ILTA’s Spring Joint Committee Meeting took place March 10–11 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma. With more than 60 attendees on site, the unique setting brought a new energy to one of ILTA’s most collaborative gatherings.
Professionals from across the industry came together to tackle the issues and priorities facing terminal operators, with focused discussions spanning environment, government affairs, health, safety, and security. Participants from different companies, roles, and levels of experience compared notes, shared insights, and worked through challenges that are far more difficult to solve without the perspective and experience of peers who “get it.”
The momentum from Tulsa continues. The collaboration and candid exchange that took place during the Joint Committee Meeting will carry forward to the ILTA 2026 Conference & Trade Show in Houston, June 15–17, where the broader terminal industry will come together to expand these conversations and strengthen the connections that move our industry forward.
On Tuesday, June 16, the ILTA 2026 Conferenceat the Marriott Marquis Houstonwill conclude with an inspiring keynote from John “Gucci” Foley, former Lead Solo Pilot of the legendary Blue Angels flight team. Flying among the top 0.01% of U.S. military pilots, Foley built his career on precision, trust, and elite teamwork.
A six-time Top Ten Carrier Pilot and pilot in the iconic film Top Gun, Foley now shares the lessons of high-performance leadership with organizations around the world. In June, he’ll bring those insights to Houston, delivering a high-energy keynote on leadership, trust, and achieving excellence under pressure. It’s a powerful way to close the ILTA 2026 Conference and a keynote you won’t want to miss. Register today to secure your seat.
Taking place June 16 & 17 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX, the ILTA 2026 Trade Show brings together leading suppliers and service providers from across the terminal sector. With more than 4,500 attendees, it is the largest and most important trade show in the liquid terminal industry—the place where suppliers gain business and terminal operators discover the products, services, and technologies they need to operate safely and efficiently.
Terminal operators can explore more than 320 exhibitors showcasing the latest equipment, services, and industry innovations. The trade show floor is FREE TO WALK, and attendees can take advantage of new spaces designed for connection and conversation, including a Beer Garden and World Cup–themed Soccer Pavilion, ideal for informal meetings with suppliers and peers.
Suppliers have the opportunity to connect directly with terminal decision-makers from across North America and beyond.Book your booth now to secure your place among the industry’s leading providers and showcase your solutions where the entire terminal community gathers.
Exclusive sponsorship opportunities are still available within the new Beer Garden, Soccer Pavilion, and Learning Lab experiences—high-visibility locations where attendees will naturally gather and spend time. Email Meredith DeZemler at mdezemler@ilta.org for more information.
New to the terminal industry, Jonathan Hawkins joined Pin Oak in October 2024 as an Environmental Specialist, supporting terminal operations by maintaining compliance with air, water, and waste programs while contributing to safety initiatives. Since his company joined ILTA, he has attended events and contributed to Committees, finding value in connecting with and learning from other members. When he’s not working, you’ll likely find him golfing, hunting, or fishing.
Buckeye Partners (“Buckeye”) has announced that the inaugural Buckeye Partners Charity Classic for St. Jude, held November 5-6, 2025 in San Antonio, raised $1.7 million to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: Finding Cures. Saving Children. The two-day event marked the beginning of a partnership with St. Jude and brought together more than 200 guests for Wednesday’s evening reception and 130 golfers for Thursday’s golf tournament. The evening’s highlights included an inspiring story from St. Jude patient, Rory, who shared her courageous journey with cancer.
Howard Energy Partners (HEP) announced that its chief executive officer, Mike Howard has been appointed to the National Petroleum Council (NPC) by Secretary of Energy Chris Wright.
A federally chartered and privately funded advisory committee, the NPC was established by the Secretary of the Interior in 1946 at the request of President Harry S. Truman and transferred to the U.S. Department of Energy in 1977. The purpose of the NPC is to advise, inform, and make recommendations to the Secretary of Energy and the Executive Branch with respect to any matter relating to oil and natural gas or to the oil and gas industries.
Marathon Petroleum is entering the new year with participation in a funding round at Square Robot, Inc.—a submersible robotic tank inspection company that Marathon is currently deploying across its network of terminals and refineries.
The relationship extends beyond capital. Marathon is also contributing technical input to support the design and development of Square Robot’s next generation robotic platform and payloads, drawing from real-world inspection requirements across large-scale refining and terminal assets. Square Robot’s current capabilities allow Marathon to keep tanks online while achieving a detailed understanding of its asset integrity, all while meeting compliance with API 653 requirements.
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