The Bulletin Magazine https://issuu.com/apeauk- September 2011

Journal of the Association for Petroleum and Explosives Administration

The Bulletin

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September 2011

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Chairman’s Report

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Letters to the Editor

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Editor’s Report

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Business Manager’s Report

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New APEA Members

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Brian Baker Editor Brian Baker & Associates Fire and Petroleum Safety Services 52 Milton Grove Bletchley Milton Keynes MK3 5BH

News

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Press Releases

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Articles APEA 2011 AGM, Conference, Exhibition and Awards Dinner

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Ask The Experts

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Tel: +44 (0) 1908 377127 Mobile: +44 (0) 7541 039 686 email: Bakerb4@sky.com

Jamie Thompson Publishing Chairman 70 Wangford Road

Technical information from the UKLPG

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Protecting the Blue Book

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Helping to alleviate cross-contamination

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Interview with Edward Wheeler, Eurotank Environmental Ltd

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The Blue Book

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Franklin Fueling Systems: Offering a global solution

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CONTENTS AND EDITORIAL

Reydon Southwold Suffolk IP18 6NX Tel/fax: +44 (0) 1502 722999 Mobile: +44 (0) 7770 625851 email: jamie@jamiethompson.org.uk

Jane Mardell Business Manager PO Box 106 Saffron Walden

Branches Branch reports Training 2011 course dates and booking details Photos from recent training courses

Essex CB11 3XT

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United Kingdom Tel/fax: +44 (0) 845 603 5507

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Mobile: +44 (0) 7815 055514 email: admin@apea.org.uk

Front Cover - Completed redevelopment of Shell Aqueduct near Birmingham Published by the Association for Petroleum and Explosives Administration A company Limited by Guarantee registered in England No. 2261600Opinions expressed in this Journal are not necessarily the views of the Association.

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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT/LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Welcome to the summer edition of the bulletin; is it me or does time fly past quicker as you get older? It seems like only yesterday I was writing the introduction to the last one! Well I hope all our members are gearing up for the summer holiday season and all have a well deserved break from their day to day tasks.

The 3rd edition of the “Blue Book” is finally with us and by now every member who was a member as of 28th February 2011 will have received their one free copy through the post. This revision took a fair amount of time to be compiled and it was a tremendous effort by all the working groups concerned in making the final alterations and additions. May I personally thank everybody who contributed in this operation, it was a gigantic task which unfortunately took a little longer than anticipated, but I think you will agree the final outcome is a tremendous aid to everyone who works within the industry and is widely used in many parts of Europe and beyond. This, I believe, is an excellent example of what the association is all about and shows industry and regulators working together to achieve a safer workplace for all. I am pleased to announce that this revision is also available, for a fee, as a pdf download from the APEA website, please check for details.

I was privileged to be asked to attend the Eastern branch meeting held at the Duxford Imperial War Aviation Museum which was extremely well attended. This was the official launch of the Blue Book and the chairs of the various committees were on hand to give a presentation as to the changes in each section and the overview of the new section on AUS32 Diesel exhaust fluid.

There was an opportunity to ask

questions of the experts and this proved to be a valuable session.

May I extend my thanks to Anton Martiniussen, the branch secretary, for the invitation.

I have also attended the Southern branch meeting held at the Haynes Motor Museum and was asked to outline the changes and additions to the publication. My thanks to the Southern branch for the invitation the event was well attended and had some good presentations which everyone enjoyed. Can I ask that all members try and attend branch meetings. These are held for your benefit and they always have excellent speakers with current topics and are an extremely good day out. On this note I have requested that at this year’s conference and exhibition there will be a workshop which will cover this topic and this will be confirmed in due course.

Talking about the conference I hope all members have given thought to attending this year’s event, the biggest of its kind within the industry and a valuable learning experience and a chance to network with a host of industry experts, suppliers and regulators.

Everyone who attends remarks at the professionalism and the value of the event as not only educational but great value.

Can I please urge all members to consider entering for this year’s awards; there are several categories which can be found on the home page of the association’s website.

Anyone can enter and these awards are extremely coveted within the industry; it would be nice to have an avalanche of entries for all sections this year or please nominate someone who you think may be deserving of award.

Recently I travelled to Qatar accompanied by Jamie Thompson,

Technical Chairman, in order to give a training course to a company called Gasco. Gasco are the largest LPG company in this region and are looking at branching out into petrol filling stations. Twenty employees attended the two day session and the feedback was extremely good and complimentary; they have also commented on how valuable they found the training course and the ‘Blue Book’ which they have bought several copies of. I must comment on the enthusiasm of the attendees - their thirst for knowledge and the hospitality that I and Jamie received. It once again goes to show the esteem the Association now has worldwide! On the subject of training, may I urge all members to check the website for courses being run throughout the UK and see if they would benefit from the subjects offered; all our courses offer CPD which is a valuable way of showing continued learning.

Finally may I wish that all members have an enjoyable summer and any break taken refreshes them for the rest of the year ahead. I am looking forward to the rest of the year ahead and the challenges that it may bring!

I am off to book my holiday now.

Enjoy this copy of the Bulletin and I hope to meet as many of you as I can at the conference in November - see you there!

Letters to the Editor Dear Mr. Jamie Thompson & Mr. Brian Humm On behalf of GASCO & staff , I would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to your kind visit to Qatar and for giving training to our staff. We find that this training is valuable and informative and hope for the benefit of our organization.

Kind regards, V. A. Prasad Manager - Projects Gas Equipment & Services Co. Qatar Ltd 4

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Lining Systems, Bio Fuels, Use of Containers, Alternative Fuels and Leak Investigation to name but a few! I would be interested to see early reactions to this, especially if there is a topic that you, as our members, feel we should be looking at and offering. After all we do exist as a “service provider”.

Recent training activity has taken us to Northern Ireland, Scotland, Dorset and Qatar, as despite the hard financial times many of us are experiencing, we still maintain a lot of interest in our courses. Bespoke courses are always popular as we can offer these courses at a much lower cost, so if several organisations would like to consider this, please get in touch with us.

Throughout my career I have always tried to keep an eye open for new innovations and techniques and welcome change as a challenge. Recently I was invited to attend a meeting with a Fire Protection Company who are about to launch a maintenance free Portable Fire Extinguisher range and whilst I do not endorse any company’s product such an introduction presents an opportunity

Since my last report the 3rd Edition of the ‘Blue Book’ has been published and has gained much interest. The Eastern Branch held a successful launch meeting on 29th June at Duxford Imperial War Museum and it was good to see so many of you there. There is a report of this meeting on page 70.

You can order a copy of the Blue Book by following the instructions below.

It is available in hard back and also as a pdf download.

If you wish to purchase the guide please go to the APEA website at www.apea.org.uk and click on the ‘Publications’ page. You can select to pay by credit/debit card or by invoice.

Publications - 3rd Edition of the Blue Book The 3rd Edition of the Guidance for Design, Construction, Modification, Maintenance and Decommissioning of Filling Stations 'Blue Book' (Revised June 2011) is now available to purchase from the APEA website.

Pricing as follows: APEA Member Hard back £70 pdf £70 plus vat Non APEA Member Hard back £140 Pdf £140 plus vat Postage is free for orders to the UK and Europe up to a value of £500.00.

For orders over this value and for deliveries to countries outside the UK

to reduce servicing costs, given that the average yield commercially per annual service is around £13.00 each.

I

am

encouraging

the

company concerned to produce an article for the December issue to tell us all about it.

The middle of the English summer is always a nice time to relax and spend sometime with loved ones, so I hope to be having a break soon but get the feeling that should I see a charming little petrol filling station whilst on my vacation, my camera will not be far away!

Until the next issue Brian

and Europe, the postage will be calculated when the order is placed.

There are also discounts available for bulk purchases of the hard back version which will be calculated with your order as follows: 5 - 9 copies = 10% 10 - 49 copies = 20% 50+ copies = 30%

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EDITOR’S REPORT/BUSINESS MANAGER’S REPORT

So after more than 5 years, the third Edition of the “Blue Book” has now been published and was officially launched at the Eastern Branch Meeting held at the Imperial War Museum at Duxford, Cambridgeshire in the east of the UK on 29 June 2011.

Whilst the publication is restricted to the downstream industry, its value cannot be underestimated as there is nothing like it anywhere in the world. The foremost leaders in their fields of expertise came together to extend its contents on all the developments that have occurred over the last few years.

We can only thank those contributors for not only giving their time but knowledge as well. There are other references to this milestone elsewhere in this issue but as a director of the Association I am very proud to see the third version find its way to our members and will no doubt hear and see its presence.

Due to the changes, we are looking at introducing a one day advanced workshop or new training course following the Blue Book’s launch, to cover such topics as Unattended Self Service Sites, Tank

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To benefit from the APEA member discount you will need to log on to the website before purchasing. If you do not know your log on details you can click on the 'Member log in' icon top right of the page and request your username and password or you can contact me at admin@apea.org.uk We also publish the Code of Practice for Ground floor, multi storey and underground car parks.

This can be downloaded directly from the APEA website and is available to members at £11.00.

APEA AGM 23rd Nov, 1.15pm

BUSINESS MANAGER’S REPORT

With this edition of the Bulletin you will find enclosed the 2010 Abbreviated Accounts, AGM invitation letter and a nomination form. If you would like to attend the AGM please email me at admin@apea.org.uk or telephone me on 0845 603 5507 to pre-register your attendance. The accounts and nomination form are also available on the APEA website on the ‘Inside APEA’ page. You will need your website log on details to view the files.

2011 AGM, Conference, Exhibition and Awards Dinner Following the success of APEA 2010 we will be repeating the format for APEA 2011.

It brings together equipment suppliers, service providers, oil companies, independent retailers, supermarkets and regulators for a day of conference debate, new technology and product display, networking and industry recognition.

APEA 2011 takes place on 23rd November at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry.

The event takes place in a dedicated conference and function centre, boasting top class facilities.

Anyone wishing to book for the Conference, Exhibition or Awards Dinner should go to the APEA website at www.apea.org.uk and click on the icon for APEA 2011 Live.

If you would like to enter any of the awards you can do this online from the home page of the APEA 6

website at www.apea.org.uk or please contact me for an entry form at admin@apea.org.uk; please specify which award you wish to enter so that the appropriate form can be emailed to you. Details about the awards can be found on page 40.

2012 Yearbook Thanks to all of you that registered online for the 2012 Yearbook and also those of you who booked advertising. The artwork is now at the printers and the Yearbooks will be distributed on 1st October.

If you have not received your copy by the end of October please let me know and I will chase up your delivery. We only have a limited amount of spare copies so you need to contact me by the end of October if you have not received your copy.

We will be sending all Yearbooks

by Royal Mail recorded delivery and by courier so that we can follow up any non deliveries.

Bulletin - 2012 Advertising I will be sending out renewal letters to current Bulletin advertisers, for the 2012 advertising, in October.

Positioning of adverts is on a first come first served basis, so to ensure your advert is in a good position please make your bookings as soon as possible after receiving the renewal letter.

Remember that if you book in all four issues you receive a 25% discount and we are able to offer discounts for those of you that wish to book for more than one issue but less than four issues.

You will also receive a 50% discount on Yearbook advertising each year.

If you would like to reserve space now in the 2012 Bulletin, please email me at admin@apea.org.uk with your requirements or call on 0845 603 5507.

Training Thanks to all of you that have booked on the APEA training courses.

The 2011 dates are detailed on

page 73 of this issue of the Bulletin and are also on the APEA website at www.apea.org.uk where you can book online or download a booking form.

I can also arrange bespoke courses 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 do not hesitate to contact me for a quote.

We can offer discounted rates for these courses if you are able to provide a venue and catering.

You can book online from the Training page on the APEA website or you can download a booking form from our website training page; just click on the course you are interested in and the course details and form are displayed or please contact me by email or by phone and I can email you a copy.

Also anyone booking a training course now, that is not an APEA member will automatically receive membership to the APEA.

New Members There have been 55 new members joining during April, May and June, details can be found on page 9.

Website The new website is now up and running and I hope you find it easier to navigate. The website continues to be a useful site for information and to make online bookings and payments. I am glad so many of you are using it.

If you wish to contribute anything to the site please email it to me for review.

General Assistance Finally if any of you need any assistance with general or technical matters, please do not hesitate to contact me on 0845 603 5507 and I will endeavour to help.

Jane

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April Caroline Smyth 58 Comber Road Dundonald Down BT16 2AB Terence Blake 76 Ruskin Road Eastleigh Hampshire S050 4JX

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

May Andy Heath Waitrose Doncastle Road Southern Industrial Area Bracknell Berkshire RG12 8YA

Andrew Collingwood ADL Electrical Contracting Ltd 15 Pottery Close Whiston Prescot Liverpool Merseyside L35 3RN

Tom Gray Perth and Kinross Council Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street Perth Perthshire PH1 5GD

John Morton 4 Hill Brow Sunderland SR3 2BS

Nick Banks Eurotech Environmental Limited The Site Office, Northern Road Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 2EU

Dean Wood Arcus FM 168-170 Upminster Road Shotley Bridge Consett Essex RM14 2RB William Silvester The Annexe Grove Farm 88 Main Road West Huntspill Somerset TA9 3QZ Mark Crocker Alpheus Environmental Ltd 49a Bromham Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2AA David McMaster David McMaster Architect 12A Mahon Industrial Estate Mahon Road Portadown Armagh BT62 3EH Vivek Srivastava D-4 Garden Avenue Housing Society.

Plot no 242-244 Sector 21.Nerul East Navi Mumbai 400706 India

Neil Aston-Baugh Wolverhampton Black Country Fire Safety Centre, Retreat Street Merridale Wolverhampton West Midlands WV3 0RG David Barber Dave Barber Electrical Services 41 Church St Greasbrough Sheffield South Yorks S61 4EH Olive Dysart Coleraine Borough Council Cloonavin 66 Portstewart Road Coleraine Londonderry BT52 1EY Patrick Scullion Henderson Wholesale Limited 9 Hightown Avenue Maullusk Newtownabbey Antrim BT36 4RT Trevor Dunbar Firtetechni 15 Redbridge Road Rathfriland Down BT34 5AH

Gary Hill Pitts Wilson Electrical Ltd Cutler House Wakefield Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 7LU Mark Toney Pitts Wilson Electrical Ltd Cutler House Wakefield Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 7LU William Kelly 52 Norfok Parade Glen Road Belfast Antrim BT11 8DB Phillip Watkinson PrimeSafe T/A Corrocoat Ltd Forster Street Leeds West Yorks LS10 1PW

NEW APEA MEMBERS

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

Charlie Singh T P Garages 230 Walsall Road West Bromwich West Midlands B71 3LS Kelvin Somers SO2 AE ROS, DIO Int'l & Trg, Estate Support Sterling House Denny End Rd Waterbeach CB25 9PA Neil Hart Neil Hart (Electrical) Ltd 33/35 Tryst Road Stenhousemuir Falkirk Stirling FK5 4QH Barney Slack CBS Electrical Unit 5 Wildboar St Lukes Road Kirkby Stephen Cumbria CA17 4HT Martin Graham 55 Robertson Drive New Elgin Elgin Moray IV30 6ET

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Costas Kontopoulos A B C E-PETROIL SELF SERVE 24/7 Allylegiys 8 Avdellero Larnaca 7501 Cyprus Russell Whish K R Hannaford Unit 6 Handley Page Way Colney street St Albans Hertfordshire AL2 2DQ William Clark Aluline Ltd 59 - 62 Brindley Road Astmoor Industrial Estate Runcorn Cheshire WA7 1PF

NEW APEA MEMBERS

June George Mackay 4 Richmond Crescent Tidworth Hampshire SP9 7GD John McClenaghan North Lanarkshire Council Trading Standards Municipal Buildings Kildonan Street Coatbridge North Lanarkshire ML5 3LN James Stewart HQLF Petroleum Inspectorate.

58 Constintine Ave Colburn Catterick N.Yorks DL9 4RD Christopher W Kirby HQLF Petroleum Inspectorate 102 Logistic Brigade HQ Princess Royal Barracks Gutersloh BFPO47 Germany Niall Smith Perth and Kinross Council Pullar House 35 Kinnoull Street Perth PH1 5GD Alan Willis Ards Borough Council 2 Church Street Newtownards BT23 4AP 10

Karen McCorvie Newtownabbey Borough Council Mossley Mill Newtownabbey BT36 5QA John Williams Harry Walters & Livesey Bowland View Fulwood Preston Lancashire PR2 5QT

Jonathan Diver Topaz Energy Limited Topaz House Beech Hill, Clonskeagh Dublin 4 Ireland Peter Oakes Peter Oakes Ltd Gandysbrook Farm Gawsworth

Iain Morgan 49 Bloomfield Rd Arnos Vale Bristol BS4 3QA

Macclesfeild

John Anthony 22 Hengham Road Yardley Birmingham West Midlands B26 2EW

12 Valley View Road

Simon Raven Ecofficiency Limited Armstrong House 4-6 First Avenue Doncaster South Yorkshire DN9 3GA

Cheshire SK11 9RR Jamie Couchman Rochester ME1 3PB Douglas Danso DAD Ventures Ltd 11 Albion Street Croydon Surrey CR0 3SA James Shelton Duchy Contracts Ltd Unit 12

Benjamin Meech Trinity Farm, Lower Seagry Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 5EP Mervyn Bell Henderson Group Property 9-11 Hightown Avenue Newtownabbey Antrim BT36 4BB Jenny Mclaren Henderson Group Property 9 - 11 Hightown Avenue Newtownabbey Antrim BT36 4BB Tom Byrne Fane Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Ltd T/A Forecourt Services Inniskeen Dundalk, Louth Ireland Sarah McMenamin Craigavon Borough Council Craigavon Civic Centre Lakeview Road Craigavon Armagh BT64 1AL

Threemilestone Industrial Estate Truro Cornwall TR4 9LD Tim Gass Hertfordshire Trading Standards Mundells Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 1FT Matthew West Hertfordshire Trading Standards Mundells Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 1FT Martin Strong QMP Spratton Road Brixworth Northamptonshire NN6 9DS Bob Marshall Tata Steel Projects Meridan House The Crescent York North Yorkshire YO24 1AW

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UK, Cumbria, Barrow.

Barrow gas explosion caused by petrol in drains It is now believed that an explosion in a Cumbrian town was caused by petrol in the drains.

Police and fire crews were called to the junction of Shakespeare Street and Dryden Street in Barrow following reports of a gas explosion.

The area was cordoned off, and United Utilities also attended. The fire service said petrol or a similar substance was likely to have been the cause. The road remained closed for several days.

UK, Wales, Ceredigion.

Firefighters escape blast as blaze kills livestock; tank ruptures, spilling hundreds of litres of burning fuel Fire-fighters had a lucky escape after a fuel tank containing around 750 litres of diesel exploded while they tackled a blazing barn which killed nine sheep and eight lambs.

Crews were called to a large barn containing significant quantities of hay, livestock and general farm equipment in Llanarth, near New Quay in Ceredigion, which was engulfed by flames.

The Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said crews from New Quay, Aberaeron, Lampeter, Llandysul, Newcastle Emlyn and Aberystwyth were involved, with specialist vehicles from Llanelli and Tumble.

Soon after their arrival, the fire spread to three diesel tanks causing one to rupture and spill hundreds of litres of burning fuel onto the farm yard. The fuel surrounded one of the fire engines which was parked around 20 metres away causing irreparable damage.

A Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: “Fire-fighters saved two of the tanks but due to the severity of the fire in the yard a tank ruptured causing

approximately 750 litres of burning fuel to spill on the farm yard which ran downhill engulfing one of the fire appliances which was parked approximately 20 meters away.”

Due to the swift actions of the firefighters no one was injured and firefighters continued to fight the blaze in the barn preventing further spread to nearby properties and farm equipment.

She added the cause of the fire, which was brought under control at around 2am, will now be investigated. Officers from DyfedPowys Police were involved in diverting traffic away from the area.

UK, London. Two drivers found guilty of contravening merchant shipping (Dangerous Goods and Marine Pollutant Regulations 1997) On Thursday 03 February 2011, Michael Spreadbury, a British national employed by Edington Logistics and driving their vehicle, a white Mercedes Sprinter van attempted to take passage on one of the DFDS ferries from Dover to Dunkerque. He arrived at the freight check in booth at 19:23 and was advised that the 20:00 sailing was already fully booked but he might be forward shipped if there was space for a small vehicle. He declared to the check in clerk that he was carrying 500kg of aircraft parts and passed over a CMR to that effect.

He did not pass over the other paperwork including the dangerous goods notes and manifest. DFDS later received a fax from Eurotunnel advising that this vehicle had been refused shipment due to consignment of UN2911 Radioactive declared in the paperwork. Luckily this was received before the vehicle was loaded and a subsequent search revealed all the correct paperwork including several other parcels of dangerous goods. Mr Spreadbury admitted that when checking in at the Dover DFDS ferry terminal that he only handed the check in clerk his passport, weigh

bridge ticket and CMR which did not mention any dangerous goods.

He further admitted that he did not tell the clerk about the dangerous goods he knew he was transporting, nor did he produce the relevant paperwork which he had in his possession and had produced at Channel Tunnel when the attempting to check in there. He stated that he had made a very silly assumption that he did not need to declare the dangerous goods at the check in booth because they were limited quantities and only declared when questioned that he had aircraft parts which they were.

The Magistrate said that Mr Spreadburys‘ “moment of madness” would leave him out of pocket and fined him £750 and ordered him to pay full costs of £2,090.60.

At 20:15 on Friday 28 January 2011 a British Mercedes car was stopped at a routine customs inspection at Dover Eastern Docks after arriving on a ferry from France. The driver Tomas Kucius, a Lithuanian national, stated he had been to see family in Lithuania and was now returning to the UK. A search of the car revealed nine Mercedes airbag modules in the boot. When asked if he had declared these airbag modules to Seafrance before boarding the ferry he admitted that he had not. Kucius confirmed that he purchased these airbags in Europe from scrap car dealers and sells them in the UK on ebay. He had been stopped by Port of Dover Police on several occasions prior to this incident and found to be carrying live airbags.

The Port of Dover Police had warned him on each occasion that he must declare these goods to the ferry company. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency in cooperation with the Port of Dover Police brought this prosecution because Mr Kucius had not heeded the previous warnings.

The Magistrate summing up stated that Mr Kucius‘ explanation as to why he committed the offence after ignoring the previous warnings lead to endangering passengers and crew on board the ferry was a barely plausible explanation and fined Mr Kucius £2,000 and ordered to pay the full costs of £2,100 and

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NEWS

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£15 Victim support. Jonathan Simpson, MCA Head of Cargo Safety: “The dangerous goods regulations are in place to protect both the ship and its passengers, and the court punishment reflects the significance of the breaches. It is vital with cargoes such as these that the ship is made aware of their presence and that proper documentation is provided in advance of travel. I hope this verdict sends a strong message to others to always declare properly to the operator at check in.”

UK, Devon, Churston.

Shop manager hailed a hero in explosion scare in Churston

NEWS

Shop manager Vic Ellery has been dubbed the hero of the hour after a huge gas explosion alert at Churston. The Churston Farm Shop became a no-go zone recently when a lady customer reversed into a 2,000-litre cylinder of liquid petroleum gas.

Eyewitness Robbie Robinson, of Brixham, praised the actions of the shop's general manager Mr Ellery, who is also a Brixham town councillor. Mr Robinson said: “I was 20 yards from the car as my wife and I had just left the restaurant. Vic was walking towards me and when the car hit the tank he immediately rushed to the scene. He immediately climbed up on the car and the tank to get the lady's car door open to assist her in any way he could, at great risk to himself because of the contents of the tank. He didn't hesitate at all. He went straight there. I think he was the hero of the day because he was the one who took the risk, because the car was on top of the tank you couldn't see the damage or whether any gas was escaping or not. The lady driver and Vic would have been in great danger had there been any kind of explosion because they were both on top of the tank.”

The collision triggered a major nine-hour emergency operation involving fire-fighters from three towns and dozens of police officers.

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and could spark an explosion. A 1,000 metre cordon was put in place at the height of the operation to keep residents, pupils from Churston Ferrers Grammar School, local businesses and motorists safe.

The busy Dartmouth Road was also closed to traffic while firefighters helped shop owner Richard Haddock lift the silver Mitsubishi car off the gas tank with a forklift and chain. Mr Haddock said he and some of his employees had worked through the night to fit in a new gas tank so the shop and car wash he runs had gas. He said: “We had the new tank fitted at 4am so we could reopen in the morning. “We've received a lot of praise from customers. I want to praise the firefighters and police who have been brilliant throughout.

“They paid us a visit and have given us a clean bill of health.

Torbay Council's health and safety services also gave us the thumbs up.

Everything was done properly and we're back in operation.” Mr Haddock said the day's loss of trade and the emergency call-out had cost him thousands of pounds. He said he had spoken to the lady driver of the car involved. He said she was not injured but felt very embarrassed.

UK, Huntingdonshire.

No threat to health from Buckden petrol station leak Assurances have been given that the health of Huntingdonshire residents living near the site of a fuel leak is not at risk. Petrol giant Shell admitted to The Hunts Post that soil was contaminated during the refurbishment of the Great North Road petrol station in Buckden after a leak from an out-of-service fuel tank six months ago, but experts investigating the incident say there was no threat to drinking water.

A site clean-up is due to take place shortly, but the incident has delayed the re-opening of the station indefinitely. It closed in November and was due to re-open in January with a new shop and larger service area. Residents say the nearest filling station is a seven-

mile round trip to Brampton Hut. Eric Kearley, who lives in The Osiers, just metres from the petrol station, criticised Shell‘s lack of communication. He said: “The whole thing has not been spoken about.

We have had no communication, not even a board up there to say what‘s happening. It has just been closed for 20 to 30 weeks without a word. All the villagers used to rely on it.”

A Shell spokesman said: “The petrol station will remain closed while investigations are carried out.

This follows a release of water from an underground fuel storage tank.

The site was under redevelopment at the time, with all the tanks having been taken out of service during the construction works. Shell is working with the regulators and our contractors to investigate the issue and establish what remedial action may be needed. We will conclude this process as quickly as possible so that the site can re-open. We would like to reassure local residents that health, safety, security and the environment are Shell‘s key priorities.”

An Environment Agency spokesman said its officers were aware of the incident. Analysis by Huntingdonshire District Council‘s environmental health team had uncovered no contamination of the drinking water. Residents would have been contacted only if there had been a risk. A spokesman said: “We have now agreed for the petrol station to reinstate new petrol tanks providing remediation of the contaminated soil takes place and additional monitoring is carried out at the site in future.” Buckden Parish Council clerk John Chase said his members had received no communication from Shell.

UK, Hemel. Petrol tanker smash closes A41 10 were injured in a dual carriageway pile up with a petrol tanker, a van and up to eight cars.

Ambulance crews from Watford and Hemel Hempstead rushed to the scene on the westbound A41 about half a mile from the M25.

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UK, Cheltenham.

Shopkeeper guilty of keeping fireworks illegally A Cheltenham shopkeeper has been prosecuted for illegally storing fireworks and obstructing a Trading Standards officer at Cheltenham Magistrates Court.

In November 2010, Mrs Sukh Randhawa, 39, the owner of Tennyson News in Tennyson Avenue in Cheltenham, had individual fireworks on open display on shelves.

These fireworks posed a considerable safety risk to customers, staff and the shop, particularly in the event of a fire.

The information was received from a member of the public and when Trading Standards officers visited the shop, they were so concerned about the risk of accidental ignition that they decided to seize the fireworks.

However, the shopkeeper tried to prevent them from doing so and the police had to be called.

Eddie Coventry, Head of Gloucestershire County Council’s Trading Standards, said: “We have worked hard to ensure that shops are fully aware of their responsibilities when offering fireworks for sale. Putting fireworks on open display poses a significant risk for shop staff and the public. We will continue to be vigilant in ensuring that fireworks are being stored and sold correctly and we will take action where that is not the case.”

Mrs Randhawa was fined £2000 for having incorrectly stored fireworks, £1000 for obstructing the Trading Standards officer, £1500 for having

the fireworks publicly accessible and £2000 costs. There was also a £15 victim surcharge and the court instructed that the fireworks be surrendered to Trading Standards for safe disposal.

Cllr Will Windsor-Clive, Cabinet Member for Community Safety, said: “Fireworks are explosives and it is shocking that someone would put their staff and customers at risk in this way.

“I would like to thank the member of the public who tipped off our officers, and our Trading Standards team for taking such swift action to ensure people’s safety. I hope that this shopkeeper’s fine acts as a warning to others that they will be prosecuted if they break the law in this way.”

UK, Stansted Airport.

Fuel tanker driver killed in horror crash A tanker driver was killed after his lorry loaded with fuel ploughed through the central barrier of the A120. Police shut the dual carriageway in both directions following the smash at 9.23am while six fire crews – including teams from Newport, Stansted, Dunmow and Leaden Roding battled to contain the leakage.

The crash happened near the A120’s Dunmow West junction, where the major route meets the B1256 from Takeley and Little Canfield. Police, who turned around vehicles trapped in a queue on the eastbound carriageway, said one lane of the westbound carriageway would reopen by 12.30pm. The rest of the major road reopened at around 4pm. All three emergency services were still working at the scene at noon on the day.

UK, London. Air Navigation (Dangerous Goods) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 The Air Navigation (Dangerous Goods) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 amend the Air Navigation (Dangerous Goods) Regulations 2002 and revoke the Air Navigation

(Dangerous Goods) (Amendment) Regulations 2009.

The 2002 regulations specify the relevant technical instructions which must be followed when dangerous goods are carried onboard an aircraft. The applicable instructions are the Technical Instructions for Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, as approved and published by the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation. The 2011 regulations came into force on March 4 2011 and state that the relevant technical instructions that must be complied with are the current 2010-2011 English-language version of such instructions.

UK, Newry. Lorry abandoned on A1 in Newry with illegal fuel More than 25,000 litres of illegal fuel has been found in a lorry abandoned on the A1 in Newry.

Police and officers from HM Revenue and Customs discovered the fuel in a tank chained to the floor of the lorry. It is believed it was being smuggled from the Republic of Ireland.

There were no arrests and investigations are continuing. Mike Connolly of Customs said those involved showed no concern for the safety of other road users. “The fact that this 40ft lorry contained a large fuel tank simply secured by a few chains shows a total disregard for public safety and the safety of other road users,” he said. “This seizure has prevented a significant quantity of illicit fuel from entering the market.”

UK, Northern Ireland, Belfast. “Illicit fuel operation” uncovered after blaze A house was badly damaged after an alleged fuel laundering plant caught fire in south Armagh.

Customs chiefs uncovered the alleged plant after a blaze broke out at a building on Cladymore Road, near Newtownhamilton. It is understood police and Customs officials were called in after firefighters managed to extinguish

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Four fire engines went and one person had to be cut from a vehicle.

At least seven police cars rushed out after a 9.15am call-out. The Herts Air Ambulance flew a seriously injured woman to the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel. Police expected the road to reopen by the evening.

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A private dwelling and an outhouse were both damaged in the fire. A spokeswoman for Revenue and Customs said that evidence of fuel laundering has been uncovered. She said: “After assessing the remains of the fire late in the evening, HMRC can now confirm that they believe the outbuilding was being used as a fuel laundering facility. Due to the intensity of the fire the damage to the property was severe and it has been difficult to ascertain exactly how much fuel could have been involved or the scale of the laundering operation. A fuel tanker, oil drums, fuel and other equipment commonly used in the laundering process were found within the remains of the premises.” Armagh councillor Noel Donnelly branded laundered fuel a “plague”. The DUP man added: “The more that can be caught the better.”

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UK Wales, Penbroke.

Four killed in Pembroke Chevron oil refinery blast Four people were killed in an explosion and fire at an oil refinery in west Wales, Dyfed Powys Police have said. The blast happened at the Chevron refinery at Pembroke Dock. Chief Superintendent Gwyn Thomas said the explosion was in a 730 cubic metre storage tank where maintenance was being carried out.

An adjacent tank was also damaged. He said police were informing the victims' families and an investigation was under way into what appeared to be a “tragic industrial incident”.

Milford Haven coastguards reported a “blast large enough to shake the windows” with “black smoke in the air.” A police investigation is now under way, with the Health and Safety Executive, and early indications show that this was a tragic industrial incident.

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into the cause of the explosion to commence.

Assistant Chief Fire Officer Chris Davies said there was no ongoing risk to health of members of the public as a result of the incident.

“We can confirm that any material released into the atmosphere as a result of the blast was immediately dispersed. The wind was blowing off shore, away from residential areas,” he said. The Health and Safety Executive said it was too early to speculate about the cause of the blast.

The Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service sent 10 engines to the scene and brought the incident under control within an hour and a half. Wales Air Ambulance said a man had been airlifted to Morriston Hospital in Swansea with severe burns.

Eyewitnesses reported hearing a “massive bang” and saw plumes of black smoke following the blast. Phil Horne was in his back garden in Milford Haven, on the opposite side of the waterway, at the time of the incident.

Liz Herbert, who also lives on the other side of the haven, said: “I heard a massive bang and saw a huge plume of thick black smoke. It was really frightening.” In a Chevron said: statement “Emergency services were called and responded immediately and remain on the scene. The fire has been extinguished. We are taking appropriate action to respond to the situation. We are still in the process of accounting for all personnel.” Milford Haven Port Authority said it was aware of the incident but it was not affecting any ship movements on the waterway. It said it had two pilot boats on standby if needed but their assistance had not been requested.

The refinery was formerly known as Texaco, later re-branded ChevronTexaco and known as Chevron since around 2005. In March, Chevron confirmed Texan oil company Valero Energy had agreed to buy the refinery for $730m (£446m) and pay a further $1bn (£611m) for the stocks of oil, petrol and other products on site. The site, which can refine 220,000 barrels of

crude oil a day into petrol and other products, has yet to change hands.

Scotland, North Lanarkshire, Wishaw.

Women soaked in petrol after pump burst at Wishaw Tesco. Three friends shocked as faulty petrol pump sprays gallons of fuel across forecourt A Wishaw woman was left soaked in petrol after a pump at a Tesco garage burst. Lisa Sweeney was filling her car up at the supermarket giant’s Belhaven Road station when a faulty fuel trap gushed gallons of the flammable liquid through a fractured hose. Despite her clothes being ruined and the stress and fear of the incident, Lisa and her passengers claim she was charged £10 by the petrol attendant for filling up.

Now Lisa and passengers Jacqueline Prentice and Siobhan Sweeney are demanding answers from Tesco as to why such an incident could occur and why there was only one member of staff manning the garage.

Lisa‘s friend, Jacqueline, said: “Lisa was at the pump while Siobhan and I were sitting in the car. It was really busy on the forecourt and the staff member was working on her own so there was a big queue. I was talking to Siobhan when I suddenly realised Lisa was banging on the car and shouting at us. When I stepped out I saw she was covered in petrol and standing there with the nozzle. I was terrified. I ran over and shouted at the woman working to tell her what was happening and when she saw it she smacked the emergency stop button to prevent any more petrol coming out.”

The incident occurred at around 2.15pm on Sunday June 5.

Jacqueline claims that customers were left to deal with the spill as the staff member had a queue of customers waiting and could not abandon the cash till. Jacqueline

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Scotland, Lanarkshire, Strathhaven. Road closed after tanker overturns Emergency services “stabilised” a tanker which overturned during a delivery in South Lanarkshire, spilling some of its 35,000 litres of gas oil. The tanker came to rest on its side in a field, on the B743 near Strathaven.

The driver was treated for shock and minor injuries and the road is remained closed for some time. A

200m-radius hazard zone was put in place and two homes were evacuated while the tanker was made safe.

Strathclyde Fire and Rescue said about 150 litres of gas oil had escaped from six relief valves on top of the tanker. It has sought advice from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency about possible contamination. The fire service said the vehicle had been “stabilised” and gas oil was “being decanted by the relief fuel and decanting vehicle now on site”. Officers remained on scene until the vehicle was righted and taken away. The accident caused long tailbacks in both directions on the A71 through Strathaven. Local diversions were set up but there were also delays in the area due to road works.

UK, Scotland, Edinburgh, Abbeyhill.

Garage shuts down after fuel leak scare A petrol station was closed and stripped down after it was hit by a series of fuel leaks. The busy Shell station in Abbeyhill shut down suddenly after reports of leaks in pipes beneath the forecourt. The Montrose Terrace garage was fenced off and contractors brought in to investigate and clean up the site.

Local businesses said they believed it may be closed for good, with rumours that more than £1 million of repairs are needed. Shell insisted it will reopen the site but would not comment on the bill. Tank decommissioning crews from Lees Industrial Services could be seen working on the site.

Andrew Armour, 25, who owns Eastside Bikes opposite the garage, said: “We are worried that it will result in significantly fewer people using the street and people will not know we are here.”Shops in the area will be concerned that fewer people will use their services because many cars only use this street because of the garage. “It has been closed a few times before, usually for two or three days at a time. “One of the staff came in and said they were closing down

because of the fuel leak. “He said it would cost a huge amount to carry out work under the garage and that it was cheaper to close it down.”

Local councillor Angela Blacklock said it was unfortunate that the area had lost another local business. Shell said investigations were being carried out and reassured residents that their health and safety was the main priority. A spokesman said: “The Shell Abbeymount service station will be closed for the foreseeable future whilst investigations are carried out into a leak of product beneath the site.

“We apologise to all our customers for any inconvenience this may cause. “Shell is working with the regulators and our contractors to investigate the issue and establish what remedial action may be needed. “We will conclude this process as quickly as possible so that the site can reopen. “We would like to reassure local residents that health, safety, security and the environment are Shell's key priorities.”

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said: “It was really unsafe - I honestly didn‘t know what to do. A man helped us and we scattered sand around it to stop it flowing. Still nobody from the store had come over to help us until two boys came up from the shop. By this point Lisa was really upset, everybody couldn‘t really believe what had happened. The forecourt attendant triggered the emergency cut-off button, which cuts power and means there is no automated way of taking in cash.”

However, according to Jacqueline, the attendant still asked customers to be honest about how much fuel they had used. Lisa agreed to hand over £10.

Jacqueline added: “Since we got home and got out of the clothes, we‘ve been feeling really sick and had headaches. It‘s also going through my mind about what a lucky escape it was. One spark and it could have blown up half of Wishaw. It was bizarre. We‘ve decided to write to Tesco and ask for an explanation because something like that can‘t be allowed to happen. We have all got bits of clothing we‘ve had to throw out now too, so we should have a case to claim for them.”

A Tesco spokesperson said: “We are very sorry for the shock and distress experienced by our customer during this incident. Safety is an absolute priority and we regularly carry out robust checks and maintenance on all of the equipment in our petrol forecourts.

We have reported this incident to the engineer and will be conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances of what happened.”

Saudi Arabia, Jeddah. Petrol stations ordered to abide by refilling regulations Petrol stations that leave their entrances and exits open while oil trucks deliver their loads will be subject to various punishments, including fines and shutdown orders, the Civil Defence announced.

Director of the Civil Defence in Jeddah Brig. Abdullah bin Hassan Jeddawi said it was imperative for all petrol stations to close their entrances, exits and all facilities while petrol trucks are pouring benzene into the underground tanks of the stations.

The time allowed for trucks to unload under these rules is from 5 p.m. to 6 a.m. the next day. This time can be extended to 8 a.m. on Thursdays and Fridays. “The owners of all petrol stations should strictly abide by these rules otherwise they will be punished,” Jeddawi said.

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the presence of petrol stations in the middle of residential districts a great danger and also complained about the continuous movements of oil trucks carrying fuel to the stations and the alleged irresponsible behaviour of truck drivers. Many residents told Arab News strict rules needed to be observed by the petrol stations to ensure the safety of local neighbourhoods.

Many residents wanted petrol stations well away from residential buildings to minimize danger. According to regulations, the distance between a petrol station and schools, factories, hospitals and wedding halls should not be less than 25 meters, while it should not be less than 30 meters from shops, bakeries and coffee shops. The regulations also prevent the construction of petrol stations near development projects and water resources.

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Canada, Winnipeg.

Out of control car slams into bank and petrol station An older model Buick came to rest at a Petro-Canada Station after damaging a building, two vehicles and a petrol pump in Winnipeg.

One person was taken to hospital in unknown condition.

City cops were investigating after a woman crashed her car into a bank and then a petrol station across the street, as well as two other vehicles. “I don't know how that could happen. I don't think it could happen again,” said Jason Dale, the driver of one of the vehicles that was hit.

Early reports from witnesses say the woman was trying to merge onto westbound Grant Ave. near Nathanie Street, when her car slammed into a large orange truck that was heading west on Grant.

From there, her car flew through an RBC parking lot on the north side of Grant, then hit some bushes and a fence before smacking into the building, then smashed into a second vehicle before careening across the street and crashing into a petrol pump at the Petro-Canada, on the south side of Grant, one 22

witness said.

The woman, who appeared to be elderly, was taken to hospital, witnesses said.

There is no immediate word from police on her condition. The drivers of the two vehicles that were struck told QMI Agency they weren't seriously hurt.

Kenya, Nairobi. One killed, 46 injured in city blast At least one person was killed when a powerful explosion went off behind a petrol station along Kirinyaga Road in downtown Nairobi. It was a lucky escape for scores of mechanics and motorists who would have flocked to the area if it were a weekday. The explosion injured 41 people, six of whom are critically wounded and undergoing treatment in various city hospitals.

Most of the victims were hit by flying objects triggered by the explosion that occurred at about 11.30 am. The loud explosion could be heard more than two kilometres away, and city residents said they were taken aback, buildings shook, while those near the scene had windows shattered. Thick black smoke billowed later as a fire broke out at the adjacent Shell Petrol station. The blaze is suspected to have been caused by the explosion.

The victim, a man, died at the Guru Nanak hospital where he was rushed to soon after the incident, Nairobi PPO Anthony Kibuchi said.

“The area of the explosion is a busy street behind Kirinyaga Road that is dominated by motor vehicle spare part dealers.”

Most observers said things could have been worse had the blast not occurred on a Sunday when city streets have fewer pedestrians and vehicles. The street is usually heavily populated and a beehive of activities during weekdays, and the fatalities and injuries could have been higher. Police and military officials who rushed to the scene said the source of the explosion was an unoccupied room near the petrol station.

But they could not immediately confirm the nature of the explosive that went off, shattering several

buildings’ windows, flinging eight cars and ripping open two 20-feet containers packed with motor vehicle spare parts. At Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) where a majority of victims were admitted, Dr Peter Wanyoike, the hospital’s chairman in charge of disaster preparedness allayed fears there would be more fatalities. Dr Wanyoike said that all victims who had been admitted to KNH wards by 2.30pm were in a stable condition.

He said the majority had suffered burns, while others had fractures and injuries caused by sharp objects. “Actually 60 per cent of the victims suffered burns while five had fractured limbs. The rest suffered soft tissue injuries. Others had cuts from glass and other sharp objects,” he explained.

Bomb disposal experts who arrived at the scene described the device as a high velocity explosive. It first ripped off the rear wall of the room, before shattering the steel containers and cars, some of which were on a slow motion, witnesses said. It was at that point the victims, some of them residents of a nearby residential house who were in their rooms during the explosion, were hit by flying shrapnel. The shock of the blast ripped through the windows and doors injuring several residents.

USA, Newbury, Massachusetts. Diesel fuel spills at state police barracks More than 100 gallons of diesel fuel spilled out of a 500-gallon tank and covered the parking lot at the state police barracks behind Scotland Road with the flammable liquid.

Newbury fire Chief William Pearson said the fuel, used to power the barracks' generator, leaked out of a broken line connecting the tank to the building starting around 11:45 a.m. The leak prompted a Tier 1 Hazmat response, bringing not only Newbury fire units but technicians from the Department of Environmental Protection, who were charged with cleaning the spill.

Tier 1 is considered the least

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Azerbaijan, Baku.

SOCAR to open 300 petrol stations in Romania The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan will launch nearly 300 petrol stations in Romania under the brand of SOCAR, during the next 3 years. SOCAR President Rovnag Abdullayev spoke about the launch of stations in Ukraine and Romania and noted that the first stations of the company had already been launched in the Ukraine: - 17 SOCAR stations are expected to be launched. In Romania, SOCAR has purchased certain petrol stations.

According to the program, the number of SOCAR petrol stations in Romania will reach 300, within the next 3 years. He also noted that the construction of the Petkim Oil Refinery Plant had already been started in Turkey, whilst the first oil products will be produced by, and sold in, 2013. Locating of this plant in Mediterranean Sea creates opportunities to sell the oil products in this sea basin.

Turkey, Istanbul. BP Turkey to open 40 new stations Aiming for growth in parallel with the fuel oil market in Turkey, BP’s local branch plans to open 40 new filling stations in the Turkish market this year, a written statement from BP Turkey said.

Speaking at the Petroleum Istanbul 2011 fair, BP Turkey Fuel Manager Richard Harding said BP offers service quality to its customers

with more than 600 filling stations in Turkey. “We target a strong growth in 2011 in parallel with the fuel oil market. We plan to expand our station network, increase productivity and take 40 more stations in operation, Harding said.

“Being a company that has invested in the Turkish energy sector and economy for 100 years, we will continue investing with our innovative perspective in the upcoming period”. At the fair, Harding shared his ideas related to BP Turkey’s growth strategy with representatives from the sector.

Higher customer satisfaction can only be provided by happy dealers and workers, the BP statement read.

It added that BP Turkey implements advanced management standards and programs to increase productivity. BP Turkey uses all its experience and power to provide a better environment for its dealers, the statement said. As well as distributing and marketing fuel, oil and lubricants, BP Turkey‘s activities include liquefied petroleum gas, or LPG, commercial and industrial fuels and exploration for petroleum, gas and energy.

TOTAL sells its UK forecourts June 2011 - Gerald Ronson’s service station business is among a consortium that has snapped up 810 UK outlets from French oil giant Total in a deal worth hundreds of millions of pounds, the firms announced.

Ronson’s Snax 24 business, which he set up 45 years ago, has teamed up with Investec and new investment firm Grovepoint Capital to take over the petrol stations along with a logistics arm and the Butler heating oil brand. The Rontec consortium is believed to have fended off rival bids from Blackstone, Bain Capital and TPG. The group has agreed in turn to sell 254 of the sites in the Midlands and South East to Shell for £240m, but will run the stations under a management agreement. As a result of the deal, Snax 24 will be left operating 556 petrol stations across the UK, of which 238 will be owned by the Rontec group. Total said the

deal was part of its attempts to streamline its downstream business, in line with several big oil firms refocusing on more lucrative exploration and production. The deal, expected to close later this year, will leave Total with a handful of marketing operations in the UK. The firm said it was also continuing talks to sell its UK refining business.

Ronson said the transaction “marks Snax 24’s return to the fuel business in scale”.

New Zealand, Auckland. First Z petrol station opens One of the largest re-branding exercises in New Zealand history kicks off this morning when the first Z petrol station opens in Auckland.

Following the 2010 sale of the Shell petrol stations and distribution business to Infratil and the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, the company announced last month that it was dropping the famous red and yellow brand for a new identity.

It has since launched a major advertising campaign playing up its local ownership. The first of 10 pilot sites under the Z brand was opened

by Maungakiekie MP, Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga this morning. Z Energy, which was previously known as Greenstone, said it carried out a major research exercise into its customers which revealed little connection to the Shell brand itself.

The company has also admitted that the cost of using the Shell brand - around $10 million a year – was also a factor in the decision. As well as a new brand, the company is overhauling its offering, with New Zealand-made pies and cupcakes, better coffee and forecourt attendants during some hours. ''Our new look stores will provide customers with a completely overhauled and significantly improved offer,'' Z Energy chief executive Mike Bennetts said this morning. Other Z sites, in Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Turangi and Putaruru will be opened over the coming months, with all of the 220 Shell stations expected to be rebranded by June 2012.

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serious environmental accident. As Newbury Fire-fighters remained on scene to make sure the fuel didn't ignite, a Massachusetts Department of Transportation truck spread sand across the parking lot to absorb as much of the fuel as possible and keep it from spreading to vegetated areas. Diesel fumes could be smelled all around and inside the building. “It's a lot of fuel,” Pearson said. Pearson said he didn't expect any difficulties removing the diesel fuel by the end of the afternoon.

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Dresser Wayne teams with Retail Motor Industry Federation to support independent retailers

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Members to Enjoy Attractive Pricing on Industry-Leading Forecourt Maintenance Services and Equipment.

Dresser Wayne, a global innovator of fuel dispensers and technologies, has announced a partnership with the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI), the trade association for the retail motor industry in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man. Under the terms of the agreement, Dresser Wayne will be RMI’s exclusive partner for forecourt equipment and maintenance, offering its industry-leading maintenance services and equipment to independent fuel retailers represented by RMI, which serves the 5,000-site-strong independent retailer sector across the UK. “Our partnership with RMI reflects Dresser Wayne’s strong commitment to supporting independent retailers by providing them with industryleading forecourt maintenance service and equipment at competitive prices,” says Dresser Wayne Sales Manager Soren PowellHolse. “We are pleased to have earned RMI’s stamp of approval for our offerings and we look forward to meeting their members’ needs in the forecourt.”

Fuel retailers and forecourt operators who belong to RMI will receive preferred rates from Dresser Wayne when they sign up for maintenance service in conjunction with renewing their RMI memberships. RMI-members will be served by a team of highly knowledgeable, skilled and qualified field-service technicians, and they will enjoy the benefit of Dresser Wayne’s industry-leading service level agreement (SLA).

“RMI exists to serve our members’ best interests in a variety of ways,” says Julian Phillips, head of commercial services for RMI, “and Dresser Wayne supports that by making it possible for us to offer 26

them outstanding forecourt services and products at very attractive prices.”

RMI provides its members with a wide range of services, including advocacy and lobbying on their behalf, business training, advice on legal and other issues, public relations and marketing assistance and exclusively negotiated contracts for equipment and services.

The association consists of a wide range of organizations representing different sectors of the retail motor industry, including RMI Petrol.

Cameron Forecourt and Jigsaw find “The Missing Piece!”

Two UK leaders in fuel management technology have launched the elusive “missing piece”, which enables users to replace dated and unreliable fuel management equipment without the expense of buying new access devices Commercial vehicle refuelling

equipment specialists, Cameron Forecourt Ltd (CVShow, Stand 4B70) and partners Jigsaw, manufacturers of fourth generation fuel

management systems, have solved the puzzle by developing a “one-fitsall” reader that accepts the majority of existing access devices -- keys, cards, fobs and permanently fixed on board devices such as those frequently used by bus operators.

Many large commercial fleet operators have made significant investment in secure access devices, often running into thousands of pounds.

With cards, keys and fobs, individually worth between £5 to more than £20 and permanently fixed on-board devices often costing in excess of £150 each, it is clear that whilst the cost of replacing just an individual key or card reader terminal can initially seem reasonable, the added cost of purchasing hundreds or even thousands of replacement access devices can be daunting.

Cameron Forecourt and Jigsaw have i n v e s t e d considerable time and effort to understand the commonly used communication standards and coding methods and are now offering replacement systems which can read the majority of devices in their original format.

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the technology and engineering principles involved and therefore are able to offer the appropriate levels of support.”

One further “missing piece” which has been developed and can be readily provided by Cameron Forecourt is the ability to fully integrate tank contents data from the Gilbarco Veeder Root TLS range of electronic gauges with the Jigsaw fuel management system. This final link ensures all fuel data is available from a single source, therefore giving true “Wet Stock” reconciliation rather than the theoretical “Book Stock” figures offered by most systems. Because fuel transactions are monitored and reported in real time, any sudden and unexplained losses of fuel are immediately recognised as a leak or possibly theft and can be reported immediately by SMS or email.

Further investment has been made by Cameron Forecourt in expanding their electronic test and repair facility at their Barnsley headquarters to allow quality repairs of fuel management systems not readily supported by the original manufactures.

Technical Services Manager, Mike Hobson, says many existing customers felt let down by some manufacturers who had effectively “pulled the plug” on supporting equipment which in some cases was only two or three years old.

Mike continues: “We are able to offer full support for almost every make and model of fuel management systems, and even where spares are difficult to source, we can still offer a best endeavours approach to try to get system working again, effectively buying customers time to evaluate the options for replacement.”

Fuel storage tank hygiene With the introduction of up to 7% FAME (biofuel) in gasoil, Andy Seal, Sales director of Hytek said “we have seen a huge increase in our particle and water block filter sales with customers asking for better filtration from the traditional 30 micron filtration down to 10 micron particularly in the agricultural and plant sectors”.

Because these FAME fuels are hygroscopic, they cause microbial contamination in the fuel which live on the suspended water and free water at the bottom of the storage tank.

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This allows customers the benefit of upgrading to fourth generation fuel management systems, which provide real-time access to fuel usage and stock records from any web enabled PC, without facing a substantial additional bill for replacing their existing access devices.

In many cases the original key or card reader terminal can be simply retrofitted with a new “Front Door”, therefore minimising site works and equipment down time.

Under normal circumstances, site work can be completed within a few hours, with the system up and running the same day. Because the original housing or enclosure is being reused, together with items such as the power supply, motor switching and associated electrical wiring, there are considerable financial savings to be made over complete replacement. Where it is necessary to replace the equipment in total, the new system can be simply installed to existing electrical wiring at competitive rates.

The system uses GPRS communications which allows the user to log on to the fuelling web site using a standard web browser and their unique username and password, so they can see and manage their fleet fuelling from anywhere.

Communication costs and software licensing, including all necessary updates, are included as part of the overall package, therefore significantly reducing the cost of equipment ownership and maintenance to levels not previously associated with traditional fuel management systems.

Martyn Gent, Sales & Marketing Manager, for Cameron Forecourt explains: “Imagine you have fitted a Chubb or Yale lock to your front door, you would then expect to be able to buy replacement keys from any proprietary high street locksmith who has invested in the necessary technology rather than apply to the original lock manufacturer for a factory replacement.

“It’s the same here. We have made the investment to understand

Storage tanks, particularly those with low usage, require a permanent system to keep the microbes/bugs dormant. Back up generator tanks are at a particular risk.

Hytek have the solution; the FM.RK fuel storage tank re-circulation kit.

This system circulates and prevents degradation of fuel inside storage tanks. Fuel passes through a fuel conditioner to prevent microbial growth, is automatically recirculated 1.5 times every 28 days.

When the pump flow rate drops below a preset limit (indicates a clogged filter) the flow switch closes and a flashing light shows.

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Andy Seal stresses that the Hytek fuel re-circulation kit, 10 micron water & particle block filters together with their fuel conditioners and tank water soakers are just part of the solution. Regular tank maintenance is vital as with the introduction of the latest fuels microbes are becoming even more of a problem, but it can be addressed by good tank hygiene.

For further press information please contact: Andy at Hytek (GB) Ltd, Delta House, Green Street, Elsenham CM22 6DS Tel: 01279 815600 email: andy@hytekgb.com

in biofuel levels are planned. These are expected to ratchet up the incidence of problems. A regular visit to http://www.dft.gov.uk/rfa is advisable to keep up to date with developments.

The new greener fuels, with their lower sulphur and higher biodiesel contents, have increased the diesel bug risk, because sulphur kills bugs and biofuels attract additional water. Commercial diesel tanks and lines provide bugs with a constant supply of food and water to grow

3 Step Fuel Hygiene Regime 1. Water Regular draining of water from the system, including the hazy fuel layer is crucial to fuel system health 2. Testing Regular testing to determine the levels and nature of any microbial contamination is needed at intervals appropriate to local risk level. Normally once or twice a year is sufficient.

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Remedial Action The treatment must be appropriate to the results of the test and can include anything from, do nothing, through to a whole fuel system clean out.

Eurotank offer a full range of tank maintenance services, utilising the very latest technology and equipment. Services range from an initial phone consultation, through site inspection and investigation, to resolution.

Eurotank’s 4 year track record with major fuel retailers is testament to the company’s market leading position.

A new strategic partnership to beat the forecourt diesel bug

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Eurotank, fast growing, tank maintenance innovators of the commercial fuel operations sector, announces its latest technology

Contact Eurotank on 0800 311 2146 or visit www.eurotank.eu.com to arrange a no obligation site survey.

partnership. Eurotank are now UK distributors of Conidia Biosciences’ new 10 minute, accurate, on site test for the ‘diesel bug’.

The diesel bug (microbial fuel contamination) has been an increasingly common issue in the forecourt industry since The Renewable Energy Directive and the Fuel Quality Directive introduced changes to diesel specifications.

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unseen.

The risks of bugs growing unchecked in forecourt fuel systems include gauging problems, blocked filters, and even corrosion of lines and tanks, if the problem is left to persist. Prevention is infinitely better (and cheaper) than cure, avoiding costly maintenance and shutdowns.

Prevention begins with designing and implementing a solid, appropriate to risk, fuel hygiene regime.

Shell boosts UK Retail Prescence London, Monday 20 June 2011Shell U.K. Limited agreed to acquire 254 petrol retail sites in the UK from Rontec Investments LLP (the Snax 24 Consortium)

for a total cash

consideration of around $400mln (£240mln), bringing competitively priced

quality

fuels

to

more

customers across the UK. “The deal with the Snax 24 Consortium

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Shell’s

global

Downstream strategy of pursuing opportunities in selected markets where we see prospects for growth,” said Mark Williams, Downstream Director.

“Shell is pleased to be investing in our retail business in the UK, a very competitive market,” said John Bullock, Shell’s Executive VicePresident, Retail.

“With this improved network of petrol stations , Shell will be able to provide more people with a top quality customer offer including quality branded fuels, in a convenient location and at a competitive price, helping us compete for the long term.”

The deal with the Snax Consortium marks the biggest single expansion of Shell’s petrol station network in the UK, where the company has marketed quality fuels to motorists for nearly 100 years. Most recently, UK motorists responded positively to Shell’s new regular fuel, Shell FuelSave, which was introduced in 2010 to complement Shell’s premium fuels offer Shell VPower.

The addition of the new stations – which are mostly in the Midlands and South East of England and fit well with Shell’s existing national network – will enhance Shell’s position as a leading fuels retailer in the UK, with 1,150 stations.

Completion of the agreement is expected around year-end subject to the satisfaction of regulatory and other conditions.

including overseeing a growing network of strategic industry partnerships.

“Tim’s appointment represents an important step for us in the UK market,” said Reed Leighton, Leighton O’Brien’s Co-Founder and CEO. “With Tim on board, we can now accelerate our efforts to provide UK customers with Leighton O’Brien’s signature SIRA service, proven worldwide to be the industry’s most efficient method for tank monitoring and management.”

Tim brings an array of experience to his new position, most notably his familiarity with some of the UK’s highest profile retailers. Prior to joining Leighton O’Brien, Tim led the successful introduction of Funtime Creations to the UK market, rolling out coin-operated services to maximise income generation for three major UK retailers as well as several independent leisure sites.

Based in the UK, Tim will report to Leighton O’Brien’s UK operational team at the company’s global headquarters in Melbourne, Australia.

The second Fuel Distribution Forum ups the ante

Leighton O’Brien Expands UK business development team Retail industry veteran Tim Leary to focus on delivering award-winning SIRA service to customers in the UK market.

Leighton O’Brien have announced the appointment of Tim Leary as the company’s Business Development Manager for the UK. In his new role, Tim will develop and manage local client relationships while driving sales of Leighton O’Brien’s centralised monitoring solutions for storage tank networks, also known as SIRA. Tim will also be responsible for promoting the Leighton O’Brien brand in the UK,

Last week, the stunning Tivoli Victoria Hotel in the Algarve played host to the second Fuel Distribution Forum – where a quality group of sixty fuel distributors and suppliers gathered together for an intense day-and-a-half of conference, oneto-one meetings and informal networking. In the words of one distributor, David Hindmarch of Chandlers Oil & Gas, “The event was a great success and well worth the time taken to attend.”

The event’s media partner, Fuel Oil News, was represented by its Editor, Jane Hughes, who very ably took

the helm as Chair of the conference sessions. Presentations from Mark Rolph of Mabanaft, Maryline Vuillerod of Argus Media and David Fairchild of WP Group covered distributor challenges and opportunities, fair fuel pricing and company rebranding.

The following day continued with the unique OpenRoom Appointments Program seeing nearly 400 formal business meetings, countess informal introductions and numerous business cards exchanged. The wide-ranging line up of suppliers included representatives from Argus Media, BP, Brulines, Cameron Forecourt, Cookson & Zinn, E&S Environmental, Fuelsoft, Harvest Energy, Mabanaft, Reynolds Logistics and Volvo.

Marylline Vuillerod at Argus Media said, “I enjoyed the event and found it extremely useful - it probably saved me four weeks of work. It was a great opportunity for networking.” Distributor companies included amongst others Cooke Fuels, Gulf, J R Rix & Sons, Northern Energy Supplies, NWF Group, Pace Petroleum, Tincknell Fuels, Topaz Energy and WP Group.

Feedback has been tremendous.

The event had been business-like and productive, yet retained a good measure of informality. In the words of one supplier delegate, “It’s a great concept. It’s hard in everyday business to speak to clients, so to get the opportunity to speak to them both during the speed meetings and afterwards in a more relaxed environment was invaluable.” Most importantly, it provided the focus for the beginning of many new partnerships. Phil Bloor at E&S Environmental Services commented, “The whole event was excellent and it was a pleasure to be involved. I made some excellent new contacts and really believe that we will work with some of the clients in the future.”

Feedback from Distributors was equally positive with further endorsement from Ian Macmillan of Swan Petroleum: “I fully enjoyed the event and got a lot of value from it which made the time out of the office worthwhile.”

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Finally, a measure of the forum’s success was seen in delegates’ wishes for the event to continue and grow. David Kingsman at Fuelsoft commented: “I fully support the event - we will be back next year” .

The mood of the group was summed up by Donall O’Connor at ValueOils.com: “The Fuel Distribution Forum really does provide an extremely appropriate environment for buyers and suppliers to meet.

The meetings format was excellent in every sense and I had a number of very successful meetings both in the scheduled sessions and informally afterward.

Very worthwhile.”

Contact: Annabel@openroomevents.com; Tel: +44 20 8222 8844

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turnover to £24 million with sales in mainland Europe, South Africa and Canada. After Micrelec was acquired by Meggitt in 1992, he formed four companies one of which was BusinessNet, a provider of internet connectivity and value added services to the financial community in the City of London.

BusinessNet was subsequently acquired by an American new age telecoms company and Willis tookover as managing director of Arciris in 2001. He grew sales from £3m to £30m in four years, selling the business to Torex where he was appointed CEO of the Petroleum & Convenience Store Division as well as Director of Group Marketing. Willis left Torex in 2005 to concentrate on his other business interests.

Upon his appointment with Cameron Forecourt, David Willis commented: “It’s a real privilege to have been asked to lead the board of Cameron, a company whose hallmark is quality, integrity and friendliness.

The company has a highly experienced and respected workforce and I believe it has tremendous potential in the markets it serves.”

Barry Jenner, Managing Director, remarked: “My late

New EFT & Bunker Card POS Links Committed to supporting the UK Independent Petroleum Dealer market, HTEC are pleased to release yet more features to its marketleading fuel POS, HydraPOS. HydraPOS is now able to support multiple linked EFT terminals concurrently. This feature will have great benefits for sites with Oil Company mandated terminals where bunker cards are currently processed manually through a separate unlinked terminal.

E&S Safely Trained E&S Environmental, part of the Adler & Allan Group, have just put 25 technicians on the IOSH Working Safely course and we are delighted to say all 25 passed first time. This means all E&S employees are now IOSH qualified.

E&S takes H&S very seriously and having all IOSH accredited staff is an added benefit to customers.

Martin Rackley, UK HSSE Manager, Global Alliance Project Management & Construction, Lend Lease commented “Great to see you guys continue to invest in your people and their safety training”. the Working safely meets government's guidelines for introductory health and safety training and is a 100 per cent match

(from left to right): New Chairman David Willis with Cameron Forecourt Financial Director Keith Jenner and Managing Director Barry Jenner

Fuelling solutions specialist Cameron Forecourt Limited has announced the appointment of well-known industry figure David Willis as company chairman.

The appointment follows the untimely death in January of Tony Jenner, the founder and chairman of Cameron Forecourt David Willis has been associated with the petroleum marketing industry for over 45 years, firstly with Shell then as founder and CEO of Micrelec Group which developed filling station management information and control systems.

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father has known and worked with David over the past 40 years, so we are delighted that he has agreed to join our board as its chairman. He brings useful experience and will add materially ‘Mike Pirrie, A&A Group Health & Safety Advisor and qualified IOSH trainer with E&S staff on the Working Safely course at Brize Norton’ to our strategic thinking.” to the Health and Safety Executive's The company remains in family 'passport' syllabus. The course covers ownership with both Barry Jenner the core areas of ‘introducing and his brother Keith, the working safely; defining hazard and company’s Financial Director, risk; identifying common hazards; heading the day to day business. improving safety performance and

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protecting our environment.’

IOSH is the Chartered body for health and safety professionals. With more than 39,000 individual members, they are the biggest professional health and safety organisation in the world.

Adler & Allan wins Scottish Power contract Adler and Allan, one of the UK’s leading oil and environmental service groups, is delighted to announce another major contract win in the British energy sector.

On June 1, 2012, Adler & Allan began a 4-year appointment as the emergency environmental response contractor for Scottish Power.

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Scottish Power is part of the Iberdrola Group and one of the 5 largest energy companies in the world.

A&A were selected from an initial field of 212 potential contractors to provide response cover for the distribution areas in the Scottish Lowlands and North Wales to Lancashire. This follows the recent win of the 5-year, Central Networks (now Western Power Distribution) contract in February.

A&A have new depots at Droitwich and Doncaster giving enhanced coverage for these response contracts with waste permits for oily waste. Henry Simpson, Commercial Director for A&A commented “This continued growth has been based on helping companies look to prevent pollution through rigorous inspection and maintenance of fuel installations and subsequently be on-standby in the event of an incident. Our aim is to continue to innovate, developing services that lead the market whilst protecting the environment.”

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3rd Annual BLS: Tank Integrity, Maintenance and Safety conference Being a developing Southeast Asia logistics hub, Malaysia is looking to attract investment in storage terminals and other port facilities.

However, one of the main challenges faced by the industry is maintaining tank’s integrity in order to prolong its tank life and also to maintain the tank storages.

In light of this, Marcus Evans has announced that the much anticipated 3rd Annual BLS: Tank Integrity, Maintenance and Safety conference will be held in Prince Hotel & Residence from 12 to 13 September 2011. This conference aims to educate participants on ways to proactively maintain their storage tanks facilities in order to elevate tank integrity and safety for efficient bulk liquid storage operations.

Participants of this conference will gain industry insights on topics such as reviews of new API codes; life cycle of tanks and ensuring its reliability; mitigation, control and prevention of corrosion issues with proven technologies; elevation of safety standards to ensure elimination of LTIs; containment of tank fires with efficient fire fighting programme and methods; as well as cost efficient maintenance and terminal operations without compromising on quality of service.

The 3rd Annual BLS: Tank Integrity, Maintenance and Safety conference will be chaired by Brian James Humm, the Chairman of the Association for Petroleum and Explosives Administration, United Kingdom. Various world class terminal, tank and safety experts such as Rolf Gubner, Vice President of European Federation of Corrosion; Mabruk Issa Suleiman, Inspection Head of TAKREER, UAE; Stéphan Beyeler, Former Logistics and Transportation Director of BP,

France; Ziad Yehya, Engineering Manager of Qatargas; Dhirajlal Radadiya, HSE Advisor of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company; Dr Robert Nuttal, Principal Engineer of Petronas Carigali, Malaysia; Aiman Abdullah, Project Manager of Seaport Worldwide, Malaysia; Roziman Yahya, Staff Engineer of Petronas Penapisan (Terengganu) Sdn Bhd, Malaysia; Mohd Hazimin Zainuddin, HEMP & Process Safety Head of Shell PD Refinery, Malaysia; Hassan Karim, CISSP Senior Communications Security Engineer of Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia; Mike Raine, Director of Fuel, Tank and Pipe Pte Ltd; Capt. Tarun Arora, General Manager of GPS Chemoil; Carlos Legorreta, Director of Oreco; and Muhammad Naeem Ansari, Terminal Manager of Arabtank Terminals Ltd, Saudi Arabia, will be presenting industry insights and case studies on bulk liquid storage maintenance and safety.

This event is sponsored by Fuel,Tank and Pipe Pte Ltd, SOLVAY Speaciality Polymer Pte Ltd, and Oreco A/S. The esteemed panel of endorsers and media partners are the Association for Petroleum and Explosives Administration, Singapore Institute of Materials Management, Ogilvie Publishing, Petrofinder and RigsWorld.

Marcus Evans is one of the world's leading providers and promoters of global summits, strategic conferences, professional trainings, in-Company training, business-tobusiness congresses, sports hospitality and on-line information.

Founded in 1983, the company now employs over 3500 employees operating in 35 countries around the world. The company's revenues are generated from clients across a majority of the world's top 1000 companies.

Our international network of offices provides a onestop shop for a company's business intelligence, learning and training needs. For more information, please visit www.marcusevans.com.

For more information about this topic, please contact Cherrie Koay at 603-2723 6662 or email to CherrieK@marcusevanskl.com.

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Employees from all over the forecourt sector are being invited to enter a new award scheme launched by Xmo Strata which will recognise the efforts being made to raise health and safety standards across the industry.

The nationwide sign installation and maintenance firm is offering a cash prize of £1,000 and says the award is aimed at dealers, contractors, site managers and any other employees working on UK

change and put forward ideas for improvements.”

Xmo Strata says the award has the backing of representatives from leading oil, facilities management and forecourt r e t a i l i n g companies who have agreed to join the judging panel.

These include Shell, BP, Artelia UK, ABB Limited, Gilbarco Ve e d e r - R o o t , Snax 24, and the Lend Lease Corporation.

Entries into the awards may include: • An initiative developed with colleagues or managers to introduce a safer way of completing a task • A new way to communicate onsite dangers to colleagues, customers or other contractors • Improvements made to site documentation to enable more comprehensive safety checks or site audits

forecourts who have developed initiatives to promote safer ways of working.

“This scheme is about rewarding and encouraging proactive safety,” said Steve Martin, Managing Director of Xmo Strata. “Identifying and eliminating risks is a prerequisite in this sector as work is continually undertaken in areas of high risk.

“Whilst it’s imperative that senior managers and company owners keep abreast of the legal requirements and continue a topdown system of safety awareness, the very people who are on the ground and dealing with on-site dangers are the ones who can drive

All entries will be judged on strict criteria including the potential the initiative has to improve safety across multiple sites, the consideration the entrant has given to all site patrons and the uniqueness of the idea.

“There are no restrictions on award entries,” added Martin.

“Whether the initiative has been implemented and is already delivering benefits, or you have the beginning of an idea with great potential. All entries will be considered equally.”

For further information on the awards scheme, or to submit an entry, visit www.xmostrata.com The deadline for award entries is Friday 30 September 2011 and winners will be announced at Xmo Strata’s Safety Awareness Day in December.

Hytek’s Trek for Charity Four Hytek employers have ‘walked the walk’ for a good cause this month.

Adrian Holyomes, Laura Taylor, Chris Barton and Kate Powell all signed up for the 10k Midnight Walk in Harlow, Essex to raise money for St Clare Hospice.

St Clare Hospice cares for people with

life

limiting

illnesses.

They

receive only 30% of their funding from the NHS – the rest comes from sponsorship

money

raised

by

participants of events such as this.

In

a

bid

to

raise

as

much

sponsorship money as possible, Adrian agreed to partake in this walk dressed as a fairy, complete with make-up and tutu! The team, dubbed

the

managed

‘Hytek

to

Trekkers’,

exceed

their

sponsorship target of £500 and managing Director of Hytek Kevin Arnold has agreed to double this, making the overall total a fantastic £1000!

Everyone agreed that the

evening was well worth the blisters.

The walk started at 10:30pm on Saturday, with the Trekkers crossing the finish line at around 1am on Sunday.

“It

was

difficult,

but

definitely worth it to raise money for such a good cause” remarked Laura, who cheekily took a day off work to recover!

Pictures of The Trekkers have been uploaded to the Hytek Facebook page, you

can

view

them

here:

http://www.facebook.com/HytekGB

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How clean is your fuel?

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walls. The dirt then falls into the Miss/Potential Incident reporting stored fuel to create ‘dirty fuel’ – the and our field based teams have dirt from the tank will eventually sink taken it fully on board with some Hytek attempt to combat the to the bottom of the tank and form excellent learning outcomes and I current microbial epidemic in fuel by a thick microbial sludge. This can would personally like to thank all our creating a new informative website result in fuel going ‘off spec’ and no staff for embracing the changes in a – FuelHygiene.com positive manner.” longer being fit for use.

Hytek have created the The award was presented with the website www.FuelHygiene.com, following comments from Shell and which provides many solutions JCI: to limit microbial growth and its effects. The solutions include “Understanding and taking actions simple things such as checking on NMPI reports in order to reduce regularly for water using water- incidents or potential is crucial in finding paste or fitting filters that good HSSE management. remove particles and water in “I congratulate Petrocom on the fuel, to more complex methods number, quality and actions taken in such as fuel re-circulation. their reporting structure, a well Hytek have recently deserved award.” experienced a huge increase in John Rigby – Shell FMC Manager the amount of filters, fuel Left is water contamination, middle is dirt & water conditioners, tank dryers and “Selecting one L3 from the contamination, right is what good diesel should look water soakers that have been candidates was a difficult task, like ordered, especially in the however, Petrocom as a relatively Fuel hygiene is a popular topic at agriculture and plant market new L3 to JCI, have demonstrated in the moment due to the introduction sectors. a short space of time, their of biofuel in diesel and gas oil. These When storing diesel it is imperative commitment to “Goal Zero” through fuels can contain anything up to 7% that you take the correct Miss/Potential Incident biofuel, which doesn’t sound like a precautions to protect it from Near reporting, their HSSE processes and high percentage, but it is enough to contamination before it’s too late. commitment to “Behavioural” do serious damage to engines and Health & Safety. other equipment if it isn’t tested Petrocom receive JCI Colin D Solman - Johnson Controls regularly for microbial growth.

Annual HSSE Award CBD Microbial growth occurs when there is a high water content in the for 2010 “It’s really pleasing to see a new L3 fuel. Biofuels already have a adopt a high level of HSSE higher water content than awareness and mineral fuels as it is responsibility.

When JCI hygroscopic, meaning that it employed the services of is an excellent breeding Petrocom as ever we ground for ‘diesel bugs’ as made it clear as to HSSE they live off the water. The requirements of both JCI microbes grow into larger and our Client (Shell). Very colonies, and then break satisfying to see that these down the carbon chains in key messages are being the fuel therefore understood and are being decreasing the fuel’s put into practice.” combustible properties, degrading its effectiveness. John Rigby Shell FMC Manager , Louise Morgan Director Petrocom Kevin Airey – Johnson Ltd, Colin Solman JCI CBD and Kevin Airey JCI Regional Operations This causes accelerated Manager Controls Fuels ROM wear on machinery and will mean that fuel filters, both on fuel Petrocom are delighted to As a growing company and in dispensers and in vehicles, will block announce receipt of the award order to demonstrate our more regularly. from JCI whilst performing planned commitment to Health and Safety That’s not the only way in which maintenance on their Shell contract. for continuous monitoring and biofuel can cause fuel Louise Morgan Managing Director improvement of our standards, contamination. Over time, tanks commented: “We have fully Petrocom have employed a full time develop a build-up of dirt on their embraced the Shell Goal Zero ethic Health and Safety Co-Ordinator and walls. Unfortunately, biofuel is also and have adopted the Shell Life is following a program of investment an effective detergent and will strip Saving Rules on all of our sites. We including NEBOSH training courses, the build-up of dirt from the tank recognise the value of Near SMSTS and others.

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APEA 2011 Live Wednesday 23 November 2011 Ricoh Arena, Coventry Exhibition | Conference | AGM | Awards Dinner

APEA Live 2011: Industry gears up for November showpiece Don’t miss out, book your place today!

The excitement is building ahead of this year’s APEA Live, the specialist event for the petroleum industry.

Once again, all the influential players in our business will descend on Ricoh Arena to enjoy a record breaking exhibition, unmissable conference and glittering awards ceremony, all packed into the best 24 hours on the trade calendar.

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If this event is not already in your diary, now’s the time…

Event Date Venue Info

APEA Live 2011 23 November 2011 Ricoh Arena Coventry, CV6 6GE www.apea.org.uk

Event Overview Why attend?

APEA Live 2011 delivers a phenomenal business experience, across one incredible day. A fast growing event, expanding year-on-year; this is an occasion where the petroleum industry gathers to: • Do business; establish new business partnerships.

• Network with peers, customers and prospects.

• Learn about the industry’s latest products, innovations and players.

• Understand new relevant legislation and regulations.

• Share information.

• Raise standards by celebrating trade excellence.

Who attends?

Put simply, anyone that plays a pivotal role in our industry, including: • Forecourt owners (individual and group, oil and retail companies) ¶ Forecourt product / service suppliers • Engineers • Contractors • Regulators • Health & Safety representatives Bottom line: if you’re serious about this industry, then you must attend APEA Live

Book now at www.apea.org.uk, and read on for more details regarding the day’s specific elements!

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APEA Live 2011: The Exhibition An unrivalled forum for business learning, interaction & transaction APEA Live’s exhibition is the specialist show for sourcing information, products and expertise in our market. From a forecourt supplier perspective, there is no better opportunity to meet the most respected, established brands, offering the most advanced solutions to current requirements.

2011 will be a record year for exhibitor numbers, with more and more companies recognising this event to be an integral part of their live marketing strategy.

From a visitor perspective, the decision to attend becomes a ‘no brainer’. In addition to the fact that this show represents the only chance to access brands of such high quality, all at one time in one place, attendance to the exhibition is absolutely FREE OF CHARGE!* *Pre-registration at www.apea.org.uk is essential.

Register your FREE attendance now at www.apea.org.uk!

Any person that has not pre-registered will be charged £10 on the door.

Exhibiting companies confirmed (at time of going to press): KPS UK LCM Environmental Ledbury Welding & Engineering LIS (North Western) OAMPS (UK) Petrocom Petrofuse International Petroman Enviromental Services PLX Durapipe UK Purfleet Forecourt Services Risbridger Scheidt & Bachmann UK Suresite Tanknology Terence Barker Thorlux Tokheim UK Torex Retail

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ABFAD Adler and Allan (E&S Environmental) APEA Avanti Environmental Car Wash UK CFG Nationwide CSD Sealing Systems D Berry & Co DP Fuel Tank Services Dresser Wayne ELAFLEX Energy Level Systems Eurotank Environmental Fairbanks Environmental Franklin Fueling Systems Gilbarco Veeder-Root Global MSI Hytek (GB) Inspectahire King Tanktechnic

For a full, up-to-date exhibitor list, visit www.apea.org.uk

Not booked your company’s stand yet? Please act quickly!

Exhibition stands are being sold at a record rate. Make sure your brand does not miss out on this lucrative opportunity to: • Sell your products and build your pipeline.

• Interact with industry decision-makers.

• Increase awareness; bring your brand alive.

• Launch and showcase new products.

• Undertake valuable market research • Utilise the only multi-sensory and most effective marketing form: face-to-face.

• Be a visible solution (if you are not there, your competitors will be)

To book your stand today, contact: David Lonergan, Sales DirectordavidL@f2fevents.co.uk+44 (0) 1442 289 920/928

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APEA Live 2011: The Conference Cutting-edge content, exceptional value-for-money APEA Live 2011 Conference is sponsored by Franklin Fueling Systems

APEA Live’s conference will deliver outstanding content on relevant issues that affect your business.

The 2011 conference will constitute an impressive morning line-up of expert speakers. Following lunch, the afternoon programme will feature more informal, interactive workshops.

Confirmed speakers include...

Robert Renkes Executive Vice President Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI) Renkes will be jetting in from Oklahoma, USA in order to deliver an unmissable analysis of recent American experiences and changes within the petroleum market, including his insight into the challenges faced by the introduction of higher proportions of bio-fuels.

Jurgen Straube TUV Nord Straube will talk about his experiences as a test house, approving underground tank linings to the European Standard, and will argue the need for the systems to be tested and certified.

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The afternoon workshop themes will cover...

• Blue Book Review – summary of the significant amendments • Auto LPG - meeting the requirements of the codes of practice for inspections • Explosives - the new Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2010 • Petrol interceptors - meeting the demands of current and future forecourt fuels The above, and so much more (full programme at www.apea.org.uk) is available at an incredible member delegate rate of just £40.

In a change from last year, the conference is adopting a ‘one ticket for all content’ policy in 2011. The amazing £40 ‘access all areas’ member rate is actually cheaper than last year’s equivalent ticket, and is the same price that was charged in 2009! All conference tickets include lunch and additional refreshments.

The Conference is to be opened by APEA Chairman, Brian Humm

Exhibition & conference ticket rates – book now at www.apea.org.uk Member

Non - Member

Conference Ticket (inc. lunch, tea/coffee & all day content)

£40.00

£80.00

Exhibition Ticket (inc. exhibition admission only)

Free of charge*

Free of charge*

*Pre-registration at www.apea.org.uk is essential. Any person that has not preregistered will be charged £10 on the door.

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APEA Live 2011: The Awards Dinner Raising industry standards by celebrating excellence The climax of APEA Live 2011 will be the evening’s awards dinner, a lavish celebration of the outstanding achievements by the best innovators in our business over the past year.

Not just the best party on the calendar, winning an APEA award means a lot, providing recipients with a prestigious kite-mark for excellence. Just ask the some of the 2010 winners…

“Winning an APEA Award was a special moment; to be valued and recognised by your peers is something any company should strive for, and ROL are no different. Furthermore, the achievement has had positive effects that have far outlasted the ceremony itself, for 12 months we can say we are APEA Award winners, which adds real value to our customer and prospect communications.”

Richard O'Lone, Director, ROL Testing "Winning the APEA Quality Award in 2010 was a great achievement for the company and provided much valued recognition for all the work undertaken by Eurotank’s management team over the previous 12 months. There is no other industry platform for companies in this specific part of the market to be recognised for their commitment to the various aspects of commercial activity undertaken. As well as showing the industry what you have been doing, winning an award gives all company employees a boost and gives them much needed recognition for all their endeavours”.

Edward Wheeler, Managing Director, Eurotank Environmental

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"Health & Safety is at the very heart of everything we do at Topaz. A lot of effort, much of which is unrecognised, goes into ensuring that we work in and provide a safe environment for our customers and staff alike. It is fantastic for Topaz to be recognised by an organisation such as APEA, who like us strive to work for a safe environment. We were delighted to receive such an award and this has really motivated us to continue the drive for further improvement."

Jonathan Diver, Dealer Business Manager, Topaz Energy "Winning the APEA Innovation Award in 2010 was very significant for Ipsotek. It was an opportunity to introduce our highly effective Video Analytics system into the un-manned Petrol Filling Stations market. Several enquiries followed and three projects are in progress now."

Graham Hamilton, Consultant, Ipsotek

The 6 awards up for grabs on 23 November are: The APEA Personal Contribution to the Industry Award Sponsored by ELAFLEX The APEA Quality Award Sponsored by Scheidt & Bachmann UK The APEA Environment Award Sponsored by Terence Barker The APEA Health & Safety Award Sponsored by Artelia The APEA Business Initiative Award (new for 2011!)

Sponsored by APEA The APEA Innovation Award Further to the awards ceremony itself, this scintillating evening will include a pre-dinner drinks event, a delectable three course dinner and spectacular entertainment.

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Tickets are shifting fast! Book today at www.apea.org.uk to avoid disappointment. £110.00

Table of 10

£1,050.00

Table of 12

£1,210.00

APEA 2011 Live chosen charity Key Messaging about the British Heart Foundation

Note from APEA Chairman, Brian Humm, - There are lots of deserving causes and charities in the world today, but my choice this year for the APEA 2011 Awards Dinner on the 23rd November, is the British Heart Foundation, details of which are given below.

Every year we save thousands of lives through our pioneering research into heart and cardiovascular disease. We provide vital information to help you reduce your own heart health risks and we also support and care for heart patients, helping them understand and cope with their illness.

How we make a difference Some of the most groundbreaking, innovative and important achievements in heart research over the past 50 years have been made thanks to work we have supported. We fund 27 BHF Professors and over 1,400 research projects.

Although we are a large organisation, every donation, no matter how small, brings us closer to our goal. We ensure that every penny you give us is used in the most effective way. With your support, we can beat heart disease.

• Members receive a welcome pack which includes a guide to heart health, a ‘risk’ tape measure and a food diary. They also receive a copy of Heart Health magazine six times a year, regular emails offering information and motivational advice and access to a members’ helpline staffed by cardiac nurses.

• £24 funds a BHF Heart Nurse for one hour, enough time to check a patient's medication and monitor their progress, making sure everything is as it should be

• Around 2.7 million people in the UK are living with coronary heart disease (1) and many of them find coming to terms with and managing their illness can be tough. Heart Matters can provide patients with the vital support they need and can also give encouragement and advice to people who want to lead a healthier life - reducing their risk of developing heart disease in the first place.

• £30 funds a Heartstart UK training pack, so a school can teach their pupils vital life saving skills

• The BHF is committed to reduce the number of people losing their lives prematurely to heart disease.

How your donations help: • £4 covers the cost of 10 of our heart information booklets, helping patients, their family and friends, to better understand their illness and how to deal with it on a day to day basis

• £200 funds a BHF-funded scientist’s lifesaving research for a whole day.

BHF Heart Matters service • The British Heart Foundation Heart Matters service is a free support service to help people keep their hearts healthy last year.

• Heart Matters is tailor-made to support the specific needs of all those who sign up, from those trying to reduce their blood pressure or cholesterol levels, smokers seeking to quit, people trying to eat a healthier diet or those who are already living with heart disease.

• For more information about Heart Matters or to sign up visit or bhf.org.uk/heartmatters telephone the Heart Matters Helpline on 0300 330 3300 Events There's a huge range of exciting events for you to get involved in, that let you have fun, get fit and save lives.

There's something for everyone including runs, swims and bike rides.

For the more adventurous we also have exhilarating challenges, such as skydiving and overseas adventures. www.bhf.org.uk/events

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Ask The Experts Do all pipes such as underground ones, vent stacks and/or tank have to be marked and is it a legal requirement?

Yes they do and it is a legal requirement under Regulation 10 of the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (2003 in Northern Ireland) Therefore any pipe or container that carries a dangerous substance (including petroleum spirit and LPG) must be marked by way of tags and labels.

Brian Baker, Director Brian Baker & Associates I have received proposals that Off Set Fills are to be located under the Canopy between dispensing islands. Is this permitted?

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Often, a developer will look at the potential pipe runs and with it the excavation time and length and decide that costs can be reduced by reducing the length of a pipe run and moving Off Set Fills is one option that is becoming more favourable.

So in answer to your question, yes it is BUT as we are now expecting an articulated Road Tanker under the canopy close to the dispensing operation then further control measures are necessary.

The options are that the Developer or Licensee extends their risk assessment, which in the UK is Regulation 5 of the Dangerous Substances & Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2022 (DSEAR) by closing nearby dispensers whilst the Road Tanker is on site off loading OR by attaching an Additional or Special Condition on the Petroleum Licence as to what numbered dispensers are to close.

Either way, further safety control measures are put in place.

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I understand that cables that pass through ducts on licensed Forecourts need to be sealed by a material that prevents a flammable liquid or vapour passing through and reaching the shop as an example.

Do these sealing materials have to be hydrocarbon resistant and are there special types that can be used?

Before I answer your question directly, it’s good to know why we are providing a seal in the first place and as stated in both the second and now third editions of the “Blue Book” the idea is to ensure that the underground ductwork in hazardous areas is designed and constructed to ensure that fuel or vapour does not enter other areas.

Duct systems should be designed to positively prevent Volatile Organic Compounds (V.O.C’s) entering any building.

In fact 14.9.5 and 14.9.7 suggest that a “Hierarchy” of control is considered and the first example given is that ductwork rises from the ground external to the building and cables enter at a indicated height through an appropriate building seal thus no vapour can ever enter a building if the duct/s never go under the building in the first place. Our next choice is the use of Mechanical seals in the ducts. There are plenty of manufacturers and various types of mechanical seals available in the market that can be bought for both circular, square and rectangular shaped ducts that give a fantastic seal and can be provided with sealing types resistant to V.O.C’s.

These do take up more room and cable capacity and the number of ducts required on site does need to be considered, but it’s a trusted and proven system and been used on ships, refineries and other petrol facilities for a long number of years and will guarantee if applied and installed correctly a fully tight seal around and between cables and against the duct itself.

The last suggestion, and direct

response to your question, is a suitable compound or sealant.

There are again products on the market, but remember the sealant or compound must have been tested, and test results must be available from the manufacturer of the sealant to say its resistant to V.O.C’s in both vapour and liquid form.

For this simple reason Polyurethane expanding or “Builders” foam never has met this requirement and as such should not be used on a forecourt duct sealing situation.

Although the required resistance to V.O.C’s may be met by some types of sealant, the user/installer must be aware that to completely seal around all the cables and the duct liner itself is not so easily achieved compared with that demonstrated by mechanical sealing. In fact in 14.9.7 if sealant or compound is used then all empty or unused ducts are indicated and they should be sealed by a blind mechanical seal.

So my summary is, there are demonstrated in the “Blue Book” a Hierarchy of choice of how to prevent V.O.C’s entering a building and the use of foams or sealants is the last choice for the reasons given, and yes there are products on the market, but you have to ask why was this method chosen over the others? As long as that question can be answered acceptably then the site operator or contractor should not have any future worries.

Just one thing before I close please remember that force ventilated ducts or ducts associated with Autogas should be segregated from the petrol associated ductwork and that these other ducts may not necessarily be sealed.

Gareth Bourhill, Electrical Engineering Consultant What types of LPG nozzle are acceptable in the UK and do they have to conform to a British or European Standard?

Two types of fill coupling are

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specified in the UKLPG Code of Practice 20. These being the ACME coupling and the bayonet coupling.

The nozzles fitted to almost all retail LPG dispensers in the UK are designed to fit onto a vehicle connection meeting the requirements of ECE-67 (1) commonly know as the (Dutch) bayonet fitting.

Any nozzle must only allow LPG to flow only after the nozzle is connected and locked to the receiving filling unit and automatically closes before disconnecting the nozzle from the receiving filling unit.

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Bayonet fitting

Use of adaptors There are a variety of vehicle connections used across Europe so when the vehicles from those countries come to the UK they may need to use adaptors so they can fill using the nozzle fitted to the dispenser.

Gasguard GG Unlatched

There are two types of nozzle; 1. Tubular.

Main manufacturers DeVisser and BK. 2. Trigger. Main manufacturers LPG Equipment (Gasguard) and Elaflex.

When an adaptor is used by a customer a site needs to be aware of the following:

Nozzles are being covered by a European Standard which is due out soon and the current designs will meet the requirements.

• The released volume of gas is much greater than when connecting straight onto a normal fill coupling.

Fitting Problems There have been problems fitting some nozzles onto the vehicle filling connection. DO NOT automatically assume the nozzle is at fault.

• Some adaptors use small diameter threads to secure the adaptor onto the vehicle fill coupling.

• The vehicle fill coupling may be damaged or distorted; in this case that particular vehicle must not be filled.

• The nozzle is damaged, in this case remove the unit from service and have it suitably repaired/maintained.

Latched position

• The fill coupling is different from the bayonet fitting of the nozzle.

To make this fit an adaptor would be required. (See adaptors.)

The filling connection dimensions are specified in the standard ECE6701 but it has been found that not all vehicle fill connections conform to the specified dimensions.

The main dimensions are:

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If a customer decides to use an adaptor then they are responsible for the safe use.

Component

Dimensions mm

Outside diameter

28

Length of pin

38

Centre line pin to face of coupling

26

Diameter of pin

6

At present no routine checks are required to be made on the vehicle connection.

• The nozzle must be disconnected before the adaptor is removed.

Should the adaptor be removed first or break whilst in the nozzle then the adaptor will hold open the nozzle valve and allow the contents of the hose to escape.

• The extra length of the adaptor will provide a greater bending moment. If the fill coupling has not been properly installed this can distort the panel of the car or even cause the thread of the adaptor to shear leaving the broken piece in the nozzle.

• If the vehicle drives away still connected then the adaptor may shear before the pullaway coupling parts.

Filling of other containers There are now some other free standing LPG containers on the market that are fitted with a bayonet fitting; however these are not designed to be filled on a forecourt.

(See UKLPG Information Sheets IIS028.)

Authorisation of the pump should only be given to fill a vehicle.

Richard Wigfull: Director John Wigfull & Co Ltd.

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I am aware that the thickness of a standard steel tank wall is 6mm and over a period of time corrosion takes place that reduces this thickness.

At what stage would the tank be considered for a lining system to be installed?

If you have an existing single wall tank you are never sure when the tank will leak and while I have seen tanks last as long as 50 years I have also seen them fail within 18 months of installation.

The failure is almost always point corrosion on the external surface caused by stray electrical currents.

This is far less prevalent since the introduction of EN12285-1 which includes a more rigorous surface preparation and proven coating system which protects the tanks against external corrosion.

that single wall tanks can be reused with the application of a double wall lining system and leak detection system.

The lining systems should be in

with

EN

13160-7 and compliance is demonstrated by submission of the lining system to a considerations for the owner to take and that is the cost of lining vs tank replacement. That way they can have more secure knowledge of their tank safety, because evidence has shown that tank linings do not normally last as long as a replacement tank.

European

test

house.

A

certificate of compliance is then issued, and to ensure that quality is maintained the lining systems are checked periodically by the test

For the regulator it is a little different.

The external surface of the underground tank cannot be examined without removing the tank so you are unable to see if the tank has corrosion.

It is possible after gas freeing a tank for a contractor to enter the tank and measure the thickness using ultrasound equipment from the inside of the tank, but it is very difficult to cover the whole of the surface and you can miss the very

house

to

ensure

continued

compliance. The leak detection system should comply with EN131602 (Class1 system).

There have, unfortunately, been tank

lining

installed

The older single wall tanks would have had poor corrosion protection (bitumen paint) and although it was common to concrete tanks to offer some form of protection it is clear from experience that single wall tanks are far more vulnerable to corrosion and leakage. While the age of a tank will not always be the sole factor in whether a tank will leak or not the statistics show the older tanks are those which more often fail.

One way of reducing the risk of a single wall tank is to upgrade it by either replacing it with a double wall tank with leak detection or line it using a double wall liner and provide leak detection.

So there are a couple of

conformance

systems

that

have

proved unsuitable for the fuels they contain or the linings have come away from the surface and caused operational problems.

I saw my first tank lining system in 1969 and that

failed

in

two

years! The difference now is that standards apply spot where a corrosion point exists.

There are some excellent contractors and systems out there and others who have proved not so effective, however single skin linings should not be used.

systems

and

so

can

the be

measured against that. This provides some comfort to the tank owner and the regulator.

Jamie Thompson Chair of CEN/TC 265

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I will first point out that single skin tanks made to the old BS 2594 standard and indeed some of those made to the EN12285-1 standard double wall are not all 6mm thickness; the outer skin is in fact 4mm and the dished ends 5mm.

A corrosion engineer I am told can work out that with uniform corrosion over the surface a tank that thickness will last for 50 years or more but of course life is not like that.

The advice in The Blue Book is

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What information is required to Transfer a Petroleum Licence from one party to another if a petrol filling station is to be sold in the UK? When it is proposed to sell or even transfer a lease on a petrol filling station then a transfer of the petroleum licence is required. This comes under the remit of the Petroleum (Transfer of Licences) Act 1936. A standard form is available from the HSE website (www.hse.gov.uk/lau/lacs/6562app2.pdf) and the following information is required First Section 1) The current licensee’s name

3) A name, signature, date and position held of the responsible person of the Company Second Section To be completed by the applicant, this is a short statement to the effect that the applicant will abide by the licence conditions and they sign and date this section and include their position within a company (if any). This statement refers to the next part of the form which is the

Finally

a

payment

should

to cover the administration costs of

The first part of the schedule is to be

(Fees) Regulations.

year under the Health and Safety by

the

out

going

licensee which basically tells the PLA

Brian Humm

who the incoming licensee is and

Head of Petroleum

their contact details and whether

London Fire Brigade

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ready to present to the UKLPG Technical Management Safety Team (TMST) for submission to the UKLPG Board in less than 12 months.

Due to the amount of work involved and publishing there is a charge to buy the Codes; a full list and prices is on the website: uklpg.org.uk.

However there are circumstances where specific guidance is required quickly and can be summarised, often on a few sheets of A4. In these circumstances the TMST and Board would authorise the issuing of an information sheet (they used to be called Technical Memorandum).

These are prepared by members of the

industry

and

after

being

accepted by the Board are placed on the UKLPG web site. These are free downloads and are in two forms. UIS--- (User Information Sheets – available to all enquirers) and IIS--(Industry

Information

Sheets

–

available to members of UKLPG).

Some of the UIS that may be considered relevant to liquid LPG include: The last entry in the table below is being revised, this will be transferred to the UIS list and issued by the end of August 2011.

A full list is on the UKLPG web site and can be downloaded in .pdf format.

UIS008

Electrical installations (Where “Blue Book” does not apply.)

UIS010

Separation distances between LPG cylinders and tanks and domestic oil tanks

UIS012

Work on vehicle LPG fuel tanks

UIS016

Work on LPG vehicles in garages

UIS024

Preparation, installation, inspection, testing and maintenance of rubber hoses, up to and including 76 mm internal diameter in accordance with BS EN 1762.

IIS028

Filling of user owned, portable refillable LPG cylinders at autogas re-fuelling sites

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be

forwarded to the PLA (currently £8) the transfer. The fees are set each

Technical information from the UKLPG The majority of the technical information published by the UKLPG is in the form of Codes of Practice.

There are also two sets of guidance notes.

The preparation and subsequent revision of these documents are lengthy consultations with specific working groups whose members not only consist of members of the LPG industry with relevant experience but also input from external interested organisations including the HSE. Some of the Codes also contain a forward from the HSE. It is rare that a new publication can be

The second part is regarding the ownership of the site; if the applicant is not the owner then these details must be supplied including email and telephone numbers.

schedule.

completed

2) The address of the filling station concerned

they are a sole trader, partnership or a limited company.

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Protecting the Blue Book

By Ian Hillier, APEA Now that the third edition of the Blue Book has been published and sent to all members of the Association you may be wondering how we will protect it from being illegally copied and distributed, not only in the paper version but also the downloaded version.

The APEA logo and the content of the Blue Book are protected by United Kingdom legislation. The Logo is protected by the Trade Marks Act 1994 and the book by the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988.

The Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 provides protection for the authors of the Blue Book, the APEA and the Energy Institute. Any literary, artistic, musical or dramatic work has rights under the Act. The Association can take legal action against instances of infringement or plagiarism.

Copyright lasts for seventy years

after the death of the author.

The APEA has for the first time provided a service to download a personal copy of the Blue Book, but this is covered by the terms of a licence only to the person downloading. Each page is marked with the person’s name and the licence indicates that this shall not be passed on to other people. It is therefore a criminal offence to make copies of the Blue Book and disseminate them to persons who do not have a legal right to receive them.

The criminal sanctions for infringements of the copyright in the Blue Book or use of the logo are severe. Making copies of the Blue Book for the purpose of selling or hiring to others can attract, on indictment, an unlimited fine and up to ten years imprisonment.

The APEA logo was recently registered as a trademark with the

Helping to alleviate cross-contamination

By Bob Brooks and Tom Green Petro Chemical Solutions The tightening of rules around cross-contamination of fuels at service stations has led to an increase in the number of uplifts at a huge cost to the industry.

Fuel delivered to the customer must contain no fewer than 0.1% of impurities meaning that any mistakes made in the delivery cannot be rectified without taking all of the fuel out of the tanks and having the whole system flushed out.

The new rules allow no such margin for error; by the time a driver realises that he is unloading into the wrong delivery point, it is too late.

Topping up with the correct fuel to dilute it to an acceptable ratio is no longer an option, due partly to the

tiny margin of error but also because of the separate injection system of adding the necessary additives. This means that the only option for

Intellectual United Kingdom Property Office. Now any person who is not a member can be dealt with in court if they refuse to stop using the logo. Any person who uses the logo to sell goods can be prosecuted by a Local Authority Trading Standards Department if they are not licensed by the Association. Nobody is currently licensed to use the logo to sell goods; only the Association can sanction the use of the logo. The penalties are under the Trade Marks Act 1994. Section 92 of the Act stipulates that anyone guilty of an offence is liable on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or a fine not exceeding £5000 or both. A person on conviction on indictment is liable to a fine or imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years or both.

If you wish to purchase a copy of the Blue Book, go to the ‘Publications’ page of the APEA website at www.apea.org.uk

correcting mistakes is a costly uplift, involving a team of four on site, three extra tankers to transport up to 50,000 litres of fuel and, at best, refining the fuel to make it usable or, at worst, scrapping the entire load.

A straightforward uplift can cost tens of thousands of pounds. If the fuel has been sold to the public, that cost can easily go into the hundreds of thousands – and that is without the incalculable damage to brand reputation and public relations.

VIZICAPs can be created in whatever colour the client wants

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Colourful solution Oil companies and fuel retailers have come to the conclusion that the only cost effective solution to the problem of delivery error is to prevent mistakes from happening in the first place.

But driver delivery errors are frighteningly easy to make, with anonymous looking metallic grey caps providing little differentiation between the pipes, meaning that it is all too easy for delivery drivers to attach their delivery hoses to the wrong one.

The simple solution is better labelling. Petro Chemical Solutions’ VIZICAP™ product has proved extremely popular with some of the country’s fuel distributors and retailers since it was released to market two years ago.

Colour-coded caps – tailored to each company’s colour scheme for each of their different fuels – are fitted to the delivery points on the forecourt.

Drivers simply match the colour of the grade barrel on the tank to the one at the delivery point and crossover is virtually eliminated.

Colour coding is nothing new to the industry – all of the bays and arms at the terminals are all colourcoded to each company’s individual products. VIZICAP simply transfers that system to the forecourts.

When the original VIZICAP solution was released, it had an immediate impact on the number of crossovers in the industry and the response from users has been extremely enthusiastic. One outlet had three crossovers in one week – but after fitting the VIZICAP the problem was eradicated.

However, as our company has installed the VIZICAP at service stations around the country, we have collected feedback from drivers, managers and forecourt staff to enhance the product even further.

Thanks to a grant from Innovations Network – a development fund administered by Coventry University to help businesses in the West Midlands – we have been able to develop a new product which is 54

more robust, even easier to use and more secure.

This next generation of VIZICAP is undergoing some final testing but the early response from the industry has been very positive with several companies ready to take orders for sites in the UK and overseas.

The new VIZICAP (left) includes an area to label the tank’s ID on the underside of the cap

Security The original product was locked using a padlock through a metal lever fitted to the cap. However, during winter the lock could freeze or the lever could stiffen and drivers would often try to loosen the lock, which could break the locking mechanism. The pipe would then be deemed unsafe for further deliveries

because they could not be sure that it had not been tampered with, meaning that the service station loses deliveries.

The new VIZICAP has a push-lock mechanism which was originally developed for the Canadian postal system and has been tested to temperatures of -30C. Forecourt staff leave the keys for the relevant VIZICAP for each tank that needs filling in a driver control box for which each delivery driver has a key.

An optional emergency unlocking mechanism on the VIZICAP means that delivery drivers can access the tanks even if the outlet has left them the wrong keys – the push-lock mechanism means that it can be locked properly again afterwards so that the tank remains secure.

The cap can easily be modified to remove the emergency release if it is not required.

Robust Petro Chemical Solutions has been working with a materials specialist to find a composite solution to create a more robust housing.

The lid and hinge is made with a heavily loaded glass-filled material which gives it the strength of a metal casting. But the real breakthrough is in the ferris coupling, which is made with a conductive glass-loaded and steel-fibre loaded material.

This solves three problems. The first is the need to dissipate the build-up of static electricity that results from

The new push lock mechanism (left) is more robust and secure than the old lever-based system

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running 1000 liters per minute through the pipe.

The second is the ability to match the colour of the material to the colour coding of the product, which is central to the success of VIZICAP. Some service stations paint the metal housing but this is only a shortterm fix because the corrosiveness of the fuel strips the paint away. The material for the VIZICAP housing is not painted – the whole material is coloured all the way through to the exact specifications of the client.

The third advantage is that it can be installed by the clients’ own service teams. The existing VIZICAP has to be installed by Petro Chemical Solutions, but the new product can be sent in bulk to the oil

The composite material used for the ferris coupling dissipates static electricity and can be coloured to the client's needs, avoiding the need for paint

companies’ contractors and is a screw-on fitting to be fitted themselves.

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The slot on the inside of the lock is an emergency release mechanism

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Manufacturing The interest that the oil industry has shown in the new VIZICAP means that it could be installed nationally and in markets around the world very soon.

However, we are committed to keeping production in the UK and, more specifically, the West Midlands.

The funding that we received from Innovations Network was awarded to us because of our relationships with local companies and they have served us well.

But, more practically, we are committed to maintaining the integrity of the product and so it is important for us to oversee the production ourselves.

The composite materials that are being used for VIZICAP are crucial to the strength of the product so we will be ensuring that they have been manufactured to our exact specifications before they are fitted at fuel delivery points around the world.

Future The issue of crossovers is not confined to the UK and several oil companies are looking into taking the product into overseas markets.

Petro Chemical Solutions is already looking at adapting the

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Electrostatic safety The APEA’s criteria for going to market is that the product must be lockable, be able to hold 2.2 bar of pressure and be able to disperse an electric charge.

Jamie Thompson of the APEA put Petro Chemical Solutions in touch with Graham Hearn of Wolfson Electrostatics, which is affiliated to the University of Southampton, for tests.

Wolfson Electrostatics tested the new VIZICAP and presented Petro Chemical Solutions with a Certificate of Electrostatic Safety, allowing it to be ATEX approved.

Wolfson tested surface resistivity and relaxation time, and electrostatic discharge.

For the surface resistivity test, a test voltage of 1000VDC was applied and the minimum resistance value that could be quantified using the

equipment was 100,000 ohms per square of surface. The charge relaxation time was determined by grounding the steel adaptor, charging by corona and monitoring the decay in surface potential.

The electrostatic discharge (ESD) test is designed to generate the maximum surface charge density on the test piece and then to quantify the magnitude of the resultant ESD. This is achieved by using frictional charging (rubbing with a cotton and nylon cloth) and ionic charging using a high voltage power supply and corona electrode, and the magnitude and polarity of the potentials developed on the sample surfaces were monitored.

The VIZICAP coupling showed low resistivity and short charge relaxation times which indicates that the material will not retain static electricity when in use – no electrical discharges were obtained under any charging conditions.

About Petro Chemical Solutions Petro Chemical Solutions was created by long-term friends Bob Brooks and Tom Green.

Bob was a petrol tanker delivery driver trainer for 20 years and was well aware of the challenges faced in fuel delivery. He came up with the initial idea for a cap for tanker drip caps 15 years ago and approached Tom, an engineer, some time later to see if he could design and make a model.

Tom created a prototype out of fibreglass and together they pitched it to various fuel retail companies and, after lots of door knocking, they realised the problem lay in the delivery points. Thus VIZICAP was developed

and

pitched

to

a

welcoming industry which eagerly installed it in forecourts around the country.

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product for other markets. The fixings for delivery points in New Zealand and the United States are different to those used in other parts of the world and we are currently developing VIZICAP tests in New Zealand. If it proves to be successful there, then we will be able to roll it out to the much larger American market.

VIZICAP is a simple but effective device that can save oil companies huge costs, both in terms of financial outlay and reputation.

For more information about Petro Chemical Solutions or the VIZICAP, contact bob@petrochemicalsolutions.co.uk or tom@petrochemicalsolutions.co.uk.

Bob Brooks (left) and Tom Green

Results ESD charge transfer and charge decay Sample under test

Cotton cloth

Nylon cloth

-30kV corona

Charge decay

Surface resistance

PTFE sheet 300x300mm (control)

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0

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Interview with Ed Wheeler Eurotank Environmental Ltd

By Brian Baker needed a job, so I sort of

convinced

Geoff

that instead of him supplying

other

companies with these solutions, start

we our

should own

contracting company.

We bought our first second Ed Wheeler is the Managing Director of Eurotank, a company that have entered

and

won

several APEA Awards at the Annual Dinner.

Much

of

this

success

and

recognition stems from the top and I

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was able to speak with Ed in amongst his busy Eurotank schedule.

Ed, over the years many of us have got to know your Dad, Geoff, who has been around some years. What made you follow him into the downstream petroleum industry?

parents whilst at university studying operate

a

We used to

marine

composite

materials supply company called The Resin Store, which developed from a chandlery business called The Boat Shop. At the time, Geoff was

working

on

introducing

a

number of new solutions into the UK downstream industry, one of those being an endoscope camera.

At

the time, looking inside tanks with an endoscope was limited in its use to removing water from tanks but, even ten years ago, bio fuel was on the horizon and the need to be able to see what was going on inside tanks was only ever going to increase.

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hand

endoscope

from

Norway and purchased the other two endoscopes in operation from Tanksafe, who were the exclusive operators at the time.

back of his car causing significant damage!

In general though, I think the downstream petroleum industry is a very

infectious

place

an experience with a PO. So how did the company we know as Eurotank come about and why for that matter?

I think I answered most of this question previously, however you could say that Eurotank came about as a desire to be in control of our own destiny and about trying to do things the way we think they should be done.

I have been very lucky, because I have been able to invest a lot of time and effort into trying to create

to

work,

particularly from the suppliers side as everyone knows everybody and we all seem to get along with one another. I was always made to feel very welcome by the people Geoff introduced me to and I’m sure his enthusiasm for the industry rubbed off on me.

I had started working with both my Business Studies.

off the island and slammed into the

Fortunately, I have never had such After I left university, I

consistently

with mouths open, the pump came

Geoff has been involved in the industry for 45 years and has some great stories about the boom years in the industry, including tales of an elephant peeing on the forecourt during a new PFS opening and all the guests disappearing in a cloud of elephant pee mist.

My favourite is when he was working for Gilbarco and was on a site with a PO, who wanted him to prove the new nozzle breakaway (early 70’s) would work. Neither Geoff or his colleague wanted to use their own car, so the PO reluctantly offered to use his. As the PO drove away with the nozzle inside his fuel tank, the hose stretched and stretched and

new best practices, which were originally thought up during my 6 years on site. I practically went from being the guy in the field to the Managing Director in a couple of years, so, for me, the business is all about what happens on site, rather than in the board room.

Where do most of your clients come from?

Eurotank predominantly works for supermarket retailers like Tesco and Morrisons, who have been handling bio fuels for much longer than the rest of the industry, so have learnt that

fuel

storage

system

housekeeping is an important part of being a petroleum retailer these days. The people responsible for fuel within these companies are highly professional

and

command

significant respect, so the company ethos is all about delivering and exceeding the kind of service they expect from us.

You have been recognised for Quality and Health & Safety, can you briefly explain what you have done in these areas?

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As I have already mentioned, the

The award entry included a new

APEA awards is very satisfying and

focus for the Eurotank Directors is all

method for de-gassing tanks before

keeps my enthusiasm levels for

about the job on site. We won our

removing the lids, which makes tank

continuous improvement as strong

first APEA award in 2006, with a

entry work much safer than previous

as at the very beginning. In a cost

range

of

purpose

built

site

methodologies. It also included

focused business, these awards

equipment, designed to make tank

version

provide a very important process of

work safer and more efficient. In

included the integration of ISO

2007, we won both the APEA Quality

9001:2008. The final part of the entry

4

of

our

jobserver,

remote

which

Award and Health & Safety Award

was

for the first version of our internal

program, where our Health and

impacted on your business?

Safety

Since 2006, Eurotank has had its own

reviews a significant number of the

Although I’m not sure it has won us

dedicated software developer who

jobs we undertake to ensure that

any more business, the answer has

has built customer focused software

photographs

are

which

to be yes. Internally, everyone who

to

adequately

show

required

works for Eurotank knows that the

the

entire

company

Peter

Do you think these awards have

management software, Jobserver.

run

Director,

monitoring

recognition.

Cooper,

taken, the

operations. Every single person in

control measures being put into

company has won awards for safety

the field has a laptop, camera and

place. This is a lot of work and

and quality which sends out the right

signature pad so every job has

requires a serious commitment to

message. Externally, I think the

pictures and comments uploaded

safety as Eurotank carries out over

industry knows that we are trying to

against it. Another part of our entries

2500 individual jobs per annum!

were the introduction of Stacka

continually

improve,

without

everybody

necessarily

knowing

barriers, fitted with a range of safety

Of all the awards, what was the

exactly who we are and what we

signs, something I am particularly

most special to you personally and

do. I can’t see how this can be a

proud of as their use significantly

why was it so?

bad thing.

improves the safety of our staff and

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general public, when used on site to

All of the awards are special

create secure work areas.

because

there

is

a

I know you have been very active

significant

since we all started to use bio-fuels.

amount of work and determination

What problems have you been

In 2008, we again won both the

that goes into each one, but our first

experiencing?

Quality and Health & Safety award,

Health & Safety award in 2007 was

this time for two specifically built

immensely satisfying, as it is a

The first thing to say is, yes there

cherry pickers, fitted with vapour

category which everyone knows

have

sniffing sensors, which meant they

about

could be operated on the forecourt

importance.

and

understands

its

been

problems

but,

in

comparison to the change and the number of litres of bio fuel now being sold in the UK, the problems

next to the off- set fills. The second version of the jobserver software,

Why do you think we need the APEA

have been relatively small and the

allowing video to be uploaded

Awards and in your opinion, what

general public probably haven’t

against jobs was another part of the

does it mean to enter into the

noticed the change, which supports

entry, which actually had 6 parts to

various categories each year?

my

statement.

Before

the

introduction of bio fuel, there had

it. The investment in personal gas The awards recognise company’s

been very little change to the

significant step forward for Eurotank

endeavours to improve what they

composition of fuel over the last 100

and

do as a business. There isn’t any

years.

monitors for all field personnel was a the

industry

with

other

companies following what we had

other format or platform for this

done. Keeping on top of the service

within the industry as a whole, so it is

and calibration for 30+ gas monitors

vital and gives those companies the

environmentally friendly, they will

is a constant process.

credit they deserve, even if they

become

As

fuels

become a

more

more

hospitable

don’t actually win. I have seen the

environment for the micro organisms

In 2010, we were successful at

knock on effect of the awards in

that have always been present in

winning the APEA Quality award for

what actually happens on site, with

fuel,

the fourth time. I am really proud

Eurotank and other companies in

reduction in sulphur content and the

particularly

in

diesel.

The

that no other company has won the

the industry, so there is clear

introduction of FAME has seen a

APEA Quality award since the

evidence that the awards have

major

awards began (it was dropped as a

raised standards within the industry,

contamination in diesel but this has

category in 2009).

which is what it is all about. Winning

predominantly

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in only

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problems for retailers whose pumps

the ullage space. Stage 2 can

Eurotank will continue to try to

have slowed or stopped working

pump lots of humidity back into the

improve each year and adapt to

altogether due to filter blockage.

tank farm ullage space which

Fortunately,

creates a combination of moisture

customer’s needs, whichever route

which

reducing

can

cause

and

ethanol

vapour,

a

very

the industry goes down.

premature tank failure, have not

aggressive and corrosive mixture.

proliferated in the same way. This is

We have already seen a number of

When you are not conducting the

probably because they require a lot

problems with this. However, the

day job, what are your pastimes and

more free water, which bio diesel

days of fit and forget tank farm

interests?

being added helps to reduce, as

installations are definitely over.

micro droplets of water, created by condensation, no longer settle to

So what of the future for Eurotank?

the bottom of underground storage Hopefully the future of Eurotank is

tanks as quickly.

I would like to be able to say I have the perfect work life balance but that would be a bit misleading.

bright! I have got a good team of

Eurotank is a 24/7 365 kind of

retailers

people around me and we have

business so it is my hobby as well. I

before

some great customers who we really

really love what I do, I never wake

introducing, has been fairly problem

enjoy working with, so that’s a good

free.

start. Despite our growth, I still think

up in the morning and think, I wish I

Ethanol

(E5),

removed

provided

free

water

we offer the same level of customer

didn’t have to go to work today, I can’t really ask for anything more. I

With alcohol blended petrol it is

service as when there were only a

worth

system

handful of us. Maintaining that is

am trying to balance things up by

components may not have been

probably the main challenge for the

going to the gym and getting out on

tested against the likely scenarios

future,

bigger

the water in Southampton. I have

they could come up against in

certainly helps when you cover the

recently got into scuba diving with a

underground fuel storage systems.

whole of the UK.

couple of my friends and we have

noting

that

fuel

although

being

Within EN standards, components are tested against either pure fuel or

Somebody left me a section of a

pure

newspaper on my desk the other

water,

not

multiple

had a couple of amazing trips in recent years. I took my PADI diving

combinations of the two. This is

day,

“Kiss

course a few years ago and

particularly relevant to tanks, linings,

goodbye to the petrol station!”, I’m

completed my practical assessment

gaskets and any equipment in either

not convinced that this is going to

in a pond in Portsmouth, with 30cm

the bottom of tanks or the ullage

happen anytime soon and I think

visibility! My third dive was a bay in a

space (vapour phase).

the increasing use of bio fuel blends

place called Bima in Indonesia with

which

had

a

title:

will continue before we see an end

visibility of 30metres +! We left Bima

When water is added into the mix,

to petrol stations altogether. There is

we start to see things that were

a lot of noise about electric cars, but

never expected. The main lesson to

we still need to generate the

islands on a luxury live aboard,

learn from bio fuel introduction so far

electricity to power them. I can’t

completing 4 dives a day, including

and headed out to the Komodo

is that everything is the same as

see the tax man being too happy

a night dive. The highlight was at the

mineral fuel until water/moisture is

about

added into the mix. It is the key

generated at the pump either, if

end of the trip when we were lucky

difference

everyone is charging their cars up at

between

laboratory

losing

the

tax

revenue

conditions and what happens in the

home.

field.

petrol/diesel powered engines with

A

combination

of

enough to dive with Giant Manta Rays, which were up to 4 metres across. It was probably the only time

on board electricity generation and

in the last 4 years when my

Anyone handling fuel these days

motors, seems to be the most likely

blackberry

needs clean, dry systems to stay

way forward. The closing of the gap

reception, so that was the icing on

problem free and components

between

need to be compatible with up to

developing world is probably the

the cake!

100% ethanol, because nobody can

biggest change/challenge on the

be sure what levels of water/ethanol

horizon and I can’t see those

could be in the bottom of tanks (far

countries

their

that you will be applying to enter the

away from the tank gauge) or the

development for the sake of carbon

APEA Awards again this year and

concentration of ethanol vapour in

emissions.

the very best of luck.

the

developed

holding

back

and

didn’t

have

any

Thanks for taking time out and know

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sulphate

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The Blue Book

By Jamie Thompson

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The third edition of “Design, Construction, Modification, Maintenance and Decommissioning of Filling Stations” (also known as the Blue Book) has been published and will now be essential reading for all those involved in the design, construction, modification, maintenance and decommissioning of facilities for the storage and dispensing of vehicle fuels at either retail or commercial premises, as well as those involved in the enforcement of regulations applicable to such sites.

What has changed? Well a subtle change to the front cover and design, however the blue colour is now a necessity due to its popular shortened title. It is now thicker and contains 307 pages and weighs 1.258kg (against 242 pages and .965kg for the old version).

A free copy was posted to all APEA members that were members on 28th February 2011 and the new edition is already in use.

The new document was officially launched at an APEA meeting of the Eastern Branch in Duxford on June 29th to which APEA and EI members were invited with presentations by the chair of working groups explaining the changes and reasons for them. The new edition was also publically endorsed by Ian Buckland of the HSE.

For those who were not present, the presentations can be viewed on the APEA web site by members on the ‘Resources’ page or you can search for ‘Blue Book’ in the ‘Search’ engine and the list will be displayed.

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gas (also known as LPG). It provides information on civil, mechanical, hydraulic and electrical installation issues for the planning, design, construction, commissioning, modification, maintenance and decommissioning of filling stations, together with information aimed to minimise the risks from fire and explosion, to health and to the environment.

This new publication was produced jointly by the Association for Petroleum and Explosives Administration (APEA) and the Service station panel of the Energy Institute (EI).

Considerable technical input was also provided by UK competent authorities (the Health & Safety Executive and the Environment Agency), trade associations and professional organisations. Key technical changes in the new edition include: • Updates to sections covering below-ground storage tanks to reflect industry good practice essentially making double wall tanks with leak detection a must for all underground installations.

• Updating guidance covering above ground storage of petrol in protected tanks where such installations may now be required under environmental legislation.

This guidance covers the Health and Safety issues that can arise with putting tanks inside structures or bunds.

• Incorporation of guidance covering fuels containing biocomponents up to the allowable amounts identified in EN 228 and EN 590 (technical information is also provided for fuels containing higher amounts of biocomponent).

• Development of guidance on engineered control measures for attended self-service (ASS) and unattended self-service (USS) sites.

This technical guidance is in

alignment with the operational guidance contained in the Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) publication: Petrol filling stations guidance on managing the risks of fire and explosion (the Red guide) and is of particular interest to regulators and operators alike.

• Updates to sections on vapour recovery to reflect changes in UK and European legislation and the uptake of stage 2 vapour recovery.

• Updates to sections on leak detection.

• Updates on Drainage systems • Providing better clarification on electrical testing and advice on installation • Introduction of an Annex on safety signs and safety information notices for signage particular to filling stations.

• Annex on small above ground petrol storage facilities for green keepers etc.

• Updates to sections on LPG to ensure alignment with UKLPG Codes of practice.

• Introduction of an Annex providing technical information on the storage and handling of AUS 32. (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) This third edition has replaced the edition published in 2005. Although the book makes frequent reference to legislation applicable in the UK, it is anticipated that the general principles will be applicable in most regions internationally.

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Franklin Fueling Systems: Offering a global solution Andrew Knapp – Global Brand Manager Franklin Fueling Systems

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The first half of 2011 has been a busy one for Franklin Fueling Systems with no indicators of slowing down anytime soon. Some of the industry’s most exciting new product releases have come from Franklin including the introduction of the Omni Series Break Away Valves and Sight Glasses and an improvement to UPP pipe with the addition of its new EVOH liner. Several key installations which combine Franklin’s new UPP brand pipework with existing product lines have occurred and allowed Franklin to demonstrate its capabilities to cater to a truly global market.

Global expansion of the sales, customer service and technical service teams has also taken place to ensure Franklin’s customers are provided with the optimal pre and post order experiences.

As fuel piping has evolved over the years, advances in technology continue to increase protection against fuel vapour incursion into the surrounding environment. Metal piping has given way to monolayer flexible piping, which in turn has been overtaken by multilayer extruded piping. Throughout this evolution, chemical engineering

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technology has proffered new combinations of materials which provide continually higher levels of protection. Franklin Fueling Systems has applied the advanced properties of ethylene vinyl-alcohol (EVOH) resin to the UPP EN14125 Standard Primary Pipe, an

Engineers working on Gemini

advancement which will play a major role in the future of semi-rigid piping.

The new clear and un-pigmented EVOH resin liner now found in UPP pipe allowed it to achieve a unique Class T1 EN temperature rating. The Class T1 rating, a testament to the pipe’s strength, rates the pipe for use in temperature ranging from 40C to 50 C. The latest in coextrusion technology allows a permanent bond between the EVOH resin fuel contact layer and the rugged PE 100 high-density polyethylene outer structural layer, providing a new level of protection, performance APEA tel/fax 0845 603 5507 www.apea.org.uk

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and dependability.

Additionally, the un-pigmented EVOH resin liner combined with the PE100 HDPE outer layer provides greater strength properties that allow a reduction in the overall thickness of the HDPE outer layer while still maintaining the stringent permeation requirements and pressure rating of the EN14125 standard. This new feature allows for a greater inner pipe diameter and the potential for an increase in flow rates as well as a decrease in pressure loss which can translate to increased throughput, reduced filling times and energy savings through reduced pressure requirement.

This year also saw the introduction of the Omni Series Break Away Valves and Sight Glasses which continued the trend of innovation and development demonstrating Franklin’s position as a leader in global dispensing systems solutions.

This sophisticated new array of products is packed with many unique features, setting them apart from the average drive-off protection and fuel security options.

Available in standard flow, vapour recovery and high flow model

Slovakia site

options, the Omni Series Break Away Valves and Sight Glasses ensure protection. The Omni Series aids the prevention of hazardous fuel spills and costly damage caused when vehicles drive away with the nozzle still in the fill-pipe, and the viewing glass on each Sight Glass shows customers exactly what is going into their tank.

These

features

decrease

the

potential opportunity for fuel adulteration or tampering.

Each Break Away Valve and Sight Glass is lightweight, compact and allows seamless installation directly between nozzle and hose. The new product range offers multiple thread sizes and several Break Away Valve models include integrated sight glass. Both products were designed to comply with EN13617 specifications and standards.

The costs involved with a drive-off without a Break Away Valve in place can include equipment damage, revenue loss, decontamination and customer injury. The investment of equipping dispensers with Break Away Valves is typically one-third the expense of one unprotected driveoff.

The addition of UPP brand pipework systems to Franklin’s product offering, the broadest of its kind, has led to numerous exciting opportunities for Franklin to provide complete system solutions to its customers. Take for example the Láb

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were installed in the underground storage tanks that collect logging water (water mixed with methanol), methanol and petrol. From here the mixtures run to the aboveground storage tanks. A collection truck then arrives to ecologically dispose of this content at a refining plant.

During this process the first fraction of chemicals that are drawn off (foreshots) may be collected and transported back to an underground storage tank via 110/160 mm UPP pipework. An INCON TS-5000 Fuel Management System along with multiple sensors was installed to monitor the interstitial space as well.

Here, in one of the most important hubs of the European gas network, we see a range of Franklin products chosen for their long standing providence as being reliable, efficient, long lasting and both ecologically secure and environmentally safe.

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Within this year we have seen a collaboration and combining of skills as Franklin Fueling Systems has expanded

throughout

Europe,

Middle East, Africa, Asia and India – so this year will highlight the global

Slovakia Site

Before the end of its path across Slovakia, the transported natural gas reaches Záhorie, where

Nafta

Gbely

stores the product at its

presence of Franklin and how it can now cater to a global requirement, covering the entire solution range that could possibly be needed regardless of the location, the setting or the regulation required.

Láb Underground Gas Storage

Facility

(Láb

UGS).

The Láb

UPP EN14125 Standard Pipe Group 02-11

UGS facility of Slovakia, where a multitude of products from different lines came together to show the increased range and depth of solution on a global scale.

From perspective,

the

international

Slovakia

plays

an

important role in the European gas

UGS facility is complex for natural gas storage, developed by converting the gas fields

in

the

Láb,

Suchohrad-Gajary, Jakubov and Malacky areas near the point where the gas transit

industry. Transporting one-fifth of the

transmission

natural gas consumed in western

forks into its western and

European countries, it is one of the

southern branches.

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Yorkshire & Humberside Yorkshire and Humberside Branch.

AGM and Branch meeting 14-052011.

The AGM/meeting of the Yorkshire and Humberside branch took place on Thursday 14th of April 2011 at the WEFCO tank factory in Gainsborough.

Andy Kennedy welcomed all members and guests for their attendance and support.

Andy chaired the AGM which started at 10.00 a.m., where the Committee members and Auditors were appointed/re-appointed; these are: Chairman Andy Kennedy Branch Secretary Michelle Brocklehurst Treasurer David Parker Branch Rep. Craig Brocklehurst Committee members Laurie Smail Mario Cieply Ahmed Mulla Peter Wood.

The Branch meeting opened for members and non-members at 10.45.

The first presentation of the day was given by Andy Kennedy on Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC), focusing on compensated delivery to the customer through Tokheim dispensers. Andy explained how thermometers in each Tokheim meter measured the temperature of the fuel at delivery. Electronics then adjust the fuel measurement real time to compensate for fluctuation in the fuel volume due to temperature changes. All fuel is then sold to the customer at the equivalent volume of what it would be at 15 degrees C. Andy explained that this was fairer on the customer, as they always received the same value of fuel all through the year.

However on the side of the retailer, it can greatly assist in fuel losses. ATC has been shown to reduce the wetstock losses sustained by sites where the fuel temperature is stored

underground (fuel is typically below of Marshall's traditional markets 15 degrees C for around 8 months of (although during the War the works the year).

Experience from employed 5,000 men in the Tokheim’s customers has shown manufacture of munitions). payback for ATC on their pumps However, by the 1920s the firm was can be as quick as 2 months on new in at the forefront of internal pumps or 7 months for retrofit combustion engine tractor and upgrades, depending on stationary oil engine design in temperature and throughput. All England.

Tokheim’s ATC systems are In the years after the war, approved by Weights and Measures, ATEX approved and are already installed throughout the UK as well as the rest of Europe.

Several questions followed, which led to a good discussion session on points raised.

Mark Powell from WEFCO then gave a very interesting presentation on the history of their Inside the WEFCO factory factory building which was built by Marshalls of Gainsborough.

This famous engineering works was founded in Gainsborough in 1848 by William Marshall, a m i l l w r i g h t .

Purchasing the millwright business of William Garland in 1855, by the end of 1885 the works encompassed a 16 acre site.

The Britannia Works Mark Powell explains the tank production process to members comprised 11.5 acres of building constructed with bricks made on site and employed 1,900 men. Portable steam engines, threshing machines and agricultural machinery were exported from Marshall's all over the world.

The First World War (1914 - 1918) saw the decline of many

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Marshall's declined as a company, but in March 1936 an entirely new company, named Marshall, Sons & Company (Successors) Ltd. was formed.

Initially, the new company was involved in the production of tractors, road rollers and the like, but it was during the Second World War that Marshall's became involved in the manufacture of the midget submarines.

Boilers for industry and the RAF, agricultural machinery and machinery for road building and maintenance were the mainstay of Marshall's up to its closure.

Part of the original works is now occupied

by WEFCO, where they manufacture various tanks for world-wide use (including our familiar underground storage tanks). Mark explained with great enthusiasm how the secondary containment steel storage tanks are made. A buffet lunch was followed by a fascinating tour of the works, where the members were able to view all the stages of construction as well as completed tanks.

Andy then concluded the meeting by thanking the WEFCO management for their exceptional hospitality, together with all members for supporting this meeting, and asked if anyone had any suggestions on topics, speakers and venues for future meetings.

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Andy Kennedy Branch Chairman Yorkshire and Humberside Branch

Ireland The Irish Branch Committee held a meeting on 17th June in the Huntsman Inn, Gormanstown, County Meath. There was a good attendance and representatives from the North and South of Ireland were present.

At the meeting we had discussions on the following:• Introduction of Vapour Recovery Stage II and it was noted that the Department of Environment intend, in the next few weeks, to issue a consultation document in regard to this.

• New Mineral Oil Licence conditions announced by the Revenue Commissioners and effective from the 1/7/11 – these conditions will, among other things, require that a Retail Fuel Site is maintained secure and is suitable for the keeping of Mineral Oil. • Continuing increased attention to Unmanned Sites in both the North and South.

• The issue of Tank Lining and, due to the interest expressed, it was suggested that it would make a good topic for a speaker at our forthcoming 2011 AGM. We have considered circulating information sheets on such topics as these to members in due course.

We had previously written to the Minister at the Department of Enterprise, Trade an Innovation in regard to the review of the Dangerous Substances Act 1972.

We can report that we have recently received a reply offering for representatives from his Department to meet with a delegation from the Committee in the near future.

This is seen as a positive step in progressing this matter.

The Irish Branch will be holding its 2011 AGM in the Marriot Hotel, Ashbourne, County Meath on Tuesday the 27th September, commencing at 10.30 am running through to 4.15pm around a buffet

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lunch. We are this year holding a mini Trade Show, with a wide range of interesting exhibitors, together with a Seminar hosting speakers from the APEA Technical Committee giving a talk on the 3rd edition of the “Blue Book” and a speaker on the topic of Tank Lining.

We already have confirmation of attendance from exhibitors in regard to the following companies:-

Motor Museum at Sparkford, near Yeovil.

Paul Reyner gave the welcoming address to the 38 members present, plus guests and members from other branches, and thanked them for their attendance, and continued support.

The meeting started with an address from the APEA Chairman,

•JA Gorman (Vapour Recovery Assessors) • Pumps and Fuels (Pipework, Pump Contractor) • MTS (CCTV Security)

installation in Australia, which showed the new tank fitting being bonded to the prepared tank surface, and the tank being purged with nitrogen prior to the broaching process.

This application can be used for new entries for gauge systems and cleaning ports, as well as new fuel lines, and can be up to 4” diameter.

This method could also be used for installing new manways onto fuel tanks.

The third speaker of the day was Rex Wheeler on the code of safe practice for contractors and retailers managing contractors working on petrol filling stations; this publication is to be revised following the issue of the blue book.

• Tokhein (Pipework, Pump Contractor) • Sharp Communication (Security Monitoring unattended sites) • Michael O Kane (Vapour Recovery Assessor) • Re An Technology (Tank Gauges and VR) • Petrocourt (Pipework, Pump Contractor) • Paddy Ryan (Unmanned Sites) The AGM and Trade Show/Seminar is shaping up to be a very informative and interesting day for all involved in the Retail Oil Industry in Ireland. Please make a note in your diary for 27/9/11.

We will be issuing a notice, to all our members of the exact agenda for the day, in mid August.

Should you have any queries please direct them to the Irish Branch Secretary:- Ronnie McArdle emailto:ronnie@mcardle-doyle.ie

Southern APEA Southern Branch meeting Thursday 7th July 2011.

The Summer meeting of the Southern branch took place on Thursday 7th July 2011 at Haynes

Brian Humm; Brian advised that a workshop will be held at the annual conference in November in Coventry on the changes to the blue book, due to popular request.

The first presentation of the day was by Barry Jenner of Cameron Forecourt on a review of fuel storage solutions/bio diesel quality maintenance.

Barry advised that, in their experience, microbial growth is not causing as many problems as was originally anticipated.

He also said that whilst all tanks are contaminated, the degree varies considerably, and that various factors are attributable; even pollen can enter the tanks via vents, and cause problems.

Although contamination problems are limited in incidents, the impact can be serious, such as affecting the efficient operation of fuel facilities for emergency generators, gritting depots and fire/ambulance stations.

Preventative action includes testing, filtration and cleaning; the frequency of which would depend on the criticality of the application.

Barry concluded his presentation with three case studies of varying contamination issues.

The second presentation was on new entries for old tanks (fit safe method) by Ed Wheeler of Eurotank; Ed showed a video of a typical

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• Gaelite Signs (Signage Contractors)

Rex advised that the EI are organising a course on the blue book changes in October.

Ray Blake of the London Fire Brigade then gave an Enforcer’s

update, a summary of which is: • Some RGF foam installations have recently been checked, and tests done on samples have found that it is only one tenth of its purported strength.

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• Prime Authority Partnerships have now been made with Asda and the Co-op, with an agreement with Shell to be signed shortly.

• The red guide is now published by the Chief Fire Association, and will be amended shortly, to include guidance on motorcyclists dismounting before fuelling.

Paul Reyner concluded the meeting by reminding everyone that the Autumn Branch meeting will be held on Tuesday 8th November at the NMO (formerly NWML) in Teddington; numbers will be limited to 40 members/guests, so prompt booking is essential.

A two course lunch was then enjoyed by all, at which everyone took the opportunity to discuss the topics covered in the morning session, and was followed by a walk round the Motor Museum.

Sue Meadowcroft Branch Secretary

Eastern The APEA Eastern Branch met at Imperial War Museum, Duxford on June 29th 2011, a glorious sunny day. You could almost hear the 70

distant sounds of bygone times and the sound of those Hurricane and Spitfire engines roaring into the sky.

The Hurricane greeting you as you arrived was of No 302 Polish Squadron.

The Eastern Branch was honoured to have the opportunity to use the facility for the launch of the Blue book as it coincided with its branch meeting and AGM. Under the banner The APEA / EI 3rd edition The Blue book, the event looked at the technical requirements and awareness and where the publication sits with regards to the law, and how it affects you.

The APEA, in partnership with the Energy Institute and various industry stake holders and volunteers of both organisations, have over the last twenty months given considerable input and technical experience to allow this latest edition to be published. There was an impressive line up of speakers including most working Group Chairs and an endorsement by the HSE of where this publication sits in our industry and its importance. This publication only occurs every five years and this was an ideal opportunity to hear of the changes and ask those persons involved in the development of the publication questions that you always wanted answered. This piece of technical guidance and best practice is not only seen as the best in the UK Industry but will be used by many others throughout the world over the next five years. The agenda and speakers were as follows: Gareth Bourhill (APEA)/Andrew Sykes (EI) The process. How the 3rd edition of The Blue Book was arrived at.

WG 1 - Above ground storage, Chair, Jamie Thompson

WG 2 - Biofuels: Chair, Phil Lambeth BP, BP Global Fuels Technology/Global Alliance WG 3 - Unattended Self Service, Chair, Patrick Howley, TOTAL UK Ltd WG 5 - Leak detection, Louise Morgan, Petrocom Ltd (Louise stood in For Bob Conlin, Chair leak detection) WG 6 - Electrical: Chair, John Dallimore, John Dallimore and Partners WG 8 - LPG: Chair, Richard Wigfull, John Wigfull and Co Ltd WG 9 -AdBlue, Chair, Louise Morgan, Petrocom Ltd HSE Ian Buckland, Specialist Safety Unit Process Safety Corporate Science, Engineering and Analysis Directorate Health & Safety Executive Paul Reyner, Secu-Tech LTD. Topic,Tank filling. Safer delivery through cross-over prevention.

Peter Roll London Fire Brigade: Topic, Regulator update AGM, AOB & Eastern Branch Members only 17.00 - Close of proceedings The Branch was also pleased to welcome Brian Humm, the current National Chair, who spoke supportingly of the importance of the Branches as an excellent venue for networking. Guests and speakers were greeted at this splendid facility with tea, coffee and biscuits. A good turnout by all members supporting the branch made for an excellent event. There were in excess of one hundred attendees and it was marvellous to see an event so well attended and from a cross section of industry as well as visitors from abroad. A warm thank you is extended to all and we hope to see you again at our future events. After the formal welcome and the agenda the branch

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conducted its AGM in the afternoon and election of officers which was overseen by Jamie Thompson. All were reminded of the competition act. The previous years officers were thanked for their service and support. In line with the association’s requirement the following were duly elected to the Eastern Branch to serve for the coming year.

Chairman - Jean Fincken Vice Chair - Vacant Hon Sec/Treasurer - Anton Martiniussen Branch Rep - Adrian Holyomes

Auditor: Mike Alston

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The accounts have been duly audited and approved by members. There were no objections.

The Eastern Branch would also like to thank Hytek and Elaflex and everyone else for their support during the year.

Notes for the diary and subject to confirmation. The winter meeting is currently being planned for January and is likely to be held by popular request at Hanbury Manor. If you would like to attend our events please email me elaflex@aol.com to be placed on our mailing list.

Agendas will be posted nearer the time.

Scotland Nothing to report

North West Nothing to report

Midlands Nothing to report

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Eastern Adrian Holyomes - Rep HYTEK GB LTD Delta House Green Street, Elsenham Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire Tel: 01279 815600 email: adrian@hytekgb.com Anton Martiniussen - Sec ELAFLEX Ltd Riverside House, Hoddesdon Herts EN11 0PA Tel: 01992 452 950 Mob: 07831 595620 email: elaflex@aol.com

Committee Members: Mike Alston Jamie Thompson Peter Roll Lee Markham Alec Boudry Alan Morgan Herts FB

Anton Martiniussen Branch Secretary

Branch Representative and Secretary Contact Details

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: associationtreasurer@apea.org.uk Midlands Rob Tunnicliff - Rep/Acting Sec 37 Victoria Park Road Tunstall Stoke on Trent ST6 6DX Tel: 07815 069846 email: rob.tunnicliff@stoke.gov.uk North West Louise Morgan - Rep Petrocom Ltd Wash Farm (Office) Rainford Road, Bickerstaffe Lancashire L39 0HG Tel: +44 (0) 845 678 0790 Fax: +44 (0) 845 678 7820 Mobile: +44 (0) 7789 744281 email: louisemorgan@petrocom.co.uk Bob Conlin - Sec Fairbanks Environmental Ltd The Technology Management Centre Moss Lane View, Skelmersdale Lancs WN8 9TN Tel: 01695 51775 email: bobconlin@fairbanks.co.uk Scotland Ian Hillier - Rep North Ayrshire Council Bridgegate House,Irvine KA12 8BD Tel: 01294 324969 email: ihillier@north-ayrshire.gov.uk

Paul Devine - Sec South Lanarkshire Council Consumer and Trading Standards North Stand, Cadzow Avenue Hamilton ML3 0LU Tel: 01698 476170 Fax: 01698 476180 Mobile: 07795 090903 email: paul.devine@southlanarkshire.gov.uk Southern Philip Monger - Rep Petrol Retailers Association Meadowside West EndSherbourne St John Basingstoke, Hants RG24 9LE Tel: 01256 850164 Fax: 01256 851273 email: phil.psac@gmail.com Sue Meadowcroft - Sec 1 Rock Cottage South Cornelly Bridgend CF33 4RN Tel: 07795 841891 email: sue@high-cross.com Ireland Killian Tallon - Rep Topaz Energy Ltd Topaz House Beech Hill, Clonskeagh Dublin 4, Ireland Tel: + 353 1202 8705 email: killian.tallon@topazenergy.ie Ronnie McArdle - Sec McArdle Doyle Limited Unit A8, Santry Business Park Swords Road Santry, Dublin 9 Ireland Tel: 00353 1 8423404 Fax: 00353 1 8423416 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@lbiinstallations.com Michelle Brocklehurst - Sec Brulines Fuel Solutions The Former Post Office Station Road, Sowerby Bridge Halifax HX6 3AA Tel: 01422 833122 email: michelle@lbiinstallations.com

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2011 Training Course Dates Petrol Filling Stations Construction, Safety and Environmental Protection 13/14 Sept

Solihull

1/2 Nov

Glasgow

Wetstock Management 13 Sept

Glasgow

15 Nov

Manchester

Petrol Filling Stations – Enforcement Procedures An Awareness 12 Sept

Cardiff

14 Nov

Manchester

Explosives and Fireworks Petrol Filling Stations Risk Assessment, Audit and Inspection

7 Sept

Manchester

13 Sept

Luton

5 Oct

Solihull

14 Sept

Glasgow

5/6 Sept

12 Oct

Derby

10 Nov

Solihull

Electrical Installations An Awareness

DSEAR 28 Sept

Luton

13 Sept

Glasgow

9 Nov

Glasgow

29 Sept

Luton

29 Nov

Luton

7 Dec

Cardiff

7 Nov

Cardiff

Petrol Filling Stations; Vapour Recovery Installations

APEA Training Team

Gareth Bourhill

Kim Bennett

Principal Training Consultant -

Jamie Thompson Independent Consultant

Senior Environmental Health

Electrical Safety

Officer

Forth Valley College of Further and

Milton Keynes Council

Bob Conlin Director, Fairbanks Environmental Brian Humm Head of Petroleum, LFEPA

Higher Education Richard Wigfull Consulting Engineer J. Wigfull & Co Ltd

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Solihull

Forecourt LPG Installations

Joe Maerz Operational Manager Rural & Public Protection Team Essex Trading Standards

Louise Morgan Managing Director Petrocom

John Dallimore Consulting Engineer

Jean Fincken

Brian Baker, Consultant

John Dallimore & Partners

Petroleum Inspector, LFEPA

Courses will be designed around the new (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.

Bespoke courses can be made available provided the minimum number of Delegates is 8. This offers a discount.

For details of this and any other training enquiry, please contact: Jane Mardell - APEA Business Manager, (contact details on page 3) or Brian Baker, Training Chairman Tel: +44 (0) 7541 039 686 email: bakerb4@sky.com APEA tel/fax 0845 603 5507 www.apea.org.uk

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Photos from recent training courses

Delegates from Defence Fuels Group attending the Risk Assessment, Audit and Inspection training course in June Delegates from Gas Equipment and Services Co., Qatar who attended the Construction, Safety and Environmental Protection course in Qatar in June

TRAINING Delegates in Qatar

Delegates who attended the Construction, Safety and Environmental Protection course in Manchester in June

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