of professionals from 92 countries. German SME's were represented, as well as all active oil companies and petrol station operators from Europe and many from Middle East and Africa. We saw many technical teams that set the tone for key investments. For 2016 we have strengthened the worldwide visitor marketing, placed a VIP programme for top decision makers and we are inviting logistics managers from oil companies. For the first time, we have specifically targeted fuel forwarders, both as exhibitors and visitors. Is there still enough space for logistics and transport companies? That's a good question. Four months ago I would have said no. In our original plans we had already increased the exhibition space by 5,000 square meters (sqm) compared to the show in 2014 – a 20% increase. However, by autumn the technology area was almost fully booked. This has prompted us to add another hall, extending the technology area to up to 10,000 sqm. This is Hall 5 where we plan a separate themed area for transport and logistics with enough space for tankers, which are known to require quite a lot of space. Talking about a lot of space – is the space rental very expensive? As the industry's leading exhibition in Europe, with one of the continent's most modern exhibition centers, global visitor marketing campaigns, free conferences, VIP programme, free visitor catering and many other services, the square 38

meter footprint obviously costs slightly more than that of some national and regional events. However, the price for UNITI expo is totally worth it. Otherwise, we would not have almost every exhibitor from 2014 returning this year. Furthermore, we have a lot of new exhibitors which participate on the basis of recommendations. Nevertheless, seeing the high demand for space for fuel vehicles, we offer a flat rate of EUR 5,000 per vehicle parking space for trailers, with or without tractors. Are there any special offers for transport and logistics exhibitors? Yes, for fuel forwarders. First of all we thought about this target group only as visitors. Only after multiple enquiries from international oil companies, as well as medium-sized petrol station operators, we decided to integrate this important service in the UNITI expo exhibitor offer. A special introductory offer at half price should now help us get as many participants as possible in the remaining time. Will the topic ‘transport and logistics’ also play a role in the seminars programme?

We try to cover as many areas of interest as possible in our seminars programme. Of course we are happy to include the topic ‘transport and logistics’, too. Together with representatives from the industry we even thought about a whole presentation series for the transport and logistics area. We will make a decision shortly and will of course communicate it to the Brennstoffspiegel and APEA Bulletin readers. Mr Boroewitsch, is there anything left you would like to share with the Brensstoffspiegel and APEA Bulletin readers? Thank you for this offer. I highly recommend anyone who offers products and services to petrol stations to exhibit at UNITI expo. There is no better and more efficient way to meet the entire national and international petrol station industry. Your readers may also call me directly. I will take the time to provide first-hand information. Anyway, I am looking forward to an excellent UNITI expo 2016 and to seeing any reader of Brennstoffspiegel, Mineralölrundschau and the APEA Bulletin – whether as exhibitor or visitor!

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Clock Tower Lifting Operation, North London By Lloyd Burnard, LCM Environmental Ltd distance. Using the impressive 100 tonne Liebher crane, the tower was lifted slowly and rotated 180 degrees, placing the clock tower firmly down on the forecourt area exactly as planned. The secondary 35 tonne city crane was then attached around the bottom of the tower legs and the whole structure was “top and tailed”, bringing it safely down on its side for disposal. The operation formed part of a total decommissioning of the service station site, which was completed at the end of last year.

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In November last year, LCM Environmental undertook one of the largest and most unusual lifting operations in the company’s history, by removing a twelve-metre clock tower from a service station in North London. The tower was made from a combination of heavy steels, light iron fascias and rendered ply boarding weighing in at 12.5 tonnes, and was located on top of the shop structure which itself was in excess of four metres. The height of the structure added an additional level of complexity to the operation, which required both a 35 tonne city crane, and a much larger 100 tonne Liebher crane to undertake the majority of the heavy lifting. In preparation for the lift, two LCM operatives travelled to the top of the tower in man-rider basket suspended from a 35 tonne city crane, to expose the steel frame at the top of the tower and create holes in the structure ready for chaining. Two teams worked together to rig the tower ready for lifting, with two operatives located inside the tower to guide the lifting chains through the roof hatch, and a further two operatives in the man-rider basket at the top of the tower to assist from outside. Once the position and safety of the lifting chains and stops had been thoroughly checked, the final bolts were removed and everyone was evacuated to a safe

Holiday Corner!! By Brian Humm, Bulletin Editor

Filling station below in Goa, India by Jane Mardell

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Some of you may have attended APEA training courses where we have photographs showing petrol filling stations in various countries throughout the world - I always have a little joke at the expense of Jamie Thompson and suggest that they are all his holiday photographs. However, I believe that this is now becoming a phenomenon, I know that Jamie has done this in the past, and so have I, but we now have two new members to the ‘club’: step forward Alex Boudry, national Council member, who took time out from his honeymoon to take the photograph below, and also we have managed to turn our very own Business Manager, Jane Mardell, into a petrol (station) head - Jane took the snaps, right, during her holiday to Goa in India!! You will agree that there are some spectacularly “different” petrol filling stations in other parts of the world so if you have taken any yourself why not share them through this media? Any good quality photographs are welcome with a short description of where (and maybe why) it was taken, what it was that caught your eye? I look forward to your submissions.

Ceylon Petroleum Company site in the capital Colombo by Alex Boudry

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APEA Supported Charity 2016Trial into potential Alzheimer’s disease treatment now recruiting in Southampton

A trial into a promising treatment for Alzheimer’s disease is looking for participants in Southampton. The drug, liraglutide, is already used for the treatment of diabetes and has shown promising results in laboratory tests for Alzheimer’s and in a small preliminary study in people with the condition. The trial is funded by a number of organisations, including Alzheimer’s Society and Imperial College, with support from other charities, pharmaceutical companies and the NHS. Evidence suggests that there is a strong link between type 2 diabetes and development of Alzheimer’s disease. Diabetes occurs when cells in the body cannot properly process a sugar known as glucose. It is thought that in Alzheimer’s disease, brain cells cannot use glucose properly, which may stop the cells from being able to function. Volunteers in the trial will take the drug liraglutide or a placebo drug for a year. The researchers will use a variety of brain scans and memory tests to see the effect of liraglutide on the brain function and memory. The current treatments available for Alzheimer’s alleviate the symptoms for a while but do not treat the underlying causes of the disease. It’s been over a decade since the last Alzheimer’s treatment was approved for use. The advantage of testing an already-licensed drug as a dementia treatment is that the drug has already passed many of the required safety tests. This means that if the drug is shown to benefit people affected by dementia, it can be brought to those who need it sooner. The trial is being led by Dr Paul Edison of Imperial College London. He said: “We are asking people who have mild Alzheimer’s disease to

take part in this trial to find out whether liraglutide has any effect on the condition. “Volunteering to take part in trials is a vital aspect of research and we very much appreciate the time and effort that our participants have put into this study already. The more people that take part, the quicker we will understand the potential effects that this drug may have on Alzheimer’s disease.” Mr Alan Bayes from North London is participating in the liraglutide trial. He said: “When I was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, I was very interested in participating in a clinical trial as it offered me the opportunity of helping myself as well as others with the disease. I chose this trial because there were promising early results and it is a licensed drug, and so, if effective, it could be available for treatment of Alzheimer’s disease fairly quickly.” Dr Doug Brown, Director of Research at Alzheimer’s Society, said: “It is estimated that 1,508 people are living with Alzheimer’s disease in the Southampton area, with these numbers expected to rise. Effective treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are desperately needed and trials such as this are the way to find these treatments.” If you are interested in taking part in the above study, please contact

the team at 0208 383 3704 or 0208 383 1969 or e-mail: memory@imperial.ac.uk. If you are interested in taking part in dementia research studies – whether it is just filling in a questionnaire or participating in a full scale trial such as this one - you can sign up to Join Dementia Research. This service will match you to suitable studies in your area and you do not need a diagnosis of dementia to sign up. Find out more at www.alzheimers.org.uk/joindementi aresearch. This year’s Dementia Awareness Week (15-21 May) is about encouraging people to confront dementia head on, be aware that you can do something about your worries and come to Alzheimer’s Society for help and support. Alzheimer’s Society is tackling the many myths and misunderstandings about dementia – because life doesn’t end when dementia begins. The sooner you confront dementia by coming to us for information and support, the better your chance will be of getting the right treatment, support and advice to tackle it. Alzheimer’s Society is here for anyone affected by dementia and there are lots of ways we can help you. Call our National Dementia Helpline on 0300 222 1122 or visit alzheimers.org.uk/DAW.

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If dementia were a person, what would you say to it? We’re asking you to confront your worries by addressing dementia directly in a letter or sharing your thoughts and experiences at alzheimers.org.uk/daw or on social media using #DAW2016. Whether it’s attending a Dementia Friends session to join the biggest ever social action movement to change perceptions of dementia, afternoon tea at your local Dementia Café, visiting a local pop-

up providing information or going to a seminar on living well with dementia, there are plenty of ways you can get involved this Dementia Awareness Week. To find your nearest event or for more information visit alzheimers.org.uk/DAW. You can also get involved by organising our Denim for Dementia fundraising day at you workplace. Ask your teams to ditch their every-day uniform and wear denim this Dementia Awareness Week to

join the fight against dementia. Taking part in Denim for Dementia couldn’t be easier. Simply wear denim and donate £1 to Alzheimer’s Society. Or better still ‘Double Up’ in a jeans, shirt or jacket combo and donate £2 to Alzheimer’s Society. Why not compete to see who can wear the most denim at once? This year Dementia Awareness Week takes place 15th-21st May. We’d like as many Denim for Dementia days to take place during Dementia Awareness Week but don’t worry if you can’t fit your fundraising into that week- just plan it for a different day. To get involved simply get in touch to let us know the date of your fundraising and to request additional posters and a cardboard collection tin if you need them. And don’t forget to tweet us your pictures @alzsoccwengland using the #DenimforDementia. For more information and to receive your fundraising pack please contact Natalie Bettinson, Community Fundraiser by emailing Natalie.Bettinson@alzheimers.org.uk or call 02380 610159. NB Images in this article are the ownership of the Alzheimer’s Society.

Tuthill launches a new ATEXCertified Portable Fuel Transfer Pump: The RD8 and RD12 By David Farman, Business Development Manager, Tuthill Transfer Systems David Farman is Business Development Manager for Tuthill Transfer Systems, based at the European Centre of Excellence in Ilkeston. Tuthill Transfer Systems, the USbased manufacturer and market leader in multi-fuel transfer pumps, has launched the Fill-Rite branded RD8 and RD12 products in Europe; designed to be portable and to make the transfer of all fuels, including explosive fuels, to be simple and very safe. With reliability and performance at the heart of their products, Tuthill 48

has a reputation for ruggedness and durability, underpinned with a 2year manufacturer’s warranty. How does this sit with increasing demands for simple, yet sturdy without being excessively heavy? Tuthill’s David Farman, Business Development Manager for Europe, was asked to review the innovation and discuss how it applies to APEA members and their needs within the changing fuel regulations. What Is It? The RD Series pumps use innovative hinged vane technology.

“We have applied a new technology to reduce the overall size and weight of the pump,” explained David. “The internals include a series of hinged vanes, which extend with centrifugal force. This creates a vacuum for liquid suction and an effective discharge pressure to force the liquid out. When the pump is in bypass, the vanes retract and the pump body becomes a by-pass, reducing the water hammer effect. This has a

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fuels. There is a simple on/off switch and an internal filter screen to remove low level contamination. The cables are connected to the power source by crocodile clips and there is a simple push-fit, kettle-type connection into the pump with a screw retention ring. What else can it do? “That’s the real beauty of the product,” continued Farman. “Most pumps only have a factory-set EastWest port configuration. With this product, there is no need to buy a new pump if the porting requirements change. The RD’s inlet and outlet ports can be changed major impact on the weight and size of the pump needed to do the job effectively”.

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What is the Flow Rate? The RD8 delivers 30 l/m and the RD12 delivers 45 l/m at the nozzle, so it is comparable with forecourt filling speeds. It has a duty/cycle time of 30 minutes, and can move up to 1.35 m3 of liquid in the duty time. After 30 minutes, it’s ready to work again, giving it a best-in class performance. ATEX and the RD Achieving ATEX compliance is not a simple or straightforward process. It took many months of development with Tuthill’s engineering team, working closely with the necessary regulatory bodies. “We were delighted when IEC awarded us Ex d ii A T4 Gb rating, meaning the pump can be used in zoned areas for explosive fuels,” said Farman. “There are also new regulations from DSEAR about how diesel and fuel oils, now considered as flammable, will mean increased demands for approved fuel transfer pumps like ours.”

will also enable customers to demonstrate the ability to remove risk from the workplace, increasing and promoting safety.” What is the Specification? Both RD pumps only weigh 3.5kg and are supplied with a carry handle, 4 metres of ATEX-certified cable with Live, Earth and Neutral easy-connection clips. The cable is a special design to comply with the ATEX zoning regulations. It can transfer all explosive and flammable

by removing two screws and adjusting their position. They can be set to East-West, North-North or any combination of these two set-ups. This can save customers having to buy a second pump for a different application.” APEA Applications and the RD Forecourt manholes need to be emptied for a weekly inspection. Hand pumps are commonly used to remove waste fuel and rainwater, which take lots of time and physical

DSEAR Regulations Under the new DSEAR regulations and the change in the upper flashpoint of diesel from 550C to 600C, diesel is now classified as a flammable liquid. Companies’ fuel stores will need to have risk assessments and potentially an ATEX approved pump will reduce the amount of risk assessment needed. “This will save our customers both time and money,” said Farman. “It 50

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Installation & Use The RD platform is simple to install. It is supplied with forecourt standard (EN1360) suction & discharge hoses and a conductive, manual fuel nozzle. Connection is really simple. The suction hose is put inside the manhole to remove water and fuel. The discharge hose and nozzle means the water and fuel can be removed to allow easy inspection, with the minimum downtime. Safety at Work When industrial and plant equipment is filled with fuel, precautions need to be taken to avoid spills. Lifting and dispensing from fuel cans creates problems lifting weights, pouring from heights and the potential for fuel spills. Specialist kits need to be available to prevent ground contamination

and where water sources are involved, heavy equipment needs to be moved away from possible cross contamination areas. A portable pump with a trigger nozzle means equipment like hire plant, power generation equipment, vehicles and plate compacters can be filled safely, without involving excessive risk assessments, expensive fuel spilling chemicals and systems. The RD8 is specifically designed to fill fuel tanks quickly. The simple on/off switch means fueling can be stopped quickly and safely, avoiding contamination. At Work…At Play “We increasingly see applications where our customers want to fill equipment with petrol and diesel more safely,” smiled Farman. “We have so many applications in Europe and the USA for filling boats, jet skis, off-road vehicles, golf,

vane design that eliminates the need for a bypass. It can be foot mounted, hand held, or bung mounted on a drum or portable tank. Fill-Rite® is a registered Trade Mark of Tuthill Corporation. Patents are pending on the Hinged Vane technology, the ATEX cabling, and the quick connection cable couplings. Company Innovations Tuthill was the first company to manufacture a portable UL/ATEX listed motor in the fuel pump industry. The pump contains in-house 3D printed production parts that function as an electrical isolator and fill funnel/reservoir for epoxy to meet UL and ATEX motor constructional requirements. 3D Scanning technology in the development of the hinged vane to reverse map parts and develop

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effort. The RD pump makes these difficult jobs simpler, safer and quicker. It also reduces the chance of injury from lifting, moving or using heavier equipment. To ensure that APEA Blue Book guidelines and stipulations are met, the RD is supplied with 4 metres of power cable, so the pump can be used safely on forecourts and remain outside the ATEX zoned area. There is 1.8 metres of discharge hose, further removing the pump from an ignition source. “Hand pumps are great for some jobs,” said Farman. “Tuthill has manufactured ATEX hand pumps for over 50 years, but pumping for a long time can be very tiring and tedious, as well as taking people away from their usual job. We understand that our customers have greater demands on their time and want quicker, easier and simpler products which are why we developed the RD platform. We have great feedback from our customers who said portability and ease of use was key to their needs.” Lost time normally means lost revenue. Closed forecourts invite petrol buyers to change their shopping habits and once they have chosen other fuel stations, there is the loss of lucrative retail sales from the shop. The RD pump means a manhole can be emptied in a matter of minutes, minimising the impact of lost petrol sales.

gardening equipment and snow equipment in Scandinavia. These types of equipment have smaller fuel tanks and traditional pumps have flow rates where spills can often occur; so we also appeal to the keen hobbyist with this product range. “Quicker fill times mean faster fun,” laughed Farman. “Would you rather be water skiing or fuel filling?” The RD Series Designed for versatility and safety, the Fill-Rite® RD Series features an explosion-proof (ATEX) motor, a configurable inlet and outlet flanges, a quick connect power cable, and an innovative hinged

injection mold tooling compensation in order to finely tune performance critical characteristics of the pump. All Fill-Rite® pumps are manufactured in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA. Tuthill Corporation is a diversified global manufacturing company, developing and supplying industrial products for value-minded customers in over 150 regions. The Fort Wayne manufacturing facility builds Fill-Rite®, Tuthill® and Sotera™ branded fuel transfer and chemical pumps, meters, precision meters and accessories. These brands are recognised internationally for superior quality and performance.

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Hydrogen Dispenser Forecourt Integration By Paul Karzel, Shell Hydrogen Operations I take great pleasure in this opportunity to write for your Bulletin on behalf of the hydrogen mobility team of Shell and to share some of our experience in establishing hydrogen as a new fuel on our petrol forecourts in Germany and the US. At Shell, we believe hydrogen fuelled electric vehicles could play a key part in a low-carbon, low emission future and Shell is working collaboratively with the automotive industry and national governments to accelerate the growth of this alternative transport fuel. As of March 2016, Shell are

monoxide (for those interested, it is widely used as an intermediate product, not only in refinery applications). For our activities on hydrogen refuelling stations I am covering both the project management of building stations all over Europe, but also many of our activities in standard development with the ISO. In the first capacity, I am looking forward to hopefully meeting many of you in person, as we will be building an increasing number of stations. The UK is not unknown to me, as I have graduated from Imperial College, London, with a Master’s degree in

ARTICLES operating five hydrogen stations globally - three in Germany and two in the US - with about a dozen more currently under construction. This may not seem a lot, but we are currently working with our H2 Mobility Germany joint venture partners to bring hydrogen fuelling pumps to around 400 locations across Germany by 2023. The five stations that we currently operate (and have operated for several years now) have given us a wealth of insights on hydrogen station design and operation. Before I start, I would like to briefly introduce myself. I have been with Shell for over 6 years and have spent most of that time developing and applying technology to manufacture syngas, which is a mixture of hydrogen and carbon 52

Mechanical Engineering and have spent several years in the country. In the UK, awareness of hydrogen as a transport fuel is slowly beginning to grow. Shell is working with ITM Power to deliver three hydrogen refuelling stations in the South East of England. Potentially one of those could be integrated into an existing petrol forecourt - a UK first - and we are working closely with a small number of petroleum officers and our partner, the London Fire Brigade, as this develops. As a company, we have been involved in giving input to the content of the Blue Book and have noticed that there is some unease about having hydrogen on a forecourt. During our conversation about hydrogen dispenser forecourt integration, I showed a number of pictures of our existing stations that

were received with great interest and an apparent appetite for more detailed information of how the technical risks were assessed, handled and mitigated. Two of the most prominent questions in the air were about ATEX zoning and hydrogen accumulation under the canopy. Let me start by giving you a few details about the hydrogen refuelling installation, before I get to our answers on the concerns. A hydrogen refuelling station that feeds a dispenser on the forecourt typically consists of 5 building blocks: 1.Supply or generation. Here, hydrogen is either generated on site (e.g. by electrolysis, often powered by renewable electricity) or connected to the installation for offloading from a truck trailer. This part of the station is typically located away from the forecourt and dispenser and not accessible to the public. 2. Low pressure storage. Here, the hydrogen is stored in larger quantities at relatively low pressures. The size of the low pressure storage varies between a few days’ throughput and a few hours’ worth of local production, at pressures between 20 and 200barg. The wide variation is necessary to account for the different supply routes; electrolysis typically uses lower pressures for better efficiency of the electrolysis

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process, while for tube trailer deliveries size constraints typically call for higher pressures to store enough hydrogen to keep the supply intervals reasonable. This section is typically located in an area closed to public access.

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3. Compression and high pressure storage. Here we see a wide range of compressor types being applied in order to increase the pressure of the hydrogen to levels of up to 900barg. While this seems tremendously high, it should be kept in mind that the volume of hydrogen stored at these high pressures is only enough to fill one or two vehicles. Typically, the compression and high pressure storage section is fitted into a steel shipping container that is located to the side of the station, often hidden from view behind car washes, service bays or similar. This container is typically fitted with fire rated walls and hydrogen, smoke and flame detectors. Again, this section is not accessible to the public. 4.Cooling. This is where the hydrogen is pre-conditioned to be fed to the vehicle. Since hydrogen shows a “reverse Joule-Thompson effect”, i.e. it heats up as it expands, and there are considerable “heat of compression” effects when fuelling, the hydrogen is cooled to between -33°C and -40°C at the station before it reaches the dispenser, so that it cannot overheat a vehicle tank. Without this pre-cooling, the vehicle tanks could potentially reach temperatures of 120-130°C, which we would like to avoid. With precooling active, we typically see temperatures of 40-60°C in the vehicle tank at the end of the fuelling process. Should the precooling not reach the required temperatures, the fuelling is either aborted or the station switches to a slower fill rate that still ensures moderate temperatures are reached in the vehicle tank. 5. Dispenser. The dispenser with its customer interface has received a lot of attention in the design and standardisation phase, probably making it one of the most well54

engineered fuel interfaces there is. Featuring double-dry-break couplings wherever an intentional or unintentional connection or disconnection may occur, both the nozzle and the breakaway coupling have built in measures that prevent customers from releasing hydrogen to the atmosphere and in turn, creating a flammable cloud. Other safety features include a leak check of the hose before the main part of the fuelling is allowed to start and an infrared communications interface that is able to tell the refuelling station to abort the fuelling process, should the vehicle sensors detect any abnormal situation. The double dry break of the nozzle, for instance, is a good step forward from the LPG nozzles that release a small quantity of LPG each time when disconnecting. These five sections are arranged to fit the layout of the petrol station. Often, sections one through four are located next to each other in a fenced-off area, hidden behind a car wash or other structure. For dispenser placement, in each case we have opted to replace a conventional fuel dispenser by a hydrogen only dispenser, located in a prominent spot on our forecourt. When no fuelling is ongoing, the line from the compression and high pressure storage section is typically depressurized or, in some cases, blocked in. That means it would be perfectly safe (although not recommended) to drive over the dispenser, as there would be no leakage of hydrogen to the atmosphere (or with some designs only a minor release of about 50 grams). While fuelling is ongoing, a range of sensors make sure that any abnormal situation is detected and fuelling is aborted. Besides sensors monitoring the flow of hydrogen through the line and measuring the pressure ramp rate of the vehicle tank, there is typically a hydrogen sensor and a tilt sensor located inside the dispenser. They would immediately stop a fuelling and depressurize the line from the compression and high pressure storage section to the dispenser, should the dispenser be impacted by a vehicle. In case of a vehicle

impact during refuelling, which is by far the worst case scenario, the maximum expected release to the atmosphere is limited to 200-300g of H2. Experiments have shown that the actual releases tend to be much smaller. This is due to the time that the shut off valves need to react and the inventory of the line. The shut off of the hydrogen supplied to the dispenser is designed to offer redundancy, too: one shut off valve is located underneath the dispenser, protected from mechanical impact and firmly secured to the surrounding structure, so that it cannot be dislocated by the forces acting on the dispenser during a vehicle impact. The other shut off valve is located in the compression and high pressure storage area off the forecourt, so that there is no credible scenario where both shut off valves are damaged at the same time by mechanical impact. It is important to realise that for most of the time, when no fuelling is ongoing, there is no open path for hydrogen to flow under pressure to the lines on the forecourt and into the dispenser from the high pressure storage. The breakaway coupling is located on the dispenser and is designed to safely sever the connection between the vehicle and the dispenser, should the vehicle move from its fuelling position for whatever reason. The coupling is a double dry break coupling, which means that the hydrogen contained in the refuelling hose and dispenser will be blocked in on either end of the disconnected coupling, preventing an escape to the atmosphere and any potential hose-whip movement. The disengagement of the breakaway coupling immediately stops the refuelling and depressurizes the supply to the dispenser, moving everything into a safe state. A trained technician is required to reconnect the breakaway coupling. ATEX-zoning on the forecourt is very limited for hydrogen dispensers. In normal operation, there is no release of hydrogen to the atmosphere at all, as it is a fully closed system. However, to cater for all eventualities, potential leaks were taken into account for the design. The dispenser housing itself is

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leakages are clearly audible. Neither in the US, nor in Germany, is there any zone defined above the dispenser. The reasoning is that the ventilation outside of the dispenser housing is very good and hydrogen released in the credible scenarios disperses very quickly. In case of a 4m high canopy, no accumulation of hydrogen to flammable levels is to be expected. In one of our German stations, we have a heat exchanger that is located in an underground pit next to the dispenser. Due to the inherently bad ventilation of the pit and a LPG dispenser next to it, a zone 1 was defined inside the underground cavity, where the risk of LPG accumulation was deemed much larger than the risk of trapping hydrogen. In order to improve ventilation to that space, an electrically driven fan and a vent stack were designed to provide forced ventilation to the underground pit. This vent stack is routed through and above the canopy. In this particular case, it was handy to connect the dispenser vent to the vent stack, as this improves ventilation, but strictly speaking, it would not be necessary. An obviously critical part is the hydrogen hose, as it needs to be flexible and yet withstand very high internal pressures. The pressure carrying hose itself is bundled with a communications cable inside an outer hose. Before a fuelling process is started, there is a leak check routine that sends a small pulse of hydrogen to the vehicle, then stops and measures the pressure of the

Ask the Experts During a recent inspection of a PFS on quite a small and narrow site I read the filling station electrical periodic inspection report submitted by the operator’s contractor. They had indicated that a forecourt vacuum cleaner was of particular concern (cat C defect) by interfering with a hazardous zone. The vacuum housing itself is well outside the zone which has a radius of 4.1m (hose plus vapour plume) however the vacuum’s plastic hose and nozzle being 4 metres long is capable of penetrating into this

zone. Whilst I suppose I can see the logic behind the report due to the potential for static electricity I assumed that forecourt vacuums are designed to be not only protected from water ingress but also resistant to building up static making the cat C a tad excessive. I thought I would run this matter past yourselves before chasing up any documentation in relation to the device – type approval etc, as this might prove problematic. Without seeing the site layout I can only make comment on what

hydrogen in the hose, coupling and dispenser. When this pressure drops over the hold time, fuelling is aborted, the line to the dispenser depressurized and the hydrogen station goes into shut down mode, automatically informing the technical support team of a fault. No further fuelling or attempts to fuel are possible at that time, as the station is automatically taken out of operation. I would like to conclude that after several thousand hydrogen filling operations on Shell forecourts with no incidents and several years of operation, we at Shell are convinced that hydrogen fuelling is safe and that it can be integrated into petrol forecourts with no higher risk than a conventional dispenser. In fact, the well-engineered solutions for hydrogen dispensing make it in many aspects safer than the dispensing of conventional fuels. It is for instance not possible to take a hydrogen dispenser nozzle and “spill” hydrogen to the atmosphere. Simply nothing will come out. In case you still have burning questions around the safety of hydrogen on petrol forecourts, I invite you to write me an email. I will make sure that I or someone from the Shell hydrogen mobility team will come back with a satisfactory answer to your question. I hope that you will join me in looking forward to the exciting prospect of many hydrogen stations being built all over the UK. Contact Paul Karzel Email: Paul.karzel@shell.com

has been reported below. The hose of the car vacuum extends into a hazardous zone. I would fully agree with the electrical contractor who is 100% correct in listing this as a defect. I’m not sure if I would classify it as a “C”, though, which is normally rectification within seven days because there is an existing and/or immediate risk of a fire, explosion or electric shock. The machinery part of the Vac is outside the hazardous Zone which I would have expected as the normal Vac’s are not ATEX certified, but you can get them if you have lots and

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a space in which hydrogen could potentially accumulate. Due to the limited ventilation on the inside of the dispenser housing (there are ventilation inlets in the dispenser housing at the bottom and vent slits/openings at the highest points only relying on natural ventilation), a zone 2 is defined inside of the dispenser. Some designs feature an additional hydrogen detector in the dispenser housing that switches off the supply of the dispenser to the compression and high pressure storage section. For our applications in Germany, a zone 2 negligible extent is defined around the nozzle and the breakaway coupling, therefore no special measures need to be taken around the dispenser. This is based on an anticipated malfunction, leading to a small sized leak over the gasket surface at full working pressure, which results in a very small potentially ignitable cloud below the ATEX zoning threshold of 10 Litres volume. In practice we see no release during normal operation, as the double dry break couplings in both the nozzle and the breakaway coupling work very well now. When measuring with hand held devices close to the nozzle and breakaway during refuelling, no hydrogen was measured. At the very beginning we experienced minor leakages over the gasket surfaces, as the gaskets are subjected to a temperature change from ambient to -40°C (the temperature of the hydrogen delivered to the vehicle), but these leakages were eliminated by a change in gasket material. At such high gas pressures, even minute

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lots of money! So the real and apparent danger is somebody can put a token or money in the vac and it of course starts ingesting atmosphere. Depending on what hazardous area of the forecourt we are talking about (dispensers or tanker fill points) the situation could be that a customer is ingesting petrol vapour into a non ATEX piece of equipment while trying to clean out their vehicle, or the customer has finished with the vac but leaves the hose lying on the ground and in the hazardous area but there is time still left on the machine so it keeps ingesting atmosphere which could be explosive into the Vac. I’m sure all of us on the APEA Technical Committee know it has happened. The enforcement officer really must act on this but they have a number of choices which to me depends on what hazardous area we are talking about. If it’s within a hazardous area of a dispenser, the only two choices are to shorten the vac hose so it can’t reach into the hazardous area or if this isn’t possible because the hose is now too short then the whole Vac machine needs to be relocated or removed entirely from site. If we are talking about the fill point or tanker stand area, again how much can the hose be shortened to possibly rectify? But I’m also aware that on a number of sites the enforcement authority put a “Condition of licence” - OK when licenses existed to say something like the car vac must not be used immediately prior to tanker arrival, at any time when tanker is on site and during all deliveries and for a period up to thirty minutes after tanker has left site to allow vapour to disperse as I’m presuming there is no vapour recovery on site. I think the electrical inspector has done his job correctly, but I’m not sure if a “C” is correct classification; maybe a “B” with one month may have been more realistic. The fact certainly is the enforcement authority must evaluate the site and do something, even if they put a condition on the licence or storage certificate. I would expect the electrical inspector always to note it on his future certificates and classify it as a “B” and then note the condition approved by enforcement authority. 56

Possible risks in the future are if the hose is cut short then a longer one is added later. This is nothing to do with static; it’s about non ATEX electrical equipment ingesting petroleum vapour which could be in its flammable range so something needs to be done. My last point would of course be who was the “Non competent” contractor and electrician who installed the thing in the first place? Gareth Bourhill Gareth Bourhill Consulting I have heard that there is a type of cylinder that can be refilled at the LPG pump on a petrol station forecourt. As a forecourt operator who sells LPG, could you tell me 1) is this safe; 2) do I have to look for a standard that the cylinders are designed to; 3) is it legal, and 4) what are my responsibilities? The following is a personal response; for official guidance please go the UKLPG website and download free information sheet UIS026: “Filling of User Owned, Individual Portable Refillable LPG Cylinders at Self-Service Autogas Refuelling Facilities Including Petrol Filling Stations”. The majority of LPG cylinders in service in the UK are owned by LPG company’s (gas supplier); these are designed to be filled by weight and it is illegal for these to be filled except in a filling plant by the gas supplier or an authorised filling contractor. There are also some cylinders that have been designed to be filled by volume; these can be owned either by a gas company or by others including individual consumers. The law, under a variety of Regulations, imposes significant duties on a site operator to ensure safety obligations are met. LPG refuelling sites are places of work and their personnel have responsibility for safety to everyone on the site, including the general public. Under law, the site operator has responsibility to authorise the dispensing of gas, therefore, they the site operator are considered to be the filler. This has been recognised in the Red Guide (Petrol Filling Stations Guidance on Managing the Risks of

Fire & Explosion) which states: ‘Portable LPG Cylinders (24); Customers or untrained attendants should not be allowed to fill portable LPG cylinders from the autogas dispenser’. In addition ADR states: “The filling of pressure receptacles may only be carried out by specially equipped centres, with qualified staff using appropriate procedures”. This does not prevent a self-service autogas refuelling facility or petrol filling station to permit the filling of user suitable cylinders but operators must be aware of their legal responsibilities and ensure they hold suitable insurances. Some items to consider include: • Legal implications Regulations;

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• Their insurance position both with regard to on site activities, responsibilities and subsequent use of the cylinder by the customer; • Their position with regard to weights and measures and consumer legislation; • Any planning and local authority consents. Operating ensure that:

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• Any cylinder to be filled is manufactured to a suitable Standard and specifically designed for use with Propane. • Any cylinder to be filled is suitably marked (if manufactured after 2003 the cylinder must be π marked to show compliance with the Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive) and is within test date. • The position where filling is carried out is safe and other vehicle movements are controlled. • The cylinder condition is checked before, during and after filling. • The cylinder is safely filled and subjected to post fill checks. Richard Wigfull John Wigfull & Co Ltd

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European Leak Detection Standard Revised By Jamie Thompson The European Standard EN 13160 parts 1 to 7 have just been revised and the resulting vote for the standards by all European Countries has resulted in a positive vote and all the revised standards are now approved. There are two specific changes which will affect regulators, tank manufacturers and equipment manufacturers and users and they are as follows.

according to Global Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Hazard Statements: H-statements. The leak detection liquid shall be classified according to Registration, Evaluation, Authorization & Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) for risk materials: R-statement R 22 (harmful by swallowing) or all nonclassified liquids. For an above ground tank with an interstitial space ≤ 1 m3 the leak 1. The use of Class 2 liquid leak detection liquid shall be classified to Registration, detection (EN 13160-3) in according Authorization & underground tanks is no longer Evaluation,

Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) for risk materials: acceptable maximum R-statement R 22 (harmful by swallowing) or all non-classified liquids. This ruling does not apply to existing tanks only new tanks and will mean that underground tanks will have in future to only be fitted with Class 1 leak detection systems (Pressure or Vacuum systems)

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Class 1 Pressure or Vacuum leak detection systems only permitted for underground tanks 2. The other notable change is in Part 7 of EN13160 which deals with test methods for interstitial spaces, leak protecting linings and leak protecting jackets. The new requirements for permeation on linings especially flexible linings will require some existing systems to be re-tested to meet the more stringent requirements of the permeation of tank lining which will now be 100g/m² per day in a metal tank but 0.1g/m² per day in a non metallic tank. 3. Another inclusion in this new version is that of the electronic pressure line leak detectors which have been added to EN13160-5. The standard explains their test procedures and the operating mode together with the limiting factor- they will only operate when the pumps is at rest. For both users and regulators the certification of compliance and test report from a European notified body will ensure conformity with the law.

permitted in new underground tanks as this is now classed as a poison and will harm groundwater. This has been the case in many countries for some time but is now adopted European wide. Liquid systems - No Longer Permitted for Underground Tanks For all underground tanks regardless of interstitial space volume and also for above ground tanks with an interstitial space > 1 m3 the leak detection liquid shall be not hazardous to water. For these applications the leak detection liquid shall not be classified 58

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Interview with Tom Daly Dublin Fire Brigade By Brian Humm, Bulletin Editor

Thanks Tom. Let me start by letting you introduce yourself to our members, perhaps letting us know what you do and where? I am the senior petroleum officer for Dublin Fire Brigade and administer the petroleum licensing regulations and the vapour emissions regulations for the four local authorities in the Dublin County Area. I also administer the storage of explosives in accordance with the Explosives Act 1875. I have over thirty two years’ service in the fire brigade and started as a fire fighter/paramedic working my way up through the ranks. I went to Trinity College in Dublin as a mature student to get my post graduate in fire engineering. I have been looking after the petroleum section of the fire brigade for over twelve years now. There have been many developments and progress in the area of the retail and private filling stations in Dublin in the last ten years. I also work on a European working group in regard to the VOC directives. So how many filling stations do you have under your control? There are two hundred and fifteen filling stations in my functional area and two new builds underway which are due to open in the next few weeks. All the filling stations are currently licenced and this ensures that standards remain high. And, as you are controlling the storage and dispensing in a heavily built up area, do you have any specific issues that occur? Well occasionally there have been a few issues where customers have taken the wrong grade of fuel and disposed of the unwanted petroleum class I at the extremities of a filling station causing vapour problems for residents of adjoining properties. This has particular implications for heavily built up areas.

Fine, thanks for that. Do you consider that the identified trends that happen in the UK are replicated within Ireland, mainly unattended self service, tank lining etc? We have a number of unattended self-service sites, which also include driver controlled deliveries. The unattended sites are fully monitored live via CCTV and dispensers are only authorised from the monitoring station. There are three monitoring stations in the Dublin area. I can see a trend in some petroleum retailers towards the unattended model. As far as I am concerned as a Regulator the unattended filling station has worked out quite well and we have no record of any incidents as a result of being unattended. As regards tank lining, there is more of a trend to replace tanks than to line them. Of course there are certain scenarios where tank lining is the most favourable option, and when carried out correctly will add some years to the lifespan of the tank. That goes to show how fast this industry moves. You are heavily involved within the APEA, being a National Council Member and since the last AGM you are now the Chair of the training committee; could you tell me how you first got involved with the association and your vision of the training that we offer to our members? I first got involved with the APEA in 2005 when I attended a Branch meeting in the Red Cow Hotel and having volunteered to go on the committee, I was elected chairman of the Irish Branch. The Irish Branch had been dormant for a number of years and with the help of some very good committee members we generated interest again in the APEA. I was made a fellow of the APEA in 2009. I continue to be the chairman of the Irish Branch and I am currently settling in as the chairman of the National Council training committee and I am actively promoting the various APEA training courses. My vision is to introduce a recommendation for refresher training to be undertaken after four years of completion of most training courses and I will be

working with the training committee on this issue. While I have only had this role for a few months I am beginning to see the amount of work required and I am slowly gaining an appreciation of the amount of time and effort that my predecessor Brian Baker has contributed to the whole development of training in the APEA. And are you heavily involved in the Irish Branch - how healthy is the membership? The Irish Branch of the APEA is very healthy and vibrant and while I chair it, we would not achieve a fraction of what we do without all of the time and effort put in by the whole committee. We meet three or four times a year and have run a Seminar/AGM for the membership successfully each year since 2006. We generally have attendances of between 70 and 100 delegates, which for me is a great indication of the esteem in which the APEA is held by all our Irish members. I think that the Irish branch is unique in some ways, as we have a very good cross border membership with members from both the North of Ireland and the South and I always appreciate the effort and the contributions from both jurisdictions. Brilliant. Now, as a busy man, can you let us know what you do to relax in your spare time? I like to do some hill-walking; also I like to do a bit of sea fishing and I have a small Orkney fishing boat that when the weather permits I get to enjoy outings on with some of my boys. We have been known to catch some sizeable cod as well as the ones that got away! Thanks Tom, it has been a pleasure talking to you and may I wish you every success in your new role within the APEA!

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Hi Tom, good to catch up with you, I know that you are a busy man but I hope you can spare me a little bit of your precious time. Well Brian, I always try to make some time for the APEA, a worthwhile association.

Southern APEA Southern Branch AGM and January meeting report. Southern Branch held their Annual AGM and Winter Meeting at Deanwood Park Golf Club near Newbury on the 26th January 2016; the meeting was focused on mobile payment solutions. It was a little disappointing that the promised attendance did not materialise for this free meeting for members and even one speaker failed to attend. Doreen Pooley opened the meeting with the AGM and was pleased to welcome new members to the committee including Mark Sluman and Jacquie Holt.

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After the AGM the main part of the meeting commenced with a presentation by Graham Footer of Disabled Motoring UK, a campaigning group for disabled motorists. After a brief introduction to the origins of the organisation Graham proceeded to explain the issues affecting disabled motorists particularly when it comes to refuelling their vehicles, and how they were constantly looking for solutions from within industry and their members. This ranges from basic things like ‘can a station provide assistance at all when attendants cannot leave the POS in the kiosk, to actual paying for the fuel?’ For example, members carrying substantial cases so as not to have to trust people with cards and pins. Key issues highlighted were: no signs on stations; attitude of staff and general public; payment and using other services. Simple but effective signage 60

indicating help available would encourage use of the facilities. Graham described three current solutions for motorists and stations to communicate with each other both before arriving at the station and when they get there. The aim is to eliminate the horn sounding and flashing of lights to get attention which disabled motorists try to avoid. Some of these devices used mobile applications for smart phones others used wireless communications. During the presentation an issue was highlighted where interference from one of these devices was causing some keyless entry system problems. Graham would take the feedback to the supplier to resolve. Attendants or others refuelling a disabled motorist’s car can cause other problems such as misfueling, but this can also occur in standard situations. Then comes the payment issue: cash or card? Here exceptional trust is required; hence the interest in mobile solutions and here Graham is actively looking to industry for solutions. Next speaker was Doreen Pooley representing the FE and she outlined the Federation’s guidance on Pay at Pump which incorporates Portable Electronic Devices. As there is currently no definitive solution the guidance has to cover all possibilities including Bar Code Scanning, Bluetooth Solutions and other radio signal based solutions as well as remote host via smart devices. The guidance therefore seeks to promote safe system design, providing secure payment that does not risk invalidating existing approvals of equipment. Key with all solutions is minimising motorist distraction whilst refuelling including holding devices whilst using the nozzle. Also the use of portable devices is currently clearly forbidden in signage on stations. This could lead to people complaining why one person can use their device and they cannot. The use of portable devices should only be before and after the vehicle has been fuelled and the issue is communicating this to users and suppliers. The other key area is payment disputes; if payment has been made through a third payment such as Apple Pay how does the person complain: to the

station or the remote host? Who will be responsible for smart devices being damaged from spilt product? These are all issues the guidance tries to address. Forecourts already have a high level of signage and the concern that conflicting signage regarding mobile devices would probably be ignored as there is little evidence that people really read them. By writing the code the FEF emphasise they are not promoting the use of uncertified, non-ATEX compliant devices within potentially explosive atmospheres. Our next speakers were Matt Clayton and Luca Calise from Gilbarco who presented their Mobile Payment Solution. From Gilbarco’s experience the drive for differing forms of payment solutions varies by country and region with Africa particularly looking for new solutions so that they jump a generation. The Gilbarco app has been developed and is currently being trialled in Italy where Pay at Pump is done differently from the UK. The smart device application relies on a Bluetooth iBeacon which connects to the device as the driver arrives at the station and gives the driver the station ID. They then confirm the pump they are going to use and what grade and fuel amount or value they require. This information is then transferred through the App to the payment partner and then the Gilbarco cloud which then authorises the site controller which in turn activates the pump. The motorist then fuels the car and replaces the nozzle to end the transaction. The site controller then sends the information back via the cloud to the payment partner and a receipt is sent to the smart device. Issues are reminding the user to leave the device in the car, paper receipts at point of transaction to conform to local regulation, all of which depends on current country practise. Peter Birrell of Fuel Telematics Solutions Ltd gave us even more food for thought as to where the mobile revolution will take us and that with new fuel types and vehicles the traditional queuing for fuel may not be the future. Entrepreneurs are realising people’s service expectations are increasing and are trying to close the gap from

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current practice. Peter illustrated this with a new company that is providing fuelling at your place of work or home. The driver arrives, fills your vehicle and you pay for the fuel either online or directly; no more stopping your journey, queuing to fuel and pay. It’s the same as delivering heating oil to your home. The use of smart devices and apps is gaining ground initially for fleet fuelling but also for private individuals but we have issues with hand held devices. Ford and Toyota are developing Smart Dashboards with their own operating system, and what more natural place to put a fuelling payment app that in the car itself with instructions on the dashboard just as many do now with Sat Navs; it would certainly avoid the issue of using mobile devices whilst refuelling. The future could also eliminate getting out of the car with more sophisticated robotic refuellers being developed and fuel cap technology improvements. Our final speaker was David Sommers with the regular Enforcer’s Update. There is to be a Fireworks Forum in Worcester on the 18th May and details can be obtained from Lynton Jones at Hampshire CC. On the topic of mobile devices enquiries are being made as to the use of smart watches on forecourts which brings in the same issues as discussed today. The new licensing forms have highlighted inaccuracies on labelled tank capacities on station both under and alarmingly over stating of capacities and this should be checked carefully. There is an increase in operators applying for hydrogen installations on forecourts. New working groups are being established to begin work on revisions to the Blue Book with release in 2017 planned. Doreen closed the meeting and thanked everybody for their attendance and indicated that the next meeting will be in mid-May and will cover various technologies for tank lining amongst other items.

Stuart has represented the branch at conference on many occasions and has beena major contributor to the branch since its inception. We wish Stuart a speedy recovery. Andrew Wyllie - Branch Sec North Ayrshire Council Ireland The Irish Branch held a recent meeting on the 7th April 2016 at the modern Topaz Service Station Ballaculla Portlaoise. This meeting was well attended by the

committee and was very productive. We have scheduled a seminar for the 25th May 2016 in the South Court Hotel, Limerick and we hope to attract new members from the Munster area. We are also intending to run two similar seminars later in the year: one in Athlone and another in the Cork region. The topics that will be presented are: ‘New Developments in CNG’ from Gas Networks Ireland, ‘Insurance Implications for your Retail Petroleum Store’ from Gerry Monks of the Insurance Shop and

Paul Reyner Previous Branch Secretary Scottish It’s with a sad heart that I have to inform our colleagues that Stuart Douglas, Petroleum Officer from East Ayrshire had a major stoke in March. 62

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‘Redeveloping our site –what is involved and how much will I have to invest?’ from McArdle Doyle Ltd., along with a presentation on vapour recovery stage II dispensers from Tokheim Ltd. There will also be a legislative update from Tom Daly. The seminar will run from 10.30am to 4pm around a buffet lunch. We have also recently contacted the Irish Government Department with responsibility for repealing and updating the Irish Dangerous Substances Legislation, regarding an update on their action plan for 2015 and it would once again appear that there may be some movement on this with interdepartmental meetings planned for the end of April. The Irish Branch committee is very active and continues to strive to provide good value for our membership. The next meeting is scheduled for the 23rd of June 2016 in the Huntsman Inn, Gormanstown, County Meath.

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Tom Daly, Irish APEA Chairman and Branch Rep Eastern Nothing to report.

Anton Martiniussen - Sec ELAFLEX Ltd Riverside House, Hoddesdon Herts EN11 0PA Tel: 01992 452 950 Mob: 07831 595620 email: elaflex@aol.com North East Mike Silmon - Rep and Sec W O Silmon Ltd Industry Road, Heaton Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne & Wear NE6 5XB Tel: 0191 224 0777 Fax: 0191 224 0707 email: Mike@silmon.co.uk North West Andy Myers - Rep Artelia UK 26-28 Hammersmith Grove London W6 7HA Tel: +44 (0) 208 237 1851 Mobile: 07500 442 573 email: andy.myers@uk.arteliagroup.co. uk Geoff Oldham - Sec Suresite Group Ltd 5D Millennium City Park Barnfield Way, Ribbleton Preston, Lancashire PR2 5DB Tel: 01772 790901 Mobile: 07831 490352 email: jgo@suresite.co.uk

David Sommers - Sec Hampshire Trading Standards Montgomery House, Monarch Way Winchester, Hants SO22 5PW Tel: 01962 833651/07718 146033 email: david.sommers@hants.gov.uk Scotland Ian Hillier - Rep 26 Melrose Avenue Balgonie Estate, Paisley PA2 9JA Tel: 01505 352004 email: i.hillier@ntlworld.com Andrew Wyllie - Sec North Ayrshire Council Bridgegate House Irvine KA12 8BD United Kingdom Tel: 01294 310116 email: andrewwyllie@north-ayrshire.gov.uk Ireland Thomas Daly - Chairman and Rep Dublin Fire Brigade HQ, 165-169 Townsend Street Dublin 2 Ireland Tel: 00 353 (0)1 673 4059 email: thomas.daly@dublincity.ie

Midlands Rob Tunnicliff - Rep 37 Victoria Park Road Tunstall, Stoke on Trent ST6 6DX Tel: 07909 141232 email: rob.tunnicliff@stoke.gov.uk

Ronnie McArdle - Sec McArdle Doyle Limited Shanard House Ardpatrick, Louth Village Dundalk, County Louth Ireland Tel: +353 42 9384792 Fax: +353 42 9384792 email: mail@mcardle-doyle.ie

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Graham Adcock - Sec Adcock Associates Falstaff House Birmingham Road Stratford upon Avon CV37 0AA Tel: 01789 414202 Fax: 01789 267741 email: enquiries@adcockassociates.co.uk

Yorkshire & Humberside Craig Brocklehurst - Rep Brulines Fuel Solutions The Former Post Office Station Road, Sowerby Bridge Halifax West Yorkshire HX6 3AA Tel: 07703336264 email: Craig.brocklehurst@vianetfs.com

Eastern Alex Boudry - Rep Franklin Fueling Systems Limited Olympus Close Whitehouse Industrial Estate Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 5LN Tel: +44 (0)1473 243 322/ Mob: +44 (0) 7825 798 953 email: Boudry@franklinfueling.com

Southern Philip Monger - Rep Petrol Retailers Association Meadowside West End, Sherbourne St John Basingstoke, Hants RG24 9LE Tel: 01256 850164 Fax: 01256 851273 email: phil.psac@gmail.com

Terry Guthrie - Sec South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue The Lifewise Centre Kea Park Close Hellab Rotherham South Yorkshire S66 8LB Tel: 0114 2532592 email: tguthrie@syfire.gov.uk

North East Nothing to report. North West Nothing to report. Yorkshire & Humberside Nothing to report. Midlands Nothing to report.

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TRAINING Delegates carrying out risk assessments from the 2 day combined Construction, Audit and Inspection course in Belfast

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2016 Training Course Dates 3 Day Combined Petrol Filling Stations – Construction, Audit and Inspection Course

DSEAR Stansted Airport

Solihull

6th, 7th, 8th June

Stansted Airport

5th, 6th, 7th Sept

10th Oct

Petrol Filling Stations Enforcement Procedures An Awareness

2 Day Combined Petrol Filling Stations – Construction, Audit and Inspection Course

Stansted Airport

Ahtlone, Ireland

Petroleum Officers Workshop (on request)

16th and 17th May

Electrical Installations - An Awareness 27th Sept

Safe Installation and Use of LPG Stansted Airport

15th Sept

Wetstock Management Stansted Airport

Please contact Jane Mardell at admin@apea.org.uk for a quotation Petrol Filling Stations Vapour Recovery Installations (on request) Please contact Jane Mardell at admin@apea.org.uk for a quotation Petrol Filling Stations -

20th Sept

Explosives and Fireworks

Leak Investigation (on request) Please contact Jane Mardell at admin@apea.org.uk for a quotation

Manchester Airport

14th Sept

PFS, Petroleum (Consolidation) Regulations 2014

Stansted Airport

20th Sept

To be announced

Course Fees (all plus vat) APEA Member Non member 3 day course with accommodation £1020.00 £1120.00 3 day, day delegate rate £810.00 £910.00 1 day course £260.00 £310.00 More information and booking details on the ‘Training’ page at www.apea.org.uk Anyone booking a training course that is not an APEA member will automatically receive complimentary “Individual” membership to the APEA until 31st December 2015. Bespoke courses can also be arranged for companies, which enables members to receive training at a discounted rate and at a time and location suitable to them. If you are interested in hosting a bespoke course for your company please contact Jane Mardell, the APEA Business Manger at admin@apea.org.uk. Courses will be designed around the (3rd edition) Blue Book Guidance for the Design, Construction, Modification, Maintenance and Decommissioning of Filling Stations (June 2011). You can purchase a copy directly from the Publications page of the APEA website at www.apea.org.uk, log on to the website first to benefit from the APEA member discount. APEA members can purchase a hard copy at the discounted rate of £70 (non member rate £140). A PDF download from the APEA web site www.apea.org.uk can be purchased with a licence for individual use only by members for £70.00 plus vat or by non members for £140.00 plus vat. It is strongly recommended that attendees have access to this document during courses. All courses can be booked online at www.apea.org.uk on the ‘Training’ page. For details of this and any other training enquiry, please contact: Jane Mardell - APEA Business Manager, email: admin@apea.org.uk, Tel: + 44 (0) 345 603 5507 or Thomas Daly (Chairman of Training Committee) Tel: +353 876899281/+353 876899281 or email: thomasdaly@apea.org.uk APEA tel/fax 0345 603 5507 www.apea.org.uk

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Swindon

12th Sept