Tank Talk - Bulk Fuel Podcast
Tank Talk - Bulk Fuel Podcast is a podcast that delves into various aspects of environmental management and regulations, mainly focusing on bulk fuel storage, fish processing, and utility facilities across the Pacific Northwest. Hosted by industry expert Shannon Oelkers, Tank Talk features discussions with industry leaders to answer questions commonly asked by terminal managers. Episodes cover various topics involving State and Federal regulations, tank inspections and permits, and industry vendors. Tune in to navigate the complexities of rules and operations, offering insights and information to listeners involved or interested in environmental compliance and best practices within specialized industries.
Podcasting since 2023 • 42 episodes
Tank Talk - Bulk Fuel Podcast
Latest Episodes
Frozen Foundations: Thermosyphons, Permafrost, and Arctic Fuel Storage featuring Ed Yarmak
Permafrost is stable - until it isn’t. As Arctic industries continue to expand, the ground below our fuel tanks and pipelines is literally thawing, causing dangerous settlement and structural failure. In this episode, we’re joined b...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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39:16
Fuel Quality featuring Walter Chartrand
Walter Chartrand, chemist and trainer with the Aviation Training Association, joins Shannon to break down one of the most critical topics in fuel handling: fuel quality. From what “Clean, Dry, On-Specification” really means t...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:16:25
Out of Service or Permanently Closed
What really happens to a tank at the end of its life? In this episode, we take a deep dive into what it means for a tank to be “out of service” or “permanently closed,” and how those terms differ depending on the regulation in play - especially...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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25:34