THE WORLD OF OILTANKING VOL. 26/2 AUGUST 2014 connections EDITORIAL CONTENTS Contents ASIA PACIFIC 04 Plans for NEWater 06 Closer to the waterfront: optimization in Daya Bay 08 Proficiency project in the pipeline 10 Linked together: Oiltanking Nanjing & the Yangtze River EUROPE 09 Danish storage alternatives 10 Water YANGTZE RIVER 12 The Operations Excellence Group equals knowledge-sharing and energy 14 Understanding the international petrochemical business 15 Gaining new knowledge / Emergency drill “One of the great contradictions in human nature is have correctly guessed by now — features water. 24 Braving the storm that we value things only when they are scarce. We With articles about water storage in Oiltanking's 26 Food lab opens its doors only appreciate the water once the well runs dry,” tanks, mangrove maneuvers and an ocean muse, for Be prepared! Elizabeth Dowdeswell* pointed out some years ago, instance, we hope that they are just as varied as the 27 when referring to the significance and scarcity of many faces of water. 28 “Blue cross marvel near Magdeburg” water. As water makes up 70 percent of the earth’s surface and approximately 60 percent of the human Happy reading INDIA 34 IOT pond preserves body, it still tends to be taken for granted. from Oiltanking Interim Management 24 LATIN AMERICA 22 Masterly mangrove maneuver As water and energy are closely interconnected, BREAKWATER What a day: Water Day at World Water Day 2014** was celebrated under the 33 Oiltanking Colombia banner of water and energy. Even if Oiltanking does Valuable source showered with attention not need a special day to be reminded of the water- 38 energy nexus, such an event helps to cement awareness — in other words, constant dripping Christian Flach Julio Tellechea NORTH AMERICA 36 Subtle subsea solution wears away a stone. Taking responsibility for the Chief Executive Officer Executive Board Member environment is the top priority in all our undertakings Marquard & Bahls Marquard & Bahls PEOPLE 16 Water made Amsterdam what it is today through our commitment to using energy and natural & PLACES 20 We can, we care … oil spill response resources efficiently. Oiltanking published an Energy Cultural Experiences | Seven years Saving Guideline which also includes proposals to * Elizabeth Dowdeswell: President and CEO of the Council 30 and counting reduce water consumptions and has been monitoring of Canadian Academies. Previously, she was the Under- the amount of energy and water used as well as the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the Executive 40 In a nutshell Director of the United Nations Environment Program. produced waste for several years now by introducing ** World Water Day has been observed on March 22 suitable Key Performance Indicators (KPI). every year since 1993, when the United Nations General LEISURE & 19 Lexicon | Hydro-testing Assembly declared it “World Day for Water”. ENTERTAINMENT 42 Aquatic amazement 42 Underlining the importance of water, it is time to Number | 166 berths immerse ourselves in an issue which — as you might 46 ICE-DIVING 47 Reader's Corner 48 Last but not least | Mesmerizing museum IMPRINT connections Vol. 26/2/2014 Published by Oiltanking GmbH, Corporate Center, Admiralitaetstrasse 55, 20459 Hamburg, Germany, www.oiltanking.com, Telephone +49-40-37099-485, Fax +49-40-37099-499 E-Mail [email protected] Coordinator Gabi Wuestenberg, Manager Communications Editor Renate Eijkholt Cover: "The Ocean Muse” by Roberto Díaz Abraham, President of MUSA and one of the five artists Design raz design, Hamburg Print BEISNER DRUCK GMBH & Co. KG, Hamburg Published Three times a year whose awe-inspiring works can be admired in the underwater museum. Read more about it on the back Copy Deadline vol 26/3 week 38, 2014 cover. ©Jason deCaires / Roberto Díaz Abraham / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2014 Print compensated Id-No. 1439424 www.bvdm-online.de 2 CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS 3 ASIA PACIFIC ASIA PACIFIC TAPPING A NEW SOURCE In the future, Oiltanking Singapore will use reclaimed water for maintenance purposes in Phases 6 and 10. such as microfiltration, reverse osmosis and the final disinfection of the water using ultraviolet light. This multiple barrier membrane treatment process has enabled PUB to produce consistently good quality NEWater that exceeds the World Health Organization requirements. It all began with an industrial water project at Oiltanking six years ago when the terminal was expanded in Phase 6. But only when PUB built the water infrastructure on Jurong Island, where Oiltanking is located, did the initial prohibitive cost become sustainable for Oiltanking Singapore. Now only connection costs will be incurred as the water lines, valves etc. were already installed during the construction of Phase 6 and 10 respectively. Plans for Oiltanking Singapore is constantly endeavoring to implement its corporate responsibility in an economical, efficient and environmentally friendly way, such as by using energy-saving light bulbs or doing business with the most sustainable nitrogen supplier, for example. Joining forces with PUB will mean less water consumption for NEWater Oiltanking Singapore, and it will also ensure that the the completion of the first NEWater plant in 2000, PUB has On March 17, 2014, Public Utilities Board, Singapore’s national water correct type of water is used for the intended purpose. been running four plants in Singapore, which meet 30 With both companies heavily committed to conservation, percent of Singapore’s total water demand. By 2060, agency, and Oiltanking Singapore Ltd. signed an initial agreement for there is surely room for further cooperation in future. Since NEWater is expected to cater for 50 percent of it. the supply of NEWater to its terminal scheduled for April 2015. 18,557,100 liters: The amount of water consumed in the extension Every drop counts! of the Oiltanking Singapore terminal (Phase 6 and 10) in 2013. It included drinking and commercial water — all fulfilled with potable The water demand is expected to increase by 55 • take shorter showers water. Maintenance also requires a large quantity of water, for instance percent globally between 2000 and 2050 according to • do not leave the water running while you brush for the hydrostatic testing of tanks and pipelines, cleaning of tanks, OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and your teeth, wash your face or shave servicing of firewater line pressure, and the annual water sprinkler Development) figures. Some tips on how to help save • if possible, use the “half flush” function instead of test. However, this is set to change in future thanks to the recently water by starting with yourself and being a bit more the “full flush” after using the toilet signed initial agreement with the Public Utilities Board (PUB). responsible in the bathroom and toilet, which consume • only fill the bath tub with as much water as you nearly 40 percent of the household water needs: really need Oiltanking Singapore will be drawing NEWater from the national water • check the plugs for leaks and replace if necessary grid for Phase 6 and 10 in April 2015. NEWater is the brand name for • install an efficient showerhead reclaimed water produced by PUB. More specifically, it is high-grade • turn off the water once you are wet and while you reclaimed water prepared after treatment. Used water is purified in a scrub; turn it back on when you are ready to rinse three-step process that involves advanced membrane technologies 4 CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS 5 ASIA PACIFIC ASIA PACIFIC Closer to the waterfront: optimization in Daya Bay Oiltanking signed a Share Transfer Agreement for the sale management under one roof. The surveying company, who of Phase 1. In order to have a proficient sale, OTDB needed rented the lab at the previous premises, opted to follow to establish a subsidiary prior to the actual transfer, which OTDB to the Phase 2 terminal, J1 plot. A new four-story lab required a significant amount of paperwork, energy and has been constructed to accommodate them and OTDB time. The whole process is expected to be completed by plans to take up one floor in the extension. July 2014 (editorial deadline 06/2014). In the end, by divesting Phase 1, OTDB can cut down on What are the implications? costs thanks to synergies. It will be able to enjoy a higher tank occupancy which will have a positive impact on the Generally speaking, since the sale it has been more or less overall performance of the terminal. This latest step is a business as usual for everyone — the customers and staff continuation of OTDB’s growth strategy to capture off-site of OTDB. However, there have been some changes. OTDB’s storage in the park. OTDB is confident that the company customers, who used to utilize tanks in Phase 1 were will benefit from the growth in the mid- and long-term, relocated to Phase 2, and certain modifications to the tanks especially now that the new refinery and petrochemical and pipelines were necessary, along with utilities and expansion are under construction. For OTDB, the Phase 2 power diversions. terminal is a better location for its next development phase. The main OTDB office building was also situated in Phase 1, so OTDB had to expand and renovate the office in Phase 2 in order to have all the technicians, supporting staff and ADVANTAGEOUS ACCESSIBILITY At the end of last year, Oiltanking Daya Bay decided Besides the jetty with two berths for ships up to 12,500 to sell the first phase of the terminal and relocate all dwt, the Oiltanking Daya Bay POISED FOR GROWTH Oiltanking terminal also has a truck- Daya Bay now has a storage its customers and staff to the much larger Phase 2 loading and unloading station. capacity of 68,000 cbm for liquid site.