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Welcome

Welcome Killian Tallon APEA Chairman Welcome to the September issue of the APEA Bulletin. I hope you find it full of news and current events relevant to you and our industry. As always my thanks goes to Brian Humm, our new Editor and his dedicated band of people who produce the Bulletin. Brian Humm took over from Brian Baker late last year and has been doing an excellent job of maintaining the high standards his predecessor set. Brian is Head of Petroleum (Enforcement) in the London Fire Brigade and also a very experienced course tutor in the APEA. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience and we all wish him well in his role as editor of “The Bulletin”. When I started out as Chairman of this organisation I set out a number of objectives for my term of office. One of my priorities that I have always spoken about was the need to change and stay relevant. It seems a lot of other people were also feeling that change was good as the result of this summer’s referendum has shown. I will leave it to wiser people than myself and to history to judge the wisdom of the result. It will mean considerable change for everyone. Like everyone else from the association’s perspective it will present some challenges and also some further

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opportunities. Until the final negotiations are complete we will not know the final details. However it is possible that legislative changes will mean differences start to emerge between the UK and the rest of the E.U. We, as an association, will have to ensure we provide solid guidance to industry to enable it to stay safe. However we will also need to stay abreast of changes as we do provide courses abroad. It will be a time of some uncertainty but it is important to ensure that standards in our industry do not drop. The spirit of change will also be seen at our annual conference. As I have stated before this is the finest night on our industry’s calendar. However APEA Live this year is taking place at a new venue in a new location. This has meant a huge amount of effort by all behind the scenes to make this happen. Many thanks to Alex and all those involved in the Events Committee who give up their time so freely. Thanks also to our partners in this event, F2F. I look forward to seeing you all there on the day. Another issue that I must bring to our member’s attention is that it is important that the council reflects the views and thoughts of the wider membership. The branch representatives do a good job in communicating the contents of branch meetings. However I would strongly encourage anyone who has a desire to make change or feels his or her views are not represented to run for the council. It is always a very healthy sign where there is competition for council places. If anyone wants any details on how to do this please contact our Honorary Secretary, Mark Orr at Mark.Orr@lcmenvironmental.com. As always, if you have any ideas or suggestions to help the association, please do not hesitate to contact me at killiantallon@apea.org.uk.

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Editorial

Editorial Brian Humm Editor Welcome to this current edition of the APEA Bulletin magazine. May I start by informing you, the members of the Association, that this edition is politics free; I do not know about you but the amount of “experts” spouting the “truth” about what will happen following the democratic referendum this year is astonishing so this is the only time that I will mention this topic. We pride ourselves on being an international association, with many overseas members, so we will continue to direct, help and advise the membership accordingly of the acknowledged best practice as is our way. This edition comes to you following a typical summer: some hot spells and some typical English summer rain and I hope that whatever you did for your summer break that you have returned back to the petrol world refreshed and raring to go. We are now approaching the time of the year where APEA Live is looming on the horizon; having seen the line up of speakers and exhibitors that we have secured I can tell you that it will be once again the crowning glory of the APEA calendar. Please, I urge you to book your place now, even if it just to attend the conference and exhibition. This will be very interesting and extremely topical and will as ever attract Continued Professional Development (CPD) for all you regulatory members so please see the details elsewhere in this Bulletin with the information on how to book your place. I can assure you that this year will once again surpass all expectations and I for one am quite excited to be at the new venue situated in Milton Keynes. The review of the Blue Book continues to be undertaken, all the relevant working groups are beavering away reviewing the individual chapters to bring them up to date. We are also considering adding more information regarding Hydrogen and guidance on designing petrol filling stations beneath buildings (including living accommodation), which is, for me anyway in my role as an enforcer in London, an extremely hot topic. We in the LFB are currently dealing with a number of applications, all of which are above living accommodation and all require specialised

engineering designs and control measures implemented in order to be approved, with the price of property forever spiralling especially within inner city areas, this could soon spread all over the country and internationally as well. I have already, in my role, given presentations to visitors from Thailand and Japan on this subject as they have an extreme shortage of living accommodation within some of their more populated cities. A decision will be made on the way to publish this new guidance before the review is complete as to whether to add the guidance into the Blue Book or produce the new topics as stand alone documents. Either way we will keep the membership informed of the outcome nearer the time; we hope to have the new edition published towards the end of this year but please watch this space for more information and updates. I may have mentioned this once or twice during my (brief) tenure as the Editor of the Bulletin but could I ask all members a rather large favour? Please, please, please try and submit some articles, news, holiday snaps etc. etc. to me for inclusion - it is getting extremely difficult to garner all the information that is required to put together each issue; we have our regular contributors that I am sure you will have seen over the years and to these I am extremely grateful but each time it is becoming harder to source good material that will be of interest to the membership as a whole. If you can think of anything that you would like explained, be it technical or regulatory, an interesting person to interview, a holiday snap you have taken or a photograph of something unusual then please feel free to submit it. My contact details are inside the front cover of this Bulletin so please don’t be shy, if you want to remain anonymous then that will be fine as well!! On the publishing note, newer APEA members might not be aware of the existence of the Petroleum Enforcement Liaison Group (PELG), which consists of regulators and industry members and has the sanction of the HSE to produce guidance that can run alongside regulation. PELG produce guidance notes that are called PETELS and are published on the Energy Institute (EI) website; the EI are the hosting organisation of the PELG group. I am now pleased to report to APEA members that the updated version of the Red Guide is now available on the EI website for download. Those of you that are not familiar with this, the Red Guide is for the operational aspect of a petrol filling station as opposed to the Blue Book which is the guide to design, construction etc. It is a must have, I believe, for anyone connected to the industry to ensure consistency. I am leaving you now to carry on enjoying the rest of this publication, so till next time… Brian

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Business Manager

Business Manager Bulletin, an AGM invitation letter and a nomination form. Instructions on how to nominate to council are detailed on the nomination form. This can be completed electronically and emailed to the Honorary Secretary as well as sending by post. You can also download the form and the accounts from this link www.apea.org.uk/abbreviated-accounts. You will need your website log on details to view the files.

Jane Mardell Business Manager I hope you like the new design of the Bulletin, I felt it was time for a fresh feel and look. Not long now until APEA Live 2016 and remember it is at a new venue this year, Stadium MK, at Milton Keynes. Please ensure you pre-register your attendance; you can do this by going to www.apea.org.uk and clicking on the link for APEA Live. Access to the exhibition and conference is FREE but you will need to pre-register. For more information go to page 43 of this issue of the Bulletin. Please also ensure you book your accommodation early as this gets booked well in advance. 2017 Yearbook The 2017 Yearbooks will be distributed on 1st October. If you have not received your copy by the end of October please let me know and I will chase up your delivery. We only have a limited amount of spare copies so you need to contact me by the end of October if you have not received your copy. All Yearbooks sent to Corporate members will be sent by courier. APEA AGM 24th November, 1.15pm On page 52 of this edition of the Bulletin you will find the 2015 Abbreviated Accounts and enclosed with this issue of the

AGM Nominations to council All members should submit their nominations by 13th October to the Honorary Secretary. If there is more than one person nominated for a post instructions will be emailed to members on how to vote for their preferred choice. This process has to be completed two weeks before the AGM on 24th November. If you would like to attend the AGM please email me at admin@apea.org.uk to pre-register your attendance. Members email addresses APEA communication to members is carried out by email. If you have not added your email address to your membership record please either email me your address to add, or log on to your account and add it yourself. This will ensure you do not miss out on information about APEA activity. New Members There have been 22 new members joining during April, May and June and details can be found below. General Assistance If you need any assistance with general or technical matters, please do not hesitate to contact me at admin@apea.org.uk or on 0345 603 5507. Regards Jane

New Members April Carolyn Bedford 46 Alden Avenue Morley Leeds West Yorkshire LS27 0SF Helen Harper Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough C Mossley Mill 8

Carnmoney Road North Newtownabbey BT36 5QA Andy Smith Certification Management Ltd Unit 1 Newport Business Park Ellesmere Port Cheshire CH65 4LZ APEA tel/fax 0345 603 5507 www.apea.org.uk

Robin Futcher Commercial Fuel Solutions Ltd Unit 6, City West, Millbrook Road East Southampton Hampshire SO15 1AH Tom Bailey Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Se 146 Bolton Road Swinton, Manchester M27 8US

New Members Darren Heathcote Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Se 146 Bolton Road Swinton Manchester M27 8US Keith Richmond Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Se 146 Bolton Road Swinton Manchester M27 8US Jon Sweeney Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Se 146 Bolton Road Swinton Manchester M27 8US Simon Whittaker Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Se 146 Bolton Road Swinton Manchester M27 8US Sharon Morrow Phillips 66 Ltd 2 Kingmaker Court Warwick Technology Park Warwick Warwickshire CV34 6DB Chris Beech Redditch Borough Council Crossgate Depot, Crossgate Road, Park Farm Industrial Estate Redditch Worcestershire B98 7SN Chandra Ramcharran Rubis Guyana Inc Ramsburg Providence East Bank Demerara Demerara Guyana Rosemary McLellan Stirling Council Endrick House Kerse Road Stirling Perthshire FK7 7SZ Richard Ballard World Wide Power Services Plot No. S. 11108, Street S105 Jebel Ali Free Zone Dubai POB 18088 United Arab Emirates

May David Biggadike DC Architectural Services Ltd The Barn Partney Mill Spilsby Linconshire PE23 4PE Martin Peters MPA Consulting Engineers Ormonde Road Kilkenny R95 AHX8 Ireland Stacey King Waterford City and County Council Dungarvan Fire Station Kilrush Co. Waterford Ireland Martin Deegan Emo Oil Limited Clonminam Ind Est Portlaoise Laois 1 Ireland Enda Kelly Roscommon County Council Aras an Chontae Roscommon F42 VR98 Ireland Neasa Gannon Mayo County Fire Service Fire Brigade HQ Humbert Way Castlebar Co Mayo F23 V089 Ireland Peter Lohmann sam-system a/s A C Illumsvej 31 Silkeborg DK8600 Denmark Simon Barrett Forecourt Eye 2 Wellington Street Leeds LS1 4AP Caroline Organer Welcome Break 2 Vantage Court Tickford Street Newport Pagnell MK16 9EZ APEA tel/fax 0345 603 5507 www.apea.org.uk

Olafur Mar Simonarson Holavad 17 Reykjavik I110 Iceland June Kevin Taylor Liquid Management Solutions Limited Creative Industries Centre Wolverhampton Science Park Wolverhampton West Midlands WV10 9TG Steve Fox East Renfrewshire Council 190 Carnwadric Road Thornliebank Glasgow G46 8HR Aziz Sercan Erten Tekser Akaryakit Ist. Org. San. ve Tic. Omerli Mah., Omerli Sk, No:2 Hadimkoy Arnavutkoy Istanbul 34555 Turkey Christopher Judd Shine Consulting & Project Managem 15 Postern Road Tatenhill Burton upon Trent Staffordshire DE13 9SJ Matthew Binley InPost UK 655 Foxhunter Drive, Milton Keynes B Linford Wood Milton Keynes Bucks MK14 6GD Andrew Cooper SC Forecourts Ltd The Old Railway Station Station Road Wiveliscombe Somerset TA4 2LX Scott Wadge Carter Thermal Industries Group Redhill Road Haymills Birmingham B25 8EY 11

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3rd Edition of the Guidance for Design, Construction, Modification, Maintenance and Decommissioning of Filling Stations - ‘Blue Book’ (Revised June 2011) The guide is currently available as a pdf download. The hard copy is currently out of stock pending publication of the 4th Edition which is due for publication early in 2017. If you wish to purchase the guide please go to the APEA website at www.apea.org.uk and click on the ‘Publications’ page. It is £140 plus vat for non APEA Members and £70 plus vat for APEA Members. To benefit from the APEA member discount you will need to log on to the website before purchasing. If you do not know your log on details you can click on the ‘Member login’ icon on the top right of the page and request your username and password or you can contact me at admin@apea.org.uk. The APEA also publishes the Code of Practice for Ground floor, multi storey and underground car parks. This can be downloaded directly from the APEA website and is available to members at £11.00 and £21.00 to non APEA members. 12

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UK News

News Worker injured in explosion at former Derbyshire petrol station Officers from Derbyshire police were called to an explosion at former petrol station in Tamworth Road, Long Eaton. Emergency services were called to the site shortly before 12.30pm on Thursday April 6th following reports of the incident. One man, thought to be in his 40’s and working at the site, suffered burns and was taken to the Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, for treatment. Fire fighters from Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service also attended the scene and officers from Derbyshire Constabulary put up a cordon around the site. Sheila Clarke, who lives next door to the garage, said workers there told of how one of their colleagues was thrown back by the blast. Mrs Clarke said: “There was a big bang when the roof came down last night, so when they do the work you can usually feel it 14

vibrating the floor in the living room, so I didn’t think anything of it, it was only when I looked out of my bedroom window and saw all of the police and fire engines that I realised something had happened. “One of the workmen told me there had been an explosion – they said they had filled the old fuel tanks with water to make them safe. There was a big bang and it was gushing with water. They said one of the men was blasted back. He’d broken his finger and hurt his face and apparently his clothes were all ripped. I’ve lived here for 42 years and there’s always been a petrol station here. We’ve never had any problems; this is the only explosion we’ve ever had.” A statement released by Derbyshire Fire and Rescue said: “Investigations will continue in conjunction with the Health and Safety Executive to determine the exact cause of the explosion. Initial investigations indicate the explosion may have been caused by some residual petrol fumes inside tanks stored below ground,

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UK News being ignited by sparks from equipment used in the demolition of the former petrol station. Fire fighters have now pumped water into the disused tanks to ensure the safety of the site.” Tamworth Road was closed for a short time. Carol Maddison, 67, of Farndale Close, Long Eaton, said: “We were on our way into town and the traffic had started building up but, as we got closer, we could see loads of police cars, a fire engine and an ambulance. There were lots of people standing watching from across the road but you would get that - it’s a busy road for people coming in and out of town. “It looked as though the roof had collapsed - there was a lot of debris on the floor. It looked pretty serious, we saw the ambulance speeding away but they moved us on pretty quickly after that. I don’t think they wanted cars held up outside there. We had no idea what was happening at the time.” One man, who walks past the site every day on his way to the railway station, said: “I’ve been walking past watching them demolish it and wondered about the underground fuel tanks. I only walked past about an hour ago and there were no police or fire engines about. Yesterday, they were demolishing the roof of the filling station so I wonder if it had something to do with that or the fumes from the tanks.”

Kieran Halford, owner of Snipz barbers, opposite the site, said: “I was cutting hair at the time. They had been knocking it down and, now and again, you hear when they are knocking something big down, but I heard something, looked around and saw a lot of water. “You could see there’d been a water explosion of some sort. I think maybe one of the tanks had water in it and the pressure got too much. I think one of the builders was involved in it. He was on the floor and all the builders stopped what they were doing and went to his aid. I think he hurt his arms or legs. He was conscious.” Mr Halford said a paramedic car, followed by an ambulance, turned up, as well as about six police cars. He said: “I did look around and the sound did make me jump. At first I thought a steel beam had fallen or something. But then I saw the water spurting out. All the people in the shop were looking.” It is believed that the builders have been working at the site for six to seven weeks, flattening it out. Plans were submitted to Erewash Borough Council last year to build 12 flats in two threestorey buildings at the site.

Essar Oil to expand in the UK Essar Oil UK, which is the only Indian company to own a refinery in Europe, wants to capture 10% of the market share there.

last few years as the hypermarkets had grown and traditional oil majors moved away from refinery ownership.

Essar Oil UK plans to grow its network of petrol pumps in the United Kingdom to 400 in three years to capture about 10% of the market share.

“This provided an opportunity to offer a new, clean, fresh brand, backed up by quality products direct from a manufacturer with an unrivalled pedigree,” he said.

The company, the only Indian firm to own a refinery in Europe, opened its first petrol pump at Coalville in Leicestershire in November last year and has added six more service stations since then.

Stanlow currently produces over 16% of the UK’s road transport fuel demand, including three billion litres of petrol, 4.4 billion litres of diesel and two billion litres of jet fuel per year.

“We plan to rapidly scale up the retail network to 400 sites over the next three years,” Essar Oil UK Executive Chairman Naresh K Nayyar said.

“A distinctive brand offering was developed for the UK market, with a curved totem pole providing a unique effect which is clearly identifiable from the roadside.

The UK has some 8,593 petrol pumps. Of these 5,613 sites are owned by dealers and Essar is trying to win over some of them.

“In conjunction with this distinctive design, larger scale pricing LED’s and clear and obvious space for convenience branding deliver maximum visibility and awareness of the offer to customers,” he said.

“We have the advantage of owning a refinery in the UK as well. So we are telling customers that the fuel they get is directly from the company’s refinery,” said S B Prasad, Essar Oil UK’s chief commercial officer. The Ruia family-controlled Essar Oil had in 2011 acquired the Stanlow Refinery in Cheshire from Shell and turned it around. “As one of only six refiners in the UK, Essar is able to leverage its manufacturing strengths to provide quality products at value prices direct from Stanlow refinery to dealers rather than through third parties,” Nayyar said. Prasad said the UK retail sector had changed markedly over the

Prasad said the sites it has taken over have seen significant sale volume growth of between 20 to 150%. The company’s fuel retail venture in the UK will be mainly a dealer-owned-dealer-operate (DODO) model. But the company could have a small number of company-owned-dealer-operated (CODO) outlets. Nayyar said the response from both the dealers and consumers have been “very positive and we are looking to build on this initial momentum to drive the rapid growth of our network”.

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EI appoints new president and 4 new vice presidents The Energy Institute (EI) has appointed four new vice-presidents and Malcolm Brinded, former Executive Director of Royal Dutch Shell, as President-Elect of the body. Malcolm, who joined the EI’s council in 2013, will succeed Professor Jim Skea CBE FEI as EI President in 2017 for a two-year term. “He will make a terrific EI President – his knowledge, enthusiasm and vision will give further momentum to the growing impact of the EI as an authoritative and respected contributor to the energy debate. I congratulate him on his appointment”, said Professor Skea. Dr Bernie Bulkin FEI, Director of Ludgate Investment and existing

EI trustee, is joined by Vivienne Cox CBE, who has held a number of senior executive roles at BP and now chairs Vallourec, Steve Holliday FREng FEI, formerly CEO of National Grid, and Ceri Powell FEI, Global Head of Exploration at Shell. “With Vivienne, Steve and Ceri joining Council, which already features a creative and dynamic team, it will be an exhilarating task to capture the huge amount of expertise and wisdom sitting around the table in order to steer the work of the EI,” commented Brinded. The Energy Institute is the leading chartered professional membership body for the energy industry, supporting over 23,000 individuals working in or studying energy and 200 energy companies worldwide.

Huge firework blaze in Southampton A huge blaze broke out at a shop in Southampton, setting off dozens of fireworks stored inside. Explosives lit up the sky and loud bangs were heard as the fire took hold on Bitterne Road West. Homes and properties within 100 metres (328ft) of the fire on the site of the Southern Fireworks Factory and the Flower Factory were evacuated. No-one was injured. Surrounding roads were expected to remain closed overnight. More than 70 fire fighters in 13 engines and support vehicles helped bring the blaze under control.

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service group commander Howard Watts said: “It was a challenging scene when we arrived with all the explosions we couldn’t get too close to the fire. “Our main concern was making sure everyone in the area was safe and to make sure no-one was in the building.” At the height of the blaze, a plume of black smoke billowed over the area. Resident Jill Sainsbury said she heard an “almighty bang” and saw different colours appear in the sky at around 05:00. She

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UK/International News said: “We thought it was coming from the river until we saw a massive plume of smoke coming from the Fireworks Factory near the Flower Factory. “The fireworks had been going off for at least an hour - it has stopped now - but certainly the plume of smoke is still pouring over the river and the city.” Ryan Gregory, who lives nearby, said he initially thought the bangs were gunshots. He said: “I looked out of my window to see there was a lot of smoke. Immediately I knew it was from the

Firework Factory, but I didn’t expect it to go up in the blaze that it did.” The A3024 Bitterne Road West and Bitterne Bridge have been closed in both directions while fire fighters deal with the blaze. Southampton City Council said it had lifted the toll on the Itchen Bridge until the road reopens. The authority said the road closures were expected to remain in place overnight.

Forecourt closures on the up again The latest Retail Marketing Survey, conducted by the Energy Institute (EI) and published as a supplement to the EI’s April issue of Petroleum Review, indicates that the trend for forecourt closures has begun to pick up again. The total number of forecourts in the UK at the close of 2015 stands at 8,472 sites, compared with 8,609 sites in 2014, a 1.59% decrease (compared with a fall of just 0.02% a year earlier and a drop of 0.94% in 2013).

- By the close of 2015, unleaded petrol prices had averaged 111.79 p/l (versus 128.18 p/l in 2014); while diesel prices closed the year at an average price of 115.04 p/l (versus 133.82 p/l). - Registered UK vehicles once again broke records, rising from 35.89mn in 2014 to reach 35.93mn by end-2015, with each forecourt supplying an average of 4,241 vehicles. - Site number breakdown by fuel retail brands in 2015:

UK consumer fuel prices experienced a significant downward trend in response to falling oil prices, dropping from an average of 128.18 p/l for petrol in 2014 to 111.79 p/l in 2015. This fell further, to under £1/l in early 2016, although it has begun to rise slightly at the end of this first quarter. The price for diesel fell from 133.82 p/l in 2014 to 115.04 p/l in 2015.

• BP led the forecourt branding field, topping the listing with 1,278 outlets (1,163 in 2014) • Esso secured second place, with 1,030 branded sites (1,012 in 2014) • Shell was close behind, in third position, with 1,023 branded forecourts (1,019 in 2014) • Texaco was ranked fourth, with 820 branded service stations (773 in 2014)

Meanwhile, petrol sales remained fairly stable at 12.78mn tonnes by year-end (from 12.56mn tonnes at the close of 2014), and diesel sales rose to 15.72mn tonnes (up from 15.16mn tonnes). Total 2015 road fuel sales for the year were 37.29mn tonnes. Registered UK vehicles once again broke records in 2015, to reach 35.93mn, with each forecourt supplying an average of 4,241 vehicles. The annual Retail Marketing Survey provides a comprehensive, statistical overview of the UK forecourt market. Data is broken down by company, region and forecourt facilities. This year’s survey is based on statistics relating to end-2015 and does not reflect changes since that date. The figures are cross-checked with numbers from market analyst Experian Catalist. Key findings of the survey show: - There were 8,472 operational filling stations in the UK at endDecember 2015. - Retail petrol sales remained fairly stable at 12.78mn tonnes by the close of 2015 – from 12.56mn at end-2014. - Retail diesel sales totalled 15.72mn tonnes by year-end – from 15.16mn tonnes a year earlier. - Total 2015 road fuel sales rose slightly to 37.29mn tonnes – up from 36.39mn tonnes in 2014.

- The supermarket sector held 44% market share, accounting for just over 43% of total UK fuel sales • Tesco – 506 sites (504 in 2014) • Morrisons – 336 (332 in 2014) • Sainsbury’s – 302 (298 in 2014) • Asda – 278 (246 in 2014) This year’s supplement also includes articles looking at the shift in ownership of UK forecourts in recent years. As oil companies have divested assets and linked purchasing independents into supply agreements, a restructuring trend is expected to continue in the foreseeable future. Fuel pricing trends are also addressed. Additionally, the supplement provides an overview of how developing digital technologies, coupled with the rise of alternatively fuelled vehicles such as electric cars and hybrids, could radically alter the dynamics of the fuel retail market in the future. The 2016 Retail Marketing Survey is available, priced £100. For more information on the EI’s collection of resources on Road Fuels, visit knowledge.energyinst.org/rms.

Applegreen wins NACS award Applegreen has won the NACS Insight 2016 International Convenience Retailer of the Year Award for its new M1 Lisburn Motorway Service Area in Northern Ireland. The award, sponsored by Accenture, was presented during the

NACS Insight Convenience Summit – Europe in London at this year’s International Convenience Retailer Awards gala. Applegreen’s new M1 Lisburn site is a first of its kind, occupying a total floor area of 16,000 square feet. The site features seating

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UK/International News for 300, offering ample space for customers to rest, even on busy days. The store is located on a busy tourist route from Belfast City and, with dedicated bus parking, the store can easily accommodate fluctuations in customer volume and provide patrons with space and comfort for taking a break and enjoying a variety of food and beverage offers. The M1 Lisburn site also features a new Lavazza Coffee Bar, a concept designed and led by Applegreen in partnership with Lavazza. The Coffee Bar occupies a much larger space in

comparison with other traditional coffee offers in a similar setting, as well as soft lighting and intimate seating areas. Judges agreed that Applegreen’s new M1 Lisburn site displays an excellent and effective use of space, as well as a great mix of proprietary and branded food concepts. Now in its third year, the NACS Insight Convenience Summit – Europe brings together convenience and fuel retailing industry professionals from around the world.

Petrol station owner fined more than £4,000 A petrol station owner has been fined more than £4,000 after he was prosecuted by East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. Sultan Hayat, the owner of Bexhill Service Station, Barnhorn Road, Bexhill, pleaded guilty at Eastbourne Magistrates Court on Friday 1 April to two offences of failing to comply with formal requests for information related to an Improvement Notice and an Enforcement Notice. Hayat was fined a total of £4,028.60 which included full costs for the Fire Authority and a victim surcharge. In November 2015, the service’s petroleum inspecting officers wrote to Hayat requesting information regarding a submersible pump used at the petrol station and it’s suitability for use in a flammable atmosphere. At the same time, the service’s business safety inspecting officers requested information regarding the findings of the fire risk assessment for Hayat’s premises. As Hayat continually failed to provide the requested information the service deemed it necessary to prosecute.

In sentencing Hayat the magistrate said that they were disappointed with the abject run-around that Hayat had put East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service to. They added that as an experienced petrol station owner Hayat should know all the legislation that must be adhered to and that he had put people’s lives at risk. The magistrate also stated that Hayat had caused the Fire Service to spend a lot of time trying to make the petrol station safer, which they should not need to do. Hayat was told that it was situations like his that caused East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service to come knocking on peoples doors and that the Magistrates Bench was grateful that the Service do. Group manager Richard Fowler, business safety manager for ESFRS, said: “Failure to provide information to an inspecting officer is a serious matter and we are pleased that the court took such a firm line in this case.” He added: “A prosecution could have been avoided if Hayat had taken the advice of the inspecting officers and provided the information when requested.”

Samsung pay-now available at filling stations Samsung Electronics’ mobile payment Samsung Pay has landed in Europe, with Spain as the first country in the continent to introduce the service.

imaginBank, and soon for Abanca and Banco Sabadell clients. It is compatible with payments networks, including Visa and Mastercard.

This secure and simple mobile payments service that works with a contactless credit or debit card is now accepted in business establishments equipped with contactless terminals such as retail, food and service stations, parking services sectors and even in Spain’s premier museum Museo Nacional del Prado.

NFC-enabled, Samsung Pay-ready devices include the Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 edge, S6, S6 edge and S6 edge+, with specific availability varying by local operator. The Galaxy A5 2016 will also support Samsung Pay in the coming weeks.

According to the company’s news release, Samsung Pay can now be used in gas stations such as Cepsa and Repsol, Saba parking services, food outlets such as Cervecería La Sureña, Domino’s Pizza, Fridays, Ginos, Rodilla, Starbucks, The Good Burger, The Wok, VIPS, VIPSmart, 100 Montaditos, and retail stores and supermarkets such as El Corte Inglés, Grupo DIA, MediaMarkt, Mercadona, and Phone House, with more to follow in due course. The service is already available for customers of CaixaBank and 20

“The opportunity for Samsung Pay in Spain is significant, due to the high smartphone penetration rate and the digitalisation of the banking sector. Moreover, according to recent research commissioned by Samsung, nearly six in 10 Spaniards are interested in incorporating a secure, simple and widely accepted payments service like Samsung Pay into their lives,” said Celestino García, Corporate Vice President, Samsung Spain. Samsung Pay was previously launched in South Korea, United States, and China, and is set to expand in Australia, Singapore, Brazil, and the United Kingdom later in the year.

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Electric vehicle chargers outnumber filling stations There are more than 550 charging stations in Scotland compared to branded gas stations which are now numbering less than 700, reported The Scotsman.

Electric chargers have been well accepted, said Dan RoseBristow, co-owner of Torridon Hotel, a hotel equipped with a regular charger open to the public and free of charge and two Tesla superchargers.

The declining number is mostly seen in the rural areas where many independent petrol stations are located, of which a third have already closed, according to the Petrol Retailers Association.

Electric car sales in Scotland were also significant last year with 1,278 electric cars sold, “more than in the previous four (years) combined.”

Meanwhile, the number of electric vehicle (EV) chargers has doubled to 150 in the previous year, according to motoringresearch.com.

The current EV trend in the country would surely help Transport Scotland achieve its plans to phase out petrol and fuel vehicles by 2050.

Retailer to build 100 solar powered petrol stations The Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) has announced plans to build more than 100 solar-powered gas stations in the Gulf country. The announcement was made by Ahmad Al-Jimaz, a representative of the KNPC, while at the third meeting of the Renewable Energy Resources Development Commission. Al-Jimaz said the Kuwaiti oil company will soon build over 100 fuel stations partly powered by photovoltaic cells, reports the Arab Times.

“The oil sector has presented an initiative to create a solar power plant to cover 15 per cent of the needs of the oil sector from electric energy by 2020,” said Al-Jimaz. The KNPC announced total investment in projects - including a new refinery and a clean fuels project – will reach $42 billion by 2022. After offloading a number of sites through a privatization process, the KNPC currently owns and operates 37 gas stations in Kuwait.

Petroleum powered vehicles to be banned by 2025 Norway´s politicians have agreed to ban all fossil fuel-powered vehicles by 2025, according to reports from the country. Politicians from both sides have reportedly agreed future measures that will see all vehicles run on green energy by 2025. Just as other Scandinavian countries such as Sweden or Denmark, Norway is one of the most progressive states in the world in terms of sustainability and ecology.

acquisition of Gulf Africa Petroleum Corporation´s (GAPCO) assets in three countries.

Although the move is still not a done deal, two of the four main political parties have confirmed the reports. The Norwegian government, which is currently formed from the four main parties, has also announced a new climate tax on electricity, reported The Independent.

A retail network of around 100 gas stations and two logistical terminals in Mombasa, Kenya and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, constitute the major assets included in the sale.

The reports have already been welcomed by Elon Mus, chief executive of Tesla Motors, on Twitter: “Just heard that Norway will ban new sales of fuel cars in 2025. What an amazingly awesome country. You guys rock!!” With Norway being one of world´s biggest oil and natural gas exporters, switching to a fully green energy-based system will have considerable effects on the country´s petroleum industry. Total expands business with the aquisition of 100 sites Total continues to expand its business through Africa with the

Global oil company Total will acquire GAPCO´s assets in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania once the deal is approved by the corresponding authorities.

“This acquisition is in line with Total´s growth strategy for the distribution of petroleum products and services in Africa, which aims at expanding in fast-growing regions while maintaining high profitability” explained Momar Nguer, President of Total Marketing & Services. The sale strengthens Total´s logistics in Eastern Africa and significantly increases its gas stations network. Total is the leading petroleum product retailer in Africa, with a network of more than 4,000 service stations. The company aims to grow its market share from 17% in 2015 to more than 20%.

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Woqod to introduce mobile fuelling stations Qatar Fuel (Woqod) have announced plans to deploy more mobile fuel stations across the country, 20 of which will be in place very soon. The decision is aimed at reducing the long queues at the existing petrol stations. “We are expanding the mobile petrol stations more aggressively. We have just finalised the contract with the authorities concerned to put in place the mobile fuel tanks with dispensers,” Woqod CEO, Ibrahim Jaham Al Kuwari said on the sidelines of the company’s Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting. “Currently there are about six mobile fuel stations operating in different strategic locations across the country. Very soon we are going to put in 20 more such facilities,” he added. He said that given the situation at petrol stations, the company has placed orders for 30 more similar mobile petrol tanks. They are expected to be delivered in three months and will be on standby, so that they can be used in future as per requirement. Al Kuwari also said that the ongoing work on increasing the length of fuel hoses at all Woqod petrol stations in the country will be completed by June 6. With completion of the work, all Woqod fuel stations will be fully equipped with hoses long enough to refuel cars at any side of the dispensers. 24

“In most cases, the opening of the fuel tank is on the left hand side of the car. So you find long queues at one side, while the other side remains empty. Now we will have hoses that will reach both sides regardless of where the opening of fuel tanks is placed,” he said. With the new system the time taken in refuelling cars at Woqod petrol stations is expected to reduce significantly. Woqod CEO, Ibrahim Jaham Al Kuwari, said that once operational, the longer fuel hoses will be instrumental in reducing the waiting time and overcrowding at the fuel stations. But at the same time, motorists who have the privilege of having cars with fuel tanks on their right side will have to wait in the queue like other motorists. The company, at its Second Extraordinary General Assembly meeting yesterday also got approval to add more activities at the Woqod premises, such as introducing more items at its Sidra stores and placing commercial advertisements to generate additional revenues. “Some more products, which are currently restricted, being a fuel station, will be introduced at Sidra outlets, which are available at any other supermarkets in the country. “Under the new amendment, Woqod will also have the right to put up advertisements within its premises,” Al Kuwari added.

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Company fined after petrol tank blast A Sydney construction company has been fined $240,000 for a petrol storage tank explosion that damaged several buildings nearly 3 years ago. The blast at the Eastwood site occurred in July 2013 when an unqualified contractor, hired by Brilliant Along Developments, dragged one of three tanks that had been earmarked for removal out of the ground with an excavator, a SafeWork New South Wales (NSW) investigation found. The Company was fined for failing to ensure safety and provide notice for their planned demolition work, which could have had “near disastrous circumstances”, SafeWork NSW Director Peter Dumphy said in a statement on Monday.

Esso set to expand its operation Esso is ready to initiate phase two of its expansion plan in Thailand with a 1 billion baht ($28m) investment over the next three years, reports the Bangkok Post. The investment will be mainly used to increase the number of gas stations that include convenience areas. The first phase of the revamp consisted of the refurbishment of the existing 542 fuel stations with a total cost of 1 billion baht, according to Yodpong Sutatham, Esso’s director of retail sales and fuel marketing. In the expansion campaign the two main targets for Esso it to have more than 600 gas stations over the next three years and to boost its 14% market share, surpassing Bangchak Petroleum Plc, which currently has the second biggest market share at 15 percent. Sutatham explained how Esso is looking to boost the convenience part of its fuel business in order to have other ways of income and to better resist fluctuant oil prices. For this purpose, Esso has signed agreements to partner with Caffe D´Oro and convenience retailers such as Tesco Lotus and Family Mart.

Woman injured in fire started by mobile phone KUALA LUMPUR: The Fire and Rescue Department warned that using a handphone at a petrol station even if it was inside a closed car can be a high risk to one’s safety. This was the case of a 25-year-old woman who suffered serious burns all over her body at a petrol station in Setapak Indah after she took a phone call on her handphone inside her car while filling it up with petrol. An explosive burst of flames lasting just a second was all it took to severely torch the teacher from Batu Caves. Wangsa Maju Fire and Rescue Department operations officer R. Manogaran said firemen responding to a distress call, arrived at the petrol station within 10 minutes before finding the victim badly burnt in a car. APEA tel/fax 0345 603 5507 www.apea.org.uk

International News “She had suffered over 60% burns all over her body and was lying in a semi-conscious state in the rear passenger seat of the car. We secured the area and called for an ambulance that took her to the Kuala Lumpur Hospital for treatment” he announced. Manogaran said he learnt that the victim was refuelling her car when she heard her cellphone, which was on the rear seat. He said the woman is believed to have locked the trigger of the fuel nozzle to continue refuelling before entering her car. “On getting into the back seat, she shut the car door and picked up the call. Witnesses told us that there was a loud explosion and a burst of flames inside the closed door that lasted just seconds. The heat of the ball of fire inside was so intense that it caused the victim severe burns. There was fire damage to the interior of the car,” he said.

Manogaran said though investigations are underway, it is believed that fumes from the petrol during the refuelling had entered the woman’s car and the gases were compressed when she closed the door. He said when she picked up her call, static electricity from her handphone may have ignited the highly flammable gases. “Our advice to the public is to completely refrain from using their cellphones at petrol stations – inside or outside their vehicles. The safest measure one can take is to completely shut down all cellphones before starting to refuel. Better safe than sorry. This is no trivial matter as it can cost people their lives if they are ignorant to the dangers of handphone use at petrol stations.” he said.

Rosneft targets South East Asia for investment

Russian state-controlled oil company Rosneft sees potential in the South Asia market and is keen on investing in downstream infrastructure in the region.

The investment in countries such as India and Indonesia would mainly be on downstream infrastructure such as refineries and gas stations.

After taking a huge hit in the first quarter results with a staggering 75% drop in net profit, Rosneft has identified South Asia as a fast-growing market with business opportunities, reports the Financial Times.

With the withdrawal of fuel subsidies by the Indian government, the country´s fuel retailing market is becoming more appealing to private operators, with many already making major investments. In addition, India is on course to overtake China as the main driver for global oil demand through the rise in car ownership.

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Green light given to new renewable diesel fuel The European Committee for Standardization has approved the EN 15940 standard for paraffinic diesel, specifying the quality and properties of advanced diesel which is either synthetic or produced from renewable raw materials through hydrotreatment. Prepared by fuel producers, vehicle manufacturers and other stakeholders in cooperation, the standard on paraffinic diesel makes these products easier to sell, as it specifies the quality of paraffinic diesel sold as such. Until now, paraffinic diesel has mainly been sold to end users in Europe as a component in fuel blends. The EN 15940 standard guarantees the fuel quality, which makes it easier for vehicle manufacturers to authorize the use of 100% paraffinic fuel, offer it warranty and exhaust gas approval. “The new standard makes it possible to sell Neste Renewable Diesel to end users as such all over Europe by the end of 2016. Using 100% Neste Renewable Diesel instead of fuel blends with low concentrations of paraffinic fuel provides companies and cities, for example, a much more efficient way to reduce their carbon footprint and lower their polluting local emissions,” says Kaisa Hietala, EVP, Renewable Products at Neste. Diesel fuels that comply with the standard can be used in existing engines either as such or as before, as blend components in conventional diesel. The standard will come into effect in Europe during the second half of 2016.

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Phoenix fuels take over state run oil company Phoenix Fuels, headed by Colin Karjohn, is now the new owner of formerly state-run Petroleum Company of Jamaica Limited (Petcom) after the sale closed officially on June 30. Petcom, which operates a network of fuel stations and liquid petroleum gas filling plants, and its real estate assets were bought for US$19 million. The government’s negotiating team was represented by

Petroleum Corporation Jamaica senior legal counsel Nerine Small, while the Petcom Enterprise Team was chaired by Erwin Jones. The sale was managed by Development Bank of Jamaica, with Dunn Cox serving as legal advisors and Ernst & Young as strategic consultants. Phoenix Fuels & Accessories Limited negotiated the deal with the help of GK Capital Management Limited and law firm Vaccianna & Whittingham.

New powerful oil company formed A new company named OVH Energy has been created by a consortium of Nigerian energy firm Oando PLC, energy commodities trader Vitol, and investment firm Helios Investment Partners. OVH Energy will be the second largest downstream business in Nigeria with a market share of 12% and assets including more than 350 stations, 84,000 tons of storage, and a supply and bulk distribution company in Ghana, among others. The new company has been formed as a result of Oando PLC’s $210 million recapitalization of its downstream operations by HV Investments II B.V., (HVI), a joint venture owned by Helios and Vitol. Forty nine percent of it will be controlled by Oando, while the other 49% will be owned by HVI and 2% by a local entity, according to a company release.

It will hold interests in Oando Marketing Limited, Oando Supply & Trading Limited, Apapa SPM Limited, and Oando Trippmart Limited. The initial Board will consist of Wale Tinubu, Group Chief Executive of Oando Plc., as the Chairman, Christian Chammas, CEO of Vivo Energy, operating 1600 service stations across 16 African countries and other Vitol and Helios representatives. The current CEO Yomi Awobokun, will continue in his role. The service stations will retain the Oando brand. “We look forward to leveraging Helios’ expertise in support of OVH’s management team, and to building another partnership with Vitol, with whom we created Vivo Energy, a leading panAfrican downstream business,” said Tope Lawani, co-founder and managing partner of Helios Investment Partners.

ISO issues new Hydrogen Standards The Geneva, Switzerland-based International Organization for Standardization has published ISO/TS 19880-1:2016, which recommends the minimum design characteristics for safety and, where appropriate, for performance of public and non-public hydrogen fuelling stations that serve light duty fuel cell electric vehicles. The ISO/TS 19880-1:2016 can also be used for fuelling buses, trams, motorcycles and fork-lift truck applications, with hydrogen storage capacities outside of current published fuelling protocol standards, such as SAE J2601.

- on-site hydrogen generators using water electrolysis process or hydrogen generators using fuel processing technologies; - liquid hydrogen storage; - hydrogen purification systems, as applicable; - compression - gaseous hydrogen compression; - pumps and vaporizers; - gaseous hydrogen buffer storage; - pre-cooling device; - gaseous hydrogen dispensers.

The document is available on the ISO website and gives guidance on the following elements of a hydrogen fuelling station:

The ISO notes that these recommendations are in addition to applicable national regulations and codes, which can prohibit certain aspects of this document.

- hydrogen production/delivery system - delivery of hydrogen by pipeline, trucked in gaseous and/or liquid hydrogen, or metal hydride storage trailers;

Residential applications to fuel land vehicles and non-public demonstration fuelling stations are not included in ISO/TS 19880-1:2016.

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Fuel shortages widespread following wildfire Western Canada is suffering fuel shortages in a number of gas stations due to the Alberta wildfire and an outage in the Edmonton refinery earlier this year. Petro-Canada´s fuelling network was hit the hardest by the recent shortages. Gas stations started running low earlier this year in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and B.C. and then spread to Winnipeg and northwestern Ontario. The fires in Fort McMurray and an unplanned outage at the

Edmonton refinery forced Petro-Canada to keep its pumps shut, reported CBC News. “We had a plan in place that maintained supply at critical locations so as to minimize the impact on customers as much as possible,” Petro-Canada said in a release. The Suncor refinery in Edmonton produces around 140,000 barrels of oil every day, supplying to gas stations across the region.

Shell USA accept Chase Pay Chase and Shell have signed a multi-year agreement that will see Shell gas stations in the United States accept Chase Pay. Chase Pay is a payment service that lets Chase credit and debit customers pay at the pump, in stores, online and within an app. The two companies expect Chase Pay to transform the Shell customer payment and loyalty experience by enabling a mobile payment solution and driving the Fuel Rewards program participation. “Adding Chase Pay to the multiple payment methods Shell accepts will deliver a simplified, differentiated and personalized customer experience while driving loyalty,” said Craig Schneider,

Shell GM and Vice President of Retail Marketing North America. Shell is the largest fuel retailer in the United States while Chase is the largest U.S. credit card issuer based on loans outstanding. Chase customers have more than 90 million consumer credit and debit card accounts, and nearly 24 million actively use the awardwinning Chase Mobile app. “As industry leaders, we will work together to change how consumers purchase fuel, ultimately driving more brand loyalty,” said Jennifer Roberts, President of Strategic Alliances and Loyalty Solutions for Chase.

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Press Releases Motor Fuel Group announces a new shop supply agreement with Booker Retail Partners Top 50 Indies forecourt operator, Motor Fuel Group (MFG) is pleased to announce a new shop supply agreement with Booker Retail Partners (BRP), commencing 1 July 2016. Some 300 of MFG’s 374 station network will start to be supplied by BRP from this date and, at the same time, a major rebranding programme will commence introducing both the Londis and Budgens brands to the network. Jeremy Clarke, chief operating officer, said: “After many months of trials and negotiations, we are delighted to be now working with the team at BRP. We believe that they can help us to develop our rapidly growing business model and also provide a rewarding offering for our contract managers and customers. “This supply change will not affect our ongoing pilot with

Morrisons which has recently been expanded. Costcutter will continue to be an important supplier to our business as we diversify our brands to meet customer expectations and I would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their support in helping us build and develop our existing forecourt shop offer over the last four years.” Steve Fox, managing director, Booker Group - Retail, said: “It is a privilege to serve the Motor Fuel Group. This new agreement is a fantastic opportunity for Booker Retail Partners to work in partnership with MFG and their contract managers to help grow and develop their business. We are delighted that the stores are joining Londis and Budgens brands and I am looking forward to serving them from July.”

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Bever Innovations connects your forecourt Smart and connected products are increasingly used all around us. Nowadays, physical devices and intelligent products have the ability to share data, which can then be collected and analysed. The network formed by all these devices is called ‘the Internet of Things’ (IoT). A recent article published by NACS states that “the number of IoT connected devices is expected to nearly triple between now and 2020, from 13.4 billion to 38.5 billion.” This marked change is not only visible in retail and shops: forecourt technology is also making great leaps, and technologies are developing rapidly, with a rising need for data communication and the analysis of figures. According to research author Steffen Sorrell, “We’re still at an early stage where the IoT is concerned. Knowing what information to gather and how to integrate that into back-office systems remains a huge challenge.”

Bever Innovations, always several steps ahead where LED innovations are concerned, has created a new technology that could build bridges in the petrol industry. “What we’re talking about is delivering a degree of collaboration and visibility unheard of in the petrol retail market,” says Jeannot Bruggeling, Commercial Director. “A wireless, remote application that can monitor your entire network using especially developed software and an app. Different device can become part of one network, essentially driven by a great amount of data.” But setting new standards is the most important of all. Bever Innovations started out setting new standards when they

The petrol retail market, like the industrial sector, is expecting a high ROI on IoT projects, as they will result in more efficient business processes. Finding a way to monitor your investments, using that data to increase efficiency, drive performance, enable innovation and keep fuel flowing has always been a major challenge for the petrol retail industry – and it now has opportunities that were not taken advantage of before. Driven by ‘the Internet of Things’, Bever Innovations has always seen great opportunities for their intelligent LED lighting solutions and ways to transform this intelligence into innovations that could change the market. APEA tel/fax 0345 603 5507 www.apea.org.uk

Press Releases improved the customer experience with FOCUS, but now we can also set new standards by, for instance, optimising operations through controlled maintenance, thus making it possible to change from time-based maintenance to preventive and condition-based maintenance. Creating a network using LED lights that is able to read status updates; if a fixture is likely to fail in the near future, the network can send a message to a service company, meaning issues can be resolved before they become a

real problem. Bever Innovations plans to roll out its EOS technology across the world in 2016, and it believes it will be a turning point in the petrol retail industry. “The end user has access to a much broader, interlinked overview of all outputs, which can interact much more effectively. It is a new way of cooperation and knowledge sharing that really wasn’t available in the past.”

OPW acquires Fairbanks Environmental Ltd Acquisition will expand OPW’s product portfolio to include remote monitoring and fuel management services through data capturing and analysis. Hamilton, Ohio, May 27, 2016 – OPW, a global leader in fluidhandling solutions and a business unit within Dover’s (NYSE: DOV) Fluids segment, today announced it has acquired Fairbanks Environmental Ltd. in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, UK. Fairbanks is a global leader in providing fuel management services to the retail and commercial fueling industry. David Crouse, President of OPW said, “The acquisition of Fairbanks will expand OPW’s end-to-end solutions, providing our customers with integrated around-the-clock fuel monitoring and data analysis as an option within the larger OPW suite of products and services. By providing this additional capability, we

can help customers detect and eliminate fuel loss, reduce operating costs, improve profitability and meet environmental and regulatory requirements. Protecting people and the environment is a key tenet for OPW, and we can further support that mission with the addition of Fairbanks.” Steve Jones, one of Fairbanks’ founding members, said, “Today’s announcement is an important milestone for Fairbanks as we join forces with OPW, a major brand name within the industry. This union promises an exciting future as we embark on the next stage of the Fairbanks journey.” Antoine Soulier, recently appointed Managing Director of Fairbanks said, “Fairbanks is excited to join the OPW team. With its global footprint, OPW provides a great opportunity to expand Fairbanks’ products and services into new markets and regions.”

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Dover to acquire Wayne Fueling Systems Ltd Hamilton, OH, June 9, 2016 - Dover (NYSE: DOV) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement under which the company will acquire Wayne Fueling Systems Ltd. (“Wayne”), which is owned by Riverstone Holdings LLC, for $780 million in cash. Upon close of the transaction, Dover’s annualized retail fueling revenue will be $1.4 billion when combining Wayne’s innovative product offerings with OPW and Tokheim. The collective retail fueling business features a comprehensive product set for all major regions of the world. Wayne is a global provider of fuel dispensing, payment, systems and aftermarket services for retail and commercial fuel stations. Wayne’s advanced payment and systems solutions position the company to capitalize on the emerging conversion of U.S. based fuel retailers to Europay, MasterCard and Visa (“EMV”) chip security technology. Through its global network of distributors and service partners, Wayne’s products are sold and supported in over 140 countries. Wayne is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and has manufacturing operations in Austin, Sweden, China and Brazil. “We are extremely excited about the acquisition of Wayne,” said Robert A. Livingston, President & Chief Executive Officer of Dover. “Wayne’s product line fits perfectly with OPW and Tokheim, particularly Wayne’s US dispenser, payment and systems businesses. Together, the collective business will offer an end-to-end solution that will benefit our customers in the

growing global retail fueling market. The addition of Wayne positions Dover to more fully participate in the high growth EMV upgrade cycle underway in the United States. This transaction also provides significant margin enhancement opportunities, driven by synergies across the businesses.” The transaction, which is expected to close in the second half of 2016, is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including applicable regulatory approvals. The transaction is expected to be funded with a combination of cash on hand and incremental debt. Annual revenue for Wayne in 2016 is estimated to be approximately $550 million. The purchase price multiple is approximately 10 times 2016 expected EBITDA, not including the estimated annual run-rate synergies of approximately $30 million which are expected to be achieved over a three year period. In 2016, Dover expects the transaction to be dilutive to continuing earnings per share, including normal transactionrelated costs, purchase accounting and related interest expense, subject to timing of the close of the transaction. The transaction is anticipated to be modestly accretive to continuing earnings per share in 2017, due to the one-time costs to achieve synergies, and including normal purchase accounting amortization and related interest expense. The company will update the earnings impact of this transaction upon closing.

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Wayne Fueling Systems combines acquired wetstock management products to introduce new ClearView™ Solution AUSTIN, TX - June 1, 2016 Wayne Fueling Systems (“Wayne”), a global provider of fuel dispensing, payment, automation, and control technologies for retail and commercial fuel stations announces a new component to their new Wayne Cloud solution offering, the ClearView™ solution. The ClearView solution combines fuel management products acquired through the recent Wayne acquisitions of Texas-based Simmons Sirvey Corporation and U.K.-based Vianet Fuel Solutions.

also provides theft and leak detection and can even identify meters that are out of calibration. • ClearView™ compliance and asset management is offered in the UK. It delivers the ability to access all certificates and compliance documents through one tool while tracking compliance certificates, monitoring expiration dates, and tracking service calls and service history.

“We’re excited to introduce these new products to our portfolio,” noted Wayne VP of Products and Services, Tom Cerovski. “These products help complete Wayne’s vision of providing a comprehensive fuel management solution to our customers around the world.”

• ClearView™ construction and forecourt services is also offered in the UK. It provides a tank lining service which adds an internal liner to existing tanks. In many cases adding this additional liner will allow a tank to remain compliant that would otherwise have to be replaced.

The ClearView solution is comprised of four products: • ClearView™ wetstock management services offered globally, offers basic, EPA approved, statistical inventory reconciliation (SIR) up to sophisticated real-time fuel monitoring. The product

•ClearView™ pricing and margin management administered by BigOil (in the UK only) helps retailers increase their fuel profitability by linking the daily Platts price to real-time sales, inventory levels and deliveries.

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Lower cost & ATEX versions of O.L.E tank gauges available Hytek are pleased to announce price reductions and improved specifications to some of their range of gauges manufactured by established UK gauging specialist O.L.E. Their C2020 entry level tank gauge, accurate to +/-1%, is now reduced in price making it even more competitive compared to less accurate alternatives on the market.

24VDC power on site and install the electronic tank pressure sensor. The C2020 can be programmed from the front panel, while the T5020 requires connection to a PC and software (available on request). Please contact Hytek for further information tel +44 (0) 1279 815600 or email sales@hytekgb.com.

Their best selling T4020 gauge, accurate to +/-0.5%, has been replaced by the T5020 that is both more accurate (to +/-0.25%) and lower priced than its predecessor. It’s available in versions capable of coping with tanks up to 10m high. All versions include a high level audible alarm and a low level LED light. 4-20-Ma outputs and Modbus RS485 for connection to a building management system are standard. Options for the T5020 include a relay board that fits inside the gauge housing offering 4 volt free outputs. You can also choose between a bund probe or water bottom sensor for both the C2020 and T5020. New ATEX versions are available for both these gauges that are supplied as standard with an audible alarm. Hytek set up all gauges before shipping so they are pre programmed leaving the installer to just add 230V, 110V or APEA tel/fax 0345 603 5507 www.apea.org.uk

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CO2 monitoring added to fuel management systems Hytek (GB) Ltd, specialising in fuel and lubrication dispensing equipment, now boasts a CO2 emissions monitoring facility for its fuel management systems. It’s designed to help the transport industry respond effectively to increased government demands for achieving set emissions targets and provide accurate reporting of the amounts of CO2 produced by their vehicles. Hytek, with over 30 years’ industry experience, already provide sophisticated fuel management systems. Their FC20 and FC10 variants provide a host of totalising and analytics tools and both include software that can be accessed remotely from a PC, and this software has now been enhanced by the addition of a CO2 emissions monitoring facility.

is in response to customer demand.” Along with emissions targets, transport companies have to ensure their vehicles are ‘clean’ enough to enter low emissions zones enforced in larger built up areas such as London. “Customers told us they want quick and easy ways to provide the information demanded now by the government, and this reporting does that for them” added Andy. Hytek (GB) Ltd is one of the leading suppliers of fuelling and lubrication equipment to the trade industry worldwide. For more information, visit www.hytekgb.com or call +44 (0)1279 815 600.

Within the web based software used by both the standalone FC20 (a fuel management system that can be connected to new or existing fuel pumps) and the FC10 (a fuel management system integral to Hytek’s ALPHA fuel pump) CO2 output readings have been added to the report structure. The software is now programmed to make a basic calculation based on a set amount of CO2 in one litre of diesel to show the CO2 emission in an extra two columns of the easy to read report - along with other data such as miles per gallon, distance covered and more. The CO2 emissions are shown in both CO2 KG and CO2g per km for each vehicle. Hytek’s Sales Director, Andy Seal commented: “This extra facility added to the already comprehensive fuel management functions

Management changes at The Premier Group The Premier Group of Companies, one of the UK’s largest, independently owned businesses in the Fuel Installation Engineering industry has recently appointed Luke Hodgson to be the Group Managing Director. Luke will be taking over from Ken Owen who has decided it is time to step aside to allow new blood into the driving seat. Ken joined W. Lamb in 1990 as Managing Director of their Engineering business and at that time re-named it after a previous acquisition “The Premier Pump & Tank Company” and, in the words of Victor Kiam, he “liked it so much that he bought the company”. After a series of acquisitions it was decided to “brand” the services part of the business as “The Premier Group of Companies” in 2003.

Premier Group but feel it is time to take a back seat. Technology and business practices have changed greatly over the years and it is time for a new generation to take the Group forward”. “Luke is the right man for the job and he has the support of all of the existing Directors. His experience, knowledge and enthusiasm will ensure the continual development of the Premier Group in the coming years.” Ken will remain as a Non-Executive Director and retain a majority holding.

Luke has a strong engineering and construction background and a sound commercial base. After obtaining a degree in Construction Management at Manchester University Luke worked as a Site Engineer for Taylor Woodrow before moving into the re-fuelling industry with Elf Oil as Construction and Development Manager. Luke then worked for various divisions of Total UK before reaching the position of General Manager and a Board Director of Total Isle of Man. Ken says, “I have thoroughly enjoyed my years as MD of the 36

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Shaping the future of composite solutions Fibrelite has grown and evolved through its core values of quality and innovation into a brand whose name is synonymous with product excellence, innovation and great customer service. Fibrelite has announced that they will be launching their new branding this week to reflect their new global market positioning. Fibrelite has led the way in composite technology since 1980 with the design of the world’s first composite manhole cover as a prototype for Esso UK to eliminate health and safety issues associated with traditional heavy metal covers. From there, Fibrelite grew as the retail petroleum industry adopted their covers as the industry standard, now selling to over 80 countries worldwide with manufacturing facilities on three continents. This commitment to innovation continues to drive their approach today, and shape tomorrow, as they create bespoke solutions that reflect their global reputation and heritage. Fibrelite continues to evolve, with key events including the opening of a US manufacturing plant in 2005 and Malaysia in 2010, which saw record sales the year immediately following its opening. Fibrelite was then acquired by OPW in 2013, a global leader in fully integrated fuel handling and control solutions that also values innovation, having earned more patents than any other equipment manufacturer. OPW is owned by Dover Corporation, a diversified global manufacturer with revenues of over $8 billion, specialising in the fluids, energy, engineered

systems and refrigerated food and equipment sectors. Growth Through Commitment to Innovation Fibrelite puts their sustained growth down to continued investment in product innovation and commitment to providing customer specific solutions for clients worldwide, frequently resulting in entirely new products. These range from creation of the world’s first composite cover back in 1980, to the first composite multiport covers and the only 90 tonne rated composite trench covers on the market, both of which were created in the last two years. As the experts in their field, they have access to a collaborative worldwide network with almost limitless skills, resources and experience. This breadth of knowledge allows them to consistently deliver forward-thinking, cutting-edge solutions at scale and speed. New Global Brand Positioning Considering the myriad successes of recent years, Fibrelite decided that it was time to innovate their branding itself as a reflection of their new market positioning on a global scale as part of OPW and Dover, whilst maintaining their commitment to innovation as they continue to grow into an increasing number of new industries.

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Press Releases Fibrelite’s new branding has launched this week! This is the first stage of Fibrelite’s new global brand positioning, which will be followed by a new mobile friendly responsive website in the coming months, reflecting their continuing dedication to growth through innovation and strong customer relationships.

Fibrelite’s look in the 80’s! Fibrelite’s UK premises in Skipton displaying their new branding!

MFG announces appointment of Retail Director Top 50 Indies forecourt operator, Motor Fuel Group (MFG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Baker as its new retail director.

performance of sites while refining our retail, customer service and product proposition.”

Richard has had a varied and exciting 37 year career with Tesco. Joining them in 1978 as a part-time student, he very quickly progressed through the business in the UK, Northern Ireland and overseas. His final position with them was as managing director of their 800 UK superstores with annual sales of some £14bn. After this very successful period with Tesco, Richard decided to leave them to pursue a new challenge. So, immediately prior to joining MFG, he has spent the last year in America as a retail consultant with the Egremont Group assisting with a business transformation project for Walgreens who are one of the biggest pharmacy/convenience operators in USA with 8200 stores. William Bannister, chief executive officer of MFG said: “This is a key appointment for us as MFG drives ahead with strengthening its retail offering. In this new role Richard will be responsible for the retail relationships with suppliers and driving the

OPW acquires Tokheim ProGauge Acquisition provides OPW with more complete end-to-end commercial and retail fueling solutions. Hamilton, Ohio, June 13, 2016 – OPW, a global leader in fluidhandling solutions, today announced it has acquired Tokheim ProGauge (“ProGauge”). ProGauge provides automatic tank gauge solutions, including a variety of tank probes, consoles, and related software and calibration services for service stations to measure and monitor fuel tank levels. David Crouse, President of OPW said, “The addition of ProGauge

augments OPW’s product offerings with an extended family of automatic tank gauge solutions, including wireless mag probes, tank truck mag gauges, 3D laser tank calibration and fuel quality sensors. With this acquisition, we are looking forward to offering our customers even more options to support their commercial and retail fueling needs.” Stefano Scatena, General Manager of ProGauge said, “ProGauge is thrilled to join the OPW team. This move will allow us to introduce our world-class products into new markets and regions as part of the overall OPW suite of fueling solutions.”

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Wayne Fueling Systems concludes 2016 Technology Summit with positive attendee feedback AUSTIN, TX - April 20, 2016, Wayne Fueling Systems (“Wayne”), a global provider of fuel dispensing, payment, automation, and control technologies for retail and commercial fuel stations has concluded their 2016 Technology Summit in Austin, Texas with positive attendee feedback.

simple,” said Wayne’s VP of North America, Bill Reichhold. “For 125 years, Wayne has been leading the way with innovative fuel dispensing systems, products and technology for customers worldwide. We’ve been an industry leader for a long time, and we plan to stay that way. This summit was the perfect opportunity to show those in the industry just that.”

The sold out event brought nearly 225 Wayne customers, distributors, suppliers and more to Wayne’s North America headquarter city. Session topics included those relevant to the industry in North America including: Payment Security and EMV Readiness, Cloud-Based Technologies, the Future of Fuels and Connecting with the Customer. Additionally, a “Partner Showcase” area allowed not only Wayne to display their latest products and solutions, but sponsors of the summit to exhibit and promote their technologies.

“The panel discussions very worthwhile. They brought together several important contributors, and fielded the questions that were on the audience’s minds,” noted Mark Gruggett of Kroger. “The most beneficial parts of the summit were the learnings from the content and individual discussions with other attendees.”

“If you’re not leading the way, you’re falling behind. It’s just that

Joe McHugh of Maryland Pump and Tank added, “Everything was great!” Wayne intends to host two technology summits in 2017 – one in North America and another in Europe.

UKPIA publishes its annual review of the downstream oil industry The Statistical Review 2016, in its fourteenth year of publication, is a valuable compilation of UK downstream oil industry statistics. Andrea Leadsom, Minister of State for Energy at the Department of Energy and Climate Change, in her introduction to the review, commented: “I am encouraged that the sector has been able to respond to the stimulus offered by lower global crude prices and that it has again played its part in the wider economy’s performance over the past year. The UK government remains certain that the downstream oil sector has an important role to play in our economic prosperity and will look to work with you to provide the competitive environment you need to deliver.”

UKPIA’s Director General, Chris Hunt, said: “I am pleased to announce the launch of the 2016 Statistical Review of the downstream oil sector. The facts and figures it contains demonstrate the vital role played by oil products in everyday life, as well as the important contribution of our sector to the UK’s economy, growth and energy security.” For an electronic version of the 2016 edition of the Statistical Review go to http://www.ukpia.com/news_press/2016/06/09/statisticalreview-2016

FuelQuip’s actions speak louder than words FuelQuip Ltd has sponsored Anthony Preston, Head of I.T. to volunteer his time and services at the Nzoia College of Nursing in Kitale, a rural village in Northwest Kenya, Africa. Anthony supported families in desperate need at centres which unfortunately had minimal resources. Anthony’s I.C.T. skills were invaluable to the trainee doctors and nurses as he trained and educated them on basic computer usage. Anthony created a computer based system to electronically record patients’ details accurately. This has improved the accessibility of vital information and allowed the correct necessary treatments to be administered quicker to critical medical conditions. Working closely with the students to ensure that the system is kept up-to-date, he has dramatically improved the health care at the centres and will potentially save lives year after year. Anthony visited Kenya in May to work closely with Sister Freda 40

Robinson, founder of the Nzoia College of Nursing, on a 3 month placement. The program has been offering medical care to the poor of Kenya for nearly a decade, whilst simultaneously training the young men and women of Kitale on how to provide the medical care and basic survival skills for their communities. FuelQuip Ltd is keen to provide a personal, handson contribution to create a positive social change to some of the poorest communities in Africa.

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Wayne installs First ClearView™ Wetstock Management Service product on Morrisons’ Fueling Network AUSTIN, TEXAS, June 30, 2016, Wayne Fueling Systems (“Wayne”), a global provider of fuel dispensing, payment, automation, and control technologies for retail and commercial fuel stations, has announced that they have been awarded a contract to install their ClearView™ wetstock management service product on Morrisons’ fueling network. Morrisons is one of the United Kingdom’s leading supermarket and fuel retailers. This is the first win for Wayne’s ClearView wetstock management product since the acquisition of Vianet Fueling Solutions earlier this year. The solution solves both compliance and operational challenges for fuel retailers. “Wayne is delighted with the award of this contract by Morrisons,” noted Wayne’s VP of Europe, Damian Tracey. “We feel this is testament to the ongoing support and great service delivered by the Wayne service team today. We look forward to strengthening our partnership with Morrisons and continuing to deliver products and services that support the Morrisons brand.”

This will also be the first time that Morrisons will be utilizing a wetstock management service that brings greater visibility of wetstock loss and reduces environmental risk. The collaboration of the two companies establishes a new holistic approach that brings together the existing asset compliance and maintenance services - already provided by Wayne - to deliver significant and tangible operational savings to Morrisons. “The integrated approach and modern technology that Wayne is providing provides the platform for a significant move forward in our approach to managing our petrol stations,” said Ahmed Mulla of Morrisons. “Of equal importance is that Wayne has established a track record with the services they already provide that give us the confidence to move to this new approach and ultimately deliver the operational advances that we are looking for to serve our customers better at our petrol filling stations.” Morrison’s full network roll-out for ClearView wetstock management services installation began on May 1 of this year and is now fully operational. The company operates 344 petrol filling stations in the United Kingdom.

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Photo from Brian Humm, Bulletin Editor The petrol station above is located on Katesbridge Road, just outside of Kinallen in Northern Ireland where some good friends of mine have just moved, they have commented that the whole site reminds them of Royston Vasey, including the staff!!!!

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Articles UNITI expo 2016 – The European Petrol Station Exhibition and Trade Show in Stuttgart By Jamie Thompson The APEA attended and exhibited at the UNITI exhibition on 14 to 16 of June in Stuttgart. Many of our existing members, including those from overseas, visited our stand and spoke to Jane and Louise.

The leading European trade fair for the retail petroleum and carwash industry covered all areas regarding the service station and carwash business on a 35,000 sqm exhibition space. The exhibition halls were organised into subject specific themed areas; trade visitors could find an exclusive selection of innovations, concepts and products that ensure business success. A total of 425 exhibitors from 36 countries covered 8 product and service areas:

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Carwash & car care Payment & automation Transport & logistics Lubricants & additives Shop & convenience Services & media

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• Carwash forum; and • International forum This was organised and run in association with the APEA and offered a broad range of lectures and presentations providing an insight into a wide variety of topics, from global market trends to technology-specific subjects. “Our expectations were already high before the event because we knew that we had done everything possible to make this exhibition a great success. The reality, however, has once again exceeded our expectations. I’m very happy and extremely satisfied with the result. I have received countless enthusiastic feedback from exhibitors and visitors alike. We have undoubtedly succeeded in creating an event that enriches our industry,” comments Elmar Kühn, CEO of UNITI¬Kraftstoff GmbH, organizer of UNITI expo. “Service station operators want to see solutions and concepts that can make their shop & convenience business even more

successful. This is exactly what they could find at UNITI expo in high quantity and quality,” says Walter D. Mangold, shop & convenience expert in the organisation team. For the forecourt equipment and carwash areas, the quality of exhibitors and the high Jane Mardell trying to sign up a new member internationality of visitors were key components for UNITI expo. “Through global marketing campaigns, numerous partners around the globe and a convincing concept, we have once again managed to increase the internationality of the trade fair. With approximately 40% of international visitors from 6 continents and exhibitors from 36 countries, UNITI expo has become the world’s most international trade fair of our industry,” confirms Bruno Boroewitsch, responsible for international marketing in the organisation team. UNITI expo proved to be the ideal platform for industry professionals from all over the world to share products and innovations, while succeeding once more in providing attendees with a complete overview of the present and future of the industry.

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Ask the Experts By Jamie Thompson, Brian Humm and Kim Bennett I know that it has been widely publicised that you are no longer allowed to use liquid leak detection in underground storage tanks but being new to the industry can I ask is it retrospective because I cannot envisage it being easy to remove the existing liquid and furthermore, will tank manufacturers that will have “stock” still be allowed to supply liquid interstice filled tanks? This is not retrospective and will not apply to underground tanks already installed and in use. Liquid leak detection systems can still be used on above ground tanks up to 100,000 litres. The move to Class 1 (air systems both pressure or vacuum) is designed to prevent the risk of leak detection liquid entering the environment and with some parts of the UK having around 80% of its drinking water taken from groundwater it is a sensible move. Jamie Thompson Chairman Technical Committee

My fuel supply company have stated that as I have no fire extinguishers placed on the forecourt they will no longer deliver fuel to me. My problem is that I have had 16 fire extinguishers stolen in recent months so I now keep them just inside the sales area door where they can be reached easily; are they being fair and practical? The question of the positioning of fire extinguishers on the forecourt is one that is often discussed. In my opinion the solution to the theft that you have described is in fact a completely sensible one, in reality when you, as a business owner, supply equipment such as fire extinguishers to be used and physically place them in a position where they could be accessed by a person that has, to your knowledge, never received training in their use. If that person is subsequently injured in the event of a fire you could be liable in this litigious society in which we find ourselves today. When you consider this as a risk and then reflect it within the DSEAR risk assessment for the site to the effect that “the fire extinguishers have been positioned so as to be taken onto the forecourt and used by site staff that have received sufficient training in their operation in the event of an incident” then this would be deemed suitable and sufficient. I have actually advised one of my Primary Authority Partners on this actual topic and subsequent solution. With regards to the delivery aspect of your question, I note that the delivery company adopt an unassisted delivery approach and utilise the site equipment (gauges, high level alarm, telephone, emergency stop etc.) instead of having a dedicated unassisted delivery cabinet fitted. As the tank wagon driver would be entering the shop area to carry out a test on the high level alarm via the site gauging system then it could be thought that the driver himself could actually take an extinguisher and place it in an area from where it could be used in the case of emergency. Failing this then the site staff could take an extinguisher to the area on the arrival of the tank wagon; any one of these solutions would be acceptable. If either of these solutions is utilised then they should be recorded within the DSEAR risk assessment under regulation 11 which is the duty of co-ordination between parties that share hazardous areas. Brian Humm Head of Petroleum (Enforcement) London Fire Brigade I am a petroleum officer and as such enforce the new Petroleum (Consolidation) Regulations 2014 (PCR). I have been told by someone that I need to enforce upon a premises where they dispense fuel into cans at a workshop type premises? Is this correct and is there advice available for enforcers for the PCR in general? The premises is a workshop, not a domestic or other relevant premises, and so Part 3 of the Regulations do not apply and

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therefore the requirements of Part 2 must be considered. If these are fulfilled, then a Petrol Storage Certificate (PSC) must be issued to the Keeper. The Regulations define “dispensing of petrol” as the manual or electrical pumping of petrol from a storage tank into the fuel tank for an internal combustion engine OR any container, including a demountable fuel tank. There is no definition of “storage tank” or “container” and we must therefore accept the common dictionary definition of these terms. There is no limit set as to the amount of petrol stored or dispensed. A “dispensing premises” means a workplace for the dispensing of petrol that is not within the curtilage of a domestic premises. Guidance to Health and Safety legislation defines a workplace as any premises where a work activity is carried on – it does not have to be for profit and can be run as a charity or solely by volunteers. So in this case, there is a requirement to issue a PSC, provided that you are satisfied that the containment system may be used for storing petrol and there is no unacceptable risk to the health and safety of any person. There is no definition of the “containment system” so this could include the storage container, the bunded area and drainage system. Adequate containment may require an interceptor or could be a portable bund with

appropriate absorbent material. The containers should be suitable for the purpose, and portable containers must comply with Regulation 6 and schedule 3. The model forms for issuing the PSC can be found on the Energy Institute website (see below). Consider a workplace that stores petrol but does not dispense petrol by manual or electrical pumping, but pours the fuel from one container to another. They could be storing a considerable amount of petrol on site, but this activity does not fall within the definitions and so a PSC cannot be issued. Such premises are not covered by Part 3 either, so can only be controlled by the relevant Enforcing Authority for Health and Safety legislation i.e. the Health and Safety Executive or the Local Authority Environmental Health Officers. In all cases, there is a requirement for Enforcement Officers to ensure that the requirements of DSEAR are being complied with. There is PETEL guidance available on the Energy Institute website (https://www.energyinst.org/technical/distribution-andmarketing/filling-stations/pelg/index-petels) and on the HSE website (http://www.hse.gov.uk/fireandexplosion/owner-petrolstation.htm ). Kim Bennett Milton Keynes Council

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Glover’s Coaches significantly enhances fuelling operations with Fuelquip Ltd By Steve Preston, Fuelquip Ltd Effective fuel management is essential when fuel usage is such a significant operating cost. Glover’s Coaches Ltd felt it was imperative to improve the efficiency of their system as it was dated, a drain on resources and providing inaccurate fuel figures. Directors Steve & Heather Mason approached FuelQuip Ltd who specialise in supplying fuel management systems, pumps, tanks & other vital equipment to control their fuel expenditures. They requested a new Live Data Cloud Based Fuel Management System be installed at their Derbyshire depot where they have been operating for over 30 years. Expansion has seen the fleet increase to 60 vehicles making them one of the largest privately owned fleets in the area. The major advantage of a live data cloud based system is that it can be viewed and controlled from any internet enabled device such as a smart phone or tablet, providing security, flexibility, and convenience when analysing data. Coupled with Live Tank Gauging, immediate and accurate stock figures are produced to now enable instant full visibility of Glover’s entire fleet fuel usage. The enhanced security feature distributes email notifications should there be low stock, disabled pump(s) or unauthorised attempted use. Parameters can be set to restrict the access of fuel during certain hours, 8pm – 5am for example, disabling the pump out of working hours. It also displays detailed information on each transaction producing reports on vehicles and tank stocks, mileage, usage of fuel and MPG. “Our previous system fell short of our expectations due to lack of security and we couldn’t view remaining stock or ullage.” states

Steve Mason. “The new FuelQuip system made perfect sense; now we can access the database on-the-go. It has not only improved our fuel usage and fuel stock levels visibility, it has also allowed us to manage the fleet more effectively, reduce unnecessary expenditures and increase productivity.” Whilst Glover’s Coaches have opted for the FuelQuip web based system, other connection options are available such as USB transfer, hardwired, Ethernet or GSM dial up. It is an adaptable, flexible system, capable of controlling pumps, gate access and vehicle wash at single or multi-depot sites. This enables businesses to future proof sites with the installation of one system, allowing expansion and uniformity. There is no question that an effective fuel management system is fundamental and the benefits of accurate fuel control are undeniable. FuelQuip’s state of the art fuel management system installation has enabled Glovers Coaches to take complete control over their entire fuelling operations and seen significant, rapid returns by upgrading to cloud based software.

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Showcasing the Dementia Support Service Team in Southampton, New Forest and Southern Test Valley By Natalie Bettinson, Alzheimer’s Society The Dementia Support Service Team is made up of 5 members of staff. Lead by Dementia Support Manager Sara Marsh and four Dementia Support Workers: Dawn Young, Sue Moores, Dawn Colverd and Jane Shepherd. The Team provide support to people with dementia and their families by providing expert practical advice and support to help people understand dementia, cope with the day-to-day challenges it brings, and prepare for the future. This includes helping to access other support services, and build support networks within your community. The aim of the service is to help people feel supported, and maintain independence, choice and control over your life. The Dementia Support Team can help by: • Visiting clients in their home • Liaising with Social Workers regarding concerns • Updating clients through telephone, email, letters and home visits

• Attending multidisciplinary meetings (with social workers, occupational health, family members & other health professionals).

Interview with Clare Scawthorne London Fire Brigade By Brian Humm, Bulletin Editor Hi Clare and thank you very much for agreeing to be my next interview victim! Please can you let our readers know what your job title is within the London Fire Brigade and your duties within that role? Hi Brian, not a problem; it’s a pleasure. Currently my job title is Team Leader within the Business Support Group for petroleum. In a nutshell my role involves looking after the Primary Authority partnerships London Fire Brigade have in place with companies, under the petroleum related legislation we enforce. It’s a very varied role, which provides a fantastic opportunity to meet new people and develop my skills set, especially in terms of technical knowledge. Thanks for that. Can you briefly expand on what a Primary Authority is and what it actually means within the petroleum world? The Primary Authority Scheme was established to allow a company to form a partnership with one particular authority, from which that company could obtain tailored advice relating to a specific legal framework; this advice could then be applied nationally. There are variations on this, dependent on if a partnership is direct or co-ordinated. In practical terms, should a partner wish to carry out a specific task, they can approach their Primary Authority for advice on how to achieve this safely. Once 58

the process is fully agreed, the authority can issue advice to state the procedure is fit for purpose and as such, this can then be rolled out across all sites within the company’s network. Should a different authority have concerns or objections to that procedure, they are to liaise directly with the P r i m a r y Authority.

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Articles The ethos of the scheme is to secure consistent and fair regulation across the legal framework being enforced. It is important to note that the Primary Authority Scheme is not a shield, but a means to assist a company to comply and operate safely, whilst achieving fair and just regulation.

the HSE to try and find workable solutions. To date a number of these anomalies have been put forward to the HSE for clarification and where advice has been issued, this has been filtered down through regulator’s groups and Primary Authority partnerships.

In terms of the petroleum industry there is a wide spectrum of regulation to be complied with. The partnerships in place with London Fire Brigade cover the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations 2002 and the Petroleum (Consolidation) Regulations 2014 as our remit is for fire and explosion only. Other petroleum partnerships are in place for environmental health, trading standards, etc.

Do you have any idea on a timescale for this? At the present time, there are no set timescales. It is definitely a case of watch this space.

Great, so who are your partners that you represent? We have a variety of partners from supermarkets to car rental companies to a large oil company. We currently have Asda Stores Ltd, Avis Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Motor Fuel Group, Park Garage Group, Rontec Watford Ltd, Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd, Shell UK Ltd and WM Morrisons Plc Do they keep you busy and seek advice on day-to-day operations and technical issues? As I said before, it is a very varied role and each day brings about new challenges. It is a brilliant industry to work within, as it is constantly evolving. I enjoy the fact that there will always be something new around the corner with plenty of scope to learn. Working under the Primary Authority Scheme provides a platform to achieve this. Moving along, do you find that since the inception of the new Petroleum Regulations in 2014 that the clarity of the law is seen to be unclear? I know that you sit on the Petroleum Enforcement Liaison Group (PELG) and are one of the few people responsible for issuing advice to the industry. Is there any more advice in the offing? Unfortunately, the implementation of the Regulations in 2014 has brought about a number of anomalies, which has created confusion for both regulators and site operators alike. This is a topic very high on PELG’s agenda and we are working closely with

Thank you Clare for being candid, we look forward to more advice being issued to benefit all enforcers. Moving on, some readers may remember your appearance as a penguin on stage at an APEA Live event - do you still keep up this routine? Apologies, just pulling your leg, do you think that more regulators would benefit from attending the APEA live event? It is a great event, which I would definitely recommend for regulators to attend. I have always found that the conference covers a broad spectrum so you can easily dip in and out for the topics relevant for you. This in turn provides an opportunity to take advantage of the exhibition as well; a great chance to meet with people and ask companies first hand about equipment you may come across on site, or to keep ahead of the game. At my first APEA live event I was very new to the industry and came away with a lot more knowledge than I had expected. Once off duty what do you like to do to relax? It will come as no surprise to anyone that knows me, how much I love my food, but I’m not sure eating can be classed as a hobby. Joking aside, I enjoy keeping fit and often practice yoga to unwind. Other than that, I enjoy spending time with friends, going to music gigs and waiting by the phone for Nina Conti to set up a reunion for the APEA Live 2016. Thank you Clare, your time is much appreciated, may I wish you every success within your role at the LFB and good luck in everything that you do in the future!

The Groundwater Protection Code of Practice on how to prevent pollution from petrol, diesel and other fuel tanks By Simon Deacon, Environment Agency The good quality of groundwater is crucial for water-dependent plants and animals, and for the use of groundwater as a source of drinking water. Groundwater is a valuable resource that, once polluted, can contaminate drinking water supplies. As a result the groundwater is protected by UK and EC laws to prevent pollution occurring. Pollution risks may arise from the commissioning, operation and decommissioning of fuel handling and storage facilities. Protection of groundwater sources from Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) is primarily covered by the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2010 (EPR) and the Environment Agency/Natural

Resources Wales has powers under the Regulations to prohibit, or control, any activity that may risk polluting groundwater. Groundwater is at risk from both point source pollution (for example, a leak from an oil storage tank) and diffuse pollution (for example, fertilisers leaching from land). Most point sources of pollution arise from activities we can control through permits or the risk of pollution can be minimised by the operator following good practice. Diffuse pollution is much harder to tackle and is the most widespread cause of groundwater pollution. Our priority is prevention through the promotion of good practice and controlling the risks from diffuse sources.

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Articles This code has been developed to provide advice and good practice on how to protect groundwater when storing liquid fuels in USTs. This code offers the best environmental options for facilities but it’s not meant to provide a very detailed guidance on groundwater protection nor does it have an exhaustive list of issues or procedures that need to be addressed. You’ll need to adapt elements to suit your facilities. The code complements the Environment Agency’s existing Groundwater Protection: Principals and Practice (GP3) guidance document (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/groundwaterprotection-principles-and-practice-gp3 ). By following this code you should avoid having to apply for an environmental permit issued under the EPR. You must still follow existing codes, guidance and laws, like health and safety regulations. The guide is web based on GOV.UK website (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-groundwater-pollutionfrom-underground-fuel-storage-tanks). The guide contains sections on the following: • • • • •

Assessing and preparing for risks Installing an underground storage tank Using an underground storage tank Decommissioning an underground storage tank Training staff

Carry out a risk assessment Preparation of an appropriate environmental risk assessment is important for ensuring that risks to groundwater, and suitable protection measures, are properly identified. The findings of the risk assessment should be used to draw up a risk management action plan for the facility outlining the engineering and operational control measures that are required to protect groundwater. This action plan should differentiate between risks that warrant immediate attention and those than can form part of a longer-term improvement programme. In determining risk management measures, preference should always be given, if possible, to risk avoidance rather than risk control. For example, risk avoidance would be placing activities with a high potential to pollute groundwater above low vulnerability strata. Risk control, for example, would involve appropriate containment for a tank installed in an environmentally sensitive location, or improved standards of engineered containment. The risk assessment will form a vital part of the development of an environmental management system (EMS) for an operational facility and the risk management action plan should be included as part of the EMS. The risk assessment process will indicate the optimum engineering and remediation measures for environmental protection that would be accepted at a UST facility and it would be expected that new facilities would implement these requirements in full. Installing an underground tank Before you install an underground storage tank you should prepare and be able to show in writing that you: • have carried out an environmental risk assessment suitable to the facility • will have appropriate engineering requirements to prevent pollution • will have appropriate management systems and controls • have prepared emergency plans and procedures 60

You’ll need to consider in your review: • your facility’s environmental setting, in particular the vulnerability of the underlying groundwater • how old the facility is • the facility’s storage and throughput volumes (how much it processes) • practical engineering options and control mechanisms • the likely costs and benefits of upgrading the facility Environmental Management Systems One of the main means of showing that a facility is being operated in an environmentally responsible manner would be the incorporation of the operational control procedures in an Environmental Management System (EMS) for the facility. In addition to including details of operating procedures, an EMS should include details of training and emergency response procedures and plans for upgrading the engineering requirements of the facility. Pollution Incident Response Plan In the event of a loss of product, or other emergency, the environmental impact can be minimised if appropriate action is taken. The best way of ensuring this is for each facility to draw up its own Pollution Incident Response Plan (PIRP). You should record all incidents that have the potential to damage the environment (eg fuel spills). You should consider these when updating the facility’s risk assessment. Your PIRP, should include at least this information: • emergency contact details, eg the fire and rescue service , the Environment Agency or NRW, specialist contractors and water companies (for both water supply and foul drainage - they can be different companies) • an inventory of all the liquid hydrocarbons you’re storing in USTs • a layout plan for your site and a plan of the drainage on your site, including any discharge points • details of the location of emergency response equipment (eg fire extinguishers, absorbents and emergency bunding) • details of the location of any buried equipment, including water supply pipes • your processes for inspecting and looking after the site. Your PIRP should also detail how to: • prevent or limit the spread of product (eg by using bunding or closing the interceptor outfall) • prevent fires and explosions (eg by isolating or switching off electrical equipment) • prevent further loss of product (eg by removing it from a leaking tank) • protect the health and safety of the general public and surrounding area (eg by using temporary fencing or evacuating nearby properties) • protect drinking water supply pipes • relieve the situation and monitor it • remove pollutants from the tank and related equipment You should keep copies of your PIRP both: • on-site • at off-site locations where they can be easily accessed You should keep an up-to-date record of everyone who has a copy of your PIRP. Leaks

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Articles You should have leak detectors installed. You must not let a situation like a leakage happen or continue because you ignored leak indication alarms. This could lead to pollution and enforcement action from the Environment Agency or NRW.

Training Staff You must make sure that staff are properly trained to reduce risks of operator errors and accidents - training is an important part of the environmental management system for your facility.

Using an underground storage tank Leaks can happen when you move fuel to and from your storage facilities. You should develop operation control measures to prevent spills or leaks:

You should teach all new staff about environmental protection and give refresher training to existing staff.

• during the delivery of liquid hydrocarbon product to your tank • during storage • when you’re dispensing fuel (eg when customers fill up their car) • when you’re removing waste from the site through drains • during maintenance and repairs The level of risk to groundwater will depend on your engineering and operation control measures and on the facility’s location. Decommissioning an underground tank Decommissioning includes a range of activities, from completely closing and removing an underground storage tank (UST) facility as a whole, to replacing individual tanks or lengths of pipework. The type of measures you need to follow apply to all types of facilities, but the scale will vary. The Blue Book and PETEL 65/34 have guidance on best practice for decommissioning a UST.

You should put this in your environmental risk assessment and risk management action plans, and should form part of any environmental management system that you have in place. Summary This code has advice and good practice on how to protect groundwater when storing liquid fuels in UST’s. This code offers the best environmental options for facilities. Some activities represent a particular hazard to groundwater due to a combination of the activity type, its duration and the potential for failure of measures taken to mitigate environmental impacts. We aim to prevent damage to groundwater in the first place rather than having to restore it later. In the long term, this is both more cost-effective and better for the environment. We are keen to develop agreements and information such as this code that will give operators on-going support and at the same time give us the assurance that they carry out their activities and decommissioning with minimal risk to the environment using, where possible using best practice. By reducing the risk of causing pollution to the environment and by following this code you should avoid having to apply for an environmental permit.

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GPC Clear Solutions Safer, Cleaner and Greener By Nat Turner GPC Clear Solutions When GPC Clear Solutions entered the UK fuel and oil industries for the first time three years ago with our Harena adsorbent product, it was a completely unknown world to us. Historically GPC has been an industrial wastewater treatment business working with food factories, sludge de-watering and aggregate production companies. This still is very much our core business, but much has changed since that first day. If you’d have asked me then, where we would be three years later, I would never have thought I would be sitting here writing an article for the APEA Bulletin magazine let alone as a winner of a prestigious APEA Environmental Protection award.

you consider the pressure that’s applied to the industry by governments and by new cleaner technologies that could one day threaten the widespread use of petroleum as the primary energy source in our vehicles and elsewhere. And it is this endeavour, which may just provide the sustainability we all require. GPC, now as part of the family, want to play our part. At GPC our drive is to help improve some of this cost in our pockets but even more importantly, reduce the environmental impact if we can. This drive is why we introduced Harena to the fuel and forecourt industry in the first place and why we are working on other new innovative products. In order to create

Along the way we’ve formed some good partnerships, most especially with Trevor and his team at PFS Fueltec and Geert, Pieter and their team at CGH Belgium. There are others too who helped us connect along the way. We feel like we’ve become part of the APEA family, and we thank you for your welcome! GPC joined the APEA family because of a unique single product, although we are trialling a second, lightweight product to broaden our range. We hope there’ll be more in the future too. We had already marketed Harena in a variety of other industries from landfill chamber sealing to land remediation. But we knew that Harena had the potential to be of huge environmental benefit within the fuel oil world too. Petroleum is often thought of as a dirty, unclean form of energy and because of this, our industry is closely monitored for its impact on the environment. This impact can be catastrophic when management systems fail. We all remember what happened at Buncefield in 2005, don’t we? Therefore, we as an industry strive to be as clean and environmentally friendly as possible. We have to and need to be constantly innovative in order to become greener and more efficient to reduce our impact wherever possible. Climate change and cleaner renewable energies are the buzz words for our society today. Petroleum is seen as antiquated, even though the world wouldn’t run without it.

Garage waste oil spill

Spillage is inevitable too. It will always happen. Whether it’s a careless customer at the forecourt pump, a tank failure or something much bigger, spillages occurs in all manner of ways. Most of the time these spillages are relatively small and don’t have a significant impact on the surroundings but larger spillages can and do happen and when they do, the resulting contamination can be very costly, from the safe handling and removal of the contamination to the cost of disposal at landfill. During our short life as part of the APEA family, we at GPC have been hugely impressed by the endeavour to consistently improve and develop as an industry. This is even more impressive when 62

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Articles hydrocarbons; that holds on to those hydrocarbons allowing for safer handling and disposal. It rains quite frequently in the UK as you’ve probably noticed, so we’ve made it hydrophobic, so that only the problematic spillage is bonded. Thereby reducing the cost of a clean-up and allowing effective use in all conditions. The fuel we put in our vehicles and elsewhere is also rather dangerous. It’s a highly volatile, flammable liquid that produces significant quantities of harmful vapour that can ignite explosively with the tiniest of sparks. We’ve endeavoured to raise the safety bar here too by bonding not just the liquid but the vapours as well, and significantly reducing the potential for ignition at the same time. Now available in two different formats after feedback from our partners and customers, in June 2016 we launched a 6kg container option, suitable for the smaller spillage and able to be more readily carried on a vehicle for transportation and safe disposal.

Completed oil spill cleanup

solutions that reduces the impact of a spill at the source that is more effective and safer to use and is better for the environment at the disposal point. We’ve tried to tackle each of these points to create a product that is highly oleophilic, that attracts and bonds with free

At GPC we have a dream. It may not be as big and grand as Martin Luther King’s was in 1968, but it’s a good dream nonetheless. And much like King’s dream, it has yet to be fully realised. Our dream is for our adsorbent to be available for use on every forecourt, carried on every commercial vehicle, and helping to create a safer environment for all of us. Nat Turner 07894412537 / 01634326920 www.harena.co.uk/www.gpcclearsolutions.co.uk

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Berrys 1966 - 2016 By Dave Berry In November 1966, company founder Dave Berry set up D. Berry & Co (Pipe Fitting Supplies) Ltd in a modest office and storeroom in an old “outdoor” (Off Licence) in Hockley, Birmingham with a promise to supply the heating and plumbing trade and other pipework users with tubes, fittings, valves and ancillary equipment more quickly and efficiently than had previously been achieved. That promise holds good today, and upholding high standards of quality and service is fundamental to Berrys’ business.

they became available, enabling the whole avenue of eleven individual factory units to be called “Berrys Business Park”. The beginning of the 1970’s were to be remembered not for growth within the company, although unbelievably there was, but for industrial chaos. How any company managed to survive is a difficult one to explain. The decade was littered with strikes, walk outs, work to rules, and demands for higher wages, with governments of both parties declaring states of emergency on more than one occasion. There were wage demands of up to 50%, while inflation rose between 15% and more than 20%. The Government and the Unions agreed about nothing, and the TUC and the CBI failed completely to produce any kind of consensus. It was definitely a challenge running a business during these times. Matters were made worse in 1974, when OPEC raised oil prices by 70%, which resulted in fuel shortages, a 50mph speed limit, a 3 day week, and obviously a few hiccups in the UK’s petroleum and forecourt industry. Berrys made a strategic shift to the forecourt retail sector, and within a few years became the nominated supplier for Shell and other major Oil Companies, with customers including many of the forecourt installation companies.

Middlemore Industrial Estate

The company, since 2011 called Berrys Technologies Ltd, has progressed considerably from its beginnings as a distributor, and now also designs and manufactures its own range of innovative products, and has become the UK’s leading forecourt equipment specialist. The company is achieving its aim to provide a full range of advanced products to the Petroleum Industry, many of which also claim essential time and cost savings during site construction. As a major supplier to many Oil Companies and Supermarkets, Berrys is well placed to service the market throughout Europe and beyond.

Berrys was either lucky or more likely very astute during the ‘80’s and ‘90’s in its choice of products that were offered to the industry; with names like Durapipe, Fibrelite, Klargester, Wright Engineering and others, Berrys offered products that were always of interest to customers.

In 1969, the company made its first acquisition when it purchased Birmingham Tube & Fittings Co Ltd. This company, established for many years, had more advantageous buying terms than Berrys, and its purchase enabled the company to very quickly become much more competitive. This acquisition coincided with the company’s move to Middlemore Industrial Estate, Handsworth, Birmingham in 1969; premises with a much easier access to the recently opened motorway system less than a mile away. It made the delivery of materials throughout the United Kingdom much easier, faster and more cost effective.

A comprehensive range of forecourt supplies was also developed including forecourt equipment, pump spares, ancillary equipment, signs and labels, tools as well as health and safety equipment.

In 1970 a further unit opposite was leased, which enabled the company to set up a separate fabrication facility. An increased number of staff and much greater volume and range of stock gave the company the opportunity to meet the growing demand for additional products and services.

In 2000, Martin Berry took over the running of the company, with a vision of not only being a distributor of other companies’ products, but also to be designers and fabricators of bespoke

These two units were part of a block of eleven, built on the old Birmingham Carriage and Wagon Works site; between 1970 and 2005, the company took on the remaining nine units as and when 64

As the company’s business with the petroleum industry began to increase in the 1980’s, Berrys was lucky enough to win the trust of the larger contractors in the market; with continued excellent service to this industry, Berry’s began to be the first name on many buyers lips when it came to purchasing materials.

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Martin Berry (left) and Dave Berry

Articles solutions for problems on petrol forecourts. In the ensuing years Berrys quickly became the industry’s “go to” company, and in the process has designed and manufactured a range of products that are now sold in over 30 countries. Martin was responsible for the whole ATLAS (Advanced Tank Lid Assembly System) concept, introduced to market in 2000, which has been one of Berrys’ staple products ever since, more recently improved on with the ATLAS Mono and Mono Gen 2. ATLAS set new standards for the industry being simple and fast to assemble (in factory or on-site), adaptable to all forecourt layouts and offering maximum protection from water ingress or fuel leakage, whilst being suitable for offset or direct fill, suction or pressure applications. Vent Master and Fill Master were also the brainchild of Martin; first introduced in 2004 and now used throughout the UK. These complementary products can be fitted individually or as companions where the vent and fill positions are next to each other.

Vent Master

The company has always recognised the importance of site safety and 2005 saw the introduction of the Easy Riser, now known as EROS (Easy Riser Oscillation System), developed in line with both Working at Height and Health and Safety Regulations, ensuring that site operators and service engineers can carry out pre-vac valve maintenance in a safe and controlled manner at ground level. A product that can easily

Fill Master

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EROS Easy Riser - bringing pre-vac valve maintenance down to earth

be retro-fitted, this was the first product to take Berrys truly worldwide, with installations in over 30 countries to date. A spate of well-documented fuel thefts from forecourts in the UK in 2011 led to the design and production of a lockable security cover for existing and new tank chamber covers. In 2012, Berrys invested in a larger manufacturing facility in Aston, Birmingham, which allowed the company to expand its manufacturing capacity in line with the demand from the

The innovative Midas ‘Misfuel Identification and Avoidance System’

2012 also brought to fruition several years of development of MIDAS (Misfuel Identification and Avoidance System) - the brainchild of Jacque Williams, developed following a meeting on a petrol forecourt with oil company engineers, who indicated that misfuelling storage tanks with incorrect fuel was a major issue, both environmentally and financially. MIDAS has been well received in the market place with units installed and working in extreme environments from the freezing cold of the Ural Mountains of Russia, to the searing heat of the Middle East in Oman. Midas can be used on above or below ground filling points and comprises a valve with intelligent control that can discriminate between petrol and diesel grades of fuel and prevent the wrong product entering the tank and causing a misfuel or crossover. The device is calibrated during installation for either diesel or petrol; on delivery the system reads the fuel being delivered and if correct opens the valve to allow the filling operation to continue. If an incorrect fuel type is detected the valve stays closed and alarms both visibly and audibly to alert the driver to the mistake

Berrys HQ in Aston, Birmingham

international market. A Research and Development department was added, solely focused on new product development, and a sister company, Fluid ID Systems Ltd, within the premises, was formed, that assembles and manufactures all of its products in accordance with most of the world’s recognised standards. Instrumental in product design and improvement is Jacque Williams who joined Berrys in 2002 as Manager for the Pump Spares Depot, worked his way up to Technical Director in 2009, and is now the company’s Managing Director. Jacque has been pivotal in the further development of the original ATLAS system, and the more recently developed ATLAS Mono Gen 2, the revolutionary EROS Easy Riser system, and has pioneered misfuel, or crossover, prevention with the design of Berrys’ MIDAS system. 66

Fill Protector

2013 saw the introduction of Fill Protector - another product designed for safety on the forecourt, this time installed or retrofitted to the tanker filling position to prevent accidental vehicular collisions. In 2013 Jacque Williams graciously and thankfully accepted both the APEA’s ‘Innovation’ and ‘Quality’ awards for Midas, on behalf of Berrys Technologies.

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Mono - Advanced Tank Lid Assembly System

options. An integrated steel corbel system also substantially increases the success rate for chamber vacuum testing.

Midas wins APEA Awards for Quality and Innovation, 2013

Designed to work in conjunction with Midas, OPUS (Overfill Prevention Ullage Sensor) was launched in 2015. Opus prevents the overfilling of storage tanks, using a probe sensor which initiates closure of the Midas inlet valve once the tank is nearing an overfill, thus eliminating the need for any mechanical overfill valves within the tank.

In 2016 Berrys completed its intention to provide customers with a range of fully factory assembled ‘plug & play’ products. The range includes Mono Gen 2, Vent Master, Fill Master, and with the introduction of Sump Master all four pipe connection points on a typical forecourt layout are now covered. Half a century in business is an exceptional achievement which can be related to a degree of pride in everything Berrys does and to everyone who has helped in its success. During these 50 years the company has travelled a considerable distance and as the

The ATLAS Mono Gen 2, available since 2015, now offers a 30 year constructional warranty as it is welded directly to the storage tank during manufacture. This potentially removes hours of on-site installation work and, with predefined pipe entry and exit positions, gives the installer a range of potential site layout

Sump Master

momentous date of November 14th 2016 approaches, everyone at Berrys can be immensely proud of what they have helped to achieve.

Opus - storage tank overfill prevention, used in conjunction with Midas

The industry has seen much invention and creativity during the last few decades; the company continually monitors new technological developments for advances that can help with the creation of intelligent solutions for the ever changing requirements of the industry. As alternative fuels become more widely used, forecourts will be changing and Berrys is geared to pursue the opportunities that this will bring for the design and production of safer, more efficient products and processes.

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Branches Midlands On Wednesday 18th May the Midlands Branch joined forces with FELG, the Fireworks Enforcement Liaison Group, to host the first National Fireworks Forum. Initially 50 spaces were allocated but in the end over 100 people from business, Trading Standards and the Fire Authorities attended a fantastic day at the Guild Hall in Worcester. There was a huge schedule with presentations in the morning from Dr Tom Smith of the Explosives Industry Group on the Explosives Regulations, Martyn Sime from the HSE, Ross McLochlan from the Civil Aviation Authority and Anett Polyak from TUV, who flew over from Hungary to speak on compliance and testing. After a lovely healthy lunch provided by a local award winning caterer, The Balcony Café, the afternoon programme resumed with Lincoln Parkhouse from JustFX, a Theatrical Pyrotechnician, Alan Shaw from Locards on disposal and Rob Novak from the Chief Fire Officers Association on Fire Safety. If that wasn’t enough, we had an exhibition in the main hall with stands from some of the major fireworks suppliers and pyrotechnicians in the UK, supported by the National Trading Standards Imports Team from Suffolk. The afternoon concluded with an ‘Ask the Experts’ session in the main hall where all the presenters were on stage to answer questions. All in all a fantastic day with a huge amount of information and

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Branches expertise and some really positive feedback on focussing on explosives for a change! Rachel Hallam Branch Chairman

North West AGM & Technical Meeting 14th April 2016 The North-West Branch AGM and Technical Meeting was held on 14th April 2016 in the Jubilee Suite, at Haydock Park racecourse (unfortunately, there was no racing on the day!!) The meeting started with the AGM, where after tributes were paid to past Chairman Peter Saunders who had retired for family reasons and past Treasurer Jean Algie who retired after 9 years in post. The following officers were elected nem. con: Branch Chairman - Louise Morgan of Petrocom Ltd; Hon Treasurer – Gareth Jenkins of Fairbanks Environmental Ltd; Hon Secretary – Geoff Oldham of Suresite Group Ltd; Branch Representative – Andy Myers of Artelia Ltd. Attendees were then updated on the activities of the PELGs and current legislative matters by Neil Simms of Lancashire Trading Standards. Concerns were voiced on the potential difficulties resulting from the introduction of the new Petroleum Consolidation Regs. He was followed by our Branch Chairman, Louise Morgan, who advised us on the arrangements for the upcoming revision of the Blue Book.

Neil Simms

Our first guest speaker was Jamie Thompson who spoke on the topic of “Tank standards and Class 1 Leak Detection/Diesel ATEX”. This was well received and generated many questions.

Jamie Thompson

In his inimitable style, Brian Humm of LFEPA then gave an informative presentation entitled “Hydrogen Installations – the lessons so far”. I think we are now APEA tel/fax 0345 603 5507 www.apea.org.uk

Branches fully up-to-date, but left with the feeling that there is still a long way to go before Hydrogen becomes the fuel of choice! After lunch we received a presentation and demonstration of “Harena Hydrocarbon Absorbant” from Nat Turner of GPC Clear Solutions Ltd. This subject generated much interest, especially when the product was demonstrated to us and members were allowed to join in the mixing (Blue Peter, eat your heart out!). Our final speaker was

Brian Humm

Chris Haritou of Abfad Ltd who gave a very informative presentation on the subject of “Fuelvac Tank Lining”. We were told about the merits of both double and single-skin tank linings and the importance of rigorous preparation to the tank prior to installation. The newly appointed committee will be meeting shortly to plan future meetings of the Branch.

Nat Turner

Geoff Oldham Branch Secretary

Chris Haritou

Branch Representative and Secretary Contact Details Eastern Alex Boudry - Rep Franklin Fueling Systems Limited Tel: +44 (0)1473 243 322/ Mob: +44 (0) 7825 798 953 email: Boudry@franklinfueling.com

Geoff Oldham - Sec Suresite Group Ltd Preston, Lancashire PR2 5DB Tel: 01772 790901 Mobile: 07831 490352 email: jgo@suresite.co.uk

Anton Martiniussen - Sec ELAFLEX Ltd Tel: 01992 452 950 Mob: 07831 595620 email: elaflex@aol.com

Midlands Rob Tunnicliff - Rep Tel: 07909 141232 email: rob.tunnicliff@stoke.gov.uk

North East Mike Silmon - Rep and Sec W O Silmon Ltd Tel: 0191 224 0777 Fax: 0191 224 0707 email: Mike@silmon.co.uk North West Andy Myers - Rep Artelia UK Tel: +44 (0) 208 237 1851 Mobile: 07500 442 573 email: andy.myers@uk.arteliagroup.co. uk 70

Graham Adcock - Sec Adcock Associates Tel: 01789 414202 Fax: 01789 267741 email: enquiries@adcockassociates.co.uk

Scotland Ian Hillier - Rep Tel: 01505 352004 email: i.hillier@ntlworld.com Alistair Riddell - Sec Mobile: 07722 655671 email: riddella@blueyonder.co.uk Ireland Thomas Daly - Chairman and Rep Dublin Fire Brigade Tel: 00 353 (0)1 673 4059 email: thomas.daly@dublincity.ie Ronnie McArdle - Sec McArdle Doyle Limited Tel: +353 42 9384792 email: mail@mcardle-doyle.ie

Southern Philip Monger - Rep Petrol Retailers Association Tel: 01256 850164 email: phil.psac@gmail.com

Yorkshire & Humberside Craig Brocklehurst - Rep Wayne Fuel Management Ltd Tel: 07703 336264 email: Craig.Brocklehurst@wayne.com

David Sommers - Sec Tel: 01962 833651/07718 146033 email: david.sommers@hants.gov.uk

Terry Guthrie - Sec South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Tel: 0114 2532592 email: tguthrie@syfire.gov.uk

APEA tel/fax 0345 603 5507 www.apea.org.uk

Training

Training Course dates 2016

Electrical Installations - An Awareness Swindon 27th Sept

3 Day Combined Petrol Filling Stations – Construction, Audit and Inspection Course Stansted Airport 5th, 6th, 7th Sept

Safe Installation and Use of LPG Stansted Airport 15th Sept Wetstock Management Stansted Airport

2 Day Combined Petrol Filling Stations – Construction, Audit and Inspection Course Glasgow Airport 12th, 13th Oct

20th Sept

Explosives and Fireworks Manchester Airport 14th Sept Stansted Airport 20th Sept DSEAR Stansted Airport

10th Oct

Petrol Filling Stations - Enforcement Procedures An Awareness Stansted Airport 12th Sept PFS, Petroleum (Consolidation) Regulations 2014 To be announced Petrol Filling Station courses on request Vapour Recovery Installations Leak Investigation Petroleum Officers Workshop Please contact the APEA office for a quotation at admin@apea.org.uk

Delegates from the 3 day course in Manchester

Course Fees 3 day course with accommodation 3 day, day delegate rate 1 day course

APEA Member £1020.00 £810.00 £260.00

Non member £1120.00 £910.00 £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 of the current year. 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). The guide is currently being revised and due for publication early 2017. 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. 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. The hard copy of the 4th Edition of the Blue Book is due to be printed in early 2017. It is strongly recommended that attendees have access to this document during courses. For details of this and any other training enquiry, please contact: Jane Mardell - APEA Business Manager, email: admin@apea.org.uk, Tel: + 44 (0) 345 603 5507 or Thomas Daly (Chairman of Training Committee) Tel: +353 876899281/+353 876899281 or email: thomasdaly@apea.org.uk APEA tel/fax 0345 603 5507 www.apea.org.uk