January 8, 2025

Registration Now Open for the ILTA 2025 Conference & Trade Show

Registration is now open for the ILTA 2025 Conference & Trade Show: ilta2025.ilta.org 
 
Join over 4,500 industry professionals June 9-11 in Houston, TX for the largest event focused exclusively on the business and technology of liquid terminals. This year’s event features two exceptional keynote speakers: 
 
Carly Fiorina | Chair and CEO, Hewlett-Packard Company (1999-2005) and Bestselling Author 
James Stavridis | 16th Supreme Allied Commander, NATO; Partner and Vice Chair, Global Affairs of The Carlyle Group; New York Times Bestselling Author 
 
In addition to these powerful keynotes, ILTA 2025 offers new and unparalleled networking opportunities, dynamic education sessions, and an expansive trade show floor featuring the latest advancements in liquid terminal technology.  

Click here to learn more, register, and book your hotel room. Registration rates will increase by $20 each week. Register today for the best rate!

ILTA 2025 Trade Show Rebooking

Rebooking for the ILTA 2025 Trade Show is underway! If you have not filled out your application to exhibit, please contact Justin Olson at jolson@thewymancompany.com.  

Registration is Open for the Spring 2025 EGHSS Committee Meeting 

Register and book your hotel room here for ILTA’s Spring Environment, Government, Health and Safety, and Security (EGHSS) meeting March 11-12 in Louisville, KY! 

ILTA is committed to advocating for the liquid terminal industry, and our committees play a crucial role in keeping us aligned with the industry's top priorities. As deeply engaged tank and terminal professionals, your active involvement is vital to our success, and we sincerely appreciate your insights and contributions. 

Save the date for our Fall 2025 EGHSS Committee Meeting: September 30 - October 1 in Denver, CO.

Part One of the ILTA 2025 Safety Survey is Due January 17

Part One of the ILTA 2025 Safety Survey, which will determine the winners of the 2025 Safety Excellence Award, is open and can be accessed here. Part One of the survey consists of 23 questions. Each question will ask you to evaluate leading indicators related to multiple aspects of your company’s safety program. Part Two, which will cover OSHA safety metrics and the Platinum Application, will open mid-January.   

Please click here for more information and to download an Excel copy of the survey with the questions and rating rubric for you and your team to review prior to completing the survey.  

Questions can be directed to Christopher Meilink at cmeilink@ilta.org. 

The 2024 ILTA Compensation & Benefits Survey Report is Available for Purchase

The 2024 Compensation and Benefits Survey Report provides terminal companies the opportunity to compare their compensation and benefits with industry averages. The report includes compensation figures for a variety of different positions in the terminal industry, as well as information on benefits, including healthcare coverage, retirement plans, wellness programs, and different forms of leave.

Terminal members that did not participate in the survey can purchase the report for $200. If you would like to purchase the 2024 ILTA Compensation & Benefits Survey Report, please contact Christopher Meilink at cmeilink@ilta.org.

Nominate a Colleague for the ILTA Outstanding Young Professional Award

Attention all liquid terminal industry professionals! It's time to recognize and celebrate the next generation of leaders in our field. The International Liquid Terminals Association is seeking nominations for the ILTA Outstanding Young Professional Award to be presented at the ILTA 2025 Conference & Trade Show.

To be eligible, nominees must be under the age of 40 as of June 9, 2025, and employed by an ILTA terminal or supplier member in good standing. This award is an opportunity to acknowledge the achievements and potential of young professionals who are shaping the future of our industry.  

Together, let's celebrate the contributions of these outstanding early-career professionals who are driving our industry forward.  

Please email your nominations, along with a brief explanation of why you are nominating them, to Christopher Meilink at cmeilink@ilta.org. 

Nominate a Colleague for the ILTA Distinguished Service Award

We're calling on all members of the liquid terminal community to nominate deserving colleagues for the ILTA Distinguished Service Award to be awarded at the ILTA 2025 Conference & Trade Show.  

Do you know someone who has made significant contributions to the industry, demonstrated leadership and innovation, and has a long-standing reputation for integrity and professionalism? Then we want to hear from you!  

The ILTA 2025 Conference & Trade Show, taking place in Houston June 9-11, is the perfect opportunity to recognize and celebrate the achievements of those who have dedicated themselves to advancing our industry. Submit your nominations now and let's come together to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of those who make our industry great!  

Nominate someone who deserves recognition for their exceptional service to the liquid terminal industry. Please email your nominations, along with a brief explanation of why you are nominating them, to Christopher Meilink at cmeilink@ilta.org. 

ILTA Submits EPA Subpart Kc Rule Petitions for Reconsideration and Judicial Review

On December 13, ILTA submitted both a petition for reconsideration and a petition for judicial review regarding EPA’s Final 40 CFR Subpart Kc Rule. The petitions, filed alongside API and AFPM, were the product of ILTA’s longstanding and dedicated working group on air permitting issues. You can download the full petition text from ILTA’s website here. 

Post-Election Insights: Policy Impacts and Considerations to the Liquid Terminal Industry

On December 18, ILTA hosted its monthly Energy Evolution Webinar featuring Ted Michaels, Jessica Johnson Bennett, and Anna Schutt from AJW, Inc. Ted, Jessica, and Anna have decades of experience in federal and state government affairs, focusing on energy, liquid fuels, and market dynamics, as well as topics impacting liquid terminals, such as CERCLA and other federal regulations. Building on their October presentation, AJW provided updates on the post-election landscape and its implications for energy evolution markets and policies affecting the terminal industry. Read more. 

FY25 Defense Bill Advances PFAS Cleanup

On December 22, President Biden signed into law the fiscal year (FY) 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which provides $895 billion for national defense, including funding for PFAS. While the final law is stripped of most PFAS policy measures that were in earlier House or Senate versions, the FY25 NDAA continues to support the management of PFAS by setting out increased funding for firefighting foam replacement and PFAS cleanups, as well as supporting a procurement policy for the Department of Defense (DOD) to buy products that are PFAS-free. Read more.

States Facing Challenges with AFFF Disposal

State regulators continue to face significant challenges in disposing of AFFF as fire departments transition to fluorine-free foam (F3) alternatives. During an annual PFAS conference, several states highlighted how limited funding, technological constraints, and slow disposal processes are complicating efforts to transition away from AFFF. For instance, Indiana’s AFFF collection program is ending due to an expiring contract and lack of new funding, while Michigan and New Hampshire regulators are having issues destroying AFFF in their takeback programs. Moreover, Ohio has collected over 13,000 gallons of AFFF in its takeback program so far but is facing funding and capacity restraints as tens of thousands of gallons remain to be collected and destroyed. While states are issuing guidance to help fire departments transition to F3 in the meantime, AFFF collection, disposal, and replacement continues to remain a slow process. ILTA continues to monitor the development of policy and findings at the state level impacting AFFF disposal and storage.