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Press Releases OPW Fuel Management Systems - Your One Source for Aboveground Storage Tank Monitoring OPW UK a division of OPW Fuel Management Systems has introduced an extension to the existing Galaxy and Site Sentinel range of Tank Gauges. OPW Fuel Management Systems' new Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Inventory Management System uses proven Magnetostrictive technology that accurately measures liquid product level changes to a resolution of 0.25mm The flexible AST probe is suitable for all petroleum and other bulk storage industrial applications, and can be installed in rectangular and cylindrical tanks up to 14 m high. The flexibility of the AST probe allows for cost-effective installation in tanks with low overhead clearance, where monitoring was previously unavailable. OPW's EECO Galaxyä Tank Gauging System can continuously monitor up to 12 ASTs. For sites where there is a mix of small horizontal tanks and large vertical tanks there is now no longer a need to have two types of gauges as the Galaxy can work with both types with probes from 1.5m up to the new 14m size. The Galaxy offers advanced business management solutions, providing daily automatic reconciliation of data from deliveries, sales, and remaining inventory. As with all the OPW Fuel Management Systems remote monitoring can be achieved using the OPW SmartTalkä, which provides easy access to site information for centralised monitoring of Wet Stocks.
For more information, go to www.opwfms.com or Paul Reyner at OPW UK 01858 433365.
Chris Hunt appointed Director General at UKPIA UKPIA announces the appointment of Chris Hunt as its Director General with immediate effect. Ken Rivers, UKPIA's President commented "We had significant interest in this role during the recruitment process from first-class candidates. Chris Hunt had the combination of skills and experience that we were looking for to continue the work of making UKPIA a proactive, dynamic and participative organisation, as well as a leading advocate for our sector. We are delighted that he has accepted the role." Chris, who was UKPIA's Commercial Director, has been Acting Director General for several months whilst a permanent successor was selected for Malcolm Webb who took up the post of Chief Executive at the UK Offshore Operators Association, the trade association representing the leading oil and gas exploration and production companies in the UK.
Cogent’s Launch marks new era for skills development in key UK sectors An exciting new chapter for skills development in the chemicals, nuclear, oil and gas, petroleum and polymer industries was opened today with the launch of Cogent, the new Sector Skills Council (SSC) representing the five sectors. Through Cogent, employers can look forward to exercising greater influence on matters of education and skills, and to improving their business performance through workforce development. During the event, Cogent was presented with a fiveyear licence granted by the Secretary of State for Education
and Skills, Charles Clarke. Senior representatives from all five industries, education bodies, government agencies and other stakeholders joined in the celebrations at One, Great George Street, Westminster. John Mumford, Director of BP Oil UK and Chairman of Cogent received the licence from Ivan Lewis MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Education and Vocational Skills, in the presence of Lewis Macdonald MSP, Deputy Minister for Enterprise and Lifelong Learning. Handing over the licence, Minister for Skills and Vocational Training, Ivan Lewis said: "Sector Skills Councils are at the heart of our skills strategy to improve our productivity. By launching Cogent today with its key role in leading the chemicals, nuclear, oil and gas, petroleum and polymer industries, we are giving employers a powerful voice in closing skills gaps in their sector. Together we can focus on our vital skills agenda to improve performance across the board. "Cogent will work both with employers to raise the skills of the whole workforce, and with training providers, colleges and universities to ensure that their provision is relevant to employers' needs. Cogent is well positioned to develop the skills needed to build the world-class qualified work force which can compete in this key industrial sector." Lewis Macdonald added: "The energy sector is one of Scotland's most vital, with oil and gas alone contributing around £21 billion a year to the UK economy. It provides around 23,000 direct onshore jobs in Scotland alone as well as 20,000 direct offshore jobs across the UK. If this success is to continue in the future it is critical to ensure that we continue to develop the potential of our workforce to meet the evolving demands of the industry. "I am therefore delighted that Cogent is acting as a leader for the sector, addressing the skills and workforce development needs of the industry." John Mumford thanked Ivan Lewis and Lewis Macdonald on behalf of Cogent and commented: "Today is an important milestone for workplace learning in the chemicals, nuclear, oil and gas industries. The expansion of Cogent as a full Sector Skills Council gives us the ability to help employers provide better workplace learning and development opportunities for their staff. These industries are a key part of the UK economy and Cogent is looking forward to working with businesses, 17
