2026 Shortlist

The Global Tank Storage Awards shortlist brings together the most impressive terminals, technology providers and individuals in the tank storage industry, highlighting those who are leading in safety, sustainability, innovation and operational excellence.

This year, the awards will take place live at StocExpo in Rotterdam on 10 March 2026, at the FETSA Tank Storage Stage from 16:00 – 18:00. To join the shortlisted companies and nominees onsite, simply register as a visitor to StocExpo and make sure you are at the FETSA Tank Storage Stage at the time of the ceremony. By being there in person, you can meet the finalists, celebrate the winners as they are announced live and network with key decision makers from across the global tank storage community.

Congratulations to the shortlist

5
Best Overall Logistics Provider

This award celebrates the energy infrastructure partner that empowers its clients at every step of the value chain , driving success through expertise and collaboration!


Advario B.V.

EPPCO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Horizon Tangiers Terminals

LBC Rotterdam

Tank Storage Verbeke

11
Digital Transformation Solution


This award celebrates the ground breaking software, service, or a model that revolutionises the storage terminal, with cutting-edge innovation, and brings it into the 21st century!

Cassandra-AI, TankTerminalTraining

FastTrack: Queue Management System, Diamond Key International (DKI) Group

FuelSCAN Analyzer, Imenco

Gordium®, the SaaS that transforms the process hazard paradigm, Gordium B.V.

Integrated Customs and Terminal Management with TrackonTrade Deloitte and OpenTAS, OpenTAS Group

Integrated Depot Automation System, Pump Control, Bottom Loading and Additive Skids, Diamond Key International (DKI) Group

Shared Reality, Samp

Square Robot CID2 Submersible Robot, Square Robot

TAS NUOVO PETROL, LOGINET

TMS7 Terminal Management System, Toptech Systems

UAB-Online, UAB-Online

4
Drones & Robotics Solution


This award celebrates the robotics solution that is redefining efficiency and elevating safety standards at the terminal, setting a new benchmark for excellence!


AIS Field, RUVI OilDiver

Cspect bv, The Altum telescopic pole technologies

Qlayers B.V, 10Q

Square Robot, SR-3HT

11
Environmental Performance


This award celebrates the product or technology that is championing environmental protection and driving sustainability - paving the way for a greener, cleaner future!


Aereon, CEB Clean Enclosed Burner - Certified ultra low Emission Burner

Aquacycl, BioElectrochemical Treatment Technology (BETT®)

ARKOIL Technologies Nederland B.V., Comprehensive Oil Contamination Remediation for Oil Plants

Cool Sorption A/S, Jacopo Bianchi

ETS Degassing, Mobile degassing and emission treatment

KEMIWATT, Organic Flow Battery

Mesa Engineered Tank Products, Armor Fabric™

New Era Energy, Tank Restoration

OpenTAS Group, OpenTAS & Bosch Digital Fuel Twin – Sustainability of the Supply Chain

Qlayers B.V, 10Q Coating Robot

Saudi Aramco, Automated Crude Tank Cleaning using MoClean Technology

8
Excellence in Health and Safety


The winner of this award will showcase an impeccable safety record and setting the gold standard by prioritising the well-being of its employees through world-class best practices!

BWC Texas City Terminal

Central Area Pipelines Department

EPPCO International Limited

Khafji Joint Operations

SPSE

Start Energy Advario (SEAD)

Ultracargo

Zuva Petroleum (Pvt) Ltd (part of Aquarius Energy)

2
Industry Collaborators

This award honours the company that has partnered with terminals to deliver an exceptional tank construction or terminal expansion project—prioritising safety and  sustainability, while managing costs and timelines. 

QADworks Solutions LLC, Odjfell Terminals US - Multi-Year Digital Transformation Program

Square Robot, Square Robot and END Tecnologia, SL

19
Industry Game-Changer


The winner of this award will go to an innovative technology, product or service that is revolutionising the tank terminal industry by making it more efficient.


Aereon, CEB Clean Enclosed Burner - Certified ultra low Emission Burner

Aertssen Lifting nv, SPLIT-SPMT equipped with a project specific designed transport frame

Aloxy, Wireless Valve Monitoring

Diamond Key International (DKI) Group, FastTrack: Queue Management System

Diamond Key International (DKI) Group, Integrated Depot Automation System, Pump Control, Bottom Loading and Additive Skids

Effee, Robotized on-site welding

ETS Degassing, Mobile degassing and emission treatment

Falcker, Condition Monitor

H2SITE, H2SITE

Imenco, FuelSCAN Analyzer

Mesa Engineered Tank Products, Armor Fabric™

Mesa Engineered Tank Products, ClipLock®

OpenTAS Group, OpenTAS - The Heart of the modern terminal

Port of Rotterdam, KingNext

Qlayers, 10Q Coating robot

Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine, Heat-Flex® Advanced Energy Barrier (AEB)

Square Robot, SR-3 inspection system (HT and Side Launcher)

UAB-Online, UAB-Online

Wiese Europe, Piggable Marine loading arms

2
Outstanding Achievement Award


This award goes to an individual who has gone above and beyond to ensure the success of a company and the industry as a whole.

Merje Einmann, General Manager Advario Finland, Advario B.V.

Peter Savage, HSEC Lead, Aquarius Energy

9
Rising Star Award

This award goes to the person who is already paramount to the success of their company and who has the potential to become a key contributor to the future development of the tank storage industry!

Aldrich Varilla, Director of IT, Odfjell Terminals US

Amy Underwood, VP of Hardware Engineering, Square Robot

David Wendel, Managing Director, ETS Degassing & ETS Group

Harold Orta, Management System Coordinator, Axfaltec (part of Aquarius Energy)

Joey Wijnolst, Founder, BlastXpert

Mihnea Popa, Business Developer, Smartflow

Riyad H. Al-Sulaiman, Consultant: Terminal and Port Planning, Saudi Aramco

Tim Mulders, General Manager SEAD, Star Energy Advario (SEAD) (Advario B.V.)

Will Bailey, Mechanical Engineer, Jersey Electricity

10
Safety Technology


This product, technology or service adds an additional layer of safety to the terminal and reduces risk to employees and the surrounding area.


Diamond Key International (DKI) Group, FastTrack: Queue Management System

Diamond Key International (DKI) Group, Integrated Depot Automation System, Pump Control, Bottom Loading and Additive Skids

ETS Degassing, Mobile degassing and emission treatment

Gerotto Federico Srl, GEROTTO ROBOTIC ATEX AND IECEX ZONE 0 CERTIFIED TANK CLEANING SYSTEM WITH ZONE 1 CERTIFIED PUMP

Gordium B.V., Gordium®, the SaaS that transforms the process hazard paradigm

Mesa Engineered Tank Products, ClipLock®

Qlayers B.V., 10Q Coating Robot

Samp, Shared Reality

SchuF, IN TANK VALVE (ITV)/ Tank Emergency Shut OFF Valve (TESO)

Square Robot, SR-3(HT) and Side Launch System

6
Terminal of the Future

This terminal is leading the charge toward a sustainable future, showcasing an unwavering commitment to the energy transition and net zero. With unmatched adaptability to shifting market dynamics and a focus on innovation, it’s setting the standard for the terminals of tomorrow!

Ecolog

Evos Hamburg

GPS ChemOil LLC FZC (Part of Aquarius Energy)

LBC Rotterdam

VAROPreem

Service Terminal Rotterdam