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Chairman’s Report
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Editor’s Report
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Bulletin Information
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General APEA Information
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Business Manager’s Report
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Brian Baker Editor Brian Baker & Associates Fire and Petroleum Safety Services 52 Milton Grove Bletchley
Letters to the Editor
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New APEA Members
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Obituary - John William (Jack) Turnton
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News
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Louise Morgan
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Petrocom
APEA Live 2014, Conference, Exhibition and Awards Dinner
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APEA Live 2014 chosen charity -The Children's Air Ambulance
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APEA Abbreviated Accounts For the year ended 31 Dec 2013
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Maintaining Fuel Quality - A Must Do
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Interview with Bob Conlin, Fairbanks Environmental Ltd
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Ask The Experts
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European Petrol Station Trade Show - UNITI expo 2014, 3rd to 5th June 2014
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CONTENTS AND EDITORIAL
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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT/EDITOR’S REPORT
It is with much sadness that I sit to write my last Chairman’s Report. It has been an incredible journey over the past two years and one that I couldn’t have taken without the support of Industry, Council Members and also my work colleagues at Petrocom, so heartfelt thanks to all. I will hand over the chain of office to the current vice chairman, Killian Tallon, at the annual AGM held on the 5th November and would like to wish him the very best of luck in the role and hope that it is as fulfilling for him as it has been for me. Alex and other colleagues are working tremendously hard on finalising the details of the annual exhibition, conference and awards dinner on November 5th and this year’s event promises to be another exceptional highlight of the annual events calendar, I am looking forward to seeing you all there on the day. Hydrogen is a hot topic of conversation and is something currently driven by government to pursue its introduction on petrol filling stations. It is the intention of
the APEA and EI to jointly publish an addendum to the Blue Book to address the technical installation and operational issues associated with this source of energy. A working group has been set up along with the British Combined Gas Association (BCGA) and a framework for the guidance document has been agreed. The target timeframe for delivery is pretty challenging for early 2015. Watch this space. I had the pleasure of attending the first ever UNITI Expo held in Stuttgart in June and hosting the afternoon conference sessions along with Jamie Thompson. My thanks are extended to all the speakers who gave their time willingly and freely and to Jamie Thompson who put together an excellent programme targeted for the European/Global audience that UNITI aimed to attract. The exhibition was very well received as an alternative to Automechanika and received very positive feedback from visitors and exhibitors alike. As I close my final Chairman’s
As APEA Live 2014 draws ever closer, expectation is rising and we hope to have a bumper year. Our exhibitors play a key part in this, particularly if new techniques and equipment is on display. Please note that if you advertise in this journal you have priority to write a technical article about equipment which is on display. Do you have anything you wish to submit? Please contact me if you if have something you would like included. My Council colleague, Alex Boudry, has really taken to looking after our major event and has worked exceptionally hard with F2F, our event management company, ensuring that we all have a great time at the RICOH. We now know that the new Petroleum (Consolidation) Regulations 2014 will soon be upon us and we are awaiting the date on when they will be coming into effect. Much more skill will be needed by the enforcing authorities to oversee a smooth transition but I am on record through my reports that I personally have some doubts. Petroleum licensing authorities no
longer have the luxury of spending time to assist in obtaining compliance so it really will put pressure on operators to interpret what these new regulations are calling for. The Association will be on hand to help anyone who seeks it which is another value of membership. On that subject, I have spent a lot of time on compiling the “Bulletin Indexes” which are now on the APEA website, go to www.apea.org.uk/resources/ then click on ‘The Bulletin Index’. Please check it out as it is a useful reference which includes an index for all technical articles from December 2001 to present, a list of all interviewees and an index to all the Ask the Experts questions and answers. Please pay it a visit. Elsewhere in this edition is an article on the APEA’s presence at the recent UNITI expo conference and exhibition in Stuttgart which was a great success as we continue our activity beyond our home shores. Constantly we see daily reports on alternative energies from hydrogen to electrification of vehicles yet our
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report I would like to repeat a phrase that a number of APEA colleagues have commented to me during the last two years, and that is “You use it, or you lose it”. Membership and member support is vital to the ongoing success of the APEA and having attended most branch meetings and witnessed firsthand the dedication and support of our members, you are definitely using it and long may it continue. I will continue to serve and be an active member of national council therefore as the saying goes, this is not goodbye, just au revoir!
fossil fuels continue to be the main source in use at present and in my view will remain so for the foreseeable future but I am in no doubt changes are coming. When I think about the technological advances that have taken place in the last 100 years alone it is incredible what we have seen. At the time of writing my report this time we are in the middle of a sporting extravaganza. World Cup Football, Test Cricket, Open Golf, Tennis and so on. As a sports lover myself it feels like a huge feast. Once it is all over I think we will all feel exhausted! Until next time Brian
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April Mieke van Chastele Bever Innovations Industrieweg 32 zierikzee 4301 RS Netherlands John Cooper HCM Electrical Ltd 14 Shirley Road Ripley Derbys DE5 3HB Thomas Evangelou Aim High Consulting Ltd Andrea Paraskeva 38 Nicosia 2024 Cyprus Johan Aloisio ECL Consulting Engineers 17, Triq il-Modd Ibrag Swieqi SWQ2373 Malta Colin Newman Babcock Dyncorp Building 44 Robertson Bararcks Dereham Norfolk NR20 4TX Laura Brooks ASG (Essex) Limited 1 Bentalls Basildon Essex SS14 3BS Valerie Lawton Platinum Safety Management Ltd PO Box 4296 Dunstable LU6 9AW
Richard Mould RM Maintenance Ltd 14 Fleming Court Business Centre Leigh Road Eastleigh Hampshire SO50 9PD
Tempy CumminsSeaChange Ltd Block 4 Monread Leisure Commercial Centre Monread Avenue Naas, Kildare Ireland
May John Powell J Powell Electrical Ltd 53 Churchfield Street Dudley West Midlands DY2 8QN
June Mark McHutchon Pell Frischmann Burrator House Peninsula Park Rydon Lane Exeter Devon EX2 7NT
Steve Gain Oil Tank Supplies Ltd Springhill Industrial Estate Springhill Moreton-in-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 9TP Raymond Apthorp Abco Electric Service Ltd 7A South Street Tolleshunt Darcy Maldon Essex CM9 8TR Iain Morgan IMCS 49 Bloomfield Rd Arnos Vale Bristol B S4 3QA Natasha Atwal ISG Construction 2nd Floor Engine House Round Foundry Leeds West Yorkshire LS11 5QP Martyn Kay Lodge Farm Settle North Yorkshire BD24 9JX
Paul Mansell Elecomm Ltd Unit C4, Beighton Business Link Old Colliery Way Beighton, Sheffield South Yorkshire S20 1DJ Ricardo Ferreira MBM Rua Cruzeiro do Sul, 1027 - Bairro Santa Cruzelo Horizonte Brazil 30644-015, Brazil
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Nicos Vassiliou Hellenic Technical Enterprises Ltd Larnaca Industrial Estate PO Box 40446 Larnarca CY-6304, Cyprus Carl Pike Filoform UK Ltd Unit K, Lambs Farm Business Park Basingstoke Road Swallowfield Reading Berkshire RG7 1PQ Ian Butherway etts.co.uk Rhiw Farm Rosebush Clynderwen Pembrokeshire SA66 7RH
Karen O'Brien Yewtree Farmhouse Sutton-cum-Beckingham Lincoln LN5 0RE
Ray Bailey HR Electrical Services Ltd 438 Clonard Road Poddle Park Kimmage Dublin 12 Ireland
Andrew Adams Hertfordshire County Council Trading Standards Mundells Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 1FT
Marielaure Clarke Bournemouth Trading Standards Town Hall Annexe St Stephens Road Bournemouth BH2 6LL
Jason Stirzaker Peartree Cottage Westhill Braunton Devon EX33 1AR
Karen Hopkins Kent County Council County Hall Maidstone Kent ME14 1XQ
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Obituary John William (Jack) Turton By Mario Cieply, Westfield Services (UK) Ltd
OBITURARY/NEWS
The petrol forecourt construction industry has recently lost one of its most well known and colourful characters. Jack Turton of Westfield Services UK Ltd passed away on the 1st March aged 76, after a short illness. Jack’s contribution to the forecourt industry was immense, founding Turton Construction in 1970 after previously following in his father’s footsteps into the building trade. He trained as a Quantity Surveyor with a local West Yorkshire company, moving then to Stourton Builders, who constructed Jet service stations. At its height, in the ‘70’s and ‘80’s, Turtons were operating with 6 gangs and turning out a new development every 2 or 3 weeks. Jack created Westfield Pump and Tank in 1988, with its own specialist team of pipefitters. Other
companies were amalgamated over the years as the business developed and expanded into Westfield Services UK Ltd, which consists of several specialist divisions covering all aspects of the petroleum industry. Jack was happily married to Margaret for 55 years and their son Andrew is employed within the business. Holding strong views about most things, Jack was always up for a lively discussion covering any topic from world events, politics or sport, in particular Rugby League. These conversations generally ended in a last word from him followed by the offer of a pint. In his later years he engaged in more diverse business interests also, owning and running a caravan park on the east coast and renovating and renting various properties
around Northern England. Despite this busy life he still found time to take Margaret on frequent cruises, mainly around the Mediterranean, enjoying good company and sharing his down to earth Yorkshire wit. Jack will be missed by many and remembered as one of the leading developers of service stations in the latter part of the last century.
UK, Electric car sales speed up as UK plugs in to global trend
been growing, say the carmakers, which now offer 18 models, from the Nissan Leaf, made in Sunderland, to sports cars, estates, vans and other hatchbacks. “The market is approaching a tipping point, where battery power will become as normal as petrol or diesel,” said Ian Robertson, BMW's global marketing chief. “If you look back over the past three years, the electric car market has multiplied by a factor of 25. There's no doubt that it's coming and it's coming quickly and there is legislation supporting this in many cities.” A spokesman for the Department for Transport agreed: “The uptake is gathering pace. The last quarter saw a record number of plug-in grants – double the previous quarter, which was itself a record. More than six times as many grants were issued this January as in January 2013.” Most car makers expect pure electric cars to account for 2%-3% of the market by 2020, said Jay Nagley, head of vehicle consultancy Redspy. “People who buy them are very happy with them. Everyone knows about their range limitation,
but owners become quite evangelical. Year by year, battery packs are improving. A huge amount of money is being invested in the new generation of batteries.” The rewards for car makers who break into the global market with a popular electric car are huge. With one in 12 deaths worldwide linked to air pollution, and with most countries committed to reducing emissions, there is growing awareness by governments and industry of the need for low or zero-emission vehicles. But despite encouraging sales figures and investments by companies such as Nissan, Britain is lagging far behind other developed countries. More than 400,000 electric vehicles are on the roads worldwide, four times more than in 2011. The US has by far the largest fleet, with more than 194,000 sold since 2008. Japan has 74,000 and in the Netherlands and Denmark they account for 5% of the total car market. In Norway, where 20% of all cars sold are electric, it is getting harder to find unoccupied public charging facilities.
Britain still lags behind, but carmakers anticipate 'tipping point' for battery-powered driving. If you live in west Manchester and have a plug-in electric car, one of the few places you can charge it is the Irlam and Cadishead leisure centre. But since the public point was installed a year ago, only one car has used it, according to centre manager Natalie Wareham. That may soon change. Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show that, while there were just a handful of electric cars on the road three years ago, there are now nearly 10,000, with 1,200 electric vehicles sold in March, compared with 270 in the same month last year. Meanwhile 10,200 hybrid cars – using electricity and petrol or diesel – have been sold in Britain this year, up 45% on last year. Since 2011, when the government gave a £5,000 grant towards every pure electric car sold, number have 12
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UK, ASDA says “out of town best placed for growth” The news this week from Walmart said ASDA will expand further in the South and South East of England, supports latest research that the out of town market looks best placed for growth over the next 12-18 months, according to Cambridge-based property experts Bidwells. ASDA has said it wants to open 40 superstores, 100 supermarkets and 150 petrol stations over the next five years. Bidwells says rental growth is expected and is being openly talked about. “Signs of improvement are also being seen in the high street where many have benefited from the improved confidence in the economy. The growth in the volume of retail sales at the end of December 2013 was the strongest in over eight years, with growth of 6.1% recorded on a month on month basis. Waitrose, Lidl, Costa and Patisserie Valerie were amongst some of the household names taking space in 2013 and underpinning growth in 2014,” the firm says. Bidwells’ latest research also focuses on the leisure sector, reporting that this is the time for the “brands”. Restaurants such as Byron and Cote can be expected to push for growth, bolstered by the private
equity that is backing their expansion. In the Bidwells region many restaurant operators are now targeting out of town locations such as retail or leisure parks. “Leisure spend is expected to rise overall in 2014 but we expect the traditional pub sector to go on struggling. Larger breweries are still rationalising their estates, with a recent report showing 26 pubs are closing every week. “ James Lankfer at Bidwells said: “We are seeing a very strong demand for Cambridge and Oxford from both the national and independent operators who will provide the driving force back to the market. London remains the testing ground for most new concepts but as investors and operators push for growth I am confident that this will fuel a movement to larger provincial towns and cities.”
UK, Gasrec to launch bio-LNG filling station Gasrec launched a new ‘openaccess’ bio-LNG filling station in the UK at Junction 24 on the M5 on 1 June 2014. The bio-LNG filling station, located in the South West of the country, will initially supply approximately 30 heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) run by a number of existing Gasrec customers. The bioLNG filling station will help HGV fleet operators cut fuel and pollution costs and will assist the UK government to meet its long-term carbon reduction targets and improve air quality. Ben Sawford, Gasrec’s Chief Commercial Officer, said: “We are very pleased to have the support of a number of our existing customers as we open the West Country’s first bio-LNG filling station. “Many transport fleet operators recognise the need to make substantial cuts in their emissions. While HGV’s only represent 1% of UK road vehicles, they produce a disproportionate 20% of carbon emissions from UK road transport and a significantly higher proportion of the more dangerous particulate matter and other noxious elements. “As news of this West Country facility grows, I am confident many other retail and distribution businesses will see the benefit its location brings in terms of extending the reach of gas powered HGVs accessing the
region and through into Devon and Cornwall.” Gasrec is working with retail and distribution customers to develop a network of bio-LNG filling stations across the UK. Last year, the company secured European funding through the TEN-T programme to develop, by the end of 2015, five ‘open-access’ stations in the UK – and two mobile stations in continental Europe. The Bridgewater site will be a state-of-the-art pumped LNG filling station, supplying the company’s proprietary low emission bio-LNG fuel. The LNG filling station will have the capacity to supply up to 80 vehicles per day although it will ultimately be expanded to replicate Gasrec’s Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal, which is now capable of fuelling up to 700 gas vehicles per day.
UK, Euro Garages chooses MICROS as sole POS supplier MICROS Systems, Inc., a leading provider of information technology solutions for the forecourt, retail and hospitality industries, is delighted to announce that Euro Garages, the fastest-growing forecourt operator in the UK, is upgrading its estate to MICROS Iridium 2 Prism 2. MICROS will also be the sole supplier to any new Euro Garages forecourt sites, including the 48 new Esso sites confirmed earlier this year. Blackburn-based Euro Garages was founded in 2001 by brothers Mohsin and Zuber Issa with the acquisition of a single petrol filling station in Bury, Greater Manchester. Since then it has established itself as one of the UK’s fastest growing forecourt operators and is known for its innovative approach to forecourt trading. Colin Reeve, Director EAME Development MICROS CFS says “Euro Garages’ selection of MICROS as sole POS and back office supplier further strengthens MICROS’ position as the dominant provider in the forecourt and convenience sector and demonstrates to the industry how the retailing power of MICROS technology makes it the right choice for serious operators in this sector.”
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NEWS
Last week the UK government committed a further £500million to developing electric cars and other low-carbon vehicles. The £5,000 grant will continue for two years, and £100million will be spent on research and £50million on clean buses and taxis. A further £5million will be spent on electric cars for government officers. “It's still early days for electric cars in Britain,” said Dale Vince, founder of Ecotricity, an energy company that has installed more than 100 free charging points in motorway service stations. “There has been a bit of a chicken and egg situation – the lack of charging infrastructure put people off buying electric cars, but the infrastructure wasn't being built because there weren't enough vehicles on the road. Last year we powered more than 500,000 miles of electric travel; this year, we will double that and … we expect it is only going to increase.”
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UK, Bedfordshire. Eye catching new canopy for BP site at Wyboston
ARTICLES
As previously reported in 2012, Mark Carsley of Carsley Group challenged Circle to create a canopy design with stopping power! Grabbing motorist’s attention at the roadside is important in driving sales through retail sites; creating visibility and a canopy design to be remembered was a key to the design brief. Robert Onion, Chairman Circle Brands said “We are delighted to show you the stunning results of the brief and our design concept which challenges the conventional ‘flat canopy’ profile that very often gets lost in its surroundings. Our design, where the height is modulated like a mini mountain range, has caused quite a stir, and customers cannot fail to notice it from the roadside”. “We are delighted with the finished design - the shape of the canopy is especially effective at night time, and has certainly caused a lot of interest. The mix of services on our Wyboston site, combined with the eye catching forecourt design, is really helping to get us noticed and sales are already well ahead of forecast,” Mark Carsley, Managing Director, Carsley Group, added.
UK, Lanarkshire. Drivers breakdown following a cross-over delivery at a petrol filling station Fifteen drivers break down after petrol station delivery driver puts wrong fuel in pumps. The vehicles broke down after diesel was put in unleaded petrol pumps and petrol into diesel at a Tesco filling station in Bellshill. A red-faced delivery driver left 15 motorists stranded recently after putting the wrong fuel in the site’s tanks. Their vehicles broke down after diesel was put into an unleaded tank and petrol into diesel tank at the Tesco filling station. Some customers were unable to leave the forecourt after they had filled their tanks with the wrong fuel early and it took staff a while to 16
figure out the source of the problem. The six pumps affected were shut off at 10.30am and the RAC were called to drain vehicles’ fuel tanks. A source said: “It was crazy busy and loads of people were breaking down at the station.”Tesco said they will pay for any damage caused. A spokesman added: “A small number of customers received the wrong fuel this morning when filling up at one of the site’s at our Belshill store. “We are very sorry that this happened.”
UK, Nature takes advantage of this old petrol pump (from Jamie Thompson) I was driving through the Suffolk countryside and noticed an old hand operated petrol pump probably around 80 years old. Having stopped to photograph it I noticed a bird flying in and out of the opening formerly used to secure the hose and nozzle. On opening the pump I found there was a robin nesting inside sitting on a clutch of eggs, and it would appear that the pump had been the home to birds over the years - as you can see that the whole of the inside is full of nesting material. The pump manufacturer could not be identified – perhaps a Gilbert and Barker?
UK, Murphy Oil nears sale of UK refinery and retail outlets Murphy Oil have been in advanced talks to sell its Milford Haven refinery in Wales to a lowprofile private equity fund that will continue operating the struggling plant, sources familiar with the situation informed. Arkansas-based Murphy Oil has been trying to sell the 135,000 barrels-per-day plant and its Murco petrol stations for around four years. But buyers who were willing to keep it running have proved elusive as European refineries fight for survival due to failing demand. A deal is now moving closer with London-based Greybull Capital after it had agreed to fund a major planned maintenance at the plant within the next 18 months. "There is a form of agreement pending finance," said a source close to the negotiations. The maintenance turnaround at Milford Haven was expected to cost less than $75 million, the source said. The full cost of the deal was unclear. The source added that a commitment to fund the turnaround was vital to prevent any buyer from running the plant for a short time before closing it down to sell assets, or demand a government bailout. Greybull has in the past focused on financing deals to buy struggling British high street chains such as the ultimately doomed electrical goods outlet Comet. It declined to comment on the Milford Haven discussions.
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Europe, EU member states finally agree on promoting use of alternative fuels on roads and waterways To boost the take-up of alternative fuels in transport, EU countries will
have to ensure that enough refuelling and recharging stations are available to enable cars, trucks and ships using alternative fuels, such as natural gas and electricity, to move freely on EU roads and waterways, under an informal agreement reached by Council and Parliament negotiators yesterday. “This is a crucial step forward for the development of alternative fuels. It represents a balanced agreement which holds together both the ambition and the realistic approach that makes this directive the appropriate tool to create market prospects and give operators and manufacturers certainty as to the law”, said Carlo Fidanza (EPP, IT), the rapporteur and lead negotiator for the Parliament. The new EU rules will seek to reduce the EU transport sector's dependence on oil and curb its climate impact. They will require member states to develop the infrastructure needed for alternative fuels. EU countries will have to draw up plans including targets for the number of recharging and refuelling stations provided so that electric cars and cars using compressed natural gas (CNG) can circulate freely within EU cities. National plans and targets should ensure that electric cars and vehicles running on CNG can move freely in cities and urban areas by the end of 2020; that trucks and other vehicles using liquefied natural gas (LNG) and CNG can move freely along roads in the EU's TEN-T core network by the end of 2025; and that LNG-powered ships can move between TEN-T network maritime ports by the end of 2025 and between TEN-T network inland waterway ports by the end of 2030. Member countries that opt to include hydrogen-refuelling stations in their national plans will have to ensure that enough of these stations are available to ensure smooth circulation by 2025. The plans should not add any extra costs to member states' budgets. However, they could include incentives and policy measures such as for example building permits, parking-lot permits and fuel-station concessions. These plans and common standards for recharging and refuelling installations should create stable
conditions and investment security needed by the private sector to develop the infrastructure.
Azerbaijan, SOCAR to make decision on small automatic fuel stations' project in 2014 Azerbaijan's state energy company SOCAR will make a decision on the project on the construction of SOCAR-branded small automatic gas stations in Baku in 2014, a source in the company said on June 3. SOCAR currently has 16 gas stations in Azerbaijan; two of them are located in the north of the country, and the remaining ones are in Baku. “At this stage work over the project on establishment of a network of small automatic fuel stations is underway. A particular decision has not been made yet.” SOCAR is studying all possible options for the construction of small automatic gas stations. The construction of seven or eight small automatic stations in the capital Baku is under consideration. There is no concrete project yet. Work on searching the most optimum construction practices for small automatic stations is being conducted. Construction of small automatic stations has a number of advantages. They are constructed on smaller parcels of land which reduces the cost of construction and installation compared to traditional stations. They also release fuel without an operator, and the process of refuelling and payment are implemented automatically, ultimately leading to an increase in the number of motor vehicles that can be filled. Azerbaijan's energy giant SOCAR is involved in exploring oil and gas fields, producing, processing, and transporting oil, gas, and gas condensate, marketing petroleum and petrochemical products in domestic and international markets, and supplying natural gas to Azerbaijan's industry and public. The company owns fuel stations in Azerbaijan, Switzerland, Georgia and Ukraine. It has representative offices in Georgia, Turkey, Romania, Austria, Switzerland, Kazakhstan, Great Britain, Iran, Germany, and
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Greybull would probably need to partner with either a commodity trading house or a bank with trading capabilities in order to secure the funding for the deal to keep the 450 employees in place. "They are trying to raise the money in order to keep the work force in place," an industry source said. A spokeswoman for Murco, the Murphy Oil subsidiary that operates the refinery, confirmed talks for the sale of the refinery were coming closer to a conclusion. "Discussions with regard to the sale of the Murco UK business by its U.S. parent, Murphy Oil Corporation, are ongoing and are at an advanced stage," Emma Murphy said in an email. Murco's 400 petrol stations across the country would also be part of the deal. "The buyers will purchase the Murco name and the supply system which will continue to supply the Murco petrol stations," the industry source said. Murco also operates three storage and distribution terminals in Britain which are supplied by rail from the refinery and handle around 2 million tonnes of oil product a year, according to the company's website. The Welsh plant, like other British and European refineries, has struggled in recent years due to weak demand in the region and in its U.S East Coast export market, as well as growing competition from U.S., Russian and Asian plants factors which have hammered margins. India's Essar Energy said last month it will shutter one third of its production capacity at Britain's second-largest oil refinery Stanlow. Last year the Grangemouth refinery in Scotland was brought to the brink of closure following a bitter industrial dispute, after owner Ineos said it needed to slash costs to keep it viable. This followed the closure of the Coryton plant owned by bankrupt Petroplus which closed in 2012.
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Ukraine, and trading companies in Switzerland, Singapore, Vietnam, Nigeria, and other countries.
Hungary, Hungarian MOL buys 124 AGIP stations in the Czech Rep. in exchange for Mantova refinery
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Hungarian oil and gas group MOL will acquire 124 AGIP petrol stations in the Czech Republic from Italy’s ENI. MOL owns 24 Slovnaft and 125 Pap Oil filling stations in the Czech Republic. The new acquisition will increase MOL’s network to 273 gas stations in the country, making it number two on the market, behind Benzina chain, which operates 340 stations. Benzina is controlled by Poland’s PKN Orlen through its Czech arm Unipetrol. MOL will not pay cash for the stations, but exchange them for its Mantova refinery in Italy and some of its petrol stations in the country. ENI is also in talks to leave its stake in the Czech Republic's sole refiner, Ceska Rafinerska, which the Italians could sell to PKN Orlen. Profitability of the Mantova refinery has been probably way below MOL’s group profitability over the past few years, as a result of which they have decided to turn the refinery into a product logistics centre and MOL had to book a major write-down on this asset. Therefore this transaction could be assessed as neutral/mildly positive by the shareholders. From a business point of view it would be a rational move if MOL focused on the closer markets in the region and simultaneously expand further on the Czech retail market even though retail margins are relatively high in Italy.
Dubai, Serve yourself fuel at all EnocEppco stations in Dubai Self-service facility on offer from midnight to 6am; goal is to extend it to regular operational hours. The entire service station network of Emirates National Oil Company (Enoc) and Emirates Petroleum Products Company (Eppco) in Dubai now offers the self-service facility from midnight to 6am, the 20
companies announced in a media statement. This follows the introduction of the self-service facility during late operational hours at 23 more service stations across the Enoc/Eppco network from April 13, 2014, taking the total number of service stations providing the facility to 88. Along with the introduction of the selfservice option, Enoc/Eppco said they have also enhanced the convenience of motorists by accepting fuel purchase payments at the forecourt itself. This avoids the need to visit the convenience store to make the payment. “We have achieved a milestone in implementing fuel self-service during late operational hours across our entire Enoc/Eppco network in Dubai. Our goal is to extend the facility to regular operational hours,” said a spokesperson of Enoc. “More motorists are now using the selfservice facility effortlessly, with the added convenience of making the payment at the forecourt itself. We are thankful to our customers for adopting the initiative, which gives them the freedom to fill, pay and go, at their convenience.” Enoc has also introduced ViP (Vehicle Identification Pass), a radio frequency identification (RFID) based fuel retailing system, offering fully automated operations, whereby registered commercial users and fleet owners can fuel onthe-go without having to pay in cash or use credit cards. ViP automatically recognises the registered vehicle being fuelled and deducts the cost from the registered user’s account. Enoc/Eppco has fully secure fuel dispenser payment systems across the network for easier use by the motorists, it said. The introduction of self-service results in no staff redundancies as affected staff members are being deployed in other service stations within the network, the media statement highlighted.
Swaziland, Galp assures of continued investment Amid confusion and dissatisfaction over franchising fee by Galp Energia retailers, the oil company has said it remains committed to investing and growing
its network in Swaziland for the benefit of all and not a few. In a press statement, Galp Swaziland Management said the company, like all other oil companies, have various agreements including franchise agreements for some service stations. The company states that such agreements do expire at some point and require a renewal and the period of the franchise is not determined by a show of hands but by the strategic intent of management. Galp Energia explained that the expiry of a franchise agreement was not a closure of a service station adding that a renewal was always by mutual consent and no retailer was forced to agree to terms that do not suit him. “Galp Swaziland has had sign-on fees from as far back as 2011. Such fees are indeed by their nature, separate from marketing and promotional fees. We continue to review such fees based on scientific measures (correlation co-efficient) which give us an indication of a relationship between numeric variables. Also, fuel (Diesel, Petrol and Paraffin) is regulated by the ministry of natural resources and energy through the price controller. Most products sold in our branded stores (including Tangerina brand) are predominantly NOT controlled. This is commonly referred to as non-fuel retail. Such products are, therefore, priced in various form and sold in various packages from site to site,” the company stated. The company noted that fuel regulations might be similar from one country to another but they are not the same thus it was irrational to expect that fuel retailing and franchise agreements would be the same throughout a continent. It says that every oil company as an entity had a right to develop and implement a uniquely competitive strategy to support their business. “Differentiation can be a strategy and therefore it is irrational to expect all strategies to be similar or the same. The strategy of Galp Swaziland, therefore, cannot be the strategy of Shell. Equally so, strategy design and data gathering is an intellectual property matter that cannot necessarily be discussed with people not fully employed by Galp,” explained Galp.
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A six-month freeze has been imposed on applications for wholesale diesel and petrol licences, and the opening of new petrol stations of all brands, started last Sunday until December. Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry secretarygeneral Datuk Seri Alias Ahmad said the temporary freeze was part of the Ministry's effort to combat abuse of the licences. Datuk Seri Alias Ahmad added that Minister Datuk Seri Hasan Malek had agreed on the implementation of the temporary freeze. “The sixmonth freeze is for licence applications to become wholesalers as well as to store diesel and petrol for industrial and domestic use, including ships. This also includes applications to open new petrol stations of all brands,” he said in a statement. Alias said there were elements of abuse in the distribution network of subsidised diesel and petrol, starting at storage depots, wholesalers right up to petrol stations, and the ministry suspected there was cooperation between the parties involved. During the freeze, the Ministry will study the best mechanism to combat abuse and forward it to the Government for appropriate action. Alias said the licences of wholesalers and operators of petrol stations who were found guilty of abetting in abuse of subsidised fuels would immediately be suspended and revoked.
Jamaica, Fierce competition predicted for Petcom The President of the Jamaica Gasoline Retailers' Association (JGRA) Derrick Thompson says he expects a number of investors to make an aggressive play for oil marketing company, Petcom, which experts say may be worth up to $2 billion. Thompson said the Government was already in receipt of unsolicited bids, and that interest was coming from several local groups and at least one overseas
entity. The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), which is handling the divestment of the state-owned company, said at least eight investors were already showing interest in the asset. DBJ said it would invite bids by September, having published a pre-marketing teaser in December 2013. “The DBJ has received eight enquiries in relation to this pre-marketing of the opportunity from both local and foreign investors interested in the Petcom divestment opportunity,” said managing director Milverton Reynolds. “The official tender process has not yet started, but is anticipated to begin with a pre-qualification process commencing at the end of the second quarter 2014-15,” he informed last Friday. The DBJ did not indicate the names and origins of the interested investors. Thompson said he expects the competition to be fierce. “We are expecting extreme aggression as there are a lot of people interested. There are a couple of Jamaican groups - one including Petcom dealers - and a group outside of Jamaica,” he added. Petcom is said by the DBJ to control 12 per cent of the local retail petroleum market, achieving sales revenue of $10.99 billion in financial year 2012-13. Sales for 2013 were projected as $11.88 million with a projected profit of $70.13 million. Petcom's assets include 28 service stations and 14 Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) filling plants.
USA, Missouri, to allow E15 at fuel stations Missouri is the latest state to allow retailers to sell a 15 percent blend of ethanol, E15. This article from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch says a dozen other states allow, but don’t require, the higher blends. Bio-fuel trade groups and state corn growing associations say E15 is just another blend of fuel that gas stations can offer price-conscious motorists. Despite auto industry groups warning of the fuel’s impact on engines, the Environmental Protection Agency has approved it for use in vehicle models 2001 and newer. “It’s bringing in another low-cost
fuel to consumers,” said Bradley Schad, director of market development with the Missouri Corn Growers Association. “It’s actually helping drive the economy here in Missouri because we produce ethanol in Missouri.” Petroleum groups are still pushing back on the new option, trying to say that vehicle engines will be ruined by the higher blend, but with 12 other states already approving the higher blend, even with the small number of stations selling E15, wouldn’t we be hearing about all these cars stranded by the sides of roads? So far, we are not hearing those kinds of stories.
USA, Gulf Oil celebrates 100 years of service - 2014 Brand Meeting & Trade Show features charity events Gulf Oil LP, a growing branded marketer of energy products, has announced as part of its 2014 Brand Meeting & Trade Show, that Gulf dealers and partners from across the nation will join together to raise much-needed funding for breast cancer research and awareness. The event, held in Las Vegas from May 19 to 22, celebrated Gulf's 100 years of service and included a wide array of business networking and social events for attendees. December 2013 marked the 100th anniversary of the first drive-in service station, which Gulf opened in 1913. This industry milestone underscores the company's continuous efforts to provide Gulf customers, dealers and operators with innovative services that make a difference in people's lives. As part of this commitment to service, the Gulf Oil Giving Foundation, which actively supports the American Cancer Society's fight to end breast cancer, will hold two exciting events that are open to the public during its bi-annual gathering of dealers and partners. “We are looking forward to our 2014 Brand Meeting & Trade Show with great anticipation. Not only will we be celebrating our rich heritage and 100 years of service with hundreds of dealers and partners representing thousands of our branded locations, we'll also be
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making a difference,” said Rick Dery, Senior Vice President and chief sales and marketing officer for Gulf. “More than one million customers pass through a facility supplied or branded by Gulf every day. Our work in support of the fight to end breast cancer is an important way we can all give back to them, and help make their lives and their families' lives better.”
USA, South Carolina considers fees for alternative vehicle use - the proposal would charge owners of hybrids $60 per year and those who drive electric vehicles $120 per year
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South Carolina lawmakers are considering assessing fees for alternative fuel vehicles. Under the proposal, owners of hybrids would incur a $60 annual fee and residents driving electric vehicles would pay $120 per year. The move patterns those adopted in other states, such as in Washington, where owners of electric vehicles pay an annual fee of $100, and in Virginia, where the annual fee for all alternative fuel vehicles is $64. As purchases of alternative fuel vehicles increase, fees help offset the revenue loss from gas tax collections, which decrease. Lawmakers maintain that users of the road should pay for that use regardless of whether they purchase gasoline. “People who are using electric cars get to ride the roads for free,” said state Sen. Ray Cleary, a Georgetown Republican. “That doesn’t sound fair. Of course, everybody wants somebody else to pay for it.” While assessing a use fee is one solution, this conflicts with the government’s interest in promoting alternative fuels. Many states, including South Carolina, offer tax credits for those who use vehicles powered by alternative fuels. In fact, a group of South Carolina senators has proposed a $1,000 tax credit for those who purchase or lease such vehicles. “If we do a credit on one end, and there is no taxing or fee mechanism, then the 24
state is paying someone to not pay for their use of the roads,” said Senate Majority Leader Harvey Peeler of Gaffney. “That’s why we wanted staff to look into it and research those kinds of questions.”
USA, MAPCO adding E15 to its fuel offering MAPCO Express Inc. announced it will sell E15 at the pump beginning this year. The fuel blend - containing 15 percent ethanol and 85 percent gasoline - will be a fuelling option at new-build and select MAPCO mega store locations. “We have a long track record of offering innovative products to our consumers and E15 fits in nicely with our current product lineup,” said Dan Gordon, vice president of business development for MAPCO. “Ethanol-based fuels have been a lower per-gallon cost alternative over the past few years and this should allow us to offer our customers additional fuel options.” E15 was approved by the Environmental Protection Agency in January 2011 as an alternative fuel for use in 2001 or newer vehicles. However, adoption of the fuel has been slow due to concerns raised by groups including the American Petroleum Institute and AAA, which have stated E15 can cause engine problems. Ethanol groups, such as Growth Energy, have vehemently disagreed with such claims, stating that E15 is safe. Approximately 40 stations currently offer E15, but MAPCO could nearly triple this number in the near future. “Based on the success of this product, our goal will be to add the E15 fuel to our mega stores as we continue to increase the number of these locations in the future. Assuming a successful program, our goal is to have 100 stores offering E15,” Gordon said. “This is great news to see a major retailer and successful company like MAPCO announce their decision to offer E15 and give consumers a choice at the pump,” said Tom Buis, CEO of Growth Energy. “MAPCO is an innovator in the marketplace always looking to provide what their customers want and need. Growth Energy believes this will end the debate about whether or not consumers want E15.” Brentwood, Tennessee, USA -
based MAPCO Express Inc. is a division of Delek US Holdings Inc. The c-store chain operates 362 locations under the MAPCO Express, MAPCO Mart, East Coast, Discount Food Mart, Fast Food and Fuel, Delta Express and Favourite Markets brand names.
USA, Marathon Petroleum subsidiary Speedway to buy Hess for $2.874 billion Marathon said it would pay $2.37billion in cash, plus an estimated $230-million in working capital and $274-million for capital leases. The combined business was expected to report adjusted 2013 revenue of more than $27-billion. The deal’s higher-than-expected valuation may give investors pause. Under the agreement, Marathon has three years to convert the Hess stores to the Speedway brand, a process that is expected to cost a total of $410-million, the company said. The addition of the Hess gas stations expands the market for gasoline produced at Marathon’s refineries. “With this significant geographic expansion, we will be able to further leverage our integrated refining and transportation logistics operations, providing an outlet for an incremental 200,000 [barrels per day] of assured sales from our refining system,” Mr. Heminger said in a statement. Marathon Petroleum sells gasoline, food and drinks mainly through 1,480 Speedway convenience stores it owns and operates in nine states in the U.S. Midwest. The deal will create the largest companyowned and operated convenience store chain in the United States, measured by revenue. Marathon also sells its fuel at 5,200 independent retail outlets. Fuel from many refiners is sold by other brands. Hess, which operates 1,256 stores in 16 states along the East Coast and Southeast, will use the sale proceeds for additional share buybacks and has increased its existing repurchase program to $6.5-billion from $4billion.
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Air1 team exhibit at CV Show 2014 and showcase revolutionary equipment
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confidence in the source of their AdBlue. Since Air1 is produced by Yara and distributed in the UK by Brenntag, they were keen to promote Air1 as the largest prime producer of AdBlue, where full traceability to the point of manufacture is assured. The Air1 team have every intention of being back at the NEC for The Commercial Vehicle Show 2015, and are looking forward to another successful year. For more information, please call Charlotte Blades, Air1 Commercial Coordinator, 01472 889254 charlotte.blades@yara.com www.air1.info/uk.
The Air1 team were again at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2014, held between 29th April and 1st May at the NEC in Birmingham. Every year, Air1 actively promote the ‘added-value’ service that comes hand-in-hand when customers choose Air1 as their AdBlue supplier, because with Air1you get more than just AdBlue. This year, Air1 went one step further to wow those who visited their stand at the C V Show. In order to showcase revolutionary equipment in action, working in partnership with Volvo, Air1 had a brand new Euro VI Volvo FH on display. Visitors were encouraged to look around the International truck of the year 2014 and to view how an air powered IBC pump connects to a truck. The air pump that was connected to the truck is particularly suitable for sites that do not have access to an electrical supply. As well as connected to the air pump, the Volvo FH was also the setting for a daily challenge, whereby entrants had to connect an IBC pump to an IBC in the fastest time possible. “We ran this competition last year on the stand and I’m pleased to say that the competition was a great success again in 2014. When people were taking part it created a real
recorded on the scoreboard” says Charlotte Blades, Air1® Commercial Coordinator. With the implementation of Euro VI at the start of 2014, Air1 were also keen to promote the importance of quality AdBlue and contamination issues. With many more vehicles now adopting SCR technology, it is imperative that truck owners have
Elgin Truck & Van is now only the fifth service station in Scotland to offer bulk dispensed AdBlue from Air1 to the haulage and bus industry. Air1 recognises the need to make AdBlue available on the road in the region, as well as in transport depots. This latest retail AdBlue facility at Elgin Truck & Van illustrates the latest step in this development. “We provide many services to the haulage industry and our decision to install AdBlue pumps has proven to be a welcome addition. The
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response from our customers has been very positive, and has certainly shown that there was a demand in the region”, says Elgin Truck & Van owner Garry Scott. Nigel Williams, Air1 Forecourt Sales Manager, is delighted that Elgin Truck & Van has chosen Air1 as their supplier. “Air1’s AdBlue production base and distribution network gives Air1 a unique supply position in the UK and we are delighted that Elgin Truck & Van has recognised Air1 as a worthy partner.” Garry also adds that “We have been very impressed with Air1 from our initial enquiry right through to the installation, and find the continued support we receive invaluable.” Elgin Truck & Van is now listed on the Air1 App, Air1 website and Truckmate Sat Navs - and hard copies are also available upon request – making it even easier to find where to buy AdBlue while on the road. For more information, please call Charlotte Blades, Air1 Commercial Coordinator, 01472 889254 charlotte.blades@yara.com www.air1.info/uk.
A true Northwest success story
Suresite Group are celebrating 20 years in business, an achievement for any company but one that seems even more impressive when you look at just how far they have come in that time. Geoff Oldham, Suresite Chairman, began Suresite from a garage in Fulwood all the way back in 1994. As a petroleum expert he saw an opportunity to help deliver safety awareness following a shift in legislation across the industry. Ten 28
years later a Card Services division was launched and the rest as they say is history. Operating from offices in Preston, Suresite is now a £14 million turnover business that is growing quickly. They process transactions in excess of £1.6 billion per year, employ 21 people and a further 16 consultants, across UK and Ireland. Geoff Oldham had this to say: ‘Twenty years is just one milestone, every additional £1m of turnover brings more security for our team, more investment and more opportunities for our local economy. Our staff work very hard to deliver outstanding service to our customers and we work very hard to ensure that family values always exist in our approach. Everyone who visits our offices always comments on the fantastic atmosphere that exists and how they become infected by our enthusiasm. This is the biggest milestone that we strive to achieve daily’. Suresite have begun a search for new premises as growth forces them to expand and with opportunities opening up to them in Europe the future looks bright for this outstanding business based in the North West.
Suresite continue to expand their business rapidly As Suresite continue to expand their services across the UK they remain committed to bringing experienced and knowledgeable staff in to the business. With two recent additions in Ray Nicholson and Julian Lamb, the team at Suresite are confident they are
creating the right mix. “We have been very pleased with how our business is able to attract the best available people to work with us. Ray Nicholson is known for his work with SELCOG and PELG and will bring a tremendous level of experience to our consultants network. Julian Lamb will be our first Sales Executive, he previously worked at a senior level within BP and has some excellent skills to help drive our business and the new products we have planned for 2015.” said Keith Bevan Development Manager. Suresite have spent the last 2 years rebranding, and developing their Health & Safety products and services in preparation of these appointments and it would seem they have big plans for future growth with work in Ireland and parts of Europe ahead.
SME punching in the PLC category From a small office in the heart of Preston, Lancashire; Suresite Group are punching way above there weight. Whilst businesses struggle to push through the economic dip, Suresite has continued to drive investment, market position and growth year after year, after year. Operating almost exclusively in the declining Petrol Forecourt industry, Suresite are now processing transactions in excess of £1.6 billion per year. This figure is even more remarkable when you consider they have just 21 full time employees. Operating a lean business is more important than ever in a competitive market place and Suresite seem to have this all in hand. Keith Bevan, Development Manager at Suresite had this to say: “We are the market leaders in the petroleum card processing industry and this is credit to the great team we have here. We look to engage with staff who are dedicated, interested and above all approachable. Combining this with outstanding knowledge has helped us to lead the way and maintain a sensible staff level that works well for our business model.” Using the well respected Suresite name, Nick Healy (Director) nine years ago began Suresite Card
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Services. This company now processes more transactions than some of the most well known Fuel brands in the UK. The flexibility of the Suresite system enables not just large multi-nationals, but also individual petrol site owners, to benefit from exceptional rates when processing card terminal payments. Suresite doesn’t plan to sit back and take it easy. With opportunities in other industries beginning to present themselves and recent changes to European legislation opening up new markets abroad, the future is impressively bright. Suresite also continue to exploit their petroleum experience by continually developing their Health & Safety division and have recently launched a new Online Training division for forecourt personnel. Suresite is certainly a company to keep an eye on. A company that is quietly showing others that big things can be achieved when you pick the right people to operate in the right position. For more information contact: Keith Bevan Mobile Number: 07857 185 993 Email: keith.bevan@suresite.co.uk 30
New Petroleum Regulations, FREE Seminar - BOOK NOW APEA Scottish Branch in conjunction with, Trading Standards Scottish Branch is hosting FREE seminars on the new Petroleum Regulations 2014, which comes into force on the 1st October, find out how the new administration regime impacts on you and have the opportunity to network and share issues and exchange thoughts with a questions and answer session with the speakers. The seminar is open to all businesses and regulators involved in this sector and other interested parties. Book your place at one of the venues below. Limited to 50 delegates per seminar. 23rd September Chatelherault Country Park, Ferniegair, Hamilton ML3 7UE 24th September -
Forthbank Stadium, Springkerse, Stirling FK7 7UJ 25th September Eden Court Theatre, Bishops Road, Inverness IV3 5SA For more information or to book a place, contact Graeme Paton TSI Scottish Branch Tel: 01224-523743 GPaton@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Cameron provides key to enhanced fuel management One of the UK’s leading security companies is benefiting from the ability to take a total overview of fuelling operations for its 2,100 vehicle fleet using fourth generation internet-based technology supplied by Cameron Forecourt. The fuelling solutions supplier has completed the installation of a new fuel management system at 40 branches operated by security specialist G4S Cash Solutions (UK) Ltd at sites across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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round-the-clock via GPRS. The major advantage of the new system is that all fuelling information is updated instantly as it happens, replacing daily polling of each site which previously only ever provided the company with a “snapshot” of fuel movements. Information is available round the clock by accessing a central server from any internet browser using a secure username and password. It can also be expanded to provide alerts of irregularities if required. Explains G4 Cash Solutions: “The previous stand-alone system provided us with no visibility beyond the site in which it was located, making central monitoring and management of fuel extremely difficult. “The new system provides greater visibility of inventory management, fuel usage across the fleet and various vehicle types. It gives us access to average consumption figures, allowing us to benchmark across sites and provide baselines for other projects such as telematics.” Martyn Gent, Sales & Marketing Director of Cameron Forecourt comments: “G4S is one of several companies who appreciate the benefits of internet-based technology and the contribution it can make towards efficient fuel management and informationbased fleet management. With a network of sites so widely based, it is the most effective solution to their fuel management needs.”
With its major fleet of security vehicles on the road collecting and delivering valuable consignments, keeping the fleet rolling is clearly a key challenge for the company. Nipping to the local supermarket fuel point or a conventional forecourt to refuel is clearly not an option! Instead G4S – formerly Group 4 – stores diesel supplies at each of its depots where vehicles are refuelled at various times around-the-clock before going operational. The previous fuel management system had severe limitations because it only allowed site-by-site monitoring on an individual basis,
making central management and monitoring of fuel stocks and fuelling patterns extremely difficult. After a full assessment of G4S’ needs, Cameron Forecourt and systems experts & partner Jigsaw developed a bespoke solution encompassing the point of dispense and central monitoring functions for the whole network of depots. Cameron replaced each of the existing Triscan fuel island terminals with a new Eclipse system developed by Jigsaw to enhance access and the gathering of fuelling information, linking each terminal to its web-based fuel management system to provide live information
LP Gas UK complete 2 new sites for Flogas on Rontec owned forecourts Newport based LPG installation and maintenance company LP Gas UK Limited have recently completed works on two forecourts at Holdingham Service Station, Sleaford, Lincolnshire and Glinton Service Station, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. On behalf of Flogas, LP Gas UK built the LPG autogas facility at these sites, both boasting 5500+ litres LPG storage. Holdingham was completed on 28th February 2014 and Glinton on 1st April 2014, this being the 4th new installation for LP Gas UK this year so far.
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OPW launches industry’s first Fibrelite GRP above ground fill sump range
Glinton Service Station Lincoln Road, Glinton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 7JR
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This was a full turn key installation which involved interpretation of preconstruction designs, project management, construction of all ground works including a new tanker bay, mechanical and electrical installation, finalising with measure calibrations and commissioning. Flogas National Account Manager for autogas, James Goodson says “We are delighted to be working in partnership with LP Gas UK. Being able to offer the whole turn-key package enables Flogas to entrust these works to just one competent Contractor. We aim to continue increasing our LPG autogas presence throughout the UK and look forward to working again with LP Gas UK.” Both of these forecourts are part of the ever evolving Rontec group. Rupert Ainsworth, Property Projects Manager at Rontec says “Rontec are one of the leading players in the UK forecourt industry. We operate over 200 forecourts across England 32
and Wales, with ambitious plans to substantially grow this network in the coming months and years. Rontec insist on the highest standards on their forecourts and the new installations at Holdingham and Glinton meet our requirements perfectly.” LP Gas UK are now working on their next project with Flogas at Winning Post Service Station, a privately owned site in Exeter, Devon. Over many years as a principal in the autogas sector, LP Gas UK are experienced in design, installation, POS and ongoing maintenance of LPG systems, working with independent forecourts through to National LPG leaders including Autogas Limited, Flogas and Calor Gas. For more information on the above sites, or to contact LP Gas UK about working for you, please contact Jason Clark on +44 (0)7792 433526 or email at jason.clark@lpgasuk.com.
OPW is pleased to announce the launch of the industry’s first Fibrelite GRP above ground fill sump range. The new GRP above ground fill sump range – including model S22SH2/AGF – is the result of collaboration with a global oil company and has been specifically designed to replace existing concrete sumps and connect to existing underground piping for easy installation. Featuring Fibrelite’s fuel resistant Viton® entry boots, the new GRP above ground sump range has been designed to incorporate up to seven remote fill lines and one vapor recovery stage VR1b. Due to its highly innovative design, the GRP above ground sump range provides superior secondary containment while the upper spill tray can contain up to 21 gallons (83 litres) of discharged fuel. The GRP above ground sump range is also available with an earth cable kit to ground the system, and the watertight-hinged double doors provide secure and easy access to the fill points. Singapore-based Kwong Ngee Engineering PTE Ltd recently completed the first installation of the new GRP above ground fill sump range. On this particular installation, the lower sump and spill tray were supplied as solid components. This allowed the holes to be drilled on site in order to fit the configuration of the existing underground piping. New Fibrelite 1.2m Octagonal Tank Access Chamber In conjunction with its new GRP above ground fill sump range, Fibrelite is also launching a new range of Fibrelite 1.2m octagonal tank access chamber systems. The new eight-sided chamber system has large flat walls to accommodate eight entry/exit angles for piping and conduit and features a corbel riser that is chemically bonded to the chamber to create a liquid-tight joint. The new system has also been designed to make height adjustments quick and easy while at the same time
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accommodating fall levels. The system is supplied with a Fibrelite FL90 900mm diameter watertight flat sealed cover, and both C250 and D400 load ratings are available. For more information regarding OPW or any of its products, please visit www.OPWGlobal.com. For more information about Fibrelite, please visit www.fibrelite.com.
OPW launches expanded line of CARB/EVR Approved Phase 1 Vapour Recovery E85 UST products CINCINNATI, OH USA – April 1, 2014 – OPW, a Dover Company (NYSE: DOV) and the global leader in fluidhandling solutions, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its product offering of CARB/EVR approved Phase 1 Vapour Recovery E85 Underground Storage Tank (UST) equipment. These products – which have received Phase 1 Enhanced Vapour Recovery (EVR) System certification from the California Air 34
Resource Board (CARB) for use with E85 – have been specifically designed to provide OPW customers with a comprehensive choice of UST equipment that eliminate the risks and material-compatibility concerns associated with E85. “OPW is proud to be expanding our product line of UST equipment to now include products that are completely compatible for use with E85,” said Matt Lauber, OPW Project Manager. “This is just another example of OPW’s commitment to provide products that enable the safest, most reliable and environmentally-responsible fueling operations in the industry.” Due to phase separation (mixing with water), the storage and distribution of E85 can have a significant adverse effect on UST system components. When phase separation occurs, it causes two liquid layers to form in the tank. The lower layer contains water and ethanol while the upper layer is the petroleum fuel with a small amount of ethanol. Because this blend of ethanol and water increases the risk of corrosion, many traditional
materials utilized in the past may not be compatible with E85. For this reason, it is extremely important that tank owners only install system components that are manufactured with materials that are compatible with E85. Recognizing the importance of providing tank owners with this equipment, OPW now provides the most complete line of E85compatible UST equipment available on the market today. Specifically, the following UST products have been approved for use with E85: • 71SOM-412C Overfill Prevention Valve • 61VSA-MA Vapour Recovery Swivel Adaptor • 61SALP-MA Fill Swivel Adaptor • 71JSK-44MA Jack Screw Kit • 71JSK-4RMT Remote Fill Jack Screw Kit • 62M-MA Monitoring Cap • 61T-SS-0412/0417 Drop Tubes • 634TT-EVR & 634LPC
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Fill Caps • FSA-400/400-S Face Seal Adaptors • 1711T-EVR and 1711LPC Vapour Recovery Caps • 233 Series Extractor Valves • EVR EDGE, EVR 1-2100's, and Multiport Systems (listed as 1 Series Thread On Spill Containers)
Durapipe’s
existing
offering,
providing a solution to convey AdBlue/DEF around forecourts, from tank to pump. Designed to lower fuel costs and
exhaust emissions, in order to meet European emissions standards, AdBlue/DEF is available in selected forecourts across the world and is set to continue PLX’s legacy in the forecourt industry. Suitable for the variety of applications required in a forecourt, from pressure and suction systems, to offset fill and vent pipework and tank chamber connections, PLX Blue is adaptable in any project, thus ensuring that a reliable pipework system is fitted. Made from a specialised high grade polyethylene, a high quality material that is extremely robust, PLX Blue will safely carry the substance around forecourts, without fear of the additive leaking into the environment. The product’s durable properties also provide a design life of more than 30 years, with little maintenance required during the lifetime of the product. PLX Blue is available in sizes from 32mm to 63mm, in both single wall and dual contained options. The pipework is lightweight in nature and allows for a simple installation
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Durapipe launches PLX Blue for forecourts
Durapipe UK is expanding PLX, its specialist fuel conveyance pipework system, with the launch of PLX Blue, a plastic pipework system specifically designed to transport AdBlue/DEF in forecourts and other transport refuelling applications. As it is becoming more widely used within diesel fuelled vehicles, especially HGVs and other large diesel vehicles, PLX Blue enhances APEA tel/fax 0845 603 5507
process using an electrofusion jointing system. David Naylor, Brand Manager for PLX, comments: “The addition of PLX Blue to the range means that Durapipe UK can now fulfil all pipework requirements of a forecourt, providing a one-stop solution for contractors and suppliers looking for a complete portfolio of pipework products.” PLX Blue is available to order now. For further information about Durapipe PLX Blue or any of the products within the Durapipe UK product portfolio, please call 0844 800 5509 or log onto www.plxpipe.com. 35
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OPUS Overfill Prevention Ullage Sensor By Jacque Williams, Managing Director Berrys Technologies Limited Following in the steps of the MIDAS Misfuel prevention system, Berrys technologies are pleased to announce the launch of OPUS which stands for “overfill prevention ullage sensor”. The OPUS is an electronic overfill prevention system located on the tank lid which is then in turn hard wired through an intrinsically safe circuit to the MIDAS system at the tanker filling point. The primary function of the MIDAS system is to prevent tanker misfuels, but also seconds as a control system to control filling and eliminate storage tank overfills. The OPUS probe is installed on the tank lid with the probe section sitting “inside” the tank space at a length that gives the client their preferred safe working capacity level. Once the
fuel level in the tank reaches this safe working height a magnetic float system triggers a signal to the MIDAS at the tanker filling position. This signal then activates a series of pre-programmed visual and audible alarms to alert the tanker driver to the impending overfill situation. The factory default alarm condition closes the internal butterfly valve by 90% for 20 seconds whilst alarming audibly and flashing a unique sequence of led lights to alert the driver to the imminent full closure. Once the 20 sec alarm phase is completed the MIDAS system logs the time and date of the alarm for full traceability. If the driver has not had the time to shut the tanker valve and drain his hose before full closure he can use the standard
Operators key fob to re active the MIDAS , the result will be that the unit will drop immediately into the 20 sec alarm loop. Once again this event is logged in non-volatile memory and can be uploaded for analysis at any time. From a software perspective this alarm condition can be tailored to the client’s preference, i.e. the driver has only three attempts at draining the hose before being completely locked out, or alternatively, he can take on the responsibility of continuing to fill the tank space by allowing the key fob to be used without restriction. In all cases all info is logged for the client to review at a later date. The OPUS effectively removes the need for mechanical overfill prevention systems some of which have been known to not "reset" once triggered. This “non-resetting” fault ultimately requires removal of the OPD from the tank, manual
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resetting and then refitting to the tank. This type of work creates the health and safety issues as the engineers are typically working in confined spaces, but now also have to deal with dangerous vapour releases and fuel spillages. Best practise in line with EN: 13616 “overfill prevention devices for static tanks for liquid petroleum “recommends that overfill prevention systems should be fully testable and that an annual inspection is performed to confirm functionality. The majority of mechanical over fill prevention systems require removal from the tank top followed by physical and
visual inspection and then need to be refitted. This work results in vapour releases, minor spillage and the breaking of screwed or flanged connections. Breaking of lines conveying liquid fuel and vapours should be retested after completion of works in order to ensure a liquid / vapour tight seal. The design of the OPUS is such that it can be tested in situ without removal and zero vapour release into the tank chamber. All that is required of the engineer is to remove the OPUS cover and manually lift the float system to the high level position. This simple action will produce a visual indicator to the engineer in the tank
Safety During Refuelling By Mirjan Maiberger, Flammer GmbH
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Safety during refuelling operations is of the utmost importance, and nobody knows that better than the fuel forecourts, and the road tanker drivers working to deliver fuel. The only way to guarantee the safe delivery of any type of fuel is to use the appropriate safety equipment. The right tools for the right job and those components are included in the Flammer product range, now offered in the Hytek catalogue. The Flammer range of products all include flame arrestors; there are two types - an “end of line” is fitted with one pipe connection only and an “in line” is fitted with two pipe connections either side and stops a flame propagating along a pipe. Flame arrestors are designed and installed to protect the safety of the public, workers, property and the
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environment. The old flame arrestor approval standard BS 7224 is obsolete and does not meet current requirements. All Flammer products are approved to BS EN 12874 & EN ISO 16852 and are ATEX approved with the ATEX number marked on the body. Hytek offer from stock a vapour adaptor with flame arrestor in 3”, a pressure vacuum vent valve (PV valve) with flame arrestor. Also inline flame arrestors in 1”, 2” and 3” for installation behind non ATEX approved vent caps, PV valves, vapour adaptors and for use in Stage 2 vapour return lines. An important addition to the range is an end of line flame arrestor and relief valve (prevents delivery drivers getting a face full of vapour. This is used to release vapour pressure in vent and Stage 1B
chamber as well as an audible and visual indicator at the filling point through the MIDAS system. In the UK the OPUS system is currently on trial with one major supermarket group with another of the major players currently in the middle of a new build which will also include OPUS and MIDAS units. The combined benefits of having a misfuel and overfill system all rolled into one fully automated system is already generated huge interest , and following a very successful exhibition at the UNITI trade show in Stuttgart trial sites with various domestic and international clients is underway.
vapour recovery systems and fits via a tee piece installed in the vent line. Quality is obvious when you handle any of the Flammer products; the vapour adaptor and PV valve are anodized and the inline arrestors are zinc plated and chromated steel housing. The relief valve has a stainless steel rain cover. All Flammer products mentioned meet the blue book requirements. For further information or to request a catalogue, call Hytek on 01279 815 600 or alternatively you can email sales@hytekgb.com.
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APEA Live 2014 chosen charity The Children's Air Ambulance
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The Children's Air Ambulance (TCAA) is one of a kind. It's the first and only dedicated helicopter emergency transfer service for seriously ill children and babies, flying them from one hospital to a more specialist unit, alongside their team of clinicians; a journey usually made by land. The helicopter transferred its first clinical team in December 2012, and performed its first patient transfer on 11th May 2013. Since the launch of the helicopter, TCAA have been extremely busy adapting the helicopter with pioneering facilities this unique helicopter is like no other in the country. Its customisation has to be exactly right to transfer such vulnerable patients and their care teams. TCAA have been working closely with retrieval teams across the country, to ensure that the specialised equipment is suitable to transfer the seriously ill patients safely between hospitals, and that the service meets their requirements, as well as the Civil Aviation Authority.
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This equipment includes a stretcher that has been specifically adapted to carry a baby pod (similar to a baby incubator) in both the helicopter and a land ambulance, as well as medical gases and monitoring equipment. Unbelievably, it's estimated that approximately 5,800 children need transferring between hospitals every single year. Currently the majority of these transfers are performed by land, meaning sometimes long and arduous journeys for seriously ill youngsters. The Children's Air Ambulance is able to drastically cut the time it takes to carry out these types of transfers, which means sick children and babies can get lifesaving care as soon as possible - giving them the very best chances of survival and recovery. Unlike other Air Ambulance services, The Children's Air Ambulance will only perform paediatric transfers from hospital to hospital, across the whole of the country. It differs to other Air
Ambulances who treat children that are the victims of accidents such as road traffic collisions, sporting injuries or other emergency situations; they do not carry the equipment needed to perform a specialist hospital to hospital transfer. Having a dedicated nationwide transfer service also ensures that all the fantastic lifesaving Air Ambulances across the country, including Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance and Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance which are part of the same charity, can continue to serve and protect their own regions. Receiving no Government funding, we rely entirely on public donations and support in the local community to raise the £134,000 we need to run our vital service.
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THE ASSOCIATION FOR PETROLEUM AND EXPLOSIVES ADMINISTRATION
Company Number: 2261660
ABBREVIATED ACCOUNTS
For the year ended 31 December 2013
I N D E X (page 1) Page No: 1
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE COMPANY
2
ABBREVIATED BALANCE SHEET
3/4
NOTES TO THE ABBREVIATED ACCOUNTS
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE ASSOCIATION FOR PETROLEUM AND EXPLOSIVES ADMINISTRATION UNDER SECTION 449 OF THE COMPANIES ACT 2006 We have examined the abbreviated accounts set out on pages 2 to 4, together with the financial statements of The Association for Petroleum and Explosives Administration for the year ended 31 December 2013 prepared under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006.
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This report is made solely to the company, in accordance with Chapter 10 of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. Our work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company those matters we are required to state to it in a special auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTORS AND THE AUDITOR The directors are responsible for preparing the abbreviated accounts in accordance with section 444 of the Companies Act 2006. It is our responsibility to form an independent opinion as to whether the company is entitled to deliver abbreviated accounts to the Registrar of Companies and whether the abbreviated accounts have been properly prepared in accordance with the regulations made under that section and to report our opinion to you. We conducted our work in accordance with Bulletin 2008/4 issued by the Auditing Practices Board. In accordance with that Bulletin we have carried out the procedures we consider necessary to confirm, by reference to the financial statements, that the company is entitled to deliver abbreviated accounts and that the abbreviated accounts to be delivered are properly prepared.
OPINION In our opinion the company is entitled to deliver abbreviated accounts prepared in accordance with section 444(3) of the Companies Act 2006, and the abbreviated accounts have been properly prepared in accordance with regulations made under that section. Helen Rumsey (Senior Statutory Auditor) For and on behalf of Ensors
Cardinal House 46 St Nicholas Street Ipswich IP1 1TT
Chartered Accountants Statutory Auditor
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ABBREVIATED BALANCE SHEET (page 2)
As at 31 December 2013 Note
2013 £
2012 £
1,526
1,345
69,861 219,782
73,917 242,745
289,643
316,622
CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year
108,898
137,956
NET CURRENT ASSETS
180,745
178,706
NET ASSETS
182,271
180,051
8,840
8,840
Profit and loss account
173,431
171,211
MEMBERS’ FUNDS
182,271
180,051
FIXED ASSETS Tangible Assets
2
CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand
Capital reserve
These abbreviated accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small company regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. Approved by the board on 13 February 2014 and signed on its behalf:
G Bourhill Director
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NOTES TO THE ABBREVIATED ACCOUNTS (page 3) For the year ended 31 December 2013 1.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a)
Basis of Accounting The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Small Entities (effective April 2008).
b)
Tangible Fixed Assets Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off the cost of each asset over its estimated useful life: Computer and Office Equipment Fixtures and Fittings Chairman’s Jewel
c)
– 25% Reducing Balance – 25% Reducing Balance – 10% Reducing Balance
Financial Instruments Financial instruments are classified and accounted for, according to the substance of the contractual arrangement, as either financial assets, financial liabilities or equity instruments. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.
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TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Computer & Office Equip £
Cost At 1 January 2013 Additions
3.
Fixtures & Fittings £
Chairmans’ Jewel £
Total £
6,518 765
5,957 -
1,366 23
13,841 788
At 31 December 2013
7,283
5,957
1,389
14,629
Depreciation At 1 January 2013 Charge for the year
6,335 437
554 83
12,496 607
At 31 December 2013
6,772
5,694
637
13,103
Net Book Value At 31 December 2013
511
263
752
1,526
At 31 December 2012
183
350
812
1,345
5,607 87
COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE The company is limited by guarantee. In the event of the company being wound up, each member has undertaken to contribute such amount as may be required, but not exceeding £1, to the assets of the company.
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Maintaining Fuel Quality A Must Do By Barry Dewhurst, PureFuel Technologies
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Fuel begins its life pure from the refinery. It is practically dry of water, virtually sterile and produced to national standards. However, even if this pure fuel is poured into a brand new, clean steel storage tank there will eventually be slime and rust. The fuel we buy is not refineryfresh, and our tanks are not brand new, so it is to be expected that there will be some slime and rust to contend with. There could be other contaminants as well, introduced at some stage of the distribution and delivery cycle. In addition to this, modern fuel specifications move on – low sulphur, bio content and other additives ensure compatibility with ever tightening environmental and emissions requirements and to suit modern engine designs. As a consequence fuel storage times before natural fuel degradation occurs have shortened and other issues now need to be considered – phase separation in bio ethanol fuels, microbial growth and glyceride formation in bio diesel can be evident given the right conditions. The detergent effects of ethanol and FAME wash out existing rust
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scale and deposits from tanks and pipelines adding increased particulate contamination. Fuel is hygroscopic and fuel distribution networks are not air or water tight. Fuel will accumulate water over time, absorbed from the air or from condensation and leaks. The presence of water provides a living environment for MicroBiological Growth (MBG) - a carbon source of food (the fuel) and water. Water is not simply free standing in fuel – it can be emulsified with the fuel or even dissolved in it and testing is necessary to identify the water content. Microbial growth within a fuel tank or system is commonly known by the generic term ‘diesel bug’. This is not a single type of organism, there are hundreds of types of bacteria, moulds and yeasts that have been found inhabiting fuel systems. Testing is the only way to measure the bio burden in fuel before it becomes visibly evident - which is when you have an expensive problem to resolve. The microbes can be up to 10 micron in size – sufficiently small to pass through filters and colonise somewhere else. But the major problem is not the individual microbes, it is the effect of their colony development that causes the major difficulties. A consequence of
these colonies of microbes can be formation of biofilm. Biofilms are complex structures that, given time, will grow and contain billions of microbes – the stuff to clog filters and prevent efficient engine
Cultures by PFT from contaminated fuel
operation. The acid formation from biofilm causes the corrosive symptom of microbial populations. Other forms of contamination are particulates – ranging from dust, rust particles and byproducts of the fuel production process. These are present in all fuels to a greater or lesser extent. They can agglomerate into larger particles which can easily block filters. These particles tend to collect at the bottom of a fuel tank and can form an oily sludge that is often confused with microbial contamination. The oxidation stability of bio-diesel
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is inferior to that of petro-diesel. As the fuel comes into contact with oxygen chemical reactions lead to the creation of peroxide, organic acids and gummy sediment. These soft, sticky substances can stick to fuel filters and engine components and cause acid erosion. The consequences of all the various forms of contamination are to cause corrosion, filter blocking and seal and component degradation in fuel storage and distribution systems. Engines can suffer from accelerated wear of fuel injection components, seal failure, pump failure and filter blocking. What can be done? Accepting the changes to fuel means that fuel quality needs to be monitored more than ever before; it also follows that fuel needs to be cared for and strategies devised for minimising the potential problems. Fuel sampling and testing using the latest test methods, including with electronic equipment, are widely available allowing for accurate results to be obtained on site. Tests can be undertaken for water, microbial load, particulate contamination, oxygen stability, sulphur concentration, bio content and density. The fuel to be sampled is not necessarily only that in storage tanks – it can need to be done through the supply chain up to and including end user tanks feeding engine components. Laboratory-based testing is available for specific sample analysis or to ensure compliance with national standards. Contractors are providing on-site fuel filtration/cleaning services using either mobile trolleys, multi-stage vehicle based systems or fully
How Routine checks to detect free water are self evident - drain points on above ground tanks and for underground tanks electronic tank gauges have water detection capability . Suspended water and emulsified water is more difficult to detect. Sampling from tanks is not necessarily an easy proposition and requires consideration. PureFuel Technologies’ own research in testing water and microbial loads in fuel established that samples can have great variance and very rarely does a single sample provide a representative picture. A test result will be accurate for the few millilitres measured – the question is whether those few millilitres are representative of the whole volume. Consider how extracting even a litre of fuel from a 30,000 litre tank can be an accurate portrayal of the total contents. Obtaining a single heterogeneous representative sample of the fuel to be tested is not practically possible in most cases.
If looking for MBG it is necessary to be aware of a number of issues. To survive, bugs need water. This will be at the tank bottom and the bugs will tend to live on the fuel/water interface. However, suspended water can also harbour bugs – as can condensation running down the tank walls, forming a fuel water interface on the tank sides. Fuel movement due to deliveries can push bug populations to one end of the tank or disperse them with the fuel in water/fuel emulsions. MBG has been evident on internal tank fittings high up in the tank. Some of the same considerations can be applied to particulate contamination and present the same challenge – namely where to look!
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Clogged Filter – (Courtesy OTS Tankcare)
integrated units, totally selfsufficient for remote locations and able to circulate and clean fuel with flow rates up to 100,000 litres per hour being claimed. Remote monitoring of the fuel quality for water and particulates is now possible too. Maintaining fuel quality and tank hygiene are key to maintaining equipment reliability for vehicle fleets, engine sets deployed for power generation, heavy plant, marine engines et al. Reductions in fuel costs have been reported along with increased engine output and as importantly, a reduction in emissions, by applying such fuel care strategies. Naturally, understanding the nature of the contamination is the first step in dealing with it. This can be a simple exercise, checking for water content in a storage tank for example, through to complex fuel analysis .
Tank Gauge Float – with the Bug – (Courtesy OTS Tankcare)
Testing for larger, aggregated particulates will tend to be less problematical since these are likely to settle to the tank bottom, but nevertheless particles in suspension are very likely. Naturally the time since the last tank fill will have a bearing on the particulate count at any specific point in the tank. So, sampling and evaluation is important but what are the odds of a single sample catching all there is to be discovered? And even with multi-level sampling in a tank are you still going to catch the problem? The only sure way is periodic sampling from multiple points in the tank – this involves time, cost and allows a period for contamination to increase before a problem is measurably detected. So, in addition to testing, some preventative – even palliative – measures need to be incorporated into any fuel hygiene regime.
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Fit a PFC ahead of your filter, to suction lines or fill points. PureFuel Conditioners - prefiltration cells - (PFCs) combat rust and MBG. Powerful magnets inside the devices arrest ferrous particles and the hydrodynamically-optimised flow path breaks up biofilm so it can pass through your filter and also delay the onset of bio film formation in storage tanks. PureFuel Technologies manufactures PFCs for pipe sizes from 6mm/0.25” to 12”, enabling relief from MBG and corrosion at every stage of fuel distribution from refinery to engine systems. Simply install a PFC ahead of a particulate filter to prevent premature deterioration of filter performance.
The alternatives... Avoid water This might sound easy but in practice, because all fuel systems need breathers, it is impossible to avoid airborne water vapour (humidity). Condensation brought about by temperature differentials inside and outside a water tank is similarly hard to solve.
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Actual water ingress through leaks is easier to avoid - but throughout fuel distribution networks, and particularly in marine environments, it can still be a considerable challenge. Remove water Water is heavier than fuel so, given time, it will separate and fall to the bottom of a tank. From PFT Installation – PF 50’s protecting the dispenser filter. here - assuming access is possible - bottom water can be Increase fuel turnover pumped out of the tank. At point of purchase fuel has been Suspended water - water 'mixed' filtered at the nozzle so should be in in the main body of fuel - requires good condition. Some water is special filter media to capture it, or inevitable and, consequently, so is centrifuges to separate the heavier some MBG, but if it is used promptly fluid. Every fuel-water interface there is little opportunity for water whether it be the boundary layer attraction, or proliferation of the tiny between fuel and water at the tank passengers. bottom, or around every suspended Frequently cycling your fuel tank droplet - is capable of supporting from full to empty is the best MBG MBG. avoidance strategy. Problems arise Biofuels hold more water in when fuel stands for a prolonged suspension for longer than fossil fuels. period. This advice keeps most consumers Kill the microbes and operators out of trouble. But Avoidance or removal of water infrequently used machinery – motor are, in practice, not easy. And as homes, generators, plant, boats and night follows day, the presence of so on - may hold fuel undisturbed for water in fuel provides a breeding ground for MBG which will lead to months at a time. 52
corrosion and plugged filters. A biocide treatment may be administered to attack the MBG but no single chemical is lethal to all microbes, which can have the unintended consequence of giving resilient microbes a boost. Poisonous exhaust fumes and a toxic residue at the tank bottom are other considerations. Adding a contaminant to eliminate a contaminant takes you away from the goal of getting back to pure fuel. Routinely Test and Clean No question that to preserve long standing fuel in good condition requires periodic fuel cleaning and filtering – coupled to testing to ensure the effectiveness of the process. How deep are your pockets? The time to set up, clean the fuel and clear away involves downtime and contractor cost. And there remains the question of fuel degradation – how often can fuel be cleaned and retain its properties to remain in line with its original specification? Remember cleaning is only effective for the load being processed – unless the tank is emptied and cleaned... and the next (clean?) load comes in.
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Interview with Bob Conlin, Fairbanks Environmental Ltd By Brian Baker Bob Conlin is a founder of Fairbanks, a company that is wellknown throughout the downstream industry. I was fortunate to be able to speak with him recently to find out the story behind this remarkable success story.
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Bob, the first time I met you was in 1997 when you gave a presentation about Wetstock Management at a meeting of petroleum officers in London. How did your company come into being and why? You know when you’ve taken voluntary redundancy and the world is your oyster, you have worked in a role and industry that you love but don’t quite know what to do next? Well that was me in the spring of 1996 having left BP as Senior Retail Engineer. When I reflected upon what was the most urgent need for petrol retailers, major oil companies and independent dealers I concluded that leak detection and environmental protection presented a significant challenge compounded by a shortage of relevant expertise and appropriate expert techniques. So Fairbanks was formed as a consultancy to troubleshoot wetstock loss problems and then began to offer an outsourced wetstock management service. The company was cofounded and is still co-managed by my good friend Steve Jones. I recall the big leak you had at Shoreditch in London around that time and you have worked closely with Texaco since that incident. What actually happened? During 1997 we were assisting the engineering manager of Texaco, Dave Marston, with a number of difficult leak investigations and we had commenced a programme of daily monitoring of Texaco sites; we started with the North West region and the London area was next! I remember during a day of recruitment interviews receiving a call from Dave about the loss at Shoreditch Service Station. I’m not sure how much is in the public 54
domain about the Shoreditch incident, but suffice to say it was a significant tank leak into the London Clay fortunately, which didn’t start overnight, but left a trail of wetstock loss evidence going back 3 months, but at a trickle, probably a few litres a day. It reinforces the message that tank leaks are rarely a sudden occurrence, so the trick is early detection when the leak rate is very small. I believe that this was a turning point (or even a watershed) for both Fairbanks as well as the attitudes of major oil companies towards proactive monitoring for leakage rather than ‘firefighting’. It was a positive outcome; the London Clay kept the 28,000 litres of unleaded from reaching the Northern Line tunnels or adjacent office block basements; Texaco agreed with the London Fire Brigade to embark on a programme of site upgrades and remote wetstock monitoring and we at Fairbanks determined our future strategy which was to convince UK retailers of the prudence of proactive monitoring. Little did we know it would be a career long endeavour. I remember you telling me that before Fairbanks you were an Engineer with BP. Tell us what you did and how you came into the industry? As a Chartered Civil Engineer and after about 8 years of design and construction projects I joined BP UK retail in a 29 strong engineering team (how times have changed) as one of a cohort of 6 more engineers to manage the ‘Horizon’ rebranding and rebuild programme. Over my 8 years I learned so much about petrol retail operations and met many wonderful people, BP staff as well as regulators and retailers. I am grateful for how the shape of my career prepared me for the ‘Fairbanks Project’. In my final post as Senior Engineer I managed the BP Maintenance Centre, the precursor to the Global Alliance FM Service. I enjoyed the challenge of negotiating on price and quality
with service contractors such as Gilbarco, VeederRoot, Wilcomatic, Cleansing Services and AirServ. I also took responsibility for a number of leak incidents in pre-Fairbanks days; it really was crisis management. I remember thinking even then that it didn’t have to be this way, surely we could have an early warning system in place. So can you explain how your service has evolved from those early days to what you do now? We started 18 years ago with some basic statistic algorithms and an Access database. This was fine for the first 200 sites but not scalable. In 2006 we secured the accreditation of USEPA for an SIR system as clients began insisting on evidence that we complied with a recognised standard. The USEPA standard is still the only recognised one internationally. This confirms that our system is capable of detecting a leak of 9 litres per day. However by 2010, with the increased data processing speeds and capability we launched our real-time system which we called ‘ibank’. Why analyse data once per day when you can do it every few minutes? What do you mean by the term “Real Time Wetstock Management?” It’s the analysis of wetstock data at a sales transaction level. Every time a customer lifts the nozzle we record all the sale details and compare it with the change in tank stock level. It’s like having x-ray vision below the forecourt and recording the movement and variance of each litre. It has brought significant improvements to our service delivery and the value to our customers; we can often diagnose
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Over the years you must have accumulated a lot of intelligence in the way leaks and losses come about. Is it a major problem these days? It is still a problem and it only takes one leak to ruin the reputation and financial standing of a retailer. Leaks on single wall tanks are still a regular ‘find’ for us. But 9 out of 10 leaks we detect are in the pipework, so even if retailers have a lining installed in their tanks it doesn’t address the risk of a pipework leak. Amongst the major oil companies (MOC) leak detection for offset fills is now a focus; it is, after all, often single wall pipework under pressure. Unless a site system is completely secondarily contained (tank, supply pipelines and offset fill pipelines) there is a risk of leakage to ground. Of course leakage is becoming less likely as country regulations or retail organisation (MOC, NOC or retail groups) corporate standards mandate such minimum standards, but for many markets single wall systems will continue to be the norm for a long time to come. Having inspected many sites that have your services, I have to say that the monthly or period summaries are very helpful allowing the inspector to quickly grasp the recent history of wetstock on-site. How did that come about? Even with our service in place it is still the responsibility of the retailer (the Petroleum Licence holder) to know about, understand and have access to their wetstock reconciliation records. We make them available on a daily basis and sites can choose to print a paper copy or store them electronically. We often have to make a number of corrections and adjustments to ensure the records are true and accurate so hopefully the retailer and visiting regulators can rely on them. We also welcome enquiries from regulators and, subject to agreement by the retailer, we can share data and discuss wetstock variances to help demonstrate that
the site is being operated to a good standard and that there are no undetected losses. There have been a lot of changes in wetstock management over the last 20 years. What do you feel has been the biggest impact in terms of improvement? Clearly, higher standards as embodied in the Blue Book have resulted in physical ‘preventative’ measures such as secondary containment. But this just isn’t an option for every service station and that’s where affordable, effective real-time based monitoring has come into its own, again, well documented in the Blue Book. Of course enhanced data processing, data comms, more accurate and reliable tank gauging systems and also the availability of data on the mobile platform is all helping retailers to make key business decisions in real time. I recall that Fairbanks have received awards in recognition of the company’s performances. Can you tell us what you have received? Our Queens Award 2003 seems a long time ago now and we’ve picked up awards ever since including The Times Top 100 Best Companies to work for. 2013 saw us declared the BIBA Business of the Year for Lancashire in a field of over 900 high achieving companies and also receive the Red Rose International Achievement Award which recognises our growth as a global service provider with over 11,000 customer sites on contract and also as a significant employer in our region having taken on over 90 graduates over the last 18 months. You’ll be pleased to know that we are busy writing submissions for several of the prestigious APEA awards. Awards are fine and good for our staff, but it’s how we convert our achievement into ‘making a difference’ and adding real value for our customers that really matters. What and when did you break out outside the UK? The most significant story in 2003 of English achievements in Australia was not Jonny Wilkinson’s Rugby World Cup winning drop kick but that Fairbanks commenced our
adventure into international trade and Fairbanks.com.au was formed. It seems a long way to go to create your first overseas foothold, but it was driven by an opportunity to provide a USEPA accredited SIR service which was being mandated in Victoria State. It also drove us to enable our systems to support analysts in remote (non-UK) locations and was the springboard for us creating our Licensee business in various other countries. More recently, becoming part of the Tokheim Group has provided a platform to deliver our services to many more countries. We are now present in 34 countries which is something for Steve and I and all the Fairbanks team to be proud of. Turning now to your considerable input into the APEA and the development of the now hugely successful APEA Conference, Exhibition and Awards Dinner. I was Chairman of the Association when you set about building the event. Can you tell me how you saw things in those days? APEA Live is now in great shape and I’m so pleased to see the legacy going from strength to strength. About 9 years ago I took on the role of Events Committee Chair and I recall holding a meeting shortly after our annual event when exhibitors, day delegates and dinner guests numbered 18, 60 and 210 respectively and with some key sponsors withdrawing their financial support. We had to make some changes if the event was to continue to be a credible entity and worthwhile offering to our members. Fortunately, I and council colleagues had the necessary energy and vision to undertake a rebranding. We handed over organisation to OpenRoom, combined the exhibition with the separate AGM and launched the industry awards. And now, with a change of event company to F2F Events, I look forward to APEA Live 2014 with excitement, but also a great deal of satisfaction. Thanks for that. I am getting towards the end now. So where do Fairbanks go from here? In the beginning it was all about leak detection, that was the burning
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issue. Today, that aspect of wetstock management is a given and retailers are looking for an holistic approach; a total solution in the supply chain, from terminal to the customer’s vehicle; in all areas of management from loss control, fuel ordering, logistics, fuel pricing, compliance reporting, intelligent diagnostics for equipment maintenance optimisation, asset management, retail operational excellence, fuel quality and connected devices management.
It’s about having visibility of the entire petroleum installation and control of every litre and £GBP. So now, when we talk about wetstock management we refer to all of these, harnessing the power of big data. Finally, what do you do to relax away from work? My day job is pretty sedentary so my form of relaxation is sport and activity based. I absolutely loved climbing ‘Kili’ and Mont Blanc and
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I am a new petroleum officer and have several sites in my area that have LPG. Can you advise me what Guidance or Codes of Practice I should have that I can apply to ensure consistency of application? The UKLPG provide a range of Codes of Practice that cover many aspects of LPG installations and use. The most appropriate ones for forecourts are:
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Bulk LPG Storage at Fixed Installations Part 1: Design, Installation and operation of vessels located above ground
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Purging LPG Vessels and Systems. To be reviewed.
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Liquid Measuring Systems for LPG Part 1: Flow Rates up to 80 litres per minute in Installations Dispensing Road Vehicle Fuel
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Automotive LPG Refuelling Facilities – At present being rewritten.
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LPG Piping Systems: Design and Installation
The full list is on the UKLPG website along with free download “User Information Sheets” (UIS). PELG have just prepared a revised PETEL; Number 13 titled “Autogas (LPG) Installations”, which highlights some of the important topics. This is a free download from the EI (Energy Institute) website. Richard Wigfull John Wigfull & Co Ltd What are the general considerations when a decision is made to permanently 56
decommission an underground tank that has failed its test? Interesting question. If a tank is to be taken out of use following a failure then the principles and procedures that are shown in pages 183/184 of the Blue Book should be followed. However, things have moved on since the publication of the 3rd edition regarding the making safe of storage tanks using
Hydrophobic (resin generated) foam; I have been doing a lot of work involving the foam filling of tanks since the question was raised some time ago regarding an individual company’s working practices on some sites investigations into this company produced some startling results which your readers will probably be aware of. Following on from this we, in the London Fire Brigade, carried out some tests using our own scientific advisor (Bureau Veritas) on samples of foam and their structural strength; we have ascertained that
look forward to planning my next climb. I play quite a lot of tennis all year round and am pleased that my wife, Elaine, will have me as her mixed doubles partner. I am getting into cycling; beware the ‘MAMILs’ around the lanes of Lancashire. I’ll still try new adrenalin sports and this summer I’m learning to kite surf with my boys – wish me luck! Many thanks for your time Bob. I hope all goes well for the future.
no resin generated foam could achieve the desired structural strength as required in the blue book (22 tonnes per square metre). The Petroleum Enforcement Liaison Group (PELG) decided to look into this issue and the outcome, following lots of discussion and advice, being that a new PETEL has been produced (available on the Energy Institute Website www.energyinst.org (PELG-PETEL 12)) which shows the different ways to make a tank safe, with the following definitions, water filling temporarily safe; foam or concrete slurry/foam - safe in situ; removal of tank and decontamination of ground permanently safe. Apologies for the long winded reply but the only way to make an underground petrol storage tank permanently safe is to remove it from the ground and clear up any contamination found within the area of the tank installation. Brian Humm Head of Petroleum (Enforcement) - London Fire Brigade Answer; (Page 183/184 Blue Book) Is the requirement to identify the extent of a hazardous area on a petrol filling station a legal requirement or guidance only? Simply put this is a legal requirement. This comes from the basic fundamental principles set out by the DSEAR 2002 Regulations. The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002(SI 2002/2776) set minimum requirements for the protection of workers from fire and explosion risks related to dangerous substances and potentially explosive
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atmospheres. The Regulations apply to employers and the self-employed at most workplaces in Great Britain where a dangerous substance is present or could be present. These regulations apply to all businesses in Great Britain with the primary purposes being to protect all workers and others who may be at risk from dangerous substances that can cause a fire, explosion or similar energy-releasing event. Regulation 7 contains specific requirements to be applied where an explosive atmosphere may occur (in addition to the requirements in regulations 5 and 6). The regulation requires competent identification of hazardous and nonhazardous zones before new work starts and verification by a competent person. DSEAR 2002 indicates that chemicals or dangerous substances should ideally be “Eliminated”; if this is not possible then “substituted” for a less hazardous material, with suitable “Control” and “Mitigation” measures. Regulation 5 indicates a risk assessment must be carried out and the employer must assess whether an explosive atmosphere is likely to form and how long it is likely to remain. Where a hazardous area classification study has been carried out under regulation 7, this should be recorded in the form of a drawing which:
(e) is considered whenever new equipment is to be introduced into a zoned area. This area classification drawing should be made readily available to all interested contractors and inspectors, as they will need to reference the detail particularly when installing electrical equipment or identifying any potential source of ignition. Chapter 3 of our own “Blue Book” gives examples of the areas likely to be found on a typical filling station forecourt, The publication EI15, may also be referred to and the EN number is 60079-10-1 would be used by the competent person carrying out the area classification. Gareth Bourhill Gareth Bourhill Consulting I would like to know the recommended practice regarding leak detection underneath a dispenser on a pressurised pumping system. Pressurised pumping of fuel has many advantages but also some disadvantages. With the submersible pump inside the tank pushing fuel to the dispensers any hole or leak means that product will come out of this under pressure. I have known a tank empty from a
leak on a pressurised system pumping product through a hole at around 200 litres a minute. First you must realise that the mechanical leak detector (or for that matter an electronic one) will not work while the submersible pump is running therefore on busy sites or at busy periods this system should not be relied upon as it will not detect a leak. This means your installation should have double wall pipe which is good construction practice. The best leak detection system is the class 1 system which has the double wall pipe under test during its working life and any variation in pressure will sound an alarm and switch off the submersible pump. More commonly installations use a Class 3 system which consists of a level detector/sensor which will be situated in the tank chamber where the double wall pipe would drain to. There should also be a sensor in the sump underneath the dispenser which will sound an alarm and switch of the sub pump if liquid is found. There is also good advice in the APEA “Blue Book” Chapter 9.2.2 on pressurised pumping and Chapter 11 on leak detection systems. Jamie Thompson Chairman Technical Committee
(a) identifies the hazardous areas and types of zones; (b) shows the extent of the zones in both plan and elevation (ie illustrates the three-dimensional nature of the hazardous zone); (c) is supplemented by text giving information about; (i) the dangerous substances that will be present; (ii) the work activities that have been considered; (iii) other assumptions made by the study; (d) is retained as part of the documentation in support of regulation 5; 58
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Petroscope™ By Mark Orr, LCM Environmental Ltd In 2001 LCM founder John Frewer felt that man entry into tanks was dangerous and should be limited. Indeed the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 stressed the need to design a safe system of work that avoided risk by design or minimising the exposure whenever possible. He felt that there had to be a way of designing a robotic remote tank cleaning device that could be operated from outside the tank and therefore removed the need for man entry. An initial proposal was prepared and design work on LCM’s Rotarm commenced with the support of SMART grant. It comprised a carbon fibre robotic arm which could extend to 12m on the end of which could be fitted a number of devices one of which was a sludge collection device. It was innovative, original and trialled successfully. Whilst undertaking a patent search we found various similar devices, some being used on the space
shuttle, some used in manufacturing and a camera called Petroscope™ manufactured by a US company called Tanknology. From there our association with both grew and we are now the UK and Ireland licensee operating Petroscope™ and Vacutect™, their unrivalled vacuum acoustic tank testing system across UK and Ireland. The problem with Rotarm was the need to remove the manlid and tank pipe work. This is always difficult as sometimes the chamber is smaller than the manlid and needs breaking out and pipe work needs to be removed which is - let's just say frustrating and unpredictable! With Petroscope™ the minimum requirement was for a single 3” opening in the manlid. So along with Rotarm we trialled Petroscope™ and evolved a method of working that made it safe to clean USTs and then conduct a detailed inspection of their interior condition. Petroscope™ is a motorised high
resolution camera encased in aluminium that has the ability to rotate at 360 degrees and invert on itself so it can look anywhere in a tank within the range of the lighting. It has a recorder and DVD writer so that internal tank inspections can be stored and viewed later by asset owners, corrosion engineers or other interested parties. It would be great if it was intrinsically safe but that would make it cost prohibitive (several £000,000 to develop for a very limited market). So to ensure safe operation there is a Tanknology protocol to ensure that tanks are safe before the camera is inserted and used. Many licensees of this product use CO2 but in the UK with the number of inspections undertaken each year, we use a nitrogen generator that takes the air we breath and filters out under pressure everything but the nitrogen. This is blown into the tank at 120,000 litres an hour to purge vapours and then the remaining oxygen through a remote vent stack downwind of the tank. As nitrogen purity is proportional to flow
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rate once we have purged vapours we slow the flow rate to increase purity. Once we have measured oxygen levels using an oxygen analyser and a second gas detector and are safe to use the camera, we record this on a Hot Works Permit and the site manager permits the camera to enter the tank. Whilst in use the lighting unit and camera are being continually flushed with nitrogen to aid cooling and provide a nitrogen rich atmosphere around the electrical components of the camera. The oxygen levels and LEL’s in the tank are continually monitored by a member of staff and the camera has its own oxygen sensor above the lighting unit that ensures it switches off at 10% oxygen and warns the operator of the oxygen level throughout operation. Tanknology’s Petroscope™ has a powerful 320 x zoom full colour camera which produces high resolution images of a quality that a corrosion engineer can analyse and form an opinion on about the condition of a tank. However whilst you can gain useful information by looking at a tank through a camera you usually have to clean it first. To do this we attend site with a multipot petroleum regulated vacuum tanker that will have uplifted any fuel into the tanker prior to starting work. Once the tank is empty and tank bottoms have been uplifted and the tank atmosphere is safe for the camera to be used various hoses will be used to uplift any remaining bottoms and to thoroughly clean the tank. We try to minimise the use of water as any 60
that goes in has to be removed which increases waste but stubborn scale and sludge have to be removed to see what lies beneath and a blast of high pressure jetting usually does the trick. This is done at less than 4000 psi; the minimum level where static electricity may be created by water action. Whilst cleaning the tank we blow back all fuel and suction lines to remove any debris from them. At the end of the task we then give the tank a good rinse to prepare the tank for inspection. The inspection is done carefully and to an established Tanknology protocol to ensure that all of the tank is inspected. Any areas of concern are then investigated further so that a corrosion engineer has information necessary to carry out an evaluation of tank condition. The camera operator is looking at one or all of the following: • Tank cleanliness and the level of debris in the tank • General condition • Levels of rust scaling • Condition of weld seams • Any pitting or perforations in the tank skin • Any evidence of weeping from rust scale • The condition of: - Tank linings - Manlid gaskets or other seals - Baffles - Tank lines It is not unusual to find tanks with tools, old pipe work, old gauge risers, bricks, concrete, dipsticks, gaskets and seals left in them. Whilst these are sometimes the cause of problems, more typically it is weld failures, isolated pitting, dip stick wear and poor linings that cause the camera operator to score the tank red and therefore of a condition where further evaluation by a corrosion engineer is necessary. We have our own in house corrosion engineer but equally Tanknology have many to whom reports can be referred for a second
opinion. Once the work on site is complete the camera operator will compile a detailed report that will contain for each tank a condition score; good, fair, cause for concern; analysis of condition and images of the tank. For a typical 5 tank site the reports usually runs to over 30 pages sometimes longer. This draft report is then approved by two senior members of staff before distribution to the client. Clients can also receive a DVD of the inspection so that they can see the condition of the tank for themselves. The benefit of the report is that it gives the customer a detailed condition assessment based on a complete view of ALL of the tank. It highlights any cause for concern and makes recommendations on the maintenance regime necessary for that tank. So if the tank is fine to continue in use the operator may recommend that the tank is reinspected at a future time so that the condition may be reassessed and any faults highlighted can be checked against the original report. This enables smart asset management. Prior to the tank being recharged with fuel a biocide will be applied to ensure that any bacteria remaining in the tank is killed. On occasions the fuel is recharged into the tank through a fuel polisher. On completion the customer is left with a tank and associated lines that are clean, safe for all fuels and future proofed for reliable operation. We have done many hundreds of sites now and data retained by project managers and clients has demonstrated that there is no reason to clean a tank that has been Petroscope™ cleaned and inspected for at least 3 years. So whilst the initial cost may be a little more than some competing products, it represents good value for money over a three year period with the additional benefit of a detailed tank inspection and comprehensive report. One unforeseen by product is the use of the camera and nitrogen generator in drying tanks and verifying that they are water free. The air fed into the nitrogen generator is cooled and dried so that no damage to the sensitive filter membrane can occur in routine
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operation. The benefit of this is that as tanks are purged the air absorbs water that then passes through the vent stack. With evidence from the camera we are able to issue a water free certificate confident that the tank is as dry as we can get it with images to prove it! Petroscope™ can work as a standalone camera device and has been successfully used to inspect pipe work, tank lids, confined spaces, valves, baffles, linings etc. However when used on forecourts we have chosen to put together a turn key solution that brings economies of scale in LCM providing the tanker and nitrogen generator. Other Tanknology
licensees just provide the camera. In the UK we believe that the combined experience of the team who work together daily ensures that a hazardous operation is made safer through one contractor managing and owning all aspects of product delivery. In this our safety record speaks for itself. Petroscope™ is evolving and we have trialled one unit that had a sealed combined light and camera unit which would not operate unless the light and camera unit was nitrogen filled at 3 bar pressure. The improvement of LED lights means that these will be fitted in the future and small hydraulic motors are replacing electrical motors in newer
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European Petrol Station Trade Show - UNITI expo Stuttgart 3rd to 5th June By Jamie Thompson The APEA attended and exhibited and 35% of those attending were at the above show and arranged international visitors coming from an international conference to be over 90 countries. The trade fair including a number held during the show. of related conferences was staged 14,000 visitors attended the show on 35,000 square metres in 3 exhibition halls and the Congress Center of Messe Stuttgart - modern, state-of-the-art facilities located just opposite Stuttgart International Airport. 344 exhibitors from 29 countries showcased their products
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models. The goal is ATEX approved intrinsically safe camera technology but this remains cost prohibitive but continual product development toward this goal makes Petroscope™ safer by eliminating risk. In the meantime Petroscope™ delivers remote tank cleaning, tank inspection, tank drying, lining inspections and general condition assessments with complete visual proof as to the successful completion of the work. Can anyone else do that? Examples of video of Petroscope™ in use are available at http://www.lcmenvironmental.com /tanknology-videos.
and services at this inaugural event, covering all relevant sectors of modern petrol stations. The main hall housing the technical aspects of the show had large stands and the initial feedback was that they were pleased with the arrangements for the show and the visitor profile with a wide international presence. Bruno Boroewitsch, CEO of com-atec GmbH and responsible for the marketing of the petrol retail, car wash and fuel logistics sector at UNITI expo said: “We had excellent feedback from both visitors and exhibitors. Especially the high quality of visitors was mentioned by many exhibitors, but also the overall positive experience, the professional organisation and the modern and
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Bob Renkes from PEI, Louise Morgan, Mark Rosling from BP and David Davis from Minale Tattersfield
Dr.Wolfgang Schrittenlacher from Fafnir Louise Morgan and Lars Zimmerman from Shell
Dr. Oliver Storz from Mercedes and Stephan Kunter from Elaflex
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Bob Conlin from Fairbanks, Alex Boudry from Franklin Fueling, Jamie Thompson and Pete Neil from OPW
chairman, opened the technical conference on the first day and during the three days we had 8 speakers on diverse subjects from Gauges, to Hydrogen filling stations and the increased use of Diesel Exhaust Fluid Photographs - Copyright photos © UNITIKraftstoff Gmand and Jamie Thompson
easy to reach venue”. He added: “This is a great start but even more so it is a motivation for us to work on the areas that still might need improvement.” The organisers will soon announce the opening of the booking facility for UNITI expo 2016. Louise Morgan, the APEA APEA tel/fax 0845 603 5507 www.apea.org.uk
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Southern APEA Southern Branch Summer meeting 22-05-2014. The Southern Branch held their Summer meeting on Thursday 22nd May 2014 at the picturesque Bluebell Railway in East Sussex and presented an informative list of speakers which attracted an attendance of 40 members both from the Southern Branch and also from other branches. Doreen Pooley, our chairman, welcomed all the delegates and speakers over delicious bacon butties and introduced our first speakers of the day, Simon Hills and Stuart Finch from SIRA. Their presentation centred on the certification and how refurbishment and maintaining certification can be achieved. SIRA outlined the process for achieving ATEX certification for equipment and the importance of labelling and detailed instruction manuals and how the types submitted for certification accurately reflected the equipment on sale. The components used in the equipment are indentified and logged for later reference to ensure like for like components are only used in repairs and refurbishments. SIRA stressed that any unauthorised additions, removals or changes to any of the certified equipment with anything other than a direct replacement of that item as stated on the Certificate is strictly prohibited without due consideration, approval and permission to do so from the Notified
Enforcers update
Body who is responsible for the EC Type Examination Certificate. Any infringement of the certification is a direct violation of the terms and conditions of certification and as such renders the C Type Examination Certificate invalid. SIRA also said that the ATEX certificate applied to the equipment when it left the certified factory does not apply after installation. Refurbishers must give a certificate of conformity, confirming that like for like parts have been used otherwise the certification would be invalid unless they resubmit the equipment for approval. Modifications and repairs shall be carried out using section 9.7 of Design, Construction, Modification, Maintenance & Decommissioning of Filling Stations A.K.A the “Blue Book”
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as guidance, Section 9.7 of the “Blue Book” coincides with the requirements of section 7 of the ATEX Guide (Edition 3). A productive discussion from the floor concluded the SIRA presentation. Our second speaker was Fred Hess of OPW and the topic was central vacuum solutions for Stage 2 compliance. After an initial review of the expanded OPW product range with their recent acquisitions of KPS and Fibrelite, Fred went on to explain the functioning and advantages of a central vacuum approach to the requirements for, in particularly, retrofitting Stage 2 to existing sites where compliance is now required a single system can work for up to 16 petrol nozzles so would be most suitable for the smaller dealer sites that are now coming into the compliance requirement. Following on from the SIRA presentation Fred indicated that the system does not interfere with existing pumps and no modification is required to them only to hoses and nozzles. Also the system is certified for use with all types of nozzles and hardware. Centralised vacuum has been used for many years and offers lower installation costs for marginal sites. Our third speaker was Jerry Burton from Tesco and his presentation focused on fuel quality management and the processes that the industry and especially Tesco implement. The presentation was very informative highlighting the differences between the various additives used both at the refinery
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and the loading terminal. How the assurance of quality is an industry wide process because to the sharing of terminals and fuel stocks. Tesco being the largest fuel retailer in the UK have a lot of myths about the quality of the fuel and its origins but in reality the number of complaints is very small being below 6 per million customers. Those complaints cover everything connected with the fuel station not just fuel quality. Tesco have four elements to the programme – terminal audits, routine monitoring and maintenance, surveillance testing and in Tesco language deep dive due diligence. All fuels sold in the UK must conform to the British standard specifications - that s EN228 for petrol and EN590 for diesel fuel. Tesco audit the supply terminals to make sure that they have systems and procedures in place to guarantee that the fuels they supply to us meet these specifications. Including tests on every batch of fuel, additive reconciliation and 66
tanks inspections for water and bugs. Data is kept for at least 3 months. All Service station tanks are monitored for water and the preventative maintenance p r o g r a m m e includes regular inspection and an annual jet wash and clean of diesel tanks. In addition random sampling of fuel from across the network with independent testing ensures the specification and quality of the fuel is correct. The final part of the programme is known in Tesco speak as deep dive due diligence. This is really a detailed forensic analysis of fuels. It is done twice a year, covering both summer and winter fuels, using an expert fuels testing laboratory and they are able to identify all of the major components in fuels down to
a molecular level. Jerry’s presentation was very well received and resulted in an extensive question and answer session. Our final speaker was Ray Blake who gave an enforcers update, which included the new regulations from October, Regulator training, and PAP’s. Doreen closed the meeting and advised delegates that lunch would be served on a round trip journey to East Grinstead on the Bluebell line and thanked everybody for attending. Our next meeting would
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Paul Devine Branch Secretary Eastern The APEA Eastern Branch meeting & AGM. was held at Duxford Imperial War Museum Thursday May 29th 2014. “The place for information & networking”. These are brief notes of the day. To get the full benefits please do try and attend the meetings if possible which are excellent for networking, training and keeping yourself up to date on the current regulations, standards, technology and what’s going on in the industry. We also held our AGM. The accounts were presented by Anton Martiniussen and approved. The events committee was re-elected. Jean Fincken was re-elected as Chairman of the Eastern Branch. Anton Martiniussen was re-elected as Secretary and Treasurer. Alex Boudry was re-elected as Branch Representative. A warm welcome was extended to all members as well as members from other branches. We were also delighted to have Louise Morgan visit and it was marvelous to have Terry Rodgers attend who has been unwell. Presentations as follows: Alex Boudry gave an overview of some current issues, he advised that a council member is writing a document explaining how we go to consult on regulations and members can have a voice. The HSE has been approached regarding safe storage of hydrogen on forecourts. There is a consultation on hydrogen on petrol forecourts and safety issues. Jamie Thompson organised some technical seminars that took place at UNITI. There is a trial site in London for hydrogen. Eileen Young, of The Environment Agency gave an insight into the flooding of the A32 which was closed for 2 months, the road surface feeling like a sponge. Anton Martiniussen on behalf of Richard Hakeem, UKLPG
Update – UKLPG Codes of Practice A focus group has been meeting to rewrite Code of Practice 20. The scope of the Code has now widened to include all liquid refuelling installations, forklift trucks and balloon filling. The Training and Skills Working Group has been working on a project funded by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills to deliver the first LPG Industry specific skills framework. UKLPG are working closely with the HSE to tackle cylinder mis-use. Publishers and TV production companies would benefit from suitable guidance on the hazards associated with cylinder cutting and mis-use. UKLPG has input into European and British Standards and is developing a joint Code with BCGA for the installation of Bulk Cryogenic Vessels. Jean Fincken Licenses now only last for 7 years instead of 10; all licenses now have a shorter life span with a built-in review date. PELG have set up a working group to get. The BRDO website has been revamped and is now known as the Primary Authority Register. Jamie Thompson Most European Standards for petrol stations etc. have been rewritten. Above ground tanks under review. Opportunity to make a comment closes in July and comments will be reviewed in September. The tank-lining standard is also being reviewed. Clive Thomas – Fuel Doctor Talked about problems with misfuelling. They have been in business for 4 years. There are approximately 150,000 vehicles misfuelled every year approximately one every 3.5 minutes. Engine damage can be very expensive. Repairs need to be carried out quickly as otherwise seals etc. within the engine can be damaged beyond repair. Most insurers do not cover misfuelling. All their vehicles are ATEX certified. David Cole – ADI Limited David presented a thought provoking presentation on current problems around fuel area drainage. Pollution is a very real
problem. New technology needs to be developed. Once disaster mode is hit it is every expensive to put right. The question that needs to be asked is “is there an opportunity to benefit the environment and save money for businesses”. Most separators are not serviced correctly and satisfactorily which results in the filters collapsing. Alisdair Clarke – Air BP Alisdair provided a fascinating presentation on the history of aviation gasoline. There are big changes coming in 2018 for the aviation industry as they wish to move away from leaded fuel. This new unleaded fuel will be usable by most aviation aircraft. Richard Whiting – Vianti FlexiDrain is a new Forecourt drainage solution and takes care of any spills. It is made from recycled tyres so has an environmental advantage also. Their construction is highly porous and durable. It can withstand up to 80 tonnes of pressure and keeps rubbish out of the channel. Also maintenance costs are reduced. For the diary APEA Live 2014, the APEA conference, exhibition and awards dinner will be held at the Ricoh Arena on 5th November 2014. Exhibition stands are up 16% on this time last year. Amongst the speakers there will be ones from the MOD and Shell and there will be 3 new Award categories as published in the Bulletin and on the website. The date for the next Eastern Branch meeting is provisionally scheduled for December 3rd 2014 at Hanbury Manor. Anton Martiniussen Branch Secretary and Treasurer Scotland The Scottish Branch held their AGM meeting on Thursday 15th May 2014 at the Shawlands Hotel in Larkhall. Committee Peter Lennon – Chairman Paul Devine - Branch Secretary Peter Farmer - Treasurer
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be about Hydrogen fuels including a visit to Honda Swindon at the end of September.
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Our Chairman, Peter, got down to business and we quickly went through our Chairman’s report and Treasurer’s report. After carrying out firework training that was very well attended we are happy that we have funds available and it seems that there is more support for fireworks training to be provided in
with full details. The Scottish Branch is committed to try and bring the best training available to our members, so watch this space for more updates. We were sad to see that Branch Secretary, Paul Devine and Chairman, Peter Lennon, both chose to stand down from their roles
North West A meeting was held in April and officers elected, a full report to follow in the December issue of the Bulletin. Yorkshire & Humberside Report to follow in December issue of the Bulletin. Ireland Nothing to report. North East Nothing to report. Midlands Nothing to report.
Branch Representative and Secretary Contact Details
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Left to right: Branch Secretary Paul Devine and Chairman Peter Lennon opening the Scottish Branch AGM
the near future. Peter Lennon, Chairman, welcomed all the delegates after a lovely lunch was enjoyed; special thanks goes out to the staff at Shawland Hotel who made us very welcome and accommodated our vegetarian members with a wonderful array of salads. Our AGM was held in conjunction with the Scottish Forecourt Roadshow that was very well attended and it was great to see discussion and debate with a great opportunity to network between APEA members along with the retail sector and regulatory bodies that were in attendance. A very warm welcome was given to the chairman of APEA, Louise Morgan, who gave us an insight in to what is happening in other areas of the UK and we thank her for her support of the Scottish branch. New Petroleum regulation training has been organised in conjunction with Scottish Trading Standards to allow our members to choose between three convenient located locations throughout Scotland. Lanarkshire, Stirling and Inverness have been selected. These training seminars will be free to attend. You will see further information on this in the press release section of this issue, 68
to let some fresh blood takeover, Paul stated. On behalf of the Scottish branch, we wish to thank Paul and Peter for all their hard work over the years. Although they have stepped down they have reassured that they will be available for the transition period of the new Committee, which is well appreciated by all. On a positive note I, Andrew Wyllie, was elected Branch Secretary with no arm twisting required although Paul can be very persuasive. Also elected as Chairman was Andy King from Midlothian. Ian Hillier who unfortunately could not make the meeting was pleased to be reelected as Branch Representative. Peter Farmer was also re-elected as Treasurer. Our Chairman, Peter Lennon closed the proceedings and thanked everyone for attending and giving him and Paul support in his role as Chairman and Branch Secretary and wished the new Committee all the best for the future. Date and time of next meeting is still to be arranged. Andrew Wyllie Branch Secretary
Eastern Alex Boudry - Rep Franklin Fueling Systems Limited Olympus Close Whitehouse Industrial Estate Ipswich Suffolk IP1 5LN Tel: +44 (0)1473 243 322/ Mob: +44 (0) 7825 798 953 email: Boudry@franklinfueling.com Anton Martiniussen - Sec ELAFLEX Ltd Riverside House Hoddesdon Herts EN11 0PA Tel: 01992 452 950 Mob: 07831 595620 email: elaflex@aol.com North East Mike Silmon - Rep and Sec W O Silmon Ltd Industry Road, Heaton Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne & Wear NE6 5XB Tel: 0191 224 0777 Fax: 0191 224 0707 email: Mike@silmon.co.uk North West David Clement - Rep James Hall and Co Ltd Spar Distribution Centre Bowland View Preston PR2 5QT Tel: 01772 706666 ext 2561 Mobile: 07917-834079 email: Dave.clements@jameshall.co.uk
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Geoff Oldham - Sec Suresite Group Ltd 5D Millennium City Park Barnfield Way, Ribbleton Preston Lancashire PR2 5DB Tel: 01772 790901 Mobile: 07831 490352 email: jgo@suresite.co.uk
Fax: 01256 851273 email: phil.psac@gmail.com Paul Reyner - Sec 25 Ayebridges Avenue Egham Surrey TW20 8HR Tel: 01784462388/07785367113 paulreyner@btconnect.com
Midlands Rob Tunnicliff - Rep 37 Victoria Park Road Tunstall Stoke on Trent ST6 6DX Tel: 07909 141232 email: rob.tunnicliff@stoke.gov.uk
Scotland Ian Hillier - Rep 26 Melrose Avenue Balgonie Estate Paisley PA2 9JA Tel: 01505 352004 email: i.hillier@ntlworld.com
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Graham Adcock - Sec Adcock Associates Falstaff House Birmingham Road Stratford upon Avon CV37 0AA Tel: 01789 414202 Fax: 01789 267741 email: enquiries@adcockassociates.co.uk Southern Philip Monger - Rep Petrol Retailers Association Meadowside West End Sherbourne St John Basingstoke Hants RG24 9LE Tel: 01256 850164
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 Ireland Thomas Daly - Chairman and Branch Rep Dublin Fire Brigade HQ, 165-169 Townsend Street Dublin 2
Ireland Tel: 00 353 (0)1 673 4059 email: thomas.daly@dublincity.ie Ronnie McArdle - Sec McArdle Doyle Limited Shanard House Ardpatrick Louth Village, Dundalk County Louth Ireland Tel No: 00353 42 9384792 Fax No: 00353 42 9384792 email: mail@mcardle-doyle.ie Yorkshire & Humberside Craig Brocklehurst - Rep Brulines Fuel Solutions The Former Post Office Station Road Sowerby Bridge Halifax West Yorkshire HX6 3AA Tel: 07703336264 email: Craig.brocklehurst@vianetfs.com Terry Guthrie - Sec South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue The Lifewise Centre Kea Park Close Hellaby Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 8LB Tel: 0114 2532592 email: tguthrie@syfire.gov.uk
Delegates from the recent 3 day Construction, Audit and Inspection Course held at the Radisson Hotel at Stansted Airport in June
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2014 Training Course Dates 3 Day Combined Petrol Filling Stations – Construction, Audit and Inspection Course
Explosives and Fireworks
15 - 17 Sept
DSEAR
Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport
Petrol Filling Stations - Enforcement Procedures An Awareness 9 Sept
LPG Awareness Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport
Leak and Incident Investigation 11 Sept
Wetstock Management 16 Sept
Manchester Airport
Petroleum Officers Workshop Manchester Airport
APEA Training Team
Consultant
Jamie Thompson Independent Consultant
Gareth Bourhill Gareth Bourhill Consulting
Bob Conlin Director, Fairbanks Environmental Brian Humm Head of Petroleum, LFEPA Louise Morgan Managing Director, Petrocom Brian Baker
10 Sept
Richard Wigfull Consulting Engineer J. Wigfull & Co Ltd John Dallimore, Consulting Engineer John Dallimore & Partners
Manchester Airport Kim Bennett Senior Environmental Health Officer Milton Keynes Council Joe Maerz Operational Manager Rural & Public Protection Team Essex Trading Standards Jean Fincken Petroleum Inspector, LFEPA
Course Fees (all plus vat)
APEA Member Non member 3 day course with accommodation £1020.00 £1120.00 3 day, day delegate rate £810.00 £910.00 1 day course £260.00 £310.00 More information and booking details on the ‘Training’ page at www.apea.org.uk Anyone booking a training course that is not an APEA member will automatically receive complimentary “Individual” membership to the APEA until 31st December 2014.
Bespoke courses can also be arranged for companies, which enables members to receive training at a discounted rate and at a time and location suitable to them. If you are interested in hosting a bespoke course for your company please contact Jane Mardell, the APEA Business Manger at admin@apea.org.uk. Courses will be designed around the (3rd edition) Blue Book Guidance for the Design, Construction, Modification, Maintenance and Decommissioning of Filling Stations (June 2011). You can purchase a copy directly from the Publications page of the APEA website at www.apea.org.uk, log on to the website first to benefit from the APEA member discount. APEA members can purchase a hard copy at the discounted rate of £70 (non member rate £140). A PDF download from the APEA web site www.apea.org.uk can be purchased with a licence for individual use only by members for £70.00 plus vat or by non members for £140.00 plus vat. It is strongly recommended that attendees have access to this document during courses. All courses can be booked online at www.apea.org.uk on the ‘Training’ page. For details of this and any other training enquiry, please contact: Jane Mardell - APEA Business Manager, email: admin@apea.org.uk, Tel: + 44 (0) 845 603 5507 or Brian Baker, Brian Baker & Associates, Fire and Petroleum Safety Services Tel: +44 (0) 07798 765958 email: bakerb4@sky.com APEA tel/fax 0845 603 5507 www.apea.org.uk
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17 Sept
Manchester Airport
29 Sept
Electrical Installations - An Awareness 3 Sept
30 Sept
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