Terminals Talk

The legacy of the Process Safety Leadership Principles and the HSE Prevention Summit

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Ken Rivers, Non-Executive Director of the Health and Safety Executive, explores the core principles of process safety leadership developed by the Process Safety Leadership Group, which came together following the Buncefield incident in 2005, as well as the importance of integrating occupational health and safety to enable safer and healthier workplaces for everyone.

Occupational Health Advice for Business

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we’re joined by Alan Dillien, Occupational Safety & Human Factors Lead at Grain LNG, to discuss newly published guidance from the Chemical and Downstream Oil Industries Forum on managing stress in the workplace.

Enhancing sustainability and meeting Net Zero

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Enhancing sustainability and meeting net zero carbon emissions by 2050 require collaboration and innovation. In this episode, we will delve deeper into advancements around industry’s sustainability ambitions and operational efficiency.

Process safety management in focus

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we focus on process safety management and delve deeper into the work of the Process Safety Management Competence Programme Board with Richard Roff, Chair of the Board.

Fuelling the future: the role of storage and distribution infrastructure in the energy transition

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we explore with Gorka Penalva, Commercial Director, Northwest Europe, at Exolum, the key role of storage and distribution infrastructure in the energy transition and in supporting the provision of low emissions fuels, including sustainable aviation fuels.

Buncefield: 20 years on

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Following the Buncefield explosions and fires in 2005, broad improvements were introduced within the petroleum storage sector and across other major hazard industries. In this episode, we explore with Ian Travers, a world expert on process safety management and leadership, the progress made over the past 20 years, and why the principles of process safety leadership derived from Buncefield are still very much a key focus today.

NaTech and Climate Change Adaptation

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 07:30:00 +0000

Natural hazards can initiate events which challenge the safety and operation at hazardous installations. In this episode, we explore with Dr Mike Nicholas, Senior Advisor, Climate Change Adaptation and COMAH, at the Environment Agency, the risks, measures and procedures that could be implemented to help improve resilience to extreme weather events and other climate change impacts.

Towards Net Zero: the evolving landscape of process safety

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we explore with Andy Stanley, Director of RAS Process Safety Technical Consultants, the evolving landscape of process safety in the journey toward carbon neutrality.

Exploring Business Rates

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we explore business rates and consider plant & machinery rating with David McCausland, Head of Rating at Farebrother Chartered Surveyors, and Martyn Lyons, Independent Director at the Tank Storage Association

What’s next for the bulk storage and energy infrastructure sector and emerging trends in the supply and demand of products in the UK

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0000

The bulk storage and energy infrastructure sector plays a key role in the supply security and resilience of products that are critical to our daily lives, including transport and heating fuels, chemicals, animal feed and foodstuffs. In this episode, we discuss what’s next for the bulk storage and energy infrastructure sector and the trends that are emerging in to the supply and demand of products in the UK.

Flow batteries for energy storage

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Energy storage is key to the energy transition and technological developments in this area will be central to its success. In this episode, we explore the potential of flow batteries in supporting the energy transition and discuss their role in the fast-growing field of energy storage.

The Downstream Fuel Distribution Forum marks 10 years of the Petroleum Driver Passport Scheme

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000

2024 marks the 10th anniversary of the Petroleum Driver Passport (PDP) scheme, an industry initiative backed by government designed to ensure that all tanker drivers in the UK are trained and assessed to a consistent standard in loading, transporting and offloading petroleum fuel products from road tankers.

The terminals sector and evolving trade routes

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we explore the landscape for the terminals sector as well as evolving trade routes and supply chains which are reshaping along geographic and political lines.

Process safety management: hazard identification and risk assessment

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we explore with Ian Travers the fundamentals of hazard identification and risk assessment to determine or review the control measures needed to protect against process safety hazards.

The benefits of apprenticeships for employers in the terminals industry

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we explore how apprenticeships can benefit businesses across the terminals sector as well as some of the apprenticeship routes available in our sector.

Apprenticeships in the terminals industry

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000

An apprenticeship in the terminals industry offers a gateway to a career and represents an ideal route to numerous and exciting roles within the sector. In this episode, Tom Monaghan, Electrical Technician Apprentice at National Grid’s Grain LNG, and James Weaver who is currently undertaking a Control and Instrumentation Apprenticeship also at National Grid’s Grain LNG, discuss their journey as apprentices in the tank storage sector, their career aspirations and why an apprenticeship was their preferred choice.

The role of terminals in energy security of supply and resilience

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we explore with Ravi Bhatiani, Executive Director of the Federation of European Tank Storage Associations, the critical role of terminals in energy security of supply and resilience against the background of dynamic changes within the global context.

New projects in the bulk storage and energy infrastructure sector - CAP 25

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 06:45:00 +0000

Grain LNG, the UK’s leading gateway connecting global LNG to the European energy market, is currently undergoing expansion works to increase its capacity even further.

Mental health and wellbeing

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we explore the importance of mental wellbeing and the steps that can be taken to identify risks and create positive working environments.

Careers and apprenticeships in the terminals industry

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

The Tank Storage Association explores careers and apprenticeships in the industry, as well as the sector’s commitment to attract, develop and retain the next generation of talent.

The role of leadership in the prevention of major accident hazards

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000

The Tank Storage Association explores the connection between leadership and process safety.

Government's plans for "Powering Up Britain": an overview from the terminals sector

Wed, 31 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000

The Tank Storage Association looks at what’s next for the bulk storage and energy infrastructure sector and the trends that are emerging with regard to the supply and demand of liquid products in the UK