Environmental In Conversation & Insurance
Environmental In Conversation & Insurance
Reactive maintenance costs more in the long run
FOR BUSINESSES THAT STORE AND TRANSPORT FUEL , KEEPING TANKS IN GOOD CONDITION SHOULD BE A PRIORITY SAYS IAN ROBERTS FROM ADLER & ALLAN
Below Ian gives his top tips for essential tank maintenance – to extend asset life , prevent pollution and meet legislation .
Fuel is an expensive and potentially dangerous commodity , so it is important that the vessels containing it are kept in top condition with tanks tested and maintained on a regular basis .
The best approach to any asset maintenance regime is a planned and preventative one . It has been proved time and time again that reactive maintenance costs more in the long run , with expensive repairs and lengthy periods of downtime far more likely . The following areas should also be checked on a regular basis :
• Separators : Separators must be checked annually for blockages , as well as cleaned and serviced with associated alarms also checked .
• Line & vapour recovery systems : By regularly testing lines and vapour recovery systems , the risk of tank failure , fuel contamination and potentially lethal leakage is minimised .
• Fuel quality : Fuel can either be tested on site , or using a dedicated laboratory . Ours is one of only a few UKAS accredited laboratories in the country . Should testing show contamination , fuel polishing can turn contaminated fuel back to usable quality , with onsite fuel polishing a relatively quick process , ideal for minimising downtime . Thanks to the latest techniques and mobile testing facilities , tank testing and maintenance has become a much quicker and less intrusive process . Combined with a planned and preventative maintenance regime , tank life can be extended , with minimal or no risk of pollution and stock losses . adlerandallan . co . uk
Insurance against bad debts has never proved more vital , as highlighted by the recent high-profile insolvencies of Carillion and Palmer & Harvey . It can also be a powerful sales tool , giving companies the confidence to take on more exposure and new customers .
Established in 1912 , ACUMEN CREDIT INSURANCE BROKERS is a leading UK specialist credit insurance broker with unrivalled experience in arranging and managing credit insurance programmes for the UK oil sector .
In 2017 the company secured in excess of £ 10 billion in credit lines for its clients and represents over 90 % of UK downstream credit insured companies . credit-insure . co . uk
HENDERSON INSURANCE BROKERS operates throughout the UK providing specialist insurance advice to the petrochemical industry , including terminal operators , distributors and forecourt operators .
With access to multiple markets , the company provides a complete insurance review , not only assessing property , liability and motor fleet requirements , but also providing advice relating to insurances such as Environmental Impairment Liability , Directors and Officers , Crime , Cyber and Terrorism .
With dedicated account executives , Henderson provides excellent client service , policy cover at competitive premiums and claims management , which provide the key to giving its customers a complete insurance solution . hibl . co . uk
OAMPS HAZARDOUS INDUSTRIES has provided specialist insurance for solutions to the petrochemical industry for more than 30 years .
Working with clients across the UK and Ireland , and with exclusive insurance schemes , our solutions are designed to include spillage , contamination and crossover cover , 24-hour emergency spillage response and environmental helplines , crisis response service , loss adjuster service , driver training and many other benefits .
In-house claims negotiators who have handled in excess of 70,000 claims , provide support and advice to ensure a swift and satisfactory resolution . We look forward to working with our clients and the fuel oil sector to meet ever-changing industry challenges . oamps . co . uk
REDS GROUP recently responded to a spill at a fuel distribution depot where a client had lost red diesel during a delivery , contaminating 400 square feet of concrete and part-filling the tank ’ s bund .
The company ’ s spill responders arrived onsite within five hours and rapidly assessed the site conditions . Initial remediation was undertaken using absorbent granules and pads to remove free-phase fuel and limit migration .
The team prepared a site sensitivity report and undertook further works , including an additional application of absorbents to the contaminated concrete and a biodegradable surfactant on the impacted surface .
The concrete was jet washed and a vacuum tanker uplifted 5,700 litres of oil and water from the ground , together with phase product from the bund , and oily water from the onsite drainage system and interceptor .
Following the cleanup , REDS ’ responders used specialist equipment to monitor the volatile organic compounds and confirm all identified risks had been removed . redsgroup . co . uk
60 Fuel Oil News | April 2018