ILTA knows that the terminal industry of today is more innovative and dynamic than ever. Keeping your professional knowledge and skills up-to-date has never been more important to you or your company. That’s why ILTA expanded the conference planning process this past year to include more of our members’ suggestions for fresh and exciting content. This year’s program features topics you have not previously seen at any terminal conference, thanks to over one hundred contributors.
We look forward to introducing you to these new topics, new speakers, and ways of engaging with your colleagues to maximize your learning while you are with us in Houston. We will also bring back some old friends, keeping in mind the main topics that continue to be vital for terminal industry professionals everywhere.
Our wide array of participants and selection of quality speakers make our conference a success each year. Please join us and help make ILTA 2023 our best conference yet!
Please note that the conference program and schedule are subject to change and will be updated routinely below:
Monday, May 22, 2023 |
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| 7:45 - 8:20 am Breakfast |
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| 8:00 am Remarks from ILTA President, Dr. Kathryn Clay and Chairman, Tim Winters |
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| 8:30 - 10:00 am Opening Keynote - Generations in the Workforce - Jason Dorsey (90 minutes) |
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| 10:00 - 10:20 am Coffee Break |
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| Environment (Texas Ballroom C) |
Op & Engineering Track (Texas Ballroom A) |
Leadership Track (Texas Ballroom F) |
Health Safety and Security Track (Texas Ballroom H) |
Discussion Group (Texas Ballroom G) |
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10:20 - 11:20 am Clearing the Air: Environmental Permitting, Compliance, and Environmental Justice Issues Brian Burdorf, Trinity (Topic TBA); Earl Crochet, Crochet Midstream Consulting, (Topic: EPA Gasoline Tank Regulations and Texas SB900 and Impacts on Terminals); |
10:20 - 11:20 am Inspired Inspections Craig Calvelage / Donald McGill, Marathon, (Topic: Light Products Terminal Piping Asset Integrity - Inspection Planning and Typical Findings); |
10:20 - 11:20 am Robots at Your Service Speaker TBA, ReGen Robotics (Topic: Robotic Tank Cleaning: Embracing a Level of Safety and Efficiency); David Lamont, Square Robot (Topic: Robotic In-Service Tank Inspection of Gasoline and Other Volatile Products) |
10:20 - 11:20 am Firefighting Foams – How the Chemistry and Tactics Need to Change Elanor Lister, LASTFIRE; Sam Jessup of BioEx, National Foam Speaker; Mark Siem, Perimeter Solutions, (Topic: Firefighting Foam - How the Chemistry and Tactics Need to Change) |
10:20 - 11:20 am Health and Safety Professionals Meetup |
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11:25 am - 12:25 pm PFAS: Mitigating Risk at Liquid Terminals Caron Koll, Antea Group (Topic: PFAS Perspectives - Source Reduction Challenges and Solutions); Jack Sheldon, Antea Group, Dan Longbrake, Battelle (Topic: The PFAS Annihilator); Seth Kellogg, Geosyntec (Topic: TBA) |
11:25 am - 12:25 pm Digital Transformation: Asset Management Ahmed Hadid / Mohamed Hafez, Hybird and Darian Thomas, Magellan (Topic: From Concept to Completion in Four Weeks: How Magellan Manages its Terminals from a Smart Phone); Nicolas Obando, ABS Group (Topic: Asset Management: How to Approach the Digital Solution Evolution) |
11:25 am - 12:25 pm Next Generation Workforce Perspectives Caitlin Geisinger, Burns & McDonnell; Mario Ramon, Enterprise Products; Matt LaBorde, TC Energy; Brian Owens, Kinder Morgan; additional speakers TBA |
11:25 am - 12:25 pm Gangway! Insightful Approaches to Marine and Dock Safety Michael Breslin, American Waterways Operators, (Topic: Improving Safety at the Barge-Terminal Interface);Nils Duurkoop, Verhoef Access Technology, (Topic: Safer Tanker Access at Marine Terminals); Dan Somma, Marathon (Topic: Shoreside Assurance Programs to Lower Risk and Improve Dock Availability) |
11:25 am - 12:25 pm Security Professionals Meetup |
| 12:25 - 1:25 pm Safety Awards Program Luncheon |
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1:35 - 2:30 pm How to Judge Your Environmental Justice Program Brian Burdorf, Trinity Consultants, Best Practices in Approaching Environmental Justice |
1:35 - 2:30 pm Digital Tools for Optimized Operations Tennyson Reed, Acura Flow, (Topic: Digital Solutions that Reduce Downtime and Improve Throughput While Reducing Expenses); Bruno Ebecken, Transpetro (Topic: New Step of Remote Operation for Oil Terminals - An Expansion of the Pipeline Concept), Samuel Reid, Will Reid, Dearman Systems (Topic: How Scheduling Product Liftings Saves Time and Money for Terminal Operators and Their Customers |
1:35 - 2:30 pm Future Proofing Your Workforce Christian McDermott / Clint Jeffus, Voovio, (Topic: Closing the Skills Gap through Procedural Clarity and Simulation) |
1:35 - 2:30 pm Enhancing Occupational Safety Eve Gray and Katie Myers, Marathon, (Topic: Why Implementing a Significant Injury or Fatality (SIF) Process is Critical to Personal Safety) Mitchell Garner, LBC (Topic TBA), Bradley Fogleman, Cole Ledbetter, CTEH (Topic: Lead Exposure Hazards in Aged Infrastructure) |
1:35 - 2:30 pm Cybersecurity Professionals Meetup |
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2:35 - 3:35 pm Sustaining Your ESG Commitments Danielle Pucherelli, Antea Group, and Jenelle Sams, Antea Group (Topic TBD), Eric Kovich, Geosyntec (Topic: TBA) |
2:35 - 3:35 pm Tank Corrosion Challenges: What’s Your Best Reaction? Arin Shahmoradian, SPI Coatings, (Topic: Insulative Coatings - Fit for Purpose: Reducing Boil off, Emissions, and Corrosion); Doug Sintiere, Carboline, (Topic: A Biofuels Journey - Construction, Collaboration, and Corrosion); |
2:35 - 3:35 pm Former Chairman's Roundtable Moderator: Tim Winters, Sprague, Speakers TBA, Special Guest Mark Kelley, Kelley Construction (Topic: Positive Impacts of a Healthy Owner/Contractor Relationship) |
2:35 - 3:35 pm Security Regulatory Update: What You Need to Know Jeff Musk, Sprague, (Topic: Update on the National Maritime Security Advisory Council), Michael Stroud, ILTA, A View from Washington on Security Policy Developments |
2:35 - 3:35 pm Environmental Compliance Professionals Meetup |
| 3:35 - 4:05 pm Coffee Break |
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| 4:05 - 5:05 pm Closing Plenary for Day 1: Energy Transition/Terminal of the Future, Sheila Hollis, USEA (LNG); Additional Speakers TBA |
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| 5:15 pm Day 1 Close |
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| 5:30 - 7:00 pm Conference Reception - Altitude Pool at the Marriott Marquis |
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Tuesday, May 23, 2023 |
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| 7:45 - 8:30 am Breakfast |
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| 8:35 - 9:20 am Keynote Breakfast: Capt. Scott Kelly |
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| Environment Track (Texas Ballroom B) |
Op & Engineering Track (Texas Ballroom C) |
Leadership Track (Texas Ballroom F) |
Health Safety and Security Track (Texas Ballroom H) |
Discussion Group (Texas Ballroom G) |
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9:30 - 10:30 am Emissions Monitoring - Far Flung but not Far! Roger Nounou, Molex and Michael Harris, Technical Service Director, Flint Hills |
9:30 - 10:30 am Title TBD Melissa Lenhart, Marrissa Karl, and Vince Kolbuck, Buckeye Partners (Topic: Smart Terminal Operations Using Data Analytics); Tulio Lorenco, Transpetro (Topic: Transpetro’s Terminals Demurrage KPIs) |
9:30 - 10:30 am The Feedback Factor: How to Build Stronger Teams and Better Leaders Walter Nusbaum |
9:30 - 10:30 am Leading Edge Thinking for Health and Safety Wylie Johnson and Eve Gray, Marathon, (Topic: Implementing a Behavior-Based Safety Program in a Multi-site Organization); Jon Wills, Marathon, Becoming a Learning Organization through Incidents Investigation |
9:30 - 10:30 am Operations Professionals Meetup |
| 10:30 - 11:00 am Coffee Break |
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11:05 am - 12:05 pm Seasonal Solutions for Vapor Recovery Melissa Lenhart, Matt Barrow, Sarah Geisbauer, Hai Lai, Buckeye Partners (Topic: Mitigating Operational Impacts of Reid Vapor Pressure for Vapor Recovery Units) |
11:05 am - 11:35 pm The Decaying Tank Problem in Tangential Industries John Cornell, H.I.R. Technical Services |
11:05 am - 11:35 pm Terminal Sales, Prices, Values, Trends and other Market Data Speaker: Gregg Manzione, Nationwide Consulting Co. |
11:05 am - 12:05 pm What's Happening at OSHA? Eric Conn, Conn Maciel, (Topic: OSHA Enforcement and Regulatory Update); Kelly Dorsey, Marathon, (Topic: The Benefits of OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) for Your Terminal) |
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| 12:15 - 12:50 pm Lunch Served |
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| 12:50 - 1:45 pm Closing Keynote Luncheon: Daniel Yergin |
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| Conference Close |
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| 1:45 p.m. TRADE SHOW OPENS CONVENTION CENTER / Halls A & B |
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| 5:30 p.m. PRIZE GIVEAWAY MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN |
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| 6:00 p.m. TRADE SHOW CLOSES |
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| 6:00 - 7.30 p.m. TRADE SHOW RECEPTION (Trade Show Floor Halls A&B - GRB Convention Center) |
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Wednesday, May 24, 2023 |
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| 8:30 a.m. TRADE SHOW OPENS |
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| 11:30 a.m. PRIZE GIVEAWAY MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN |
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| 12:00 p.m. TRADE SHOW CLOSES |
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Post-Conference Sessions
Emissions Calculations for Loading Racks
May 23, 2023, 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
$425.00 ($525.00 on-site)
Course Elements: - Description and Features of loading racks and vapor collection systems - Update on: Vacuum assist - Emissions Estimating for controlled and uncontrolled loading - Update on: TCEQ guidance for marine loading capture efficiency - Regulatory Requirements for loading operations - Update on: OLD MACT revisions
STI/SPFA Repair, Inspection, Modification, and Upgrade of Field Erected Storage Tanks Course
May 24, 2023, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
$650.00 ($750.00 on-site)
The STI/SPFA Repair, Inspection, Modification, and Upgrade of Field Erected Storage Tanks Course is designed for operators, inspectors, and engineers who wish to increase their knowledge of field-erected tanks. This seminar is geared toward the continuing operation of existing tanks. The event will help those interested in understanding what can be done to identify and address deficiencies in existing tanks and develop an efficient path to a successful evaluation and repair.
Course topics include:
History of Tank Repair and Maintenance Standards, API 653 Inspections, Requests for Quotation for Repairs, Changes in Service, Tank Repairs and Modifications, Tank Coatings Inspection and Repairs, Tank Testing, Return to Service
Terminals 101
Two Days: $675.00 ($775.00 on-site)
May 24, 2023, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
May 25, 2023, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
This course provides attendees with an overview of terminal facility operations and system components. Topics include an overview of the terminal industry, the role of terminals in the supply chain, operational safety, product handling, tank design and maintenance, marine terminal operations, regulatory compliance, and industry standards. This program also covers facility equipment, above ground storage tank and roof designs, and tank components. Taught by industry experts, this course is ideally suited for new employees and for personnel seeking a better understanding of liquid terminal operations and facility components. Experienced personnel who want a review of tank and terminal fundamentals will also benefit from attending.
Air Emissions for Tanks
Two Days: $825.00 ($925.00 on-site)
May 24, 2023, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
May 25, 2023, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Course Elements: - Description and Features of tanks and floating roofs - Update on: Cable-Suspended IFRs and other design options to minimize emissions - Emissions Estimating for routine and non-routine storage tank operations - Update on: EPA's November 2019 revisions to AP-42 Chapter 7.1 - Regulatory Requirements for storage tanks - Update on: 10-year IFR inspections in-service and other Kb/WW issues
Environmental Justice Policies, Tools and Best Practices
May 24, 2023, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
$550.00 ($650.00 on-site)
Gain a functional knowledge of: - Federal and state Environmental Justice (EJ) regulatory developments, agency initiatives, and policies; - EJ terminology and metrics; - EJ tools and data; - Basics for identifying, assessing, and mitigating site-specific and company-wide EJ risk.This four-hour post-conference training will provide an overview of current EJ developments including federal and state legislation, regulations, and policies. An overview of EJ basics will be provided including communities or populations focused upon, EHS indicators and indexes, EJ impact assessment, and implications for terminal permitting, compliance, enforcement, and public participation. Demonstrations of EJ tools and data that is readily available to the public will be provided. Actionable EJ recommendations for liquid terminal operators will be provided.
Emissions Calculations for Loading Racks
May 24, 2023, 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
$425.00 ($525.00 on-site)
Course Elements: - Description and Features of loading racks and vapor collection systems - Update on: Vacuum assist - Emissions Estimating for controlled and uncontrolled loading - Update on: TCEQ guidance for marine loading capture efficiency - Regulatory Requirements for loading operations - Update on: OLD MACT revisions