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CONTENTS AND EDITORIAL

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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT/EDITOR’S REPORT

Welcome to the September issue of the APEA Bulletin, as always it is full of news and current events affecting our industry. My particular thanks to Brian Baker, our Editor and his dedicated band of people who produce the Bulletin. However on this occasion I must single out Brian for special praise as Brian will be stepping down as Editor and Chairman of the Training committee at our forthcoming AGM. Brian is, without over stating things, a true leader in our industry. Brian has worked for over 45 years in the fire safety and petroleum industry. From an early start in the UK's Fire & Rescue Service he progressed on to become a Senior Officer managing the Milton Keynes petroleum section within the Building Control department. Brian has also been a great advocate for the APEA, being a past Chairman, and has helped develop the organization into what it is today. In addition he has been a wonderful trainer and I should know as I have attended quite a few of his courses. We wish him all the best for

the future. It seems strange to be writing an article at the start of summer for publication in September but like everything else things are meticulously put together well in advance - in fact until I joined the committee I did not appreciate how much planning goes into organising all our activities and events. This is particularly true of our annual conference which is as I have stated before the finest night on our industry’s calendar. However APEA Live and the awards dinner don’t just happen. There is a huge amount of effort that goes into not just maintaining the event but always trying to improve it. Many thanks to all those involved in the Events Committee who give up their time so freely and our partners in this event, F2F. Alex and other colleagues are working tremendously hard on finalising the details of the annual exhibition, conference and awards dinner on November 5th. This year’s event promises to be the pinnacle of our

I am writing this, my penultimate Editor’s report when news is breaking that the UK’s Government are piloting a scheme for 17 rural areas by reducing transportation and distribution costs for the local petrol station. The details are a bit hazy but the principal of helping these local, rural businesses is becoming more crucial than ever as closures continue each year on our 8,500 odd petrol stations. When you look back over the years, the village or small town petrol station has played a pivotal role in ensuring that their customers are well served, often by combining car repairs and servicing and even car sales. Recent years has seen these very same sites develop into a range of services to its communities from acting as a local parcel drop off point to the local “corner” store. To see these sites disappear is very disappointing as the operators struggle to compete with cut price supermarket fuel and indeed their overheads so the initiative in my view is to be welcomed and lets us work to protect this valuable commodity, let alone the travelling time and costs to go many miles to refuel.

Our training service is doing well for the 13th, yes 13th consecutive year since we started offering our courses from April 2002. I could not begin to estimate the numbers of delegates that have attended the courses but know we are in the many thousands which from the Association’s point of view has been a massive boost to our position within the industry whether you are in the private or public sector. I would sincerely like to thank those members of the Training Team for their dedication, professionalism and hard work they have put in to develop the courses which are continually reviewed to keep them current, especially when training budgets are always under constant pressure. Another area we have developed more recently are the “Bulletin Indexes” that now form a ready reference on a whole range of technical subjects. Please have a look at the web site under the ‘Resources’ tab and you will see for yourself how useful that is becoming. Maybe one day all back issues before 2002 will be indexed but may leave that to others for now! Work is also well under way for the annual APEA Conference, Exhibition

events calendar; I am looking forward to seeing you all there on the day. One other issue that I must bring to our members attention is that we will be raising the cost of our membership from the end of this year. No one ever wants to increase prices, however, if we wish to continue with our Bulletin and also issue our members with a copy of the next Blue Book we need to ensure our costs and income match. As always if you have any ideas or suggestions to help the association please do not hesitate to contact me at killiantallon@apea.org.uk.

and Awards Dinner which is being held on 5th November. Alex Boudry who chairs the Events Committee spends huge amounts of time in preparing this event and his team along with our organisers, F2F Events, continues to see the annual flagship showpiece grow and grow. Do look at this year’s details that can be found on page 39 of this issue. I hope you have been enjoying the summer and whilst I hate to be prophetic, autumn is coming but for the time being, let us enjoy those lighter evenings here in the UK. Until the next time. Best Wishes Brian

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problems. Thank you again, and perhaps I will see you again at the exhibition in Coventry on 5th November unless I attend another course! Kind regards

Detailed below are new members that have recently joined the APEA during April, May and June 2015.

Anthony Finn J.A Gorman Consulting Engineers Unit 1, Block B Forest Park, Mullingar Westmeath Ireland

April Michael Neale Candor Electrical 31 Cotwold Road Stroud GL5 4NH

Wafir Al-Ghabban CEEMA Ltd Dear Kim Re: Enforcement Procedures training course 8th June, Solihull. Chris and I would both like to thank you for the excellent APEA training course we attended yesterday. We found it very helpful in giving a detailed insight into practical

David Craven-Jones Sewell Retail, Geneva Way Leads Road Hull East Yorkshire HU7 0DG

Andrew Simpson 140 Liverpool Old Road Much Hoole, Preston Lancashire PR4 4QB

Lee Markham 7 Ship Lane, Bramford Ipswich Suffolk IP8 4AL

Marcus Potts Ards and North Down Borough Council 2 Church Street, Newtownards Down BT23 4AP

May Iain Hoey Aberdeen City Council Marischal College Broad Street Aberdeen AB10 1AB

Jody Keogh Harrington Electrical Services Ltd DMG House Deansgrange Business Park Deansgrange, Dublin Ireland Adrian Chappell Intertek Transportation Technologies 8 Tanners Drive, Blakelands Milton Keynes MK14 5BN Fintan O Reilly J.A Gorman Consulting Engineers Unit 1, Block B Forest Park, Mullingar Westmeath Ireland Richard Fletcher Drainrite Environmental Services Ltd Suite 11 Kirkless House Kirkless Ind. Est. Calendar Lane Wigan Greater Manchester WN2 1HF

Ruth Macaskill Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Consumer & Environmental Services Sandwick Road Stornoway HS1 2BW Maria Aquilina Electrofix Ltd. Triq il-Burdnara Qormi QRM3554 Malta Cathal Boylan CCL Services Ltd Glebe House, Derryboy Road Newry Down BT35 6QH Karl Harrison South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue 197 Eyre Street Sheffield S1 3FG

enforcement issues and when to use the appropriate sanctions. The relaxed atmosphere and good group discussions made it an interesting, thoughtful and effective course. I was particularly made aware of the importance of looking at the wider picture when carrying out enforcement inspections and not simply finding one issue and looking no further. Many thanks again. John Higman Trading Standards Officer Lead Officer Animal Health Devon & Somerset Trading Standards Service

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Dear Brian Re: 3 day Construction, Audit and Inspection training course, Solihull, June 2015. Thank you for sending the information and the course photo. I would like to thank you and Jamie for the excellent presentation you both made during the three days. You were both very clear and helpful. It was certainly very impressive course, and although covered a wide range of material, gave us a good insight of what the audit required and where to look for to find the information we need. It will also help me when designing a petrol station, or an MTFI what to look for and how to deal with

Peter Burrell Artelia 26-28 Hammersmith Grove London W6 7HA Gareth Davies Ellan Vannin Fuels Mill Road Peel Isle of Man IM5 1TB Kevin Gutherson Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service Mundells MU103 Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 1FT Alex Brearley agb Environmental Ltd Newmarket Business Centre 341 Exning Road, Newmarket Suffolk CB8 0AT John Marsland NFD Forecourts Ltd Unit 4 Hampton Heath Ind Estate Malpas Chester Cheshire SY14 8LU June Jack Aplin Eurotank Environmental Limited Units 2&3 The Sail Loft, Deacons Boatyard Bursledon Bridge Southampton Hampshire SO31 8AW John McNally Telford & Wrekin Council Darby House Lawn Central Telford Shropshire TF3 4JA

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UK, British wholesaler Booker Group buys two convenience store chains Booker Group, a British wholesaler, has signed an accord with the Musgrave group to buy their convenience store chains Londis and Budgens for US $62 million as part of its plan to expand its own network. The move is reportedly an attempt to tap in to a changing trend under which consumers are supposedly now buying more from convenience stores instead of opting for bigger stores which can only be reached with a longer drive, the news agency said.

UK, HSE statement on the Government’s final progress report on health and safety reforms

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This final progress report from the Department for Work and Pensions marks a major milestone in the achievements HSE has made in delivering reforms to health and safety legislation and guidance. Through both the dedication of our staff and close engagement with business and other stakeholders, we have simplified and modernised a large amount of regulation without compromising standards of protection for workers. There have been a number of reviews of health and safety in recent years and they have all shown that the system we have in Great Britain remains fit for purpose. We have made significant progress in reducing regulatory burdens for business by further helping them understand what they need to do to keep their workers safe. We have tackled overinterpretation of legal requirements and reduced the overall stock of legislation by 50%. We have also undertaken an extensive guidance review. HSE is 40 years old this year. Having demonstrated our ability to evolve, we will continue to adapt and embrace new ways of working, and through close engagement with business and other stakeholders, ensure regulations remain effective 12

and fit for purpose. We are proud of our regulatory system and what it has achieved in protecting the lives of workers in Great Britain. Dr. Richard Judge Chief Executive The full report can be read here: https://www.gov.uk/government/p ublications/improving-health-andsafety-final-report-march-2015

UK, Latest RAC survey finds garages can attract “fiercely” loyal customers The UK motorist association RAC said after surveying 1,400 drivers that 55% of them said they trust the local garage they use most often which means they can be ‘fiercely’ loyal however the report also gives a window into what drivers care about the most when buying a good or service. The report also shows complaints including 60% of drivers saying they had at least one bad experience when taking their car to a shop. Nearly 40% of clients also felt overcharged. Concerns raised by the survey include 38% of motorists who said their garage failed to fix the problem with their vehicle and 36% who felt they were overcharged. In addition one in four said they were very concerned about hidden costs when booking their car in for work, the RAC report said. However, the survey, carried out among 1,400 motorists on the RAC Opinion Panel through December 2014, also highlights that people are fiercely loyal to garages that give them good service, with 55% saying they totally trust the local garage they use most often.

UK, RAC believes retailers can still pass on more diesel savings as it comments on rising sales Total fuel sales were up 3.5% in February 2014 with 3.8bn litres of petrol and diesel sold because drivers have increased consumption amid lower prices, RAC said, adding it believes prices could be still lower.

February 2015 saw diesel sales at the fifth highest monthly total since 1990 with total sales of 2.42bn litres. Petrol sales were up 2% in the same period but, in contrast to diesel, represented the eighth lowest monthly total since 1990, with 1.48bn litres sold, the RAC report added. The UK currently has 35.9m vehicles of which 29.7m are cars with one third running on diesel and two thirds on petrol, or gasoline. “The reality is that pricing of petrol and diesel does vary between retailers with some choosing to more closely reflect the wholesale price of diesel rather than keeping it artificially higher,” RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said. “The gap between the wholesale price of diesel and petrol has narrowed to just 1p a litre yet average forecourt prices are currently 6p a litre apart (diesel 118.28p vs. petrol 112.05p). With sales of diesel at such buoyant levels there is scope for a diesel price cut of around 4p a litre to restore some parity to the market,” he added.

Ireland, Maxol Group to invest €1.1 million as it adds five new stores The Maxol Group, a family owned forecourt convenience retailer, said in a company statement issued in late May that it will invest €1.1 million in five stores to be completed by August 2015. “Each store will be remodelled to the newly designed format from Maxol and Mace and will feature a Moreish café/deli, Maxol’s own fresh food brand,” the company statement said adding that the number of Moreish cafes which will be completed will add up to 22. “We are investing to improve our customers’ experience and since 2012, we have given 185 Maxol service stations a new look and makeover and constructed 21 new ones with more in the pipeline,” said Brian Donaldson, the group’s general manager. “Today’s consumers have unprecedented choice and we are positioning Maxol to meet their needs through the provision of exceptional facilities, standards, customer service and value for money on our forecourts, in our

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Couche-Tard would have the right to use the Shell brand in Denmark for up to ten years.

Poland, PKN Orlen to buy stations in Germany and Czech Republic

Spain-based Cepsa has inaugurated a new service station which includes a Depaso convenience store and a car cash in addition to seven diverse fuel storage tanks, the company said in a statement in mid-March 2015. The station will use LED internal and external lighting in addition to machinery to recycle water used in the car wash, it added. There will be 12 new workers in the station. Cepsa has 14 service stations in the Spanish region of Guipuzcoa where the company sold in 2014 a total of 97,557 million litres of fuel.

Poland's largest oil refiner PKN Orlen is eyeing potential takeovers of petrol stations in Germany and the Czech Republic, Reuters news agency recently reported. Out of PKN's 2,683 petrol stations, 558 are located in Germany and 338 in the Czech Republic, with 5.9 percent and 15.1 percent market share respectively, the agency said. CEO Jacek Krawiec and CFO Slawomir Jedrzejczyk confirmed that the company is specifically eyeing Germany and the Czech Republic. Other regions are possible but prices still need to come down more, they said. The state-run refiner repeated it is also planning further production asset takeovers, mostly in Canada but also in other countries, to take advantage of falling oil prices, but is still waiting for asset valuations to come down.

Denmark, Shell’s business acquired by Couche-Tard Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. has signed, through its subsidiary Statoil Fuel & Retail, an agreement with A/S Dansk Shell to acquire its retail, commercial fuels and aviation businesses in Denmark. Shell's Danish Retail business comprises 315 sites, of which 225 are full-service stations, 75 are automated fuel stations and 15 are truck stops. Of the 315 sites 140 are owned by Shell, 115 are leased from third parties and 60 are dealerowned, the company said. The agreement also encompasses an important commercial fuels operation, as well as an aviation business operating at seven Danish airports including Copenhagen Airport. Pursuant to the agreement,

Spain, Cepsa inaugurates new service station in Guipuzcoa

Ukraine, Azerbaijan's Socar opens up new filling station Socar said it has expanded its fuel station network in Ukraine with a new location in the province of Nikolaev. The area, located in the south of Ukraine, is a major industrial centre. This is the seventh station of Socar in Nikolaev and the 50th in Ukraine operating under the Socar brand. It will retail gasoline, diesel and “liquefied gas produced at the leading oil refineries in Poland, Lithuania and Belarus”.

Bulgaria, Lukoil, which runs 221 filling stations in Bulgaria, commissions new multi-purpose filling complex OAO Lukoil, which has been operating in Bulgaria for 16 years and runs a network of 221 filling stations, has commissioned a new “multi-purpose filling complex” on a highway, Lukoil said in a statement May 19 when it also announced that the company president Vagit Alekperov met in Sofia with Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Boyko Borissov. Lukoil has also commissioned

upgrades for its Neftochim Burgas Refinery where a new unit to process heavy residues will be added. Of the 221 Lukoil filling stations in Bulgaria, 194 are their own and 27 franchises.

Brazil, BR Mania, the Petrobras fuel station convenience store in Brazil, has already opened its 1,000th location BR Mania, the Petrobras fuel station convenience store in Brazil, opened its 1,000th location in 2014, a year when it celebrated its 20th anniversary, Petrobras Distribuidora said May 6 in a statement. BR Mania had sales revenue of nearly one billion reais in 2014 and projects 20% growth this year, according to the statement. The stores stand out because they use their own brand for foods which range from burgers and pizzas to traditional Brazilian dishes like feijoada. It has a separate BR Mania Café and BR Mania Padaria, which are coffee and bread shops, respectively. “Petrobras Distribuidora has invested heavily in the store promoters (workers), so as to assure a differentiated service to consumers,” the company said adding it is satisfied with its own surveys of customer satisfaction.

Brazil, Authorities of Rio de Janeiro close and sanction fuel stations following inspection Brazilian fuel authorities carried out in mid-March an inspection of several fuel dispensing locations and found diverse illegal actions some of which merited closing, Brazil’s ANP regulator said. Authorities closed a location in Duque de Caxias section of the city for operating without any valid licence. Another station in the same area did not have any price display while a third one did not have the display showing the fuel distributor's brand name in the supplying pump. In another area of Rio known as Nova Iguacu one station was found

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stores and in our Moreish cafes. By doing this we hope to continue our business growth and to develop long lasting relationships with our customers all across Ireland.” Maxol has been investing heavily in Ireland and the company now has a network of over 232 stations, 102 of which are company owned.

to be dispensing shorter volumes of fuel than what the pump registered, a practice known locally as “shortpumping”.

France, Openings of supermarket pumps slow decline of service stations France currently has under 11,500 fuel stations which compares to about 40,000 service stations in 1980, according to a recent poll by the French Union of Oil Industries (Union francaise des industries petrolieres) published by AutoPlus. The rate of closings has been slowed thanks mostly to supermarket filling stations opening, according to a mid-March report by AutoPlus. “During all of last year a total of 172 of the so-called ‘traditional’ stations closed while at the same time 52 supermarket (fuel stations) were created. That is a negative balance of 120 and the consolation is that this is a lot less than the closings during the 1980s,” AutoPlus said.

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Romania, Rompetrol has 27 stations in ‘advanced stage’ of modernization; rebranding continues Romania’s Rompetrol currently has 27 stations in an ‘advanced stage’ of modernisation after upgrading a total of 90 filling stations during all of 2014, the company said in a statement it released in mid May. At the end of March 2015, the distribution business of Rompetrol Downstream consisted of more than 740 selling points, including its own stations network, the partner stations and the mobile stations, the company added. As for its earnings, Rompetrol Rafinare recorded a consolidated turnover of US$878 million in the first quarter of 2015, 33% down from the same period of 2014, “mainly due to the decrease of international petroleum products prices, despite an increase in sales (+1% on the internal market and +4% on the external market in Q1 2015 as compared to Q1 2014).” For this year, the company plans 16

to invest $112 million, of which $88 million will go to the Petromidia and Vega refineries. The net result was hit by the Romanian excise tax on petroleum products, 19.5% higher for petrol and 21.2% higher for diesel in Q1 2015 as compared to the same period of last year. “Prices charged at the Rompetrol stations were, on average, 9.4% and 9.8% respectively cheaper for petrol, diesel than the in same period of 2014,” the company said.

Colombia, Puma Energy buys 100% of Save Combustibles in South America Puma Energy, the globally integrated midstream and downstream energy company, announced in late March the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Save Combustibles, SAS including assets, sales and distribution facilities. “Save Combustibles is a Colombian supplier of over 135 service stations. With this first step into the Colombian market, Puma Energy will maintain our focused strategy of connecting supply from International markets to local distribution demand. We are a proud group of professionals with an ambitious attitude” said Rodrigo Zavala, Puma Energy’s Chief Operating Officer for the Americas. Puma Energy is a global integrated midstream and downstream oil company active in close to 45 countries. Formed in 1997 in Central America, Puma Energy has since expanded to over 7,400 employees. It is headquartered now in Singapore.

Puerto Rico, Puma buys BP's aviation business Puma Energy has signed a purchase agreement with BP to buy its local aviation business in Puerto Rico, according to a statement published in mid-May. “Subject to regulatory and other approvals, Puma Energy hopes to complete (the transaction) by the middle of 2015. Puma Energy will assume operatorship of the site at the Luis Muñoz Marín International

Airport in San Juan, which services over 4 million passengers per year,” the company said. Puma Energy already serves over 45 airports, the company added. “This acquisition will allow us to provide secure supply of fuel for Puerto Rico’s aviation needs. It will also allow us to widen supply options across the Caribbean and Americas,” said Rodrigo Zavala, chief operating officer for Puma Energy Americas. Puerto Rico is the regional hub for Puma Energy’s Americas business, and home to a network of 350 retail sites and 175 employees, the company said.

China, Number of fuel stations in China reaches 99,000, mixed ownership being promoted By the end of 2014, China had a total of nearly 100,000 filling stations, according to a recently published press release saying that information like this and other can be obtained in a paid-for report which has just been published and which makes up a three-year projection for the fuel industry in China. Since Sinopec took the lead to introduce private capital to the field of refined oil products in February 2014, state-owned oil Petrochina and others want to promote companies with mixed-ownership, the report said. The analysis also examines in detail the increasingly important roles that fuels like LNG will likely play in the years ahead. The report title is: China Filling Station and Gas Station Report 2015-2018.

Peru, Peruvian fuel stations either out of LPG or hiking prices Fuel stations across Peru and particularly in the capital Lima have been either out of LPG fuel for vehicles during the past week or have hiked prices amid shortages of the product caused by problems in production, multiple reports in diverse media including El Comercio have published in late May. Prices have increased as much as 60% in fuel stations despite assurances by the country’s LPG

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Mauritius, Shell network with 44 stations celebrates 1196 accident-free hours The network of Shell stations in Mauritius celebrated on May 24 having reached 1196 accident-free hours with a fire simulation exercise in one of its 44 locations in the islands, the owner of the network Vivo Energy said in a statement May 25. The fire simulation was meant to test the readiness of the company in cases of potential fires involving fuels and it involved company employees in addition to local firefighters and police. “We have the willingness to perpetuate the ‘Zero Accident’ culture,” said Kiran Juwaheer, managing director of Vivo Energy Mauritius. Vivo Energy operates a network of 1,500 stations located for the most part in African countries.

Mauritius, Shell station to start offering fresh fruit and legumes A Shell station in Mauritius that is part of Vivo Energy's network will soon start offering fresh fruit and legumes of fine quality. Fruit and legumes offerings are just the latest addition to other added services including laundry and express package delivery, the statement added. Vivo Energy has 44 service stations in Mauritius, most of them offering convenience stores. Vivo operates in several African countries. All its stations retail Shell fuels.

Australia, Macquarie plans to sell for $1.7 billion Moto service station Australian infrastructure investor Macquarie is contemplating the sale of service station network Moto, with 45 locations, in a transaction that could be worth US $1.7 billion, as reported in exclusive by Reuters May 28 when it cited three unnamed sources. Macquarie has hired Citi for the potential sale of this company with 2014 earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation of £91 million, Reuters added. The road station network Road Chef was sold in a £153 million deal last year in a transaction that valued the business at around 12.5 times its earnings so considering that the transaction over Moto could run up to $1.7 billion, the news agency estimated.

Ghana, Petrol station inferno kills about 150 in Accra 3rd June 2015 - Some 150 people died in a fire at a petrol station in Ghana's capital, Accra, officials say. The fire started as people in the city were trying to cope with two days of heavy rain, which left many homeless and without power. The flooding hampered rescue efforts and may have led to the fire. President John Dramani Mahama has announced three days of national mourning from 8th June. It is thought that people were in the petrol station sheltering from the downpours when the fire broke out. A further 25 people died in the floods, officials say. President Mahama visited the burnt-out petrol station and described the deaths as “catastrophic” and “almost unprecedented”. He vowed to take tough measures to stop people building on waterways, which appeared to have been a factor in the disaster. “I think that the time has come for us to remove houses out of water and the public should understand that it is necessary to save everybody else,” he said. Following an emergency meeting of cabinet and security chiefs on how to tackle flooding, the

government says it will release £9m ($14m) to help flood victims. Schools were closed across the capital and children asked to stay at home. Bus conductor Yaw Aforve was sleeping in his vehicle which was parked at the petrol station when the fire started. He said he jumped into the floodwaters and when he came up for air, the fire burnt his face. “I was swept away by the water to the other side of the road,” he added. “I saw so many people screaming and shouting.” The flooding helped cause the fire, the Ghana fire service said. The waters “caused the diesel and petrol to flow away from the gas station, and fire from a nearby house led to the explosion”, spokesman Billy Anaglate said. Two days of heavy rain brought much of the city to its knees. There were chaotic scenes with cars being carried away by the water and many roads blocked off. Hundreds were trapped in their offices and some were forced to spend the night in their cars as traffic came to a standstill. Parts of Accra was left without power as electricity sub-stations were damaged in the flooding, which was making the ongoing energy shortages even worse. Many homes were flooded and people were wandering around in their nightclothes after being forced to leave their beds. One man told a local radio station that he had put his children on top of a wardrobe to save them from the water coming into his house.

Argentina, Argentine fuel station association holds talks with YPF Authorities from the fuel retailers association of Argentina, known as CECHA for its Spanish language acronym, said they managed to hold an initial session of talks for over four hours aimed at reviewing the fuel market business model with state oil company YPF. “CECHA carried out a study of costs with the objective of showing them to the company so as to evaluate alternatives to restructure the financial situation of the operators,” the statement said. Oscar Diaz, president of CECHA,

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producer, Pluspetrol, that the situation was temporary due to decreased production and has been solved. Government authorities have warned drivers to avoid buying excess LPG and buy only as needed. Most Peruvian vehicles run on diesel, compressed natural gas and gasoline. While LPG is most often consumed in Peru as cooking fuel and sold in canisters, there is a significant proportion of the vehicle park which can run on LPG.

met with Enrique Levallois, commercial director, and two other officials. “It was a positive session where we analyzed the numbers of the activity. We will present our report and in many points there were coincidences but not in others,” Diaz told surtidores.com.ar, the CECHA statement said. Fuel from YPF represents 58% of the Argentine market.

South Africa, Engen continues to lead the drive for reduced vehicle emissions

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A year after introducing Air1, the world’s top brand of AdBlue® emission fluid, ahead of other oil companies operating in South Africa, Engen’s efforts have seen steady growth in its uptake across the country, says Sydney Bruckner, Project Manager: Emission Fluids at Engen. AdBlue®, used in conjunction with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) units in exhaust systems, reduces nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in diesel engine exhaust gases in line with more stringent emission regulations. Bruckner says South Africa is committed to reducing CO2 and NOx gas emissions by 34% by 2020, and 42% by 2025. The energy and transport sectors have been identified as key sectors in this drive. Currently, legislation in South Africa only requires diesel vehicle compliance with Euro 2 emission standards. A small but growing number of Euro 5-configured trucks operating in the country are already fitted with SCR units. “The availability of Air1 gives Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) the flexibility to introduce the latest technology vehicles into South Africa. Irrespective of whether or not truck owners have heard of Air1, the chances are that they may soon be driving vehicles that require it,” Bruckner says. Aligned to this is the focus by Engen and a number of locallybased vehicle manufacturers to further reduce NOx emissions from trucks and buses, he adds. “An increasing number of fleet customers are adopting green practices, and Engen is strategically 20

positioned to provide solutions that match these changing market requirements.” Air1, which is offered by Engen, is used in conjunction with low-sulphur diesel and low-SAPS [sulphate ash, phosphorus and sulphur] lubricants. As the only company to provide all of these products, Engen is the one-stop AdBlue® emission fluid shop for transport companies”, adds Bruckner. While modern diesel vehicles fitted with SCR systems are an additional capital investment, fuel savings should cancel out this extra expense over time, he says. Consumption is approximately 3%5% by volume of diesel consumption, differing according to the type of engine and the work it does. The AdBlue® tank, which is normally fitted adjacent to the diesel tank, would typically require filling every time drivers refuel with diesel.

USA, New Jersey may approve self-service pumps ahead of Oregon Legislators of the north eastern state of New Jersey have introduced legislation which could lead to a law allowing drivers to pump their own gasoline faster than a similar move in Oregon, another state located on the Pacific side of the United States, Bloomberg news reported on May 18. Both states are the only ones across the U.S. that do not allow drivers to pump their own gasoline and the ban, reportedly to make fuel dispensing safer, has been in place for over half a century, according to the report. Bloomberg said that according to the New Jersey proposal, fuel stations would be required to have at least one self-service pump where gasoline could be sold at a discount.

USA, Fuel station in Jackson, Mississippi plagued by crime, violence A fuel station in the southern US city of Jackson, Mississippi, appears to be plagued by crime and violence, according to a report from local media Mississippi News Now.

According to the newspaper, one person was shot in the leg in late February while a clerk barely escaped another shot in a fuel station at 905 West Northside Drive, which includes a Chevron convenience store. At least 15 shots were heard. This same location had been hit earlier in February with two store workers injured by bullets in another separate incident. Back then it operated under the banner Express Fuel Gas Station. In January 2014, police had raided the same fuel station and convenience store, at the time named Jubilee, recovering stolen property and seizing illegal drugs. Six people were arrested at the time, the Mississippi News Now reported.

USA, Ethanol group warns against use of E15 in boats but says E10 better than gasoline The ethanol promotion group of the US, known as the Renewable Fuels Association, warned against the use of gasoline mixes containing E15 fuel in marine engines but said that E10 is fine. “While E10 has been a part of the fuel supply for decades, E15 is relatively new to the market. Until further testing can be completed, E15 and other higher-level ethanol blends are not approved for use in boat engines,” said Bob Dinneen, president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association. However, E10 can be better, it added. “Indeed, E10 gives boaters the extra octane boost they need to pull skiers, tubers, or wake boarders while also keeping the water clean by reducing harmful exhaust emissions” Dinneen added.

USA, Detroit police chief says he would not stop at gas stations at night in the city James Craig, identified as a police chief in the US city of Detroit, was quoted by local television channel 4 as saying that fuel stations in the city are not safe at night, Local 4 reported. “I wouldn’t stop but if I had to I

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would probably be very aware of my surroundings,” Craig said in comments that according to the media have started a debate in the city which also follows recent deadly crime which occurred in a gas station at night. “Sources tell Local 4 the chief is irritated and that he meant to say he would think twice about stopping at any gas station, anywhere, late at night,” according to the report. Detroit, formerly better known as ‘motor city’ because of its once very high concentration of auto manufacturers, has been plagued by crime and unemployment as many auto-making facilities formerly located there have been moved elsewhere, including abroad.

USA, Florida officials find 103 ‘card skimmers’ after checking 7,571 gas stations Officials from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services spent the past three months inspecting 7,571 gas stations which led to the detection of 103 ‘card skimmers’ which are devices illegally placed by thieves that aim to steal consumer’s debit or credit card information to make illegal copies of cards, the Florida state informed. “We will employ every weapon in the arsenal to protect Florida's consumers and visitors from identity

theft occurring at gas pumps,” said Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam, according to the information. “While the overall percentage of skimmers at pumps is low, one skimmer at a pump in Florida is one too many. I thank the Florida Petroleum Council and the Florida Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association for partnering with us, so we can involve gas station employees in our consumer protection efforts,” he added. Sixteen of the skimmers were found in gasoline stations in Dade County, where Miami is located, which was the area with the most illegal devices detected out of several counties in central and south Florida.

Cameron Forecourt, the foremost UK commercial Fuelling Specialist, have a track record of helping companies in the travel sector significantly improve their fuel management activities. They recently helped Motts Travel both streamline and improve management of their fuel and fleet activities. When Motts Travel approached Cameron Forecourt, it became clear that the company wanted a solution to specific issues relating to their fuel management activities. Amongst their requirements, the company wanted the new system to interface with their fleet’s existing vehicle on-board-devices, which were designed to capture accurate, live mileage data of each journey undertaken. In undertaking the project, Cameron Forecourt replaced a legacy fuel management system with their new Eclipse, as the customer required not only a very high accuracy tank gauging system, but also the latest generation of internet-based fuel management, to help improve their operations. Also supplied during the upgrade was an OLE electronic tank gauge which interfaces to the Eclipse

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Terminal to provide accurate stock level data. As the new system is linked directly via GPRS from the fuel island to the management website, there is no need for daily polling of tanks, as all information is updated as it happens. This live information gives Motts Travel the added benefit of enhanced security with stock figures always being current and immediate notifications should there be low stock, disabled pump(s) or attempted use of blocked/stolen access cards. When undertaking the installation, Cameron Forecourt also added the “Ad Blue” delivery pump system onto the Eclipse installation, allowing for the optimum and safe delivery of required fuel.

Motts Travel is a family-owned travel provider and the largest coach operator in Buckinghamshire. Operating coach services from its Aylesbury depot, the company provides services across Buckinghamshire as well as the surrounding areas of Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire and North, South, West and Central London. The company has a fleet of 65 vehicles, ranging from smaller minibuses to large coaches, with capacities from 25 to 63 seats. As such, the company’s fleet and hence fuel usage is significant and the new system has enabled a new focus on effective fuel management, with the added

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benefit of full visibility of the entire fleet’s usage at the company’s fingertips, with live data. Motts Travel had used an alternate company to their fuel management requirements in the past, but were unhappy with the service received from that supplier and the system commissioned. Hence they contacted Cameron Forecourt for a full fuel management system audit and subsequent upgrade that led to the new system being installed. The high accuracy gauging which is evident under the new system provides real-time information on fuel stock, giving remaining ullage and stocks, which in turn allows Mott Travel’s managers to maintain safe working levels and to arrange replenishment when necessary. “We have been more than happy with the new Eclipse system recommended and installed by Cameron Forecourt”, states Chris Groombridge, who manages the depot at Motts Travel. “Previously we had an alternate supplier, who commissioned a system which fell short of our expectations, particularly in allowing us to keep a totally accurate overview of fuel usage and stock levels. We have found that the new system has not only improved our visibility of usage and stock levels, but has allowed us to more effectively manage the fleet with the additional benefit in cost savings that this brings. Now, inputting of off-site fuel entries onto the system is much easier and we find this particularly useful for our touring vehicles that are continental bound” he adds. Cameron Forecourt’s Eclipse fuel management has now been implemented in a multitude of customer environments and is proving that with state of the art fuel management, companies can quickly see the significant benefits of accurate fuel consumption that it provides.

New Safe Loading Pass Scheme 30th April 2015 - UKPIA has announced the launch of its new Safe Loading Pass Scheme, a safety scheme for road fuel tankers. First established in the UK in 1989, the scheme has been revised by a 24

cross-industry team, comprising representatives of the UK Petroleum Industry Association, the Tank Storage Association and the Freight Transport Association. The new scheme ensures that common standards are in place for workshops and technicians carrying out inspections on road fuel tankers prior to terminals’ entry. In addition, it provides a new web-based portal for the registration of inspections and a mechanism for terminals to query vehicle’s passes electronically. The scheme is a requisite for entry into all fuel terminals operated by members of the UK Petroleum Industry Association and the Tank Storage Association. The Freight Transport Association manages the scheme on behalf of UKPIA. Peter Davidson, Director Safety, Commercial & Projects, said: “The redevelopment of the scheme is a credit to all involved. The SLPS now well reflects the changes in our industry and it is more widely adopted by downstream oil distribution terminals. It also sets higher standards, thus providing confidence to terminal operators that road tankers entering their terminals to load fuel are safe to do so”.

MFG announces new strategic investors and the forthcoming appointment of Sir Terry Leahy to its board Top 50 Indies forecourt operator, Motor Fuel Group (MFG) is pleased to announce (8 June, 2015) that private investment firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, (CD&R) will be partnering with the management of MFG to acquire the Company from their original institutional investor, Patron in a transaction valued at approximately £500 million. The transaction is expected to close in July, subject to customary regulatory approvals. The MFG management team, whose chairman is oil industry veteran Alasdair Locke, partnered with Patron in 2011 to acquire the MFG business and today, it is the number two independent petrol and convenience retailer in the UK.

Through a series of strategic acquisitions, Patron and MFG management have grown the Company from 48 stations in 2011 to a current total of 373 stations operating under the BP, Shell, Texaco and Jet brands. In addition, MFG also operates a Murco branded dealer network of more than 200 sites. In April 2015, MFG was ranked 9th in a league table of Britain’s one hundred private companies with the fastest-growing profits in the 16th annual Sunday Times BDO Profit Track 100. Jeremy Clarke, managing director of MFG said: “We thank Patron for helping us to become one of the largest, most dynamic and profitable independent petrol and convenience retail operators in the UK and we are excited to be partnering with CD&R. The firm’s reputation for operational excellence and deep consumer and retail experience will be especially useful as we move the business forward to the next stage of profitable growth. “We are also delighted that Sir Terry Leahy, a senior advisor to CD&R’s Funds, former chief executive of Tesco and current chairman of B&M European Value Retail, will be joining the MFG board.” Marco Herbst, a partner at CD&R, commented: “We look forward to building on MFG management team’s success by continuing to accelerate the company’s transformation into a best-in-class petrol and convenience retailer.”

MFG To add 90 Shell stations to its network Top 50 Indies forecourt operator, Motor Fuel Group (MFG) announces the acquisition of 90 stations from Shell. MFG’s managing director, Jeremy Clarke said: “We are delighted to be bringing another major brand to the MFG network. This acquisition gives us 90 high volume, quality stations that reinforce our commitment to become one of the most dynamic and profitable independent forecourt operators in the UK. “We are looking forward to working with Shell to maximise the

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OPW wins three safety awards from Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation and Greater Hamilton Safety Council

OPW honored for zero incidents of lost-time injury or illness, lowest overall incident rate for its group, and for overall effort in preventing accidents and injuries. HAMILTON, OH – May 28, 2015 – OPW, a Dover Company (NYSE: DOV) and a global leader in fluidhandling solutions, announced that employees of its manufacturing facility in Hamilton, OH, were honored for achievements in safety by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation and the Greater Hamilton Safety Council at the 72nd Annual Greater Hamilton Safety Council Awards Banquet. During the ceremony, OPW received three awards for outstanding safety: the 100% Award, the Group Award, and

the Special Award. For nearly 30 years, Hamilton, OH, has served as OPW's global headquarters and as a vital manufacturing hub. Products manufactured in OPW’s Hamilton facility, such as nozzles, breakaways, aboveground storage (AST) equipment, and clean energy fueling products, are used to safely dispense and control petroleumderived fluids domestically and globally. “The city of Hamilton and the state of Ohio have been great partners of OPW,” said Mark Gerardi, Director of Operations at OPW Above Ground Retail Fueling. “And with their support, the support of OPW's parent company, and the support of every employee, this facility has surpassed 1.5 million hours worked without a lost-time accident. Incredible.” OPW thanks the more than 200 companies that are part of Greater Hamilton Safety Council and the more than 250,000 companies

covered by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation for their pursuit of better safety and quality of life for their employees.

Leading UK independent forecourt operator MFG, extends screen agreement with Amscreen Group Leading UK independent forecourt operator, Motor Fuel Group (MFG) has signed a further 5 year contract with Amscreen. This will cover an upgrade in screen technology within their initial 58 stations, alongside a rollout of this new 24 inch screen product throughout 223 recently acquired and originally branded Murco forecourt sites. The high definition, larger format, portrait screens will also employ Amscreen’s OptimEyes technology, delivering real-time audience measurement data. This brings Amscreen’s weekly impacts for their UK forecourt networks to more than 31m. MFG has been working with Amscreen since 2010, employing a network of screens within forecourts at pay points. This network delivers store specific messages for customers as well as 3rd party advertising sold and served by Amscreen. The network provides brands the opportunity to reach 3.4m visitors to these venues every week. The MFG estate of BP, Texaco and JET branded stations represents a key part of the larger portfolio of 3,765 screens within forecourt venues across the UK. Jeremy Clarke, Managing Director of Motor Fuel Group, said: “Our partnership with Amscreen has enabled us to deliver site specific communications in each of our

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potential of these sites to the benefit of our customers. “The stations will be transferring to MFG during summer and early autumn. Customers will, of course, continue to enjoy Shell’s high quality fuels and lubricants and going forward, have the added benefit of MFG’s excellent, local convenience retail offer.” This acquisition brings the total number of petrol filling stations that will be owned by MFG to 373, making MFG one of the largest independent fuel station operators in the UK.

individual venues. These new screen products will offer us the ability to continue and improve upon the messaging we can feature on screen for our customers.” Simon Sugar, CEO of Amscreen Group comments: “As a key longstanding partner of Amscreen, we’re delighted to renew agreements with MFG and the new 24 inch HD screens will not only enhance customer communications in venue but offer our advertisers more key touch points to engage with consumers across the UK.”

Air1® promoted the importance of quality AdBlue®

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The Air1 team were again at the Commercial Vehicle Show, 2015, where thousands of industry professionals descended for the 3day event at the NEC, Birmingham. With the implementation of Euro VI in 2014, Air1 promoted the importance of quality AdBlue and contamination issues at the show this year. With many more vehicles

now adopting SCR technology, it is imperative that truck and van owners have confidence in the source of their AdBlue and that full traceability to the point of manufacture is assured. Visitors to the show this year had the chance to see a commercial vehicle’s catalyst on display on the Air1 stand in hall 4. The catalyst had been sectioned so that drivers, hauliers, transport managers and any visitors to the show could see exactly how fine and delicate a catalyst is and why it is imperative that quality AdBlue is 28

used and careful measures taken to avoid contamination of the catalyst. Most vehicle engine manufacturers will not accept warranty claims if a low quality “AdBlue type fluid” or AdBlue that has been modified has been used, ultimately resulting in costly repairs and vehicle downtime. Since the implementation of Euro 6 for cars and vans, many LCV’s now also require AdBlue to meet emission legislation. So, as well as promoting the importance of quality AdBlue at the show, Air1 were also displaying a van on their stand this year to represent this sector. Since the implementation of AdBlue into these vehicles, it has become apparent that there are some issues and knowledge gaps with AdBlue in the van market and the assumption that a vehicle can be topped up at an annual service is not realistic for any commercially driven vehicle. Air1 had experts available during the 3-day-event to assist with any questions or queries around AdBlue in the LCV sector. In conjunction with supporting any

LCV AdBlue queries, the van on the Air1 stand also served to promote how Air1’s in-house engineering and bespoke design service will help keep your fleet running. The Air1 team will definitely be back at the NEC for The Commercial Vehicle Show 2016, and are looking forward to another successful year. *Terms and conditions apply For more information, please call Charlotte Blades, Air1 Commercial Support Specialist, 01472 889254, charlotte.blades@yara.com, www.air1.info.

Michael Savignac Joins OPW as Vice President and General Manager of OPW Electronic Systems As Former President of PDQ Manufacturing, Savignac Brings Significant Insight to New Role. HODGKINS, IL – April 2, 2015 – OPW, a Dover Company (NYSE: DOV) and the global leader in fluidhandling solutions, is pleased to announce that Michael Savignac has joined OPW as Vice President and General Manager for the OPW Electronic Systems business unit.

Savignac succeeds Phil Carlin who was promoted to Managing Director of OPW EMEA. In his new role, Savignac will provide leadership and overall management of the Electronic Systems business unit, which OPW formed in April 2014. Savignac will be based at the OPW facility in Hodgkins, IL, and will report to OPW President David Crouse. “Mike’s prior success at PDQ makes him the ideal candidate to lead OPW’s Electronic Systems business unit,” said OPW President David Crouse. “With his prior experience and leadership in this marketplace, the division will continue to realize growth while emphasizing product innovation and customer value.” Most recently, Savignac served as President for Florida-based Datamax-O’Neil where he led the business in developing and providing thermal printing solutions to a global marketplace. Prior to his role at Datamax-O’Neil, he worked at PDQ Manufacturing for 13 years, where he held the positions of Executive Vice President and

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OPW Nozzles receive new stringent UL 2586 listing on all OPW fueling nozzles OPW is the first manufacturer in the industry to receive the UL 2586 Listing. All OPW nozzles are compliant with today’s alcoholbased fuels. HAMILTON, OH – April 13, 2015 – OPW, a Dover Company (NYSE: DOV) and a global leader in fluidhandling solutions, announced that it is the first manufacturer in the industry to receive the new stringent UL 2586 Listing on all of its conventional fueling nozzles and limited vapor recovery nozzles, including the industry standard 11A®, 11B®, 7H®, 7HB® and 12VW Series nozzles. OPW's 11A, 11B, 7H and 12VW Series nozzles are engineered to meet all industry compliance standards. UL 2586 requires that fueling nozzles and all internal components are compliant with the latest and most aggressive alcohol fuel blends. In addition to meeting UL 2586, the spout of its 11A and 11B Series nozzles meets both SAE J285 and ISO 9158/9159 global fill pipe standards – the only nozzles in the industry to do so. “The 11A & 11B are legendary performers and the advanced engineering and technology we

build into our nozzles mean we continue to set the industry standard in fueling,” said Ed Kammerer, Director of Global Product Management for OPW Retail Fueling. “Being the first manufacturer to earn UL 2586 approval is a reflection of our commitment to always provide the best solutions for our customers.” To earn UL 2586 approval, fuel nozzles must undergo and pass a rigorous and all encompassing review of its construction (materials, assembly), twenty-five different categories of nozzle performance, manufacture and testing. All 11A, 11B, 7H and 12VW nozzles manufactured after April 30, 2015, will carry the UL 2586 designation. In addition to earning UL 2586 approval, the 11A & 11B now come with an aircraft-grade aluminum spout with greater deflection-force strength and is the first nozzle spout in the industry to be compliant with both SAE J285 and ISO 9158/9159 global fill pipe standards. OPW once again proves its forward-thinking approach to fuel dispensing solutions.

Dan Gibson joins Suresite It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of Dan Gibson as Wetstock Manager at Suresite. Dan has spent the last ten years working for Fairbanks, most recently as a Contract Manager, and so brings excellent background knowledge of the industry. His previous role involved working with Major Oil Companies, Supermarkets and Independent Groups, and at

Suresite, Dan will continue working closely with such companies. Suresite are very proud that we have always delivered excellence to our customers through our Health & Safety, Card Processing and Training Divisions. We see these elements as excellent accompaniments to our planned Wetstock Division. Dan will have all the support he needs as we continue to build our latest company. Our first customers have been very impressed with Suresite's ability to deliver accurate reporting, coupled with the service they have come to expect from the Group, and Dan will further enhance this as we move forward. With so many potential customers and so many different requirements Dan and the Wetstock team will be kept very busy, but the Suresite Wetstock system is designed to be completely flexible and customised to meet any customer requirements. Dan had this to say - “It was a difficult decision to leave Fairbanks following a decade of service but I felt Suresite could offer me a very exciting future. From an external view, Suresite have always been an innovative company that strive to

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President. Under his leadership, PDQ realized significant growth, exceeding financial goals while focusing on product innovation. In addition, prior to joining PDQ, Savignac held senior executive roles in sales, manufacturing and marketing in several divisions of Illinois Tool Works. “I look forward to working with the teams at OPW and PDQ to continue to leverage the industry-leading technologies that are the cornerstone of both companies,” Savignac said. Savignac holds a Masters of Business Administration from Cardinal Stritch University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. For more information about OPW or PDQ Vehicle Wash Systems, please visit www.opwglobal.com.

give their customers the best service possible, and I wanted to be a part of that. Suresite Wetstock may be a new product for the industry but from what I have seen of the company so far, it is going to deliver a real choice to customers that they haven't had before.” If you would like to get in touch with Suresite to discuss Wetstock please call 01772 790901 or contact Dan directly at dan.gibson@suresite.co.uk. Good Luck from all the team at Suresite!!

Pumptronics gain Queens Award for export

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Pumptronics, the Norfolk based independent UK company who have developed and manufactured retail and commercial fuel pumps and dispensers since 1987 have received the Queens Award for export. They have made a significant investment in product design and approvals to meet the stringent International Standards required for dispensing fuel. These approvals enable Pumptronics to provide a dispensing solution for Retail as well as for the Commercial use and resale of fuel. Pumptronics have achieved outstanding growth in overseas earnings over the last 4 years, with key markets in North Africa, the Middle East and Europe. From garage forecourts and service stations, HGV truck stops and

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hauliers, to distribution centres, public utilities, marinas and airfields, Pumptronics supply over 200 products along with the ability to develop tailored to match the specific requirements in each market. Pumptronics equipment particularly suits the tough environment; their pumps are manufactured from stainless steel, which resists corrosion even when exposed to the worst weather. With its roots in the heavy duty commercial sector it is the quality and longevity of the products along with customer support that enables Pumptronics to secure orders against the large global manufacturers. Andrew Olive, Managing Director, comments: “It is a great honour to win a Queens Award for Enterprise, it is one of the highest accolades awarded to British companies, perceived as a mark of excellence and reflects the remarkable efforts of this organisation as a whole. I am proud of my loyal and committed

Portable Petrol Storage Containers from HSE The Petroleum (Consolidation) Regulations 2014 (PCR), which came into force on 1 October 2014, apply to the following: • workplaces that store petrol where petrol is dispensed, ie retail and non-retail petrol filling stations; • non-workplace premises storing petrol, for example at private homes, or at clubs/associations (or similar). 32

This guidance provides for suitable portable petrol storage containers that satisfy the requirements of regulations 12, 13, 19, 22 and Schedule 3 of the PCR. It gives practical advice on the design, construction, materials and marking or labelling of containers as required by the PCR, specifies certain construction and performance requirements, together with type testing and production testing procedures that can be used to demonstrate that these requirements are satisfied.

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staff, and our International trade partners; it has been a magnificent team effort. Our strong UK based business has enabled us to grow and develop our export business”. Pumptronics are always looking to increase our International Distributor network, and would welcome contact from any interested parties. Pumptronics Ltd, Folgate Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 0AJ. Tel: + 44 (0) 1692 500640 sales@pumptronics.co.uk www.pumptronics.co.uk

General principles The guidance sets out the general principles for the design and manufacture of portable petrol storage containers with specific guidance for the design and construction of plastic and metal containers respectively. The general principles for the design and manufacture of portable petrol storage containers require that they must: • have a nominal capacity: - no greater than 10 litres if made of plastic; - no greater than 20 litres if made of metal;

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• be made of either metal or plastic that is suitable and safe for the purpose and will not significantly degrade due to exposure to petrol or naturally occurring ultraviolet radiation; • be designed and constructed so that: - they are reasonably robust and not liable to break under the normal conditions of use; - the escape of liquid or vapour is prevented; - petrol can be poured safely from them; - they are not unsteady when placed on a flat surface; • be marked or labelled in a legible and indelible form with: - the words ‘PETROL’ and ‘HIGHLY FLAMMABLE; - an appropriate hazard warning sign; - the nominal capacity in litres; - the manufacturer’s name and the date and month of manufacture. Plastic containers – materials Plastic containers should be made of a moulded polyethylene with a specification suitable for the intended purpose, regarding the characteristics of petrol and the general requirements as set out in the PCR. The containers must be suitable for the intended purpose and, as such, the composition of the material should be known. Although there is currently no International, European or British Standard for the storage of petrol in plastic containers, a UN approved plastic container meeting the performance requirements for the carriage of petrol under the European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) would be considered robust for most storage conditions. The container should be of adequate strength in relation to its intended purpose, eg materials such as virgin high-density polyethylene (HDPE) would meet this need. Polyethylenes of uncontrolled composition and mixtures of

different grades should not be used. It is recommended that dilution with recycled materials is avoided as it may not be a known or consistent composition and may result in a composition material of lower strength and higher permeability. Plastic containers are not intended for storage in direct sunlight. The container material must be of such a composition that the performance characteristics are not significantly diminished by the adverse effect of exposure to naturally occurring ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The construction material should therefore include adequate UV stabilisation and materials manufactured using hindered amine light stabilisers (HALS) provide efficient stabilisers against lightinduced degradation of most polymers. They do not absorb UV radiation, but inhibit degradation of the polymer and are therefore capable of providing long-term thermal and light stability. However, the degradation rate of the container will be susceptible to storage conditions. Anti-spill spout adaptors are available that can be used to prevent flashback of flames and internal explosions when pouring petrol from plastic petrol containers. These adaptors can either be used in place of the spout supplied or may be integrated into the design of the petrol container. A study by HSL(www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrpdf /rr1015.pdf) on a sample of these adaptors has demonstrated that they are capable of preventing flashback but can have limitations in their ability to prevent overfill and spillage. They therefore do not eliminate all the risk involved in using petrol and care is still needed when using them to avoid spillages and accidents. Metal containers – materials Although there is currently no International, European or British Standard for the storage of petrol in metal containers, a UN approved metal container meeting the performance requirements for the carriage of petrol under ADR would be considered robust for most storage conditions. Metal containers should be made of a suitably robust construction such as steel sheet or aluminium,

and of adequate thickness in relation to the capacity of the container and its intended purpose. A metal container that meets the packaging requirements under ADR would be considered suitable and robust for most storage conditions.

General requirements for plastic and metal containers Capacity and design The nominal capacity of the container is the maximum volume of liquid the container is intended to hold at 20 °C, ie no greater than 10 litres if made of plastic and no greater than 20 litres if made of metal. The total capacity of containers must be between 10% and 15% more than the nominal capacity (ie the maximum volume of liquid that the container would hold if filled to the brim). This will allow space for the petrol to expand, eg where the container may be exposed to heat gain. The lids or tops should be wellfitting and made of suitable material to remain secure and prevent the escape or leakage of liquid or vapour, with the closure providing an effective seal at all times when applied. The closure should not show any visible signs of leaking even if the container is on its side or accidentally tipped over. Any opening for filling should allow for the safe filing of petrol from a petrol pump without using a funnel. Any containers equipped with a pouring spout, should be able to be firmly attach it to the opening to allow emptying without spillage. Container colour There are NO restrictions on the colour for plastic or metal containers but general custom and practice is that green is used for unleaded petrol and black for diesel. Labelling All containers must be clearly and correctly labelled so people are aware of their contents and hazards. All containers must be marked or labelled in a legible and indelible form with: • the words ‘PETROL’ and ‘HIGHLY FLAMMABLE’;

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• have a total capacity between 10% and 15% more than the nominal capacity;

applied. The closure should show no sign of leakage when subjected to internal pressure, in accordance with the test method applicable to the container. • Strength: Internal pressure test – The containers should remain intact and show no sign of leakage when subjected to internal pressure, in accordance with the test method applicable to the container. • an appropriate hazard warning sign, for example: • the nominal capacity of the container in litres; • the manufacturers name and the date and month of manufacture.

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Design type and production testing To ensure that petrol storage containers satisfy the specific requirements set out in PCR, design type testing and production testing procedures should be carried out on a sample number of containers by an independent person or competent body. Metal and plastic petrol containers should be subject to, and capable of, meeting the test levels appropriate to the container. A UN approved metal or plastic container that meets the performance requirements for the carriage of petrol under ADR would be considered robust for most storage conditions. Metal containers should therefore be tested in accordance with the performance requirements in Chapter 6.1 of ADR (www.unece. org/fileadmin/DAM/trans/danger/ publi/adr/adr2013/English/VolumeII. Plastic petrol containers should be tested in accordance with the design type testing outlined later in this document under ‘Type testing – Plastic petrol containers’. However, plastic petrol containers that meet the performance requirements for the carriage of petrol under ADR would be considered suitable for storage. Before carrying out the tests, containers should be selected for testing where each individual weight (without cap and accessories, where possible) does not differ by more than ± 5% from the mean weight of the total sample 36

of containers. The sample containers should be examined before testing to ensure they meet the capacity and design requirements. On completion of successful testing, the person or competent body carrying out the tests should certify that the containers are suitable and safe for the purpose. Weight and wall thickness Each of the containers should be weighed, where possible, without cap and pouring spout and the weight of the lightest of the sample containers should be determined. This is then considered to be the minimum container weight for further production. The smallest wall thickness should be determined to the nearest 0.1mm from the three lightest containers selected as samples. The smallest wall thickness is considered to be the minimum wall thickness for further production. Each of the following type tests should be carried out on three containers per test, all of which should satisfy the requirements of the respective tests. If any container does not satisfy the requirements of the test in any respect, that container type should be deemed to have failed the type test. Design type testing should be carried out in the following sequence: • Strength: Impact (drop) test – The containers should remain intact and show no visible leakage when subjected to dropping through a vertical height of 1.2 m onto an unyielding surface, in accordance with the test method applicable to the container. • Tightness of closure test – The closure should provide an effective seal at all times when

• Permeability test (plastic petrol containers only) – The contents of the closed container should lose no more than 5 g in weight when a full container is kept for 4 hours at a temperature of +75 °C, in accordance with the test method for plastic petrol containers. • Stress cracking test – The container should remain intact and show no sign of leakage when subjected to internal pressure, in accordance with the test method applicable to the container. Production testing Manufacturers should undertake production tests to ensure that the material quality and minimum weight and wall thickness of the containers are maintained. No container (without closure and accessories) should weigh less than the lowest weight determined by the type testing for weight. The composition material of the containers should be tested to ensure that the specification requirements are maintained. Spot checks should also be carried out during each production run to ensure that the wall thickness of the containers is maintained at not less than the minimum wall thickness determined and recorded by the type testing for wall thickness. Tests should also be repeated if a modification to the containers alters the design, material or manner of construction.

Type testing – plastic petrol containers Strength: Impact (drop) test For the impact test, three containers should be filled to their nominal capacity with water that has an anti-freeze additive and

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closed with the cap applied using a torque of 3 Nm. The three containers should be kept for 16 hours at -25 °C and, immediately thereafter, each tested at room temperature by dropping it from a height of 1.2 m so that it falls once on a corner, once on the cap and once on the point on which it naturally drops when released from a handle-hold. The landing area should be a flat, horizontal, unyielding steel plate or slab concrete or stone. The same containers should be emptied, cleaned out and refilled to nominal capacity with a mixture of water and 20 ml pentane and kept for 6 hours at +50 °C and immediately afterwards subjected to the same drop test under the conditions described above. The containers should be visually examined to ensure they remain intact and show no sign of visible leakage when dropped.

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Tightness of closure This test should be carried out on the caps of three containers whose bases are provided with a connection for a pressure line. Each container should be filled to nominal capacity with a test liquid of 60:40 mixture of filling station regular grade petrol: toluene and closed by the cap tightened using a torque of 3 Nm. The containers should be kept for 14 days at room temperature so that the inside of the caps are in contact with the test liquid. Each container should then be emptied and the pressure line joined to its connection at the base. It should be filled at room temperature with a 5% aqueous solution of suitable wetting agent and closed by the cap using a torque of 3 Nm. With the cap pointing downwards, subject the container to an internal pressure of 1.6 bar at room temperature for 10 minutes. The containers should then be visually examined to ensure they remain intact and show no sign of leakage on or around the cap. Strength: Internal pressure The internal pressure test should be carried out for each testing pressure shown in the table below on three containers with caps. Each container should be filled with water at a temperature of +75 °C, the cap applied and tightened 38

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Testing temperature °C±10

Duration of test (minimum endurance time) hours

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using a torque of 3 Nm and placed in a water bath at a constant temperature of +75 °C for one hour. The tightening torque should then be checked and adjusted if necessary to 3 Nm. The containers in the water bath should then be subjected to pressure applied through the caps, each of which should be provided with a connection for a pressure line. At the start of each test the appropriate testing pressure should be reached within 10 to 15 seconds. When the test pressure is reached the pressurised test apparatus and container should be isolated, and the test temperature maintained for the appropriate test period. During the test, the containers should remain intact and the pressure gauge readings observed to ensure there is no sign of leakage. Permeability Three containers should be filled to their nominal capacity with a test liquid of 60:40 mixture of filling station regular grade petrol: toluene, and closed by application of the caps tightened using a torque of 3 Nm. The containers should be kept for 14 days at + 20 °C, placed in such a way that the inside of the caps are in contact with the test mixture. The containers should then be emptied, refilled to their nominal capacity with the test liquid and kept for 4 hours at +75 °C in a hot cabinet with appropriate precautions taken to prevent or minimise the effects of a vapour fire or explosion. The filled containers should be weighed at room temperature before the storage period at +75 °C and then again after the container and contents have regained room temperature following the latter period. The loss in weight of the contents of the closed container should be determined as an indication of the

permeability to petrol vapour and should be no more than 5g. Strength: Stress cracking The test should be carried out on three containers with caps provided with connections for pressure lines. The containers should be filled with a 5% solution of suitable wetting agent at +75 °C, closed with the cap applied and tightened using a torque of 3 Nm. The containers should be kept for one hour in a bath of the same wetting agent solution at the same temperature. Each container should then be subjected to a pressure of 0.5 bar, which should be reached within 10 to 15 seconds. When the test pressure is reached the pressurised test apparatus and container should be isolated, and the test temperature maintained for the test period of 5 hours. During the test, the containers should remain intact and the pressure gauge readings observed to ensure there are no signs of leakage.

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THE ASSOCIATION FOR PETROLEUM AND EXPLOSIVES ADMINISTRATION

Company Number: 02261660

ABBREVIATED ACCOUNTS

For the year ended 31 December 2014

I N D E X (page 1) Page No: 1

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE COMPANY

ABBREVIATED BALANCE SHEET

3/4

NOTES TO THE ABBREVIATED ACCOUNTS

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE ASSOCIATION FOR PETROLEUM AND EXPLOSIVES ADMINISTRATION UNDER SECTION 449 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 2006 We have examined the abbreviated accounts set out on pages 2 to 4, together with the financial statements of The Association for Petroleum and Explosives Administration for the year ended 31 December 2014 prepared under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006.

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This report is made solely to the company, in accordance with Chapter 10 of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. Our work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company those matters we are required to state to it in a special auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. Respective responsibilities of directors and auditors The directors are responsible for preparing the abbreviated accounts in accordance with section 444 of the Companies Act 2006. It is our responsibility to form an independent opinion as to whether the company is entitled to deliver abbreviated accounts to the Registrar of Companies and whether the abbreviated accounts have been properly prepared in accordance with the regulations made under that section and to report our opinion to you. We conducted our work in accordance with Bulletin 2008/4 issued by the Auditing Practices Board. In accordance with that Bulletin we have carried out the procedures we consider necessary to confirm, by reference to the financial statements, that the company is entitled to deliver abbreviated accounts and that the abbreviated accounts to be delivered are properly prepared. Opinion In our opinion the company is entitled to deliver abbreviated accounts prepared in accordance with section 444(3) of the Companies Act 2006, and the abbreviated accounts have been properly prepared in accordance with regulations made under that section. Helen Rumsey (Senior Statutory Auditor) For and on behalf of Ensors Cardinal House 46 St Nicholas Street Ipswich IP1 1TT

Chartered Accountants Statutory Auditor 4 March 2015

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As at 31 December 2014 Note

2014 £

2013 £

1,176

1,526

50,166 261,045

69,851 219,792

311,211

289,643

CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year

120,763

108,898

NET CURRENT ASSETS

190,448

180,745

NET ASSETS

191,624

182,271

8,840

Profit and loss account

182,784

173,431

MEMBERS’ FUNDS

191,624

182,271

FIXED ASSETS Tangible Assets

CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand

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Capital reserve

These abbreviated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small company regime.

Approved by the board for issue on 29 January 2015.

G Bourhill Director

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Basis of Accounting The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Small Entities (effective April 2008).

Tangible Fixed Assets Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off the cost of each asset over its estimated useful life: Computer and Office Equipment Fixtures and Fittings Chairman’s Jewel

– 33% Reducing Balance – 25% Reducing Balance – 10% Reducing Balance

Financial Instruments Financial instruments are classified and accounted for, according to the substance of the contractual arrangement, as either financial assets, financial liabilities or equity instruments. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.

Turnover Turnover represents invoiced sales of goods and services and arises from the ordinary activities of the company within the UK.

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NOTES TO THE ABBREVIATED ACCOUNTS (page 4) For the year ended 31 December 2014 (continued) 2.

TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Total (£)

Cost At 1 January 2014 Additions

14,629 52

At 31 December 2014

14,681

Depreciation At 1 January 2014 Charge for the year

13,103 402

At 31 December 2014

13,505

Net Book Value At 31 December 2014

1,176

At 31 December 2013

1,526

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Fuel Quality Management in the Bio-Fuel Era By Dr. Andrew Pape PhD, MSc, BSc Fuel Specialist at LCM Environmental Ltd

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Over the last ten years the fuel we use to power our vehicles has changed significantly due to requirements to increase efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and minimise combustion by-products, such as SO2. One of the most significant changes that has occurred is the obligatory blending of renewable fuels into existing fossil fuel grades. Currently the Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation Order sets the minimum percentage of renewables at 5%. These renewable sources help cut carbon emissions and preserve fossil fuel reserves, however they also increase the vulnerability of the fuel to degradation through chemical and biological activity. At the same time as the fuel is becoming more susceptible to contamination engines are becoming less tolerant of it. New Euro code 6 engines are more efficient and produce less emissions than their predecessors, with some manufacturers reporting up to a 20% drop in CO2 production. But to achieve this they require very exacting standards of fuel quality to be met. While both the fuel makeup and quality requirements have changed many operators and owners of fuel facilities have maintained the same fuel maintenance regimes as in the past. This status-quo needs to be questioned and revised to ensure the quality of fuel supplied to the

Fuel sample (left) with high content of phase separated water that can encourage microbial growth and increase the corrosion rates of tanks. The orange colouration of the water is due to micro-particles of rust. Rust filtered out (top) and microscopic viewof rust particles (bottom)

end user meets their more exacting requirements. It is important to understand the difference between bio-fuels and fossil fuels so we can plan appropriate maintenance and monitoring regimes. Ultimately both types of fuel are derived from the same source; energy from the sun fixed into organic tissues and are liquids that meet the requirements of our engines in terms of physical properties and combustibility. However, the two types of fuel have followed very different routes to get from solid organic residue to usable liquid fuel. These different pathways result in very different mixes of compounds in bio and fossil fuels that effect their stability and long term storage. Fossil fuels form when organic matter is deposited in a preservative environment. Over millions of years the organic matter is Small diesel storage tank with biofilms on the base and walls compressed, degraded

and transformed into the familiar fuels (coal, oil and gas) that we have relied on since the industrial revolution. Due to this slow formation fossil fuels are primarily composed of stable hydrocarbons. For instance crude oils mainly consist of a mixture of straight chain alkanes, cyclic alkanes and aromatic compounds. Composed primarily of carbon and hydrogen with few reactive functional groups these mixtures tend to be comparatively resistant to chemical and biological degradation. By comparison bio-fuels are formed rapidly from organic tissues through a variety of human mediated processes. FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) is one of the main forms of biological diesel substitutes in use. It is formed by reacting plant or algal oils with methanol to break them down into their constituent fatty acids which are then stabilised by the addition of methyl groups. This very short pathway from organism to fuel creates a number of problems for fuel storage. A major problem is that FAME, due to

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its similarity to molecules that exist in every cell, is relatively easy for microorganisms to metabolise which will increase growth rates and hasten the formation of sludge, plaques and biofilms. Similarly ethanol for petrol bio-blends is produced rapidly from the chemical or biological fermentation of sugars and features in the existing metabolic pathways of many organisms. In addition the process used to produce FAME is not 100% effective and partly broken down mono- and di-glycerides can often be found in the end fuel. Both of these molecule types and ethanol are hygroscopic and can increase the amount of moisture absorbed by the fuel. More water means a greater risk of microbial growth in a tank. Finally the double bonds in unsaturated and poly-unsaturated FAME molecules lower their oxidative stability causing them to react with oxygen to produce peroxides and organic acid that can increase the corrosion rate in

can also be delivered with high or unacceptable levels of water where distributors’ storage facilities require attention. Finally water vapour from the atmosphere can get into the fuel, either through direct absorption or condensation forming on the tank walls and running into the fuel. When the level of water in the fuel exceeds the saturation point it will form a suspension of free water or completely phase separate. It is at this point that diesel bug

Bio-Diesel at its worst state of contamination creating a fatty like substance

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(Hormoconis resinae) and other species of fungi and bacteria become a major concern for fuel quality. These microbes utilise the hydrocarbons in diesel/bio-diesel as food but they require free water in which to live. When they have this

they can multiply rapidly, especially in easily digestible bio-diesel, due to the high mineral content of the fuels. Although individual bacteria are not a major concern over time they will form colonies. Initially these build up as a free floating sludge that can get drawn into suction lines, block filters, cause damage to engines and lower the quality (e.g. cetane index) of affected fuel. Over time slime like biofilms will form over the base and sides of tanks; this can be particularly difficult to remove and aggressive techniques such as power washing or scrubbing by hand will be required. In addition the metabolic byproducts these microbes produce acidifies the fuel. Through increased corrosion this can reduce the effective lifespan of tanks, lines and fittings and cause further physical contamination of the fuel through rust flaking. Although microbial contamination has always been a problem the rise of bio-fuels and the lowered tolerance to particulates of modern engines is making it even more relevant. What’s the solution? So we know that fuel is more vulnerable to degradation and engines less tolerant of it. What should we be doing that we are not doing? At the moment a lot of fuel facility operators have a more reactive approach to fuel quality management. In this system incidents, often repeated filter blockages or engine failures, trigger an investigation usually resulting in fuel and tank maintenance. This

Rust deposits on magnetic conditioner from a badly corroded tank

fuel storage and dispensing systems. For both diesel and bio-diesel water ingress into the tank is usually the start point of fuel deterioration. Unfortunately it is hard to completely exclude water from fuel storage systems and there are a number of pathways by which it can enter fuel. If leaks occur these can be a major source of water and these can be caused by deterioration of tanks, pipe work, seals and gaskets. In addition poor practice in resealing tanks can create unnecessary water entry points. Fuel 50

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has occurred polishing the fuel through a water separator and set of ultra-fine filters can effectively remove the problem if identified early through proactive sampling. For tanks with gross contamination such as occurs in many cases of reactive maintenance this may not be sufficient and more expensive and time consuming tank cleaning may be required.

Tank cleaning with a vacuum tanker and a remote camera to ensure all the contamination has been removed. The camera can also be used to inspect the tanks for corrosion and integrity failure

Tank Cleaning Blind cleaning, cleaning with remote cameras and manned entry tank cleans can all effectively remove high levels of contamination from tanks though the effectiveness may vary

Monitoring Fuel Quality Key to such a system would be a robust fuel sampling and testing regime. Sampling from tanks, particularly at the bottom, can provide a wealth of information about the fuel and problems such as water ingress, physical contamination and microbial build up can be identified before they impact the dispensed fuel. By monitoring just a few parameters, such as water content and particulate loading, over time trends can be observed and intervention thresholds can be identified and used to schedule preventative maintenance. Additional testing can be carried out to confirm suspicions of microbial contamination to pinpoint the need for biocides and other fuel additives. A modern immunoassay test such as the FuelStat test kit can provide this information in a matter of minutes as opposed to the days it used to take. By catching contamination early less intensive remedial works will be required to achieve satisfactory results.

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system is less than ideal as an impact has to be felt on the customer or retailer before action is taken and additionally the poor condition of the fuel/tank often requires expensive and invasive maintenance. Given the vulnerability of modern fuels to contamination and degradation switching to a pro-active monitoring system would make more sense.

Mild contamination of diesel with water (left) can still be enough to allow microbes to grow. Early detection of microbes using a FuelStat immunoassay test (bottom) before biofilms had formed meant fuel polishing (top) was sufficient to resolve the situation instead of a full tank clean

Tank Testing Tanks and lines can last a long time but periodic integrity checks are valuable to ensure they can keep fuel in to prevent environmental damage and keep water out to prevent fuel contamination. Positive pressure checks and more environmentally responsible negative pressure tests, such as LCM’s VacuTect system, can identify these leaks very quickly. Water Removal and Fuel Polishing If a distinct water layer has formed in fuel the water can be uplifted. If the water is suspended through the fuel and/or physical contamination

depending on the exact method selected. Tank cleaning incurs a greater cost and can take longer than polishing. Given a wellmanaged, proactive quality monitoring system with appropriate interventions full tank cleaning should be a rare and hopefully scheduled activity. Tank Maintenance and Lining Where tanks have repeated problems with water ingress or they fail tank tests it may well be that some form of preventative maintenance may be required. This could be fairly simple - seals and gaskets wear more rapidly than the tanks themselves but replacing

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man-entry. This can effectively prolong the lifetimes of USTs while ensuring fuel quality and environmental safety is maintained.

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Manned entry tank cleans are very Record Keeping effective but carry a greater cost

them is relatively quick and easy. Where the tanks themselves are compromised more extensive works may be required including tank

lining or replacement. New inflatable lining systems are making re-lining tanks quicker, less costly and reducing the requirement for

Record Keeping One of the most essential but underrated activities in fuel quality and tank management is record keeping. Keeping an accurate record of fuel testing results together with fuel and tank maintenance activities gives you a clear picture of what’s happening with your fuel and storage facilities over time. By comparing patterns and trends you can identify tanks that may need to be replaced, re-lined or have other maintenance activity carried out before any major issues occur. Specialist fuel management companies can advise you on developing simple, robust and accessible recording methods which can make fuel and tank management more transparent within your company and make maintenance scheduling simpler. Together with frequent fuel testing and appropriate maintenance activities this can give you confidence that you are delivering the fuel your customers require. This can reduce your liability from claims for vehicle and equipment breakdowns and, in the long run, enhance your brand image and reputation for reliability.

The Bulletin Interview Gareth Bourhill By Brian Baker Gareth Bourhill is a well-respected electrical engineer who not only serves on the Association’s Council as Treasurer but often takes the lead on consultations involving the APEA on electrical matters. Here are a few answers I got from him having caught up with him earlier this year. Gareth, thanks for agreeing to do this interview which I have been meaning to do for a while now. As with all of these interviews, I like to start somewhere near the beginning by asking did you plan to come into the downstream industry or was it 52

something you found you drifted into? Brian, call it an accident or fate, who knows? The electrical contractor in Glasgow (Hudson Electrical) I served my craft apprenticeship with carried out electrical installations and maintenance with a number of oil companies including Gulf and Texaco, so in some ways just luck that I came into this specialised area of work. So how did you qualify to attain the position you currently hold?

It’s been a long and winding path, having served my craft apprenticeship for four years and qualified as an electrician, I was

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fortunate the owner of Hudson Electrical (Ben Hudson) was a great believer in education and training, and although there was no requirement for him to do so, he continued to allow me while I worked for him to keep going to college, one day a week for another four years to gain my HND In Electrical Engineering, mind you being a true Yorkshire man, he gave me the day off, but without pay! But I’m forever grateful he gave me that opportunity. I was then able to register with the professional bodies in the UK such as the Engineering Council, who register all Engineers in the UK, The Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) previously the Institute of Electrical Engineers and the Energy Institute which we all know was previously the Institute of Petroleum. I believe my greatest asset has always been my hands-on craft skills and fifteen years site work, together with my further education, often gives me greater insight to a particular problem than an Engineer with a purely academic career path. I know you lecture on the CompEx courses, tell us how Compex came about and what was your particular input? The CompEx courses were a direct result of the Lord Cullen enquiry into the Piper Alpha North Sea incident. One of Lord Cullen’s direct points in his report was that there was no minimum “Competency” for any technician working with electricity in the offshore hazardous area industry and of course that also meant onshore hazardous area installations as well. Hence the CompEx assessment scheme was set up. I have, through the APEA, been able to advise the CompEx scheme operators of best practice in the filling station industry and developments of the APEA “Blue Book” and help with the specialist modules Ex07 and Ex08 for filling station work. I’m fortunate to be both a registered trainer and assessor for the CompEx scheme. You have worked closely with John Dallimore of John Dallimore & Partners especially on the APEA electrical training course we operate. Do you find you agree on everything or do you have 54

professional differences of opinion? I have the utmost personal and professional respect for John and it was an honour for me the first time I was asked to join his WG6 working group, the specialist electrical sub group for the development and ongoing update of the “Blue Book”. I have known John nearly all my working career and worked with him as a contractor, and now as an independent engineer and in our joint roles as “Experts” for the “Blue Book”. I think there would be something wrong if we did not see some difference in technical or engineering views, but we work the problem through and agree what is best for the safety of the public and staff that use and work at filling stations not only here in the UK but Internationally. You’ve made many replies to the Ask The Experts questions you have received. Are your replies purely based on the Blue Book or is there other guidance you call upon to supply the answers? Many of the questions can be answered direct from the “Blue Book” but there are a library full of technical standards, both euronorms and IEC documents to be considered, not to mention the UK wiring regulations BS7671:2015 Amd3, The Electricity at Work Regs 1989 and DSEAR 2002 just to mention the main ones. It really is a huge library to refer to and something more contractors should pay attention to. In recent years, you set up your own consultancy. Was that something you had planned for? It’s something I should have done earlier and I’m loving the various aspects of my workload now both here in the UK and Internationally. I had come I think to a natural ending with DRB Electrics and I still keep in touch with Robert McArthur and his staff at DRB. The main reason for moving was for a better work/life balance, but I was also becoming disillusioned with how the industry was moving, some of the people coming in to the filling station arena from the duty holders side, the contractors and suppliers they are using and how the electrical work is being done - it’s sad to say despite modern technology and safety

systems and equipment being installed at fairly substantial prices. The quality and safety and standard compliance of how the electrical systems and equipment is being installed is actually very poor and at times downright dangerous, in fact I’m happy to go on record saying the quality of workmanship is now lower than when I started, something that the duty holders need to step up their game with and I do unfortunately see a fairly serious incident happening on a UK forecourt in the near future. You have lectured in many countries outside the UK. Which have you found the most challenging in terms of standards and methods? Brian, many countries in the world still refer to and use current British Standards as being best practice, even if it’s not a legal document in their own country. As you know the majority of countries use the APEA Blue Book, in fact many countries can apply and enforce the standards better than here in the UK. I have recently been in China and Hong Kong so certainly a few challenges in those countries. I know you are currently involved with the electrical aspects surrounding Hydrogen. What would you say are the most difficult areas to consider when dealing with these types of installations? I think for all of us involved in writing the addendum for the Blue Book to cover Hydrogen, the biggest challenge has been the timescale for us to meet publication deadlines. But also Hydrogen is a totally different fuel from petrol and diesel, its gas group and sub division are different, Hydrogen being one of the most easily ignited gases, it rises rather than sinks, so if we place the hydrogen dispenser under an existing traditional canopy it would basically make all the electrics in and on the canopy inappropriate; in fact placing a hydrogen fuel dispenser next to a petrol dispenser make each other inappropriate due to sensitivity of the gases and the temperature classes of equipment required. Lastly trying to get specific engineering and scientific data around the area classification for hydrogen systems has been

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When you are not working for a client, what do you do to relax or what leisure pursuits do you enjoy? Brian, away from work, my wife Wendy tries and does keep me sane! I have one son Rhys who will soon be fifteen; he is a good swimmer and swims for our local County team here in West Dunbartonshire, so if I’m home then taking my son to the pool for his training sessions, six nights and two mornings a week can keep me busy. My main passion of course is fishing; I fly fish for salmon and sea trout on the Loch Lomond system and have fished since I was 11yrs old. I’m treasurer for the Loch Lomond angling association and over the last few years I managed a week down in Tierra Del Fuego in Patagonia, on one of the world’s best sea trout rivers, just sheer bliss… OK, the usual question, if you had a pet hate in the industry, what would it be? It has of course got to be lack of

due diligence, not only by the duty holders and site operators who seem to think that as long as they get an electrical certificate signed by the contractor that is all they have to do! How wrong they are. Of course a competitive price is important, but often electrical contractors are not bidding on an equal basis, there are no specific documents, just a simple question how much will it cost to do the minimum job required? This then comes back to haunt everybody and nobody gains anything especially when the minimum legal obligations have not been met or the anticipated future use and maintenance regime the site will use was never considered. This of course equally applies to principal contractors and facility management companies. I also don’t understand electrical contractors themselves taking on work on a filling station when they have no prior experience of this type of work, almost certainly they will not have liability insurance for working in and on explosive atmosphere sites, so again something for the duty holder to audit.

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Nearly finished. So you have said what you don’t like, what would you say that you like about our industry? I have met and worked with some great contractors and engineers not to mention clients. There are some real passionate and talented people out there and many I can call friends. I really enjoy the constant change that happens and introduction of new technology into our industry and from the very first site I worked on in 1981 at Newton Filling Station on the A904 in West Lothian, there is no comparison with today’s sites. When I left DRB, Robert McArthur indicated he had only ever one “complaint” about me! He said that for a contractor I was “far too honest at times!” I took that as a compliment and indicated the real level of service I provided and still provide my clients, just tell the truth and be honest, you will build more lasting relationships and partnerships that way. Gareth, it has been a pleasure to catch up with you and may you continue the excellent work you do, thank you.

Traditionally Wetstock Management Services have been focussed on identifying losses and leaks as quickly as possible. This will of course remain at the core of a good fuel management system but the modern service can provide many additional features. Nowadays, the services offered by companies such as Vianet provide comprehensive compliance and asset management tools ‘Compass’ - alongside their real time wetstock management service – ‘Clearview’ - as part of an integrated package. The benefit to retailers is that they can focus on retailing and at the same time, feel comfortable that all the important health, safety, environmental and operational aspects of managing fuel on the forecourt are being managed and monitored to the highest standard. Since 2001 average fuel throughput increased 41% from around 3m litres to 4.2m litres p.a.

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extremely challenging and we are still really waiting to get some answers to area classification in particular.

This coincided with the number of sites decreasing from around 12,200 to 8,611 – a drop of 29%. Yet the number of registered vehicles per petrol station has increased 67% from 2,438 to 4,089! Although this must be tempered by the fact that independent market share has been restricted by the rise of the supermarkets, this is still good news for retailers who are left in the market as on average at least, this has resulted in increased footfall within the shop. Clearly commercial focus has to be on the shop, but retailers need to be able to manage their £5m fuel turnover on margins of around 3% as simply, efficiently and as safely as possible. So it isn’t wetstock management that retailers really want – it’s cost effective comprehensive Fuel Management.

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So what is Fuel Management? Well it’s still Wetstock Management to identify leaks and fuel losses, but done as close to real time as possible. In short, find leaks

accurately and as quickly as possible - BUT it should also include other tools such as: • • • • • •

Compliance management Asset monitoring Margin tracking Price management Easy and efficient fuel ordering Fuel security and quality monitoring • Temperature monitoring for ATC All of this should be easy to use, be transparent and all in one place. Technology has moved forward to make this possible. Since the introduction of Blackberries in 2002 and the Apple iPhone in 2007, we 56

are now in an age where everyone has a smartphone. Broadband and WIFI are everywhere. Innovation has never been more prevalent, especially in communications. The speed and reliability of communications technology has helped the field of fuel management tremendously. Coupled with the current market conditions for the modern fuel retailer, it drives the need for better tools to become more efficient. These days, you can do this - and do it efficiently from any smartphone or tablet. Asset Management is an essential part of a modern fuel management service: Given the close control that real time wetstock management provides it shouldn’t be surprising that retailers want to link this to a more comprehensive asset management service which helps them to drive down maintenance costs, deal with insurance claims and increase up time on important assets such as dispensers and car washes. Typically Vianet’s ‘Compass’ service provides: •7 day maintenance call processing for pumps, tank gauges, tanks and pipework • Contractor call assignment via web/email • Call SLA response escalation • Real-time Contractor performance reporting

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• Contractor Invoice reconciliation with consolidated invoice • Compliance management including Esite register. The operating expense (excluding salaries) for an independent forecourt is anywhere from £15,000 to £30,000 p/a. ‘Compass’ helps drive a significant decrease in those costs. Typically those savings come from: • Significant saving on the direct, like-for-like service costs relating to forecourt assets and operations. - Reduced 'chargeable extras' cost • Reduce No Fault Found visits • Reduced ‘Out Of Contract ‘ chargeable claims from contractors - Improved data and performance criteria help drive down fixed contract prices over time - Support in contractor negotiations and service level agreements. • Reduced ad-hoc service costs - Transparent and efficient quote gathering service - Multiple quotes attained to ensure best price

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• Increased asset uptime through higher 1st time fix call rates - Efficient call handling process

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with call handlers who have years of experience in forecourts who can brief contractors correctly. • Potential reduction in operational human resource for managing the day to day issues on the ‘wet side’ of the forecourt - No need for internal help desk - No chasing contractors - Less management time wasted on compliance issues • Reduced risk of non-compliance • Higher insurance re-claim % on accident damage Compliance Management made easy

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stored and reminders sent out when anniversaries are approaching. Contractors can be dispatched and managed to ensure that the right contractor with all the necessary certification and safety passports carries out the work at the appropriate time. For example all actions identified in a DSEAR risk assessment or annual site audit are reviewed, summarised with costs submitted to retailer. Contractors are then appointed and managed to ensure all actions are completed. All of this is logged and recorded on the eSite Register and available for inspection and reference by the retailer or regulators whenever they need it. An efficient and cost effective way of managing all compliance issues and raising standards at the same time. To make life easier for the retailer, the full Compass service often rolls in all the on-site testing and compliance services that are essential to maintain compliance standards. Typically this includes meter checking, DSEAR and Site Audits, Competent Persons and Safety Training, Vapour Recovery and Electrical Testing, Interceptor and Drainage Cleaning and where necessary Adhoc Tank, Line and Fuel Quality Testing. All of this managed, monitored and controlled in one place. Monitoring Fuel Quality – more important than ever: Some retailers wish to monitor the

condition of fuel to minimise the chances of fuel contamination something that has happened far more regularly since the introduction of biofuels. So it is now possible to take samples from the bottom of the tanks using a simple hand pump. Again there is a need to store the results so all the photos of samples, test results etc are stored as part of the ‘Compass’ package. Good Wetstock Management – more crucial than ever Traditional Wetstock Management has evolved through the use of modern technology and now can be used to manage the ever increasing requirements of the modern fuel retailer. With the changes that have occurred in the market such as STA deals, ATC, bio fuels -not to mention cost of fuel - it has never been more important to manage wetstock properly. Nowadays all the data needed to do proper wetstock, including temperature data, can be collected every few seconds then processed and analysed as often as needed to deliver a simple and clear picture of any issues that a retailer should know about –whether that is meter drift, theft, nozzles out of action, leaks or any other fuel issue that needs attention. With the growing popularity of ATC on dispensers it has become almost essential to monitor the temperature and performance of the ATC system. Something that couldn’t be done a few years ago. Fuel Security improvements Over recent times, fuel theft has become a much bigger issue. The modern fuel management system

• Standards will be maintained through enforcement of existing HWSA and measured against DSEAR and relevant ACoPS A modern fuel management system can handle this easily and quickly. In Vianet’s case their ‘Compass’ service includes an electronic site register called ‘eSite Register’, which is installed on the site’s back office PC. All compliance documentation, training material and certificates are 58

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Real time wetstock management helps improve margins Because margins are tight, retailers can use the real time data that ‘Clearview’ provides, to track margins and highlight those sites that are not performing well. The system is also capable of storing each site’s fuel supply terms to calculate the cost and value of the wetstock. There is also a simple invoice checker for those that want to check their invoices back to contract terms. This can be used as part of a full delivery and invoice reconciliation service. The retailers can input retail price changes enabling the system to track margins and show the relationship of price margin and volume – again all in one place.

Clearview helps retailers improve Fuel Ordering Processes Many retailers rely on the individual site to order fuel when they see fit. A modern fuel management system has the tools necessary to centralise Fuel Ordering, enabling a single administrator to improve their stock holding, cash-flow and most importantly, reduce haul backs and manage run outs efficiently. Some retailers are considering organising their own fuel hauliers to collect orders directly from the terminal. Central England Co-op are a good example of a retailer that is using the full suite of services which is helping them to run their fuel operations in a smarter, more efficient way. CEC needed a system that not only managed the wetstock and detected leaks, but would help them manage the whole fuel operation. The facilities management aspect of the service has proved to be essential in keeping the sites running efficiently. CEC are currently using all the data to evaluate the benefits of ATC and testing the order management tools Vianet provide to gain further efficiencies in stock holding, reducing run outs and retained load charges, plus other administration costs related to fuel ordering and logistics. Hendersons Retail – the Spar distributor for Northern Ireland, is

Ask The Experts I have a proposal to install a card reader next to an existing petrol pump. The installer informs me it can be installed as the head of the card reader is 1.2m above ground level. The petrol pump has cassette hoses with the nozzles at high level is this OK? There are a number of technical and safety considerations to be considered here. There has in the last couple of years been a growth in pay at pump facilities. Some of these have been designed, engineered and certified with a notified body to be part of or an addition to an existing fuel dispenser by that particular dispenser manufacturing company. In those cases one would assume that the pay at pump/card reader is all ok.

However there are and have been a number of third party manufacturers of pay at pump/card reader terminals and these are being supplied and fitted by varying contractor types; some would appear to be endorsed by the original dispenser manufacturer, others are actually just being wired directly into the dispenser wiring and pay at pump terminal/card reader and just being “Bolted” and fixed to the existing dispenser. Does this type of attitude and installation actually comply with or cancel the ATEX Conformity of the original dispenser? One would hope that this has all been checked out, certainly the site operator (Duty Holder) that is named on the petrol storage certificate would have to satisfy

another example. Here’s what they had to say… “We had been looking to install a Fuel Management Solution across our 62 site network in order to allow a centralised solution for monitoring Wetstock losses, site alarms, fuel margins and suggested fuel ordering. We needed a system that could be used effectively from head office, was user friendly and gave us the reporting functionality we needed to manage our fuel operation efficiently. “We trialled the Vianet Clearview Fuel Management System for several months and found it simple to use whilst giving full visibility across the network. “Since installing the system across the network in 2014, as well as providing the standard Wetstock monitoring tools, we have found it very useful in managing our fuel sites centrally through its online platform and simple to use reporting tools, increasing the speed at which we can identify and resolve operational issues. “Recently we have been trialling the new Fuel Ordering Module which will allow us to manage fuel stocks effectively from head office, helping to reduce run outs and lower our stock holding across the network.” All in all, it is fair to say that wetstock management has moved on massively in the last few years. www.vianetfuelsolutions.com

themselves that all is satisfactory with the pay at pump/card reader installation and everything is appropriate and certified for where it’s installed and how this installation has been done. This work should of course only be carried out by suitably trained and “Competent” persons and is a requirement of not only the DSEAR Regulations 2002 but also the EAWR Regs 1989. Further, only suitably “Certified” Ex equipment is installed in potentially explosive atmospheres, so in this case very close attention to the original fuel dispenser’s hazardous area drawing must be referred to; and all makes and models of dispenser will be different as this depends on where the nozzle/holster is located plus the internal vapour barriers within the dispenser. Do not be “conned” by

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can monitor sudden loss and send out alarms. This is not particularly new information. However even that is not quick enough! So recently Vianet have installed sensors on tank chamber lids so that it alerts the moment the lid is lifted. This works well on underground tanks as that is the only point of access and the alarm occurs before they have broken in to the tank. Again the modern fuel management system can process these alarms to make sure the right people know about the problem as early as possible.

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persons saying the card reader is low or extra low voltage and that it is OK for a hazardous area installation - it’s not! Only ATEX certified equipment can be installed within these areas. If the pay at pump/card reader is outwith the hazardous area then it does not need to be ATEX certified, but how and where is it connected? If it’s being connected to existing cables within the existing fuel dispenser I would suggest that the duty holder obtains written proof from the manufacturer of the original fuel dispenser that the method of connecting and cable routing within the fuel dispenser is satisfactory. If the pay at pump/card reader is within the hazardous area then it does need to be ATEX certified, but again how and where is it connected? If it’s being connected to existing cables within the existing fuel dispenser I would suggest that the duty holder obtains written proof from the manufacturer of the original fuel dispenser that the method of connecting and cable routing within the fuel dispenser is satisfactory. Figures 3.8 through to 3.12 in the “Blue Book” give some generic drawings of dispenser hazardous areas, but the duty holder and contractors should refer to the drawings provided by each dispenser manufacturer for exact details. Remember, just because the pay at pump/card reader works, it certainly does not indicate it’s compliant and installed and working safely. The Duty Holder must receive 60

from the contractors/suppliers the appropriate paperwork and certificates for when the “Inspector” Calls! Gareth Bourhill Gareth Bourhill Consulting We have an old petrol station which is located less than 100m from housing, commercial premises and a major river. There is an interceptor onsite and the tanker runoff flows into this. There is also at least one other drainage point on the forecourt which is covered by the interceptor. The problem is at the entrance and exit of the site there are ‘ACO’ drainage channels which are adjacent to the footpath. These have been in-filled with tar during a recent road resurfacing. There is a gentle slope on this site towards this footpath. I would be concerned that some of the runoff off the forecourt would make it way out of the site and also if there was a major spill. The site has a small throughput with small deliveries 2/3 times per month. They had to complete tank and pipeline testing last year (all passed) due to the age of the tanks and the fuel changes taking place. There are also other minor issues to be addressed but they are not in a strong financial position. Can you give me advice re drainage? This type of question crops up regularly particularly from newly appointed and trained Petroleum Officers. You need to look at the historical aspects as when we go back to April 1974 and prior to the

reorganisation of Local Authorities, Petroleum was either handed to Fire Authorities or Trading Standards departments from what was then the local Public Health Inspector. In those days, a petrol station was far less sophisticated with 3 stage interceptors and drainage channels being the most that was installed; the capacity of these would only amount to a few hundred litres. Road Tankers were a lot smaller and there were a lesser number of attended self-service sites. Nor was environmental legislation in place until 1990, especially for the protection of groundwater and pollution to air as to what there is today. Consequently drainage and containment systems were not such a priority as they are now. Additionally, records kept were usually at a minimum with detailed layouts not readily available. Our records have vastly improved these last 40 years or so. Therefore, older sites were accepted as sub-standard from 1974 in the expectation that eventually they would close or become unviable to operate, especially with the presence of supermarkets selling fuel at a discounted rate towards the end of the 1980’s. As the industry developed and modernised into double wall tanks, polyethylene pipework and single stage separators in the early nineties, drainage systems have become more essential and sized that is based on the worst case scenario of a single tanker compartment releasing its load of 7,500 litres in an uncontrolled fashion. Unless there is sufficient case history on leaks and spillages, you would be hard pressed to achieve a state of the art drainage system on an old-style forecourt. The Environment Agency in any case should be consulted and may use their powers under the Groundwater Regulations 1998 and/or the Oil Storage Regulations 2001. I would however ensure all ‘ACO’ drainage runs are clear and free flowing as any sizeable spillage would overwhelm and pour onto the public highway. The Environmental Agency would certainly support this as well and could serve notice in its own right.

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Another approach would be through the DSEAR risk assessment by providing a good spill kit or even sand filled booms to protect surrounding open drains, such as those pictured, as a precaution on receipt of a Tanker Delivery or even restrict deliveries to daylight hours only to further mitigate the risk. I trust this helps in applying the right level of response to such a site. Brian Baker Consultant

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I have had some problems with one site in my area that is unable to produce wet stock records and I found a number of other safety issues with contraventions of DSEAR. I now learn the site (a major oil company) has a partnership agreement with another petroleum enforcement authority. Can I take legal action? What are my options? Firstly, the operator should have informed an inspector from a Petroleum Enforcing Authority (PEA) that they have a partnership and the PEA should then check on the Primary Authority website (https://primaryauthorityregister.info /par/index.php/home) to see if there are any inspection plans issued in respect of the partnership. If so then they would have to adhere to the plan. If they have concerns they can go against the plan but must inform the Primary Authority (PA) as to their intentions and the reasons why, so the PA can object and mediation can be sought.

If there is no inspection plan present then the inspector should then check to see if there is any advice issued by the PA in respect of the business, for instance a PA can direct a PEA to a particular contractor that would carry out maintenance work (and other functions such as Wetstock) and the PEA should check with the contractor regarding issues rather than asking the questions of the business and therefore reducing the burden on the operator. If a PEA has issues with contraventions they must, under the partnership, inform the PA of any proposed enforcement action they seek to take prior to it actually being taken. The only exception to this is a prohibition notice which can be issued and then discussed - the PA will then liaise with the PEA and look into the complaints to see if they are justified, if so they will liaise with the business to get a satisfactory conclusion whilst not objecting to the proposed enforcement action by the PEA. If the PA thinks the action by the PEA is unjustified then they can block the action and try and find a solution or placate the PEA with other solutions. Brian Humm Head of Petroleum London Fire Brigade I have applied for a Petroleum Storage Certificate from my local Petroleum Enforcement Authority only to be told that I have to include my underground diesel tanks on the application. Diesel was never previously licensed so why I am I

being asked to include those tanks? Part of the inception of the new regulations was to reduce the burdens on business and to cut red tape. The petroleum storage certificate (PSC) will have a list of all the tanks on site that can legally hold petroleum spirit, and there will then be a statement from the Petroleum Enforcing Authority (PEA) with regards to the tanks currently holding petrol; this figure will be the one that is used to calculate the subsistence payment for the current certificate’s production. The reason for this change is that it negates the need for the business to inform the PEA of any grade change that takes place, in a tank that is listed, and wait for any subsequent approval letter, as long as it is done correctly, i.e. vapour balancing alterations etc. When the next certificate is issued then the changes can be reflected and the fee adjusted accordingly if required. Full details of the types of tanks that can be utilised for storage of petrol can be found in the guidance issued by PELG on the Energy Institute Website PETEL 14: paragraph 4. https://www.energyinst.org/home This PETEL shows the full guidance issued by PELG in respect of the introduction of the Petroleum (Consolidation) Regulations 2014. Brian Humm Head of Petroleum London Fire Brigade

Action for Children Fostering and Adoption By Mark Orr, APEA Council Director Right now there are more than 68,000 children living in care in England. Almost two thirds of them have suffered some form of abuse or neglect at the hands of a parent or family member. It’s the highest rate we’ve seen in more than three decades. Sometimes the extent of a child’s suffering is so horrific that it’s a wonder they make it out alive. 62

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from every kind of broken background, as well as those whose behaviour is challenging because of the abuse or neglect they’ve suffered. But as the number of children who need this type of specialist foster care is growing, it puts more and more pressure on Action for Children to find them homes. We’re heading towards a potential crisis where there simply

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Jade’s story Jade’s life fell apart when her mum died of cancer and her alcoholic father married an angry, abusive woman who made Jade’s life a living nightmare. Jade suffered four horrific years of physical and mental abuse but was too scared to tell anyone. So she suffered in silence and learned to hide in the attic when her step mum was in one of her rages. Then one day Jade finally broke down and told her teacher everything. And because the abuse

Southern A large number of Southern Branch members gathered at the Haynes International Motor Museum for our Spring meeting. Our Chairman Doreen Pooley welcomed everybody and outlined the programme for the day. The first speaker was Nick Lambourn of OLE who was following on from our Winter meeting with a presentation on the Temperature effects on Fuel Storage Tanks. The winter meeting concentrated on temperature compensation on dispensers and Nick was able to demonstrate that temperature changes in Storage tanks can have significant effects both positive and negative. Nick had brought along his demonstration tank which had a built in heater and some ice so was able to demonstrate how the tank reading changed with only slight changes in temperature away from the standard 15°C. Nick explained that typically in the UK that as the average temperature in the UK was 10.4°C there would be a shortage of

140 litres in every 30,000 of diesel delivered using standard temperature truck loading. This would vary depending on the fuel as Petrol would lose more. Nick reviewed how various gauges used in the UK measured levels and temperatures and why dipsticks were ineffective instruments in a modern world. Our second speaker was Brian Humm of London Fire Brigade and the topic was Hydrogen Installations – The lessons so far. Brian gave a background on why Hydrogen is being considered as a road fuel and the Governmental pressures both UK and European for its introduction. The desire to have installations on conventional Forecourts is understandable, but the nature of the fuel is different than those used on a conventional forecourt and initial discussions between the BCGA (hydrogen promoters) and Industry highlighted that there was no real experience or guidance from any region in the world. The first installation in the UK was at Honda in

Swindon and is a standalone installation in that the Hydrogen Fuel is generated on site using Solar Power, although the unit can be powered from conventionally generated electricity. The installation is a private fuelling facility and all customers are trained to operate the dispenser which is very similar to LPG or CNG dispensers with the same controls. The second installation posed more issues as it was to be positioned on a conventional Supermarket Forecourt; after initial Local Authority refusal guidance from HSE enabled a “separate facility” to be established to allow the installation to proceed. The Site was finally completed in February 2015 and whilst it is in the vicinity of the PFS it is separate and not connected to it. This installation is similar to the Swindon installation and the dispenser has 2 different nozzles for the 2 pressure delivery requirements of the fuel. The industry is now moving forward and a working group has

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won’t be enough foster homes for every child who needs one. We are currently working to recruit more suitable foster carers who can provide a safe home for a child at risk. We need to offer those carers specialist training and on-going support so that they can face the challenges of caring for a child with a traumatic past. And we must be able to offer every child in our care the specialist support and therapy they need to move forward with their lives.

was so severe, she was eventually placed with Sarah and Dave, an experienced foster couple who were trained and supported by Action for Children. They were able to give her the love, patience and gentle support she desperately needed. Jade is now 15 years old and has been living with Sarah and Dave for nearly two years. She’s coping really well but is still deeply traumatised. Every Tuesday after school she meets with Christina, her dedicated Action for Children Support Worker. Christina works with Jade to talk things through and find ways of coping. One of the things Jade has done to help her come to terms with the abuse, is to tell her story. And now that she’s older she realises the impact Action for Children had on her life and is keen to help others. For more information, please contact Kim Appleby on 07714 524844 or Kimberley.appleby@actionforchildr en.org.uk.

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been established hosted by the Energy Institute to discuss the areas of concern such as Safety Zones, Electrical Equipment, Fire Fighting and operational procedures. Brian illustrated some of the results of these discussions which followed similar practice for a conventional PFS. The main difference is that Hydrogen goes up so the Canopy and surrounding structures need to dissipate any release quickly. Brian concluded that more meetings of the group are to follow with Guidance to be available hopefully in 6 months and then incorporated into the next revision of the “Blue Book”. On a final note Brain emphasised that Hydrogen burns without flame and he found the US guidance of using a wooden broom to detect the fire quite original if a little basic. After Brian’s presentation a lively discussion took place with concerns whether Hydrogen is a fuel of the future or not. Opinion varied with some thinking that it would be OK for commercial installations but that electric power would prove more popular for personal transport. Also the fact that current hydrogen vehicles use the fuel in a conventional engine whereas the new “Fuel Cell” vehicles don’t and this could impact the popularity of Hydrogen as major car manufacturers start to release to production their fuel cell cars. Our next speakers were Carl Pike and Steve Groocock of Filoform. After a brief introduction of their company Carl and Steve described the component parts and processes which provides their Duct sealing solution and how it conforms to the requirement outlined in the “Blue Book”. They showed that it was not only suitable for new build sealing but also for retrofit where older systems had failed or been incorrectly installed. Carl also explained that it was also simply to either remove the duct seal or add additional cables by using an apple corer for example and resealing the duct with the sealant MD+. They explained that the sealant would cure quickly if it was not fully cured for up to 6 days depending on conditions. Whilst the Filoform Duct Sealing solution was easy to specify and install they did provide installer training to ensure error free fitting. In discussion the cost of the seals 64

varied from £29 to £44 per kit. Following on from Filoform was ICON Containment Solutions presented by Graeme Roberts in conjunction with Nathan Gibbins of PFS Fueltec. Graeme started his presentation by showing a series of slides indicating the problems many experience with pipe and duct entries into Tank and Sump chambers not only for electrical cable but also the pipework. They also showed the varied efforts people have made to seal chambers so that they can perform their primary function of containment in the event of leaks. Graeme first described the techniques ICON have to combat the first problem, which is water ingress to the sumps. ICON’s product is called FASTFOAM which is injected from inside the sump into the area where the water leak is occurring. This expanding foam provides a temporary mechanical seal for the water. The next product in the process is POLYFUSE or FIBREFUSE depending whether the sump is poly/HDPE or Fibreglass; this product is designed to repair any structural failure of the sump. Curing time starts after 5 minutes but it is not recommended for tightness testing to be carried out for 12-24 hours on major failures for POLYFUSE although FIBREFUSE is quicker. Graeme then went on to explain that once the sump has been repaired then ICON have a range of solutions to upgrade tank entry fittings either completely or partially depending on type and construction and some of the fittings allow for the poor initial installations on sites of pipework where extreme angles have been used. Finally the presentation concluded with the replacement sump covers which are usually the first things repair technicians damage or discard during repair work. ICON support their product range with formal training on-line, class room and on site. Graeme stressed that all installations should only be carried out by Certified Contractors. Our final speaker of the day was Ray Blake with his Enforcers Update. First concern was issues with ATG cabling in sumps where inspectors had seen cable deterioration in sumps to such an extent that incorrect equipment alarms were

being detected. Comment from the floor suggested that some installers had compromised quality for cost by using non petroleum resistant cable. Ray indicated that currently a lot of regulations are being redrafted and these should be issued soon. Finally on unattended sites a 5 Minutes response time is required for a competent person to address issues. This has been highlighted as a result of several companies trying to use unmanned sites where there isn’t a competent person within easy reach. Doreen thanked all the speakers for their contributions and gave the date and location of our next meeting of 13th October in Reading. Eastern The Eastern Spring Summer meeting and AGM was held at Waddesdon Manor (the retreat of Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild) and The Five Arrows Hotel in Buckinghamshire on May 27th 2015. The visit to Waddesdon Manor was both a cultural as well as historical experience. A warm welcome was extended to everyone. Members attending came from a cross section of the industry. We were also delighted to see members from other Branches. The formalities of the AGM were conducted by the Honorary Secretary Anton Martiniussen; the minutes were proposed and accepted. The audited accounts were made available, presented and accepted. The officer elected to serve for the coming year are: Chair: Lee Markham, Branch Representative: Alex Boudry: Secretary and Treasurer: Anton Martiniussen. The Committee is made up of. Lee Markham, Alex Boudry, Alan Morgan, Jamie Thompson, Simon Smeeton, Chris Barton and Anton Martiniussen. Below is the agenda from the day: 09.00 Arrival: Tea & Coffee 09.30 Welcome & Branch Business & AGM. Anton Martiniussen. 09.50 Speaker: Alex Boudry. Topic: Branch rep update. Alex explained the deadline for

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Solutions Ltd. Topic: Harene. Fuel spillage recovery, safety and disposal. Nat gave us an interesting presentation on a high tech solution which will not leach and leaves no hazardous waste. It is effective on all hydro-carbon types. It works on paints and oils, repels water completely and is fire resistant. It has a high potential to reduce ground contamination. It can be incinerated too as a means of disposal and it can also be composted.

Five Arrows hotel

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10.00 Speaker: Peter Roll – Petroleum Inspector London Fire Brigade. Topic: Regulator update. Peter talked about the regulatory group and PAPS and the changing roles. 10.15 Speaker: Richard Hakeem: Technical Director UKLPG. Topic: LPG. Richard updated us on COP’s and reviews. There is ongoing work on the important “Safe Loading Pass” document. Richard asked interested parties to contribute to the discussion.

upcoming Blue Book review. 14.15 Speaker: Charlotte Waters, Lawyer. Topic: The major changes to CDM: Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. Summary description: The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) came into force on 6 April 2015, replacing CDM 2007. Charlotte Waters outlined the main legal requirements for CDM 2015, explaining the law that applies, from concept to completion; and what each duty holder must or should do to comply with the law to ensure projects are carried out in a way that secures health and safety. 14.50 Speaker: Nat Turner GPC Clear

15.10 Speaker: Alex Boudry, Franklin Fuelling. Topic: UPP double wall transitions and Defender overfill prevention valves. Alex talked about Franklin Fuelling Systems’ new products to help improve health and safety. They specify double skin pipework on all systems. Often double skin pipework will notify of the leak before any fuel is lost. With fittings from Franklin Fueling every piece of pipework is double skinned for below ground fittings. It is easier to fit so there is less exposure due to health and safety. 15.35 Speaker: Rodney Carter. Topic: Wet Stock control for Stage II - Loss and fiscal gains. Rodney is well known in the industry as an original thinker and poses interesting challenges. His new innovation focused on a Stage II Vapour Recovery designed around a system that mixes up the

10.35 Speaker: Dr Emma Guthrie, Hydrogen Energy Systems, Airproduct Ltd. Topic: Hydrogen fuelling on Forecourts Technology. Emma talked about the experiences and challenges from the commissioning of the Sainsbury site at Hendon, North London. Several operators are using the technology from vehicle fleets to busses and taxis. Other European countries are ahead of the UK in rolling out networks. Provision needs to be made for Hydrogen in the 66

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Richard Hakeem of UKLPG

air, vapours and fuel in a consistent way so as not to allow fuel to vent out and so saving forecourts money in the long run. There is no maintenance and has an extremely long life. It is easy to install and reasonably priced. 16.00

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Note: The next Eastern Branch meeting takes place in Cambridge on December 3rd. Please be sure to reserve your seat early for another interesting Eastern Branch meeting. Please email elaflex@aol.com or text me on 07831 595620 ref Cambridge. Scotland The Scottish Branch arranged for two training days for petroleum enforcement officers prior to the introduction of the new Petroleum Regulations in October 2014. The Scottish Branch held its AGM on Thursday 14th May at the Radstone Hotel (formally Shawlands Park) Ayr Rd, Shawsburn, South Lanarkshire, ML9 2TZ. It was held in conjunction with the Scottish Forecourt Roadshow which started at 9:30am. Thirty members attended the following presentations which were facilitated by the PRA:

PRA Market Review 2015

Christie and Co Insight is Foresight

Global MSI Durability of Forecourt Canopies

Pumpwatch Temperature Compensation

Certas Energy Fuel Supplies PEIMF Contractors Anglian Water Water Use

The AGM started at 2pm and was attended by 18 members. Reports were presented by the Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and Branch Representative. One member questioned why there was not a standard storage certificate as each Local Authority has its own. Ian Hillier offered to take

Andy King, Scottish Branch Chairman

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Rodney, Anton and Geoff

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

Branch Representative and Secretary Contact Details

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up this issue with the APEA Technical Committee. The Chairman suggested that a meeting should be arranged for September and the Secretary agreed to organise this. The Branch Rep. notified the meeting that Council were considering raising the annual subscription by £10. On a show of hands the meeting voted unanimously against the proposal. IH to inform Council on 21 May 2015. All office bearers and committee members resigned and the following were elected: Chairman Andrew King Secretary Andrew Wylie Treasurer Peter Farmer Branch Representative Ian Hillier Committee members Peter Lennon Paul Devine John Thompson Ian Hillier Branch Rep 68

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 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 Midlands Rob Tunnicliff - Rep 37 Victoria Park Road Tunstall, Stoke on Trent ST6 6DX Tel: 07909 141232 email: rob.tunnicliff@stoke.gov.uk 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 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 Paul Reyner - Sec 25 Ayebridges Avenue Egham Surrey TW20 8HR Tel: 01784462388/07785367113 paulreyner@btconnect.com 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

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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 Ronnie McArdle - Sec McArdle Doyle Limited Shanard House, Ardpatrick Louth Village

Dundalk, County Louth Ireland Tel: 00353 42 9384792 Fax: 00353 42 9384792 email: mail@mcardle-doyle.ie 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 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

BRANCHES/TRAINING Delegates from the 3 day Construction, Audit and Inspection training course held in June in Solihull

Delegates from the 2 day Construction, Audit and Inspection training course held in April in Athlone, Ireland

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2015 Training Course Dates 3 Day Combined Petrol Filling Stations – Construction, Audit and Inspection Course

DSEAR Stansted Airport

Stansted Airport

28th Sept

14th, 15th, 16th Sept

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

9th and 10th Sept

Electrical Installations - An Awareness Swindon

1st October

Stansted Airport

1st Sept

Petroleum Officers Workshop Stansted Airport

7th Sept

PFS, Petroleum (Consolidation) Regulations 2014 Go to the Training page at www.apea.org.uk for dates and locations - due to be announced shortly

Safe Installation and Use of LPG Stansted Airport

Enforcement Procedures An Awareness

30th Sept

Petrol Filling Stations Wetstock Management 16th Sept

Petrol Filling Stations -

Explosives and Fireworks Manchester Airport

3rd Sept

Stansted Airport

10th Sept

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

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) 845 603 5507 or Brian Baker, Brian Baker & Associates, Fire and Petroleum Safety Services Tel: +44 (0) 07798 765958 email: bakerb4@sky.com APEA tel/fax 0845 603 5507 www.apea.org.uk

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Stansted Airport

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