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 • 46 episodes
Tank Talk - Bulk Fuel Podcast
Latest Episodes
A First Person Account of the Exxon Valdez Response & the Birth of OPA 90
In this episode of Tank Talk, we sit down with Senior Environmental Consultant Leslie Pearson for a first-person account of the Exxon Valdez oil spill and how it reshaped spill prevention and response in Alaska and across the nation.&n...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:20:56
Analytical Sampling 101: Doing it Right the First Time Featuring Justin Nelson
Analytical sampling is a critical part of environmental compliance - and it’s one area where small mistakes can quickly become expensive problems. With the upcoming release of the 2026 Alaska Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP), and ...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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44:55
Plan Amendments Aren’t Optional: What Regulators Expect to See
If there’s one thing every bulk fuel facility has in common, it’s this: nothing stays the same for long - and your plans and permits shouldn’t either. In this episode, Shannon and Haley dig into one of the most misunderstood (and most fr...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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27:26
Tank Toolbox Essentials
As the year winds down, many facilities are gearing up for winter operations, year-end reviews, and planning out 2026 maintenance and training. For our December episode, we’re bringing back one of the most practical and most downloaded episodes...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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19:37
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