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October 8, 2026

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Coming December 7: Gasoline Distribution Air Emissions Rules Course

Sweeping changes to air emission standards for gasoline terminals are scheduled to take effect in 2027. To help industry professionals prepare, ILTA is introducing a new Gasoline Distribution Air Emissions Rules Course on Monday, December 7, at the Marriott Marquis Houston.

 

Led by Harold Laurence, this one-day course will cover key regulatory changes, compliance considerations, practical strategies, and the equipment and resources facilities may need to prepare. ILTA will also provide an update on its advocacy efforts and ongoing EPA reconsideration efforts.

 

Participants can earn 0.8 CEUs. Registration includes breakfast, lunch, and access to the Monday evening networking reception.

 

Register for the Gasoline Distribution Course | $400 per person; Terminal members can bundle with TOPS for a discounted rate.

 

Agenda coming soon.

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TOPS Returns This December

Join fellow terminal operators on Tuesday, December 8, at the Marriott Marquis Houston for ILTA’s Terminal Operating Practices Symposium (TOPS), a peer-led program focused on sharing real-world experiences and lessons learned from terminal operations.

 

The TOPS program focuses on health and safety topics, with terminal operators discussing firsthand experiences involving operating challenges, incidents, and the practices their teams have used to strengthen safety, preparedness, and performance.

 

Agenda coming soon.

 

Registration includes:

  • A full day of programming
  • Tuesday breakfast & lunch
  • Access to the Monday evening Welcome Reception

Register for TOPS 2026 | $400 per person; Terminal members can bundle with the Gasoline Distribution Course for a discounted rate.

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ILTA 2027 Call for Proposals Deadline Extended

There’s still time to bring your expertise to the ILTA 2027 Conference & Trade Show. The Call for Proposals deadline has been extended to Wednesday, October 28.

 

ILTA welcomes proposals that offer practical insight and useful takeaways on issues affecting the terminal industry, including Environment, Health & Safety, Security, Government Affairs, Leadership, Operations, Engineering, Human Resources, and AI.

 

Presenters must represent an ILTA terminal member company or a 2027 Trade Show exhibitor. Sales or marketing proposals will not be considered.

 

Submit Your Proposal by October 28

 

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

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ILTA Member Features - Pete McHenry

Member Feature: Pete McHenry, Director, Terminal Operations, Sprague Operating Resources LLC

From the Coast Guard to leading terminal operations at Sprague Operating Resources LLC, Pete McHenry’s career reflects service, growth, and a strong commitment to people. As the 2026 ILTA Outstanding Young Professional Award recipient, he credits teamwork, continuous learning, and strong industry relationships with shaping his career.

 

His advice to the next generation is to stay curious, keep learning, and build meaningful connections along the way. Read Pete’s full interview here.

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Square Robot Wins 2026 NIOSH Prevention Through

Design Award

Square Robot, Inc., the global leader in submersible robotic above-ground storage tank inspection, has won the 2026 NIOSH Prevention through Design (PtD) Award for its SR-3 submersible inspection robot and Side Launcher deployment system. The award was presented at the National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana.

 

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Emerson to Build New Automation Solutions Service Centre

in Qatar

Global automation technology company Emerson is planning to establish a new Middle East and Africa Service Center at the Umm Alhoul Free Zone in Qatar.

The new automation solutions service and operations centre will expand Emerson’s local capabilities for customers in Qatar and across the wider Middle East and Africa region. The 3,500-square-metre facility will include the region’s first certified in-country flow calibration laboratory, alongside a range of automation technologies and services.

 

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Enbridge to Buy Tallgrass Crude Oil Business for $2.55B

Enbridge said it will acquire Blackstone-owned Tallgrass Energy's crude oil business for $2.55 billion in cash, expanding its U.S. liquids pipeline network by buying a majority stake in the Pony Express Pipeline and other assets.

 

The Canadian pipeline operator said the deal would strengthen its presence in key U.S. crude-producing regions, including the Bakken, Powder River and Denver-Julesburg basins, while creating operational synergies with its existing Express-Platte pipeline system.

 

Published by BIC Magazine

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