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acquired Technova in Drummondville in order to broaden its expertise for the production of tanks built for the transport of chemical products. This company was renamed Tremcar Drummond. In 1995, Tremcar needed more space at its main plant. The first repair facility opened its doors near the main factory, which provided the space needed to increase the production line. The service facility was named Citernes Hebert et Fils. The main owner was a long-time employee for Tremcar who supervised part sales, after-sales service and maintenance for the stainless steel tankers. This operation soon became the company’s first authorized distributor. The United States Since 2000, Tremcar has made a number of acquisitions that have strengthened its position as the leading manufacturer of trailers and tanker trucks. Since 1994, the family has developed an interest in settling in the United States to better serve existing customers and extend its market potential. Tremcar opened its first factory in the United States in 1998 in Champlain, N.Y. In 2004 the company established Tremcar USA Inc. – its first service center in the United States – in Strasburg, Ohio. In the months that followed, the center was transformed into a tank manufacturing facility for the transportation of crude oil and refined petroleum. This move came in response to demands by the American oil industry. In 2011, Annie Tremblay became executive vice president and moved to Strasburg to manage Tremcar USA. She continues to live in Ohio. In 2008, Tremcar West opened its first service center in Saskatchewan, and shortly after added another center in Alberta. In 2006 Tremcar purchased the assets of Hutchinson, a Toronto-based company that for nearly a century manufactured oil tanks and aircraft tankers for the Canadian aviation industry. In 2013, Hutchinson changed its name to Tremcar Industries Inc. In the same year, Tremcar acquired Robica Forman Tank, a company located One Tough Pump. 324 Leaside Avenue Stoney Creek, ON Canada L8E 2N7 T: 905-662-6552 | TF: 1-800-663-9003 F: 905-662-5412 www.fruitlandmanufacturing.com MEMBER OF ® (Tremcar continued from page 1) in London, Southwestern Ontario, and became a factory specializing in the application of tanker trucks and equipment installations. In 2013, Tremcar expanded into South-Western Ontario, opening a London facility where a Tremcar Industries Inc. branch has been established. This facility specializes in truck-mounted tanker applications and the installation of specialty equipment. In 2014, Tremcar USA Inc. bought the assets of Boston Steel and MFG. Co., a New England firm specializing in the manufacture of high-end tanker trucks. Because the company had been in Massachusetts for 100 years, Daniel Tremblay knew the acquisition would offer important advantages. As its final acquisition, Tremcar became majority owner of Asybco in 2018. Asybco, which specializes in the vacuum sector, is located on Montrichard Street, next to Tremcar. It was established in Brossard but soon moved to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu to optimize its own production and to dock with the production plant that turns their tank basins. Tremcar became the sole owner in autumn 2018. Tremcar Inc. has two production plants in Quebec. It also has two American facilities that manufacture aluminum tanker trailers for the transportation of crude oil, refined petroleum and heavy oil products. Tremcar, under the name Tremcar West Inc., also operates service centers in Weyburn and Saskatoon, SK and a service center in Edmonton, AB. These centers offer maintenance services to tanker operators and stock equipment for sale and lease. There also is an extensive parts department, company officials said. Among its holdings, Tremcar operates two leasing subsidiaries, Tremlease Inc. in Canada and Tremlease Inc. in the USA. The Tremcar group employs more than 650 people, and has manufactured more than 20,000 tankers, excluding tankers manufactured by Hutchinson prior to 2006. Last March, Tremcar celebrated delivery of its 20,000th tanker by opening the doors of its main plant in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu to customers, (Tremcar continued on page 27) 8 TANK TRANSPORT TRADER I APRIL 2019 www.TankTransport.com

from a Class B CDL to a Class A CDL as it did for those getting their CDL for the first time. Now, FMCSA said it recognizes that because Class B CDL holders have prior training or experience, they should not be required to receive the same level of theory training as individuals who have never held a CDL, so it’s amending the rule. The compliance date for this final rule is Feb. 7, 2020. This change will save eligible driver trainees and motor carriers $18 million annually, according to FMCSA. The agency estimates that more than 11,000 driver-trainees will benefit annually and see an average reduction of 27 hours in time spent completing their theory instruction. The new final rule applies only to Class B CDL holders, and does not change the behind-the- wheel training requirements in the 2016 ELDT rule. All driver- trainees, including those who hold a Class B CDL, must demonstrate proficiency in all elements of the behind-the-wheel curriculum in a Group A vehicle. Further consolidation is expected as the LNG industry seeks to reduce costs and streamline operations to ensure that LNG remains attractive to the world’s major energy markets. The current consolidation, and in particular the reduced number of players operating in the LNG market, will in turn shape the future of the global LNG industry over the coming years. The U.S. perspective In welcome news for the industry, after on-going debate surrounding the appropriate regulatory regime for approving LNG exports and export terminals, recent actions by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) appear to signal a commitment to streamlining and expediting the regulatory process and favoring a more market-based approach. On researching, the DOE found that higher market demand for LNG exports results in higher U.S. economic output, so for the first time did not set an upper limit for LNG exports. It also issued a policy statement, reassuring market participants that, although the DOE has the right to rescind, modify or revoke non-free trade agreement export authorizations, it “does not foresee a scenario where it would rescind” such authorizations. Running alongside this, legislation has been approved to expedite the grant of non-FTA authorizations to export natural gas up to 51.75 billion cubic feet per year (for applications not requiring an environmental impact statement or assessment). FERC issued environmental schedules for 12 proposed LNG export terminals that shortened some environmental schedules currently under (LNG Consolidation continued from page 1) (FMCSA License continued from page 1) review by nine to 12 months. It also hired additional LNG staff and outside contractors to assist with construction inspections and analysis. The number of second wave U.S. LNG export projects competing to enter into LNG sale and purchase agreements (or otherwise ensure committed off-take arrangements) is significant. Five projects, totaling about 58 million tons per year, have FERC approvals, but have not commenced construction and 13 projects, totaling about 184 million tons per year, have applications pending at the FERC. With consolidation occurring in the LNG industry and changing market dynamics, pressure to secure buyers remains, and it will be interesting to see how sponsors of second wave liquefaction projects seek to reduce costs and distinguish themselves in the market in order to attract buyers. At the same time that progress is being made on streamlining permitting for LNG exports, permitting for natural gas pipelines has slowed while the FERC considers changes to its processes for certification of new interstate facilities. The FERC also revised its 2005 tax policy in 2018, to disallow the recovery of an income tax allowance in the cost of service rate of master limited partnerships. Any continuing trade wars between the U.S. and China (as well as other countries) would likely cast a shadow over U.S. liquefaction projects. The Trump administration previously imposed tariffs on the import of steel from China, which increased costs significantly for the natural gas and LNG industry. China responded by setting a 10-percent tariff on U.S. LNG imports. This dampened the enthusiasm of Chinese LNG buyers for U.S. LNG, (FMCSA License continued on page 18) (LNG Consolidation continued on page 29) www.TankTransport.com APRIL 2019 I TANK TRANSPORT TRADER 9

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B&R Repair Safety Railing System The greater hazard that comes from top-loading in tanker trailers creates a situation that can put driver’s in danger. B&R Repair’s patented safety railing system puts an end to that situation. The collapsible railing allows a downward position when transporting and an upright position when a driver must access the top of the trailer to check for product mid-transit or for on/off loading. A simple locking lever is used to collapse or bring upright the railing. A safe 3-point contact is implemented at all times during ascension and descending of the platform. The platform’s railing heights meets and exceeds OSHA standards and has been tested to support a weight of 600 pounds, or more. The design of the railing can be customized from a single compartment or a multi-compartment and can be installed at any position on the trailer, including full-length. The position of the ladder can also be installed at the rear or mid-section of the platform. All materials used in the construction of the safety railing system are determined by application and are either aluminum or stainless steel. The safety railing system has been installed on hundreds of customer’s equipment for over a decade. The railing system meets and exceeds OSHA standards and all materials have been chosen through quality control to be the superior choice for construction. The B&R Repair Inc. safety railing system is built with safety for all users as it’s top priority. For Further Information, please contact: B&R Repair Inc. • 9903 Jeans Road, Lemont, IL 60439 Call: +1 630 325 3443 • E-mail: [email protected] Dixon Bayco Composite Butterfly Valves Cincinnati, OH – Dixon Bayco has released a new line of rugged, lightweight composite butterfly valves. These composite butterfly valves are designed for the dry bulk transportation industry. The dry bulk industry requires a robust design to withstand the abrasion and corrosive environment on dry bulk trailers. The reinforced composite body valves are an excellent alternative to the heavier, more expensive aluminum valves typically used to control product flows on dry bulk cargo tankers. Designed to be a drop-in replacement when it is time to upgrade existing aluminum valves, these composite valves are corrosion free and boast proven field reliability. The reduction in weight resulting from switching to a composite butterfly valve allows for an increased cargo tanker payload. The Bayco composite butterfly valves are available in 3”, 4”, and 5” with iron, aluminum or stainless steel discs and black or FDA compliant white Baylast™ rubber seats. They are in stock and ready to ship from our 14 distribution centers across the U.S. For more information call 877.963.4966 or visit dixonvalve.com. Dixon Bayco is a division of Dixon Valve and Coupling Company, LLC and a premium manufacturer of innovative and reliable petroleum, dry bulk, and overfill detection equipment. Stop by and visit us at booth number 322 during the National Tank Truck Carrier’s 71st Annual Conference and Exhibits from April 23 – 25 at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. We look forward to seeing you! The Fruitland ELIM A344 The ELIM A344 series of pump packages is specifically designed for the portable sanitation industry. The packages the brand new RCF344 commercial duty vacuum pump. This pump brings 210 cfm of air flow, while remaining very compact and low weight design. This pump has an integral oil reservoir and all of the durable design features that you come to expect from all of the Fruitland pump models. The package features a compact, integral oil catch muffler and secondary shut off, eliminating plumbing issues and making installation easy. The Fruitland RCF344 pump offers “low” oil consumption including an automated oil delivery system with all steel oil lines, pump oil level sight gauges, vane gauging ports and anti-shock design. This package comes in both gearbox and hydraulic drive options with integral mounts for either drive style. This pump comes with a life time warranty against manufacturer defects of all skeletal pump components, and a two year parts and labor for all pump components. For more Information, contact: www.fruitlandmanufacturing.com. Hale Tank Services Grand Opening Allentown, PA – Hale Tank Services, a subsidiary of Hale Trailer, has opened in Allentown, PA. They are a FULL-SERVICE chemical, dry bulk & petroleum repair & inspection facility. Hale Tank Services is an official R STAMP repair shop with an extensive tank parts inventory. For more information, contact Bryan at 833-515-7230, [email protected] or visit www.HaleTank.com. Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel is the name you need to know when you are looking to purchase or rent quality new and used equipment. We have earned the reputation as being the leader when it comes to selection, service and customer satisfaction. What started as a trailer rental business has diversified and expanded into the largest independent trailer dealership in North America, operating out of 12 branches along the east coast from Maine to Florida, and newly acquired location in Little Rock Arkansas. After 30 years, Barry Hale, president of Hale Trailer, still relies on proven business fundamentals to keep his dealership growing. What started as a trailer rental business has diversified and expanded into one of the largest new and used trailer dealerships in the country. We strongly believe in the philosophy of having plenty of inventory on hand. An extensive inventory enables us to offer our customers a wide selection of products by some of the finest names in the business such as East, Keith Manufacturing, Parker, Peerless, Talbert, Fontaine, Etnyre, XL Specialized, Interstate, Landoll, Trail King, Manac, Hyundai, BWS, Ox Bodies, Troxell, Dorsey, EBY, Thermo King, Trail Eze, Capacity, and Polar. Hale is proud to be your one stop solution for all your trailer needs, offering trailer sales, trailer rentals/leasing, trailer parts, trailer service, and truck equipment for a variety of trailers including Flatbeds, Walking Floors, Reefers, Dumps, Lowboys and more. Heil Trailer: Putting Safety at the Center More than 100 years ago, Heil Trailer began its story as a manufacturer of solutions-driven products that deliver proven performance. Today, that story continues with the same quality products and a focus on building them safely at leading-edge facilities throughout the world. Heil Trailer’s largest manufacturing location, Juarez Trailer Operations, was recognized for its high level of safety in 2018 with the TTMA (Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association) Plant Safety Award. The site opened in 2014, spans over 350,000 square feet and uses the latest fabrication and manufacturing equipment, making it one of the most advanced facilities in the tank trailer industry. Safety is such a focus at Heil Trailer that the company sponsors its own safety award for fleet carrier members of the National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC). This annual award recognizes the safest bulk carriers in the industry and underscores the importance of safety to suppliers and carriers within the tank truck industry. Heil Trailer’s parent company, EnTrans International, was also recognized in 2018 as America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today. EnTrans, which is comprised of Heil Trailer, Kalyn Siebert, Polar Tank Trailer, Polar Service Centers, Jarco and SERVA, operates 11 manufacturing facilities and 28 service centers in 6 countries around the globe. The company’s Safety Matters program unites all its facilities with the company’s goal of zero preventable injuries. The program incorporates gamification, using a system of risks, rewards, training and goals to engage employees with working safely. These safety achievements and programs reflect the care and quality built into every Heil Trailer product. Keeping safety at the center, the company continues to manufacture trailers that deliver the safety and performance to move customers one step ahead. Contact Heil Trailer at 1-800-400-6913 or HeilTrailer.com to learn more. Efficiency in Food-Grade Transport: Polar Sanitary 3-A Trailer Efficiency, durability and performance—three advantages that every transporter of food-grade products needs to haul smarter. The new Sanitary 3-A Trailer from Polar Tank delivers in every area, positively impacting the customer’s bottom line. The Polar Tank Sanitary 3-A Trailer is 410 pounds lighter than competitive same-spec cradle trailers, making it the lightest in the sanitary industry. Less weight means customers can haul more per trip, bringing more revenue per load. “As trucks have gotten heavier, Polar has consistently provided a distinct weight advantage and second-to-none durability,” said John “JJ” Harned, III, Vice President, Indian River Transport. “That’s why we’ve run Polar for years.” Polar Tank designed the Sanitary 3-A Trailer to be durable as well as lighter-weight. An advanced, two-piece barrel design with a rigid, state-of-the-art welded barrel and subframe deliver superior strength. Adding even more robustness, Polar Tank uses the widest sheet metal in the industry, which requires only one circumferential seam for the length of the barrel. Customers operating the new Sanitary 3-A Trailer also benefit from exclusive Hendrickson- manufactured stainless steel suspension brackets that eliminate paint and rust and reduce maintenance due to their light weight, strength and corrosion-resistance. Also lowering maintenance, as well as cost of ownership, the trailer doesn’t require barrel/strap tightening. Safety and driveability are enhanced with the Sanitary 3-A Trailer’s low profile and center of gravity that’s lower than the frame/cradle. At nearly 4.5 inches lower than the competition, the trailer reduces the possibility of rollover, improves handling, increases aerodynamics and lowers the outlet valve for easier hook-up. The Sanitary 3-A Trailer from Polar Tank delivers distinct advantages in every area that counts, helping customers haul smarter than ever before. Visit PolarTank.com or call 800.826.6589 Imperial Industries 700-Gallon Aluminum Sidewinder The 700-gallon aluminum sidewinder from Imperial Industries can haul four portable restrooms on its deck. It has an 8-foot aluminum flatbed with 385-gallon water capacity, 700- gallon waste tank, 1,600-pound capacity Thieman liftgate and comes equipped with a COX hose reel, bucket holder, strobe package and a Masport HXL4 pump. The unit is built on a 2018 Ford F-550 chassis. 800-558-2945; www.imperialind.com. NEW PRODUCTS AND MANUFACTURING NEWS 16 TANK TRANSPORT TRADER I APRIL 2019 www.TankTransport.com

The Peacock Company Model 660 The Peacock Model 660 is a customized, turn-key tank cleaning system. Its is skid mounted for easy installation and includes an on demand, dual burner for immediate 200+ degree water without the hassle of a boiler. The 660 is single pass, using only virgin water to prevent cross contamination. This high pressure, low volume system is great for water conservation as well as impingement on the tanker surface at 600 psi. The customizable program is user friendly with a computer interface for records retention and wash ticket printouts with digitally recorded time and temperature charts for each wash. The color touchscreen allows information such as prior product, seal numbers, and wash attendant to be printed onto the wash ticket. The automatic chemical injection system is equipped with 3 stainless steel tanks as well as 3 metered pumps to provide precise control and mixing of chemicals. The Model 660’s durability and capabilities is second to none as it meets and exceeds all industry standards. All systems are built in accordance with ASME code, registered with the national board, and come with a 1 year manufacturers warranty. The Peacock Company is proud to be in it’s 40th year of building quality cleaning equipment for the transportation industry. For more information please call or email us at (800) 536-8181, [email protected], [email protected] . Visit our website at www.peacockcoinc.com Ridewell Releases Short Track Disc Brake Axles Springfield, MO - Ridewell Suspensions has released a new series of short track axles that can easily be configured with Automatic Tire Inflation Systems (ATIS). This shorter series axle comes with a wall thickness of .75” and track widths between 28” and 42”. The short track series allows Ridewell to expand its axle offerings for heavy haul and severe duty applications. It also allows Ridewell to increase it’s track widths to a range between 28” and 112”. Short track axles can be configured with the Wabco PAN™22; Bendix ADB22X™ and ADB22X-LT™; Wabco PAN™19; and Wabco PAN™17 air disc brakes. Ridewell manufactures suspensions for the truck, trailer, bus, and RV industries worldwide. For more information, contact Ridewell Suspensions, P.O. Box 4586, Springfield, MO 65808. Phone: 800.641.4122; [email protected], www.ridewellcorp.com Semo Tank expanding operation Semo Tank has opened a new parts warehouse in Perryville, Mo. “We have out-grown our original parts facility at that location and felt the need to expand this part of our operation,’’ the company said. “With this new addition, we hope to adapt to the rapidly growing parts and service side of our business. Our new warehouse will allow us to centralize the the parts department, while making it more accessible for everyone, including customers and the freight companies, to get in and out easier.’’ Semo has added a hose assembly station to the new parts warehouse. It is a “state-of-the-art wash bay and a new speciality bay,’’ the company said. “The new hose assembly station will allow us to assemble hoses for our customers in a much more timely manner, and allow us to do it right here at our location,’’ the company said. “Our new wash facillity, which will be used for cosmetic purposes only, will help with the overall general appearance of not only our customers units, but our own lease fleet units as well. Last but not least is our new specialty bay. We feel by adding this bay, it will help us handle the growth we are seeing in blower installations, PTO installs, and all hydraulic pump installs, whether it be for food-grade, fertilizer or dry bulk applications. “Another project in the works for 2019 includes our new in-house blower rebuild facility. In this facility we will have the opportunity to rebuild and test blowers with minimal turnaround time for our ever-expanding customer base. This facilty is schedule to be up and running by mid year.’’ Semo is also expanding the facility in another way, company officials said. Due to the company’s large volume of equipment, it is breaking ground on a new 10-acre parking lot next to the existing facility. Ground breaking is scheduled to start in late spring. 1-800-264-8348; www.semotank.com Tri Tank Corp. has initiated a new aggressive strategy of stocking a large variety of new tank trailers, including but not limited to tri axle petroleum trailers and large barrel sanitary trailers. Their belief is that if a customer needs something, they need it as soon as possible. In most situations, lead times on new tanks are out almost a full year, they hope to eliminate that wait time for the customer by having them “on the ground and ready to go to work”. They are able to do this through their wide variety of brands; LBT Inc., Polar, Heil, Brenner, Trans-Tech, Jarco & Exosent. Along with this initiative they are also increasing their purchase of quality used equipment to allow great variety for their customers. They have also added propane equipment to their portfolio, partnering with Jarco & Exosent. This allows them to offer propane bobtails and propane transports to their customers. Over the course of this year they are also planning to offer the testing & repair of propane equipment. This addition was a natural step for them as they currently service hundreds of customers in the northeast who offer petroleum products and propane. Along with these initiatives in the sales department, the service department has also seen some great advancement. Their shop has increased to 20 full services bays, equipped to handle tank trailer testing, extensive repair, body damage and routine maintenance. The shop now employs 27 around-the-clock mechanics, 10 registered tank inspectors and four ASME qualified welders. Tri Tank Corp. is fully committed to expansion and growth to allow them to better service their current customers and also to provide them with the opportunity to further expand their growing customer base. 315-451-8663; www.TriTank.com Unibloc-Pump Unibloc-TS Transport Pump For over 35 years, Unibloc-Pump has been the leading manufacturer of high-quality food grade stainless-steel pumps for the tanker truck industries. Designed and built in the USA, Unibloc tanker pumps offer unmatched performance and reliability, making it the industries #1 choice for product transfer. • Food Grade Sanitary Design • Time-tested Dependability • Easy-change front-loaded seals • Leakproof welded-on jackets Our proprietary shaft seals are well suited for: • Chocolates • Fructose • Liquid sugar • Corn syrups • Juice concentrates • Vinegar • Oils • Resins • Chemicals 770-218-8900; www.uniblocpump.com Werts Welding & Tank Service, still a family owned business, is proud to be starting our 63rd year in business. We are an industry leader in the tank parts distribution, tank trailer sales, straight truck builds and tank trailer repair industry. Our offices are located in the metropolitan areas of St. Louis, San Antonio, Birmingham, Atlanta, Tampa, Des Moines, Billings and Denver. With these strategically placed locations, we have the ability to meet all your needs in the timeliest manner. Werts Welding & Tank Service is always looking for the latest, most up to date technology that drives our industry forward. Couple that with our long-term employees and you have the best combination to form the winning team you need to keep your fleet on the road and earning revenue. If your needs for tank trailer parts are petroleum, chemical, pneumatic, sanitary or vacuum, please consider Werts Welding & Tank Service as your first call for parts. If your needs are for new trailers and straight trucks, give us a call for the most competitive quote. For your repair needs, Werts Welding & Tank Service offers two “R” stamp shops where no job is too big or too small. Our full-service repair facilities are located in Wood River, Illinois (20 miles from downtown St. Louis) and Birmingham, Alabama. Call for an appointment or stop in to speak with our service manager. Our friendly sales staff is ready to handle all your tank trailer needs. Call us today or check us out online at WertsWelding.com. We look forward to hearing from you! 1-800-264-6437; www.wertswelding.com Revolutionizing the Pneumatic Tank Industry! Introducing the New MAC-1580! The 1580 cube is In a class above the rest. The AeroMAC is a Monocoque fully pressurized frameless design with a 100% clean bore smooth interior, external rings and a front and rear void section. This light weight design weighing in at 8760 pounds is the King of Pneumatic tank trailers offering 102” wide low center of gravity, and a ground clearance that is the best in the industry. Optional washout nipples, food grade aerators and hoses, easily removable cam-on couplings, conveniently placed wiring and airline accessibility, top of the line hose tube and galvanized suspension hangers with soft coated axles. If you are looking for a tank trailer to make you work like royalty look no further than the AeroMAC, 1580 the newest addition to the MAC Trailer Pneumatic line. Contqact us at 1-800-795-8454 for additional details. NEW PRODUCTS AND MANUFACTURING NEWS www.TankTransport.com APRIL 2019 I TANK TRANSPORT TRADER 17

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) supported the proposal, saying in its comments on the notice of proposed rule-making that this is “an important improvement to the ELDT regulations that will help keep these experienced drivers in the industry.” C.R. England’s comment appreciated the agency’s effort “to reduce unnecessary requirements and ‘red tape’ for the benefit of drivers and carriers alike,” although it suggested that drugs/alcohol and trip planning should be retained in the proposed Class A CDL Theory Instruction Upgrade Curriculum “due to the ongoing importance of these two topics.” The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA)said while it favored the elimination of these duplicative requirements, it would like to see some of the projected savings used to further entry-level training, specifically behind-the-wheel instruction. The association said it has long advocated for entry- level driver training standards, believing that such regulations would do far more to improve safety than other initiatives such as mandatory electronic logging devices. It and other ELDT advocates were surprised that the rule did not set a minimum requirement for behind-the- wheel training. Under the rule, applicants seeking a CDL have to demonstrate proficiency in knowledge training and behind-the-wheel training on a driving range and on a public road. But there are no required minimum number of hours for the knowledge or behind-the-wheel portions of any of the individual training curricula. Responding to OOIDA’s comments in the final rule, FMCSA pointed out that the cost savings would be for drivers and fleets, not to the government, so the agency has no authority to “reallocate” the savings to other aspects of ELDT. The Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA), in its comments on the proposal, said, “While we understand the Agency’s attempt to remove redundancies for those with substantive experience driving large, non- articulated Class B commercial vehicles, CVTA believes that removing these subjects is not warranted.” CVTA pointed out that state licensed programs will dictate how programs are taught. “The reality is that commercial driving schools are more likely to continue to teach a Class A program as filed with their state. Schools are highly unlikely to create a special program for a limited number of people. It is more efficient to subject Class B holders to a full Class A curriculum rather than dedicating resources to developing a new curriculum.” In the final rule, FMCSA acknowledged that under the ELDT rule, training providers are free to continue or develop ELDT programs that exceed the agency’s requirements. The training association also pointed out that while FMCSA’s change assumes Class B holders have some experience handling freight, in fact the driving experience for many of these Class B holders is limited to operating passenger vehicles such as motor coaches and school buses, “therefore their experience handling and documenting cargo in a real-world environment may understand that,” said Paul Emerson, the NTTC Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year. “The not exist or is rudimentary at best.” FMCSA’s response was that Class B drivers who don’t have experience with cargo may still choose to receive theory instruction in handling and documenting cargo (as well as the other seven non-driving units) by selecting the Class A standard curriculum rather than an upgrade curriculum. (from HDT) Over the past 10 to 15 years several European and Asian utilities have signed up to long-term deals for U.S. LNG. When they signed up five years or so ago, buyers were confident Asia could soak up any extra supplies produced by the U.S. LNG industry, which at the time was in its infancy. But forecasts for Asian LNG demand have been reined in, despite strong growth in China last year, while U.S. output has been shooting up. U.S. capacity is expected to hit 65.2 million tons a year (mtpa) by the end of 2019 from 36.8 mtpa in 2018. “You’ve seen some European utilities getting into the U.S. and I’m not sure it’s going well. There are some contracts where they probably wish they hadn’t,” said David Cox, who runs London Energy Consulting. Asian demand is still expanding. China’s LNG imports in December climbed 25 percent from the same period a year earlier to a monthly record of 6.29 million tons. But the 2018 surge was exceptional. The spurt at the end of the year was in part due to Chinese firms stockpiling supplies to avoid a repeat of last winter’s gas shortages. Analysts at IHS Markit and Wood Mackenzie expect growth to slow to 15 percent to 20 percent this year, as China eases up on its push to switch to gas from coal for heating. As a result, some U.S. companies are pinning their hopes on Europe. When U.S. Cheniere Energy started two new LNG facilities at the end of last year, it led to record amounts of U.S. cargoes heading to Europe. Offloading Commitments “The equation is very, very simple at the moment. Supply is coming on, Asia is growing. The extent to which supply beats Asia, we’ll see supply coming into Europe,” said Andrew Walker, vice president of strategy at Cheniere Marketing. Europe consumes half a trillion cubic meters of natural gas a year, far more than the total global LNG market, which stood at 300 mtpa at the end of 2018. But most European supplies come via pipeline, much of it from Russia. Despite Washington’s push to wean European states off those supplies, there is little sign of major shift yet. European utilities such as Centrica, RWE, Iberdrola and EDF do not face an immediate crunch. Some long-term U.S. contracts only kick in later this year. But some buyers in the Asian market have already been offloading commitments to buy U.S. LNG, including Australia’s Woodside Petroleum, GAIL (India) and Indonesia’s Pertamina. Japan’s Toshiba paid $800 million to transfer its obligation to buy 2.2 mtpa from a U.S. terminal. Europe also made an attractive market for U.S. LNG when shipping rates spiked last year because it is closer than Asian markets to U.S. terminals, which lie on the eastern side of the United States. Elena Sidorochkina, head of LNG at the trading arm of Austria’s energy company OMV, said high shipping rates could force more cooperation and partnerships between buyers. “If there is a lack of shipping, the off-takers will have to find a different way of placing them (cargoes),” she said. Tokyo Gas and RWE and Centrica have already reached deals to combine some shipping and delivery arrangements. “There will be a day when shipping capacity will be traded in the same way you trade LNG – you will have shipping futures contracts,” said Patrick Dugas, head of LNG trading at Total. “It will be part of the trading tools.” (FMCSA License continued from page 9) (Gas Glut continued from page 1) NTTC joins safety coalition National Tank Truck Carriers (NTC) has joined the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Our Roads, Our Safety Coalition, the trade groups announced recently. As a coalition partner, NTTC will collaborate with FMCSA and other stakeholders to make America’s highways a safer place for all drivers, according to NTTC. This initiative dovetails with NTTC’s anti-distracted driving program, Zero Distractions. “Through Our Roads, Our Safety, NTTC’s safety programs will reach wider audiences, and NTTC will help other partners do the same,’’ NTTC said in a press release. FMCSA Administrator Ray Martinez met with NTTC to formally welcome the organization into the program. Our Roads, Our Safety is a consortium of industry and safety groups that aims to improve roadway safety by “empowering road users’’ and providing them with the tools and knowledge they need to operate safely around large trucks and buses, according to NTTC. “Driving a truck is very different from driving a car, and the public at large just doesn’t more people that understand things like blind spots, or how long it takes to stop, the safer our highways and roads are.’’ “We’re very happy to be a part of this program,” said Daniel Furth, president of NTTC. “Our Roads, Our Safety fits perfectly with NTTC’s mission to champion safety and success in the tank truck industry through advocacy and education. Further information may be obtained by contacting communications manager Zachery Moore at either [email protected] or 703.838.8857 18 TANK TRANSPORT TRADER I APRIL 2019 www.TankTransport.com

NPGA opposing efficiency standard National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) has joined the American Public Gas Association (APGA), American Gas Association (AGA), and others to urge the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to withdraw a 2015 proposed energy efficiency standard for non-weatherized gas furnaces and mobile home gas furnaces. On March 12, 2015, DOE proposed raising the annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) to 92 percent, which can only be achieved through the use of a condensing furnace. The current AFUE standard is 80 percent – effective in November 2015 – a level at which a non-condensing furnace can easily comply. The proposed AFUE increase to 92 percent disproportionately injures the propane industry “and the agency underestimates the negative environmental and financial implications of the proposal,’’ NPGA claims. NGPA joined APGA, AGA, and other gas groups in a petition to DOE requesting the agency withdraw the efficiency rule-making proposal, primarily on the basis that the efficiency standards are not achievable by non- condensing furnaces. Non-condensing and condensing gas furnaces use separate and technically distinct types of venting systems. Neither type can be installed with a venting configuration designed for the other, according to design certification standards for safety covering gas furnaces, gas installation codes, and safe installation practices.“Therefore, in the case of a replacement of an existing furnace, a change from a non-condensing to a condensing unit requires a new venting system. Further, many existing furnaces are commonly vented with a water heater, and in such applications significant modifications would be required to the venting system of the existing water heater to maintain safe and proper venting of flue gases,’’ according to NPGA. The requirement for a new venting system in a replacement application will force consumers to incur significant additional costs, which may cause them to switch fuels from propane to an electric alternative, NPGA said. DOE published the petition and sought comments about the request. NPGA joined the other petitioners in strongly advocating the agency simultaneously grant the petition and withdraw the proposal. The association argued that the non-condensing aspect of a furnace is a “feature,” as outlined in the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, which prohibits DOE from promulgating regulations that would likely eliminate a product type or performance characteristic. “Therefore, the furnace efficiency standard proposal violates the Energy Policy and Conservation Act because it would likely eliminate non-condensing furnaces since they likely cannot meet the new standard,’’ according to NPGA. (CNG Fuel continued on page 24) Bill seeks alt fuel credits A bipartisan push is under way on Capitol Hill to extend through this year certain tax credits that promote the adoption of alternatively powered vehicles. These include an excise tax credit of 50 cents per gallon on alternative fuels; a tax credit of $1 per gallon on biodiesel and renewable diesel; a credit for purchasing new, qualified fuel-cell motor vehicles; and a credit for installing alternative fuel vehicle- refueling property. Legislation authorizing those and a laundry list of other tax credits is necessary because the prior Congress failed to extend the credits before they expired by the end of last year. The new bill, the Tax Extender and Disaster Relief Act of 2019, was introduced Feb. 28 by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and the committee’s ranking member, Ron Wyden (D-OR). The measure would extend credits at their current level for 2019. There are currently 26 provisions that expired at the end of 2017 and three others that expired at the end of 2018. Here is the specific language of the bill regarding the biodiesel fuel, fuel-cell vehicle, and vehicle- refueling credits: • Excise tax credits relating to alternative fuels: The provision provides through this year a 50-cent per-gallon excise-tax credit or payment for alternative fuel and a 50-cent per-gallon credit for alternative fuel mixed with traditional fuel. The alternative fuel credit is for fuel used in a motor vehicle, motor boat, or airplane and the mixture credit is not limited to transportation. Additionally, the provision modifies the mixture component of the credit by specifying that liquefied petroleum gas, compressed or liquefied natural gas, and compressed or liquefied gas derived from biomass, are not eligible to be included in an alternative fuel mixture. • Biodiesel and renewable diesel incentives: The provision extends through this year a $1-per- gallon tax credit for biodiesel and biodiesel mixtures, and the small agri-biodiesel producer credit of 10 cents per gallon. Additionally, the provision treats renewable diesel the same as biodiesel, except there is no small producer credit. The credit may be taken as an income tax credit, and the mixture credit may be taken as an excise tax payment or credit. • Credit for new qualified fuel-cell motor vehicles: The provision extends through this year a credit for purchases of new qualified fuel-cell motor vehicles. The provision allows a credit of between $4,000 and $40,000, depending on the weight of the vehicle, for the purchase of such vehicles. Other vehicles, depending on their fuel efficiency, qualify for an additional $1,000 to $4,000 credit. • Credit for alternative fuel vehicle refueling property: The provision extends through this year a credit for the installation of alternative fuel vehicle refueling property placed in service before 2020. (Fuel Credits continued on page 26) CNG is safe fuel, data show There are many misconceptions about how safe compressed natural gas (CNG) is as a vehicle fuel. This is the same fuel used to heat houses, clothes dryers, stoves, etc., but it is compressed – usually to 3,600 pounds per square inch (psi) – when it is used as a motor vehicle fuel. And, while there are several factors to consider when deploying natural gas vehicles (NGVs), safety of the fuel and the vehicles that use it should not be one of them. According to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center, natural gas vehicles are actually safer than those powered by gasoline or diesel. The fact that CNG is lighter than air further enhances its safety. Fuels such as diesel, gasoline or liquefied propane gas (LPG)/propane autogas, which are heavier than air, pool on the ground, creating a fire hazard. If a CNG leak should occur, the gas will disperse rapidly upwards into the atmosphere and dissipate. In terms of being a fire hazard, CNG is actually less volatile than gasoline. This is because CNG has a high ignition temperature – about 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit, compared with about 600 degrees Fahrenheit for gasoline. It also has very narrow flammability limits. That is, in concentrations in air below about 5 percent and above about 15 percent, natural gas will not burn. The high ignition temperature and limited flammability range make accidental combustion of CNG unlikely. 1. Examining the Facts Data collected over time has demonstrated NGVs to be safe in real-world operation. A survey by the Federal Transit Administration of 8,331 natural gas utility, school, municipal, and business fleet NGVs that traveled 178.3 million miles on CNG, found that the NGV fleet vehicle injury rate was 37-percent lower than the gasoline fleet vehicle rate. Additionally, the collision rate for NGV fleet vehicles was 31-percent lower than the rate for gasoline fleet vehicles. The fleet of 8,331 NGVs that was examined in the study was involved in seven fire incidents, only one of which was directly attributable to failure of the natural gas fuel system. And there were no fatalities compared with 1.28 deaths per 100 million miles for gasoline fleet vehicles. 2. Taking the Pressure off CNG Another misperception of CNG is that the high pressure storage of the product makes it more hazardous than other fuels. CNG fuel cylinders are significantly stronger than gasoline tanks. Natural gas fuel tanks are up to a half-inch thick and are made of steel or a composite designed to be stronger than steel, and valves are made to handle high pressure. One of the most common worries about natural gas vehicles has to do with leaks. Natural gas is a naturally occurring product made up primarily of methane. In its natural state, it’s odorless. However, for practical purposes, it’s odorized to enable easy leak detection. www.TankTransport.com APRIL 2019 I TANK TRANSPORT TRADER 19

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According to a safety article in the Natural Gas Vehicle Knowledge Base, the average person can detect odorized natural gas at concentrations as low as 0.3 percent. As mentioned earlier, for combustion to occur, natural gas requires a concentration of at least 5 percent. In other words, a driver will detect the smell long before combustion conditions are met. While a high pressure gas leak tends to make a lot of noise while the gas is escaping, the high pressure forces the gas to escape very rapidly, causing high concentrations of gas to build up in the immediate vicinity of the leak. The resulting high concentrations of gas and its tendency to dissipate upwards make it less likely for the gas in the immediate vicinity of the leak to ignite. Naturally, the high pressure does cause the gas to escape with some force, so obvious precautions are necessary. The design of CNG vehicle cylinders is subject to a number of “severe abuse” tests such as heat and pressure extremes, gunfire, collisions, and fire. The systems are also fitted with valves and other safety devices to prevent leakage and eliminate the risk of an explosion – actually making them safer than the legal requirements stipulate. 3. Keeping the Vehicle Safe Some vehicle manufacturers work with an approved vehicle modifier who will add the CNG fuel system before it is offered for first sale. In this situation, the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) requires an additional modifier’s label at the driver’s door that certifies that the alterations do not take the vehicle out of compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. This label assures that the original crashworthiness of the gasoline system is matched by the added CNG system. Ultimately, it is known that CNG produces less greenhouse gases than gasoline and diesel. (CNG Fuel continued from page 19) ‘Availables’ softening trailer production The trailer industry’s strong order streak, which started in the fall of 2017, came to an end at the close of 2018, but the softness was not necessarily due to a change in fleet confidence, according to ACT Research. The fourth quarter of 2018 closed with the industry at an historically high backlog, ACT said, although December posted a decline in net orders of 39 percent month-over-month, and 40 percent year-over-year. “At this point, we don’t see softening demand for trailers as the driver of the recent down-tick in orders,” said Frank Maly, ACT’s director of commercial vehicle transportation analysis and research. “We’ve heard multiple comments regarding equipment manufacturers’ unwillingness to accept additional orders. Their concern is the uncertainty regarding material and component pricing for the longer term, which makes trailer pricing decisions difficult.’’ Additional production is being limited by ‘availables,’ meaning available capacity, available labor, and available components and materials, Maly said. “Some weather impact may have hampered production rates earlier this year, but discussions have included concerns about the availability of undercarriage components, such as suspensions and axles, with air suspensions specifically mentioned,’’ Maly said. ACT also revised its trailer order volume for January, with the final tally surpassing 26,000 net orders in its most recent State of the Industry: U.S. Trailer Report. “Two factors are impacting order placement,” Maly said. “First, the dramatic surge in orders during the second half of 2018 rapidly filled available 2019 build slots, so few production spots are available, and secondly, just because fleets want to order doesn’t mean manufacturers are willing to extend their obligations, given uncertainties of component costs that far into the future. “January’s minor sequential backlog decline was that metric’s first month-over-month slide since June, with net order volume not quite strong enough to outpace build during 2019’s first month, as seven of the 10 trailer categories posted sequential backlog declines.” Truckers seeking more than just good pay It’s never been harder to hire long-haul truck drivers, even though companies are making the job more lucrative, less aggravating and more inclusive. The driver shortage stretches back a quarter century, and lately a run-up in freight demand, staggeringly high turnover rates and waves of baby boomer retirements are compounding the problem. The American Trucking Associations (ATA) figures companies need about 60,000 drivers, a number that could top 100,000 in just a few years. Trucks move almost all of the food and other items Americans purchase, and the shortage of drivers is driving up shipping rates. “It’s not like these folks are making horseshoes,’’ said Todd Spencer, president of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association. “Trucking is an absolutely essential, critical industry to the nation, to everybody in it,’’ Spencer said. Trucking companies are responding in three basic ways: recruiting drivers who don’t fit old trucker stereotypes, making the job easier and raising pay. Pay hikes “It’s certainly a natural market reaction whenever there’s a shortage – pay goes up, and we’ve seen that,’’ said Bob Costello, chief economist for ATA. Costello said trucking companies boosted pay sharply last year. Gordon Klemp, president of the National Transportation Institute, figures that increase was close to 10 percent on average, which would make average driver salaries crest at $60,000 by his estimates. And Costello says truckers are demanding more than good pay. “If you’re not getting a 401(k), health-care, paid time off, you need to get a different job, because you can get all of that,’’ Costello said. Some trucking companies sweeten the deal with bonuses for signing on, referring people, or just staying with a company. Some have begun offering free, online college tuition for drivers. But even with the recent pay hikes, drivers make less now than they did in the 1980s, adjusted for inflation, Klemp said. The way truckers can be treated by shipping companies is another huge issue. Most long-haul truckers are paid by the mile, not by the hour. And some routinely spend hours waiting to load or unload at shipping facilities. That wait time cuts straight into drivers’ income. Thomas J. O’Conner, president of YRC Freight, said his company and others are taking a harder line with shipping customers who tie up their drivers. “If you’re tying up my driver or my equipment, then it’s going to be harder for me to justify dedicated equipment to your business needs or charging what I charge you today,’’ O’Connor said. “It’s going to cost you more.’’ But O’Connor admits that improving pay and alleviating headaches won’t solve the driver shortage. Attracting new drivers “I think as an industry we need to be more creative and resourceful to attract and retain top-notch people,’’ O’Connor said. And there’s one huge group of people in particular the industry needs to attract: women. Currently about 8 percent of long-haul drivers are female. The trucking industry’s efforts to increase that percentage seem to be working. “More women are coming into the fold, a more diverse population,’’ said Angela Thornton, an African-American woman who’s training for a driving job with the trucking company Wilson Logistics. “It’s starting to become more flexible, and more welcoming.’’ But Thornton, whose father is a trucker, said that while companies may be more welcoming of women, minority and (Truckers Seeking Good Pay continued on page 27) 24 TANK TRANSPORT TRADER I APRIL 2019 www.TankTransport.com

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For property that dispenses alternative fuels – including ethanol, biodiesel, natural gas, hydrogen, and electricity – the credit is capped at $30,000 per location for business property and $1,000 for property installed at a principal residence. “Congress needs to get out of this bad habit of regular retroactive extensions of these tax provisions,” Grassley said in a joint statement. “The whole point of these federal tax incentives is to encourage certain behaviors, especially investments in alternative energies, energy efficiency and transportation. The best way to do that is ahead of time, not retroactively.’’ Grassely added that many business decisions were made last year based on the “reasonable expectation that tax credits would be extended, since it’s what Congress has consistently done in the past. “I hope the House of Representatives acts soon, since taxpayers affected by these expired provisions have to file their tax returns in the coming weeks,’’ Grassely said. “Thousands of jobs across the country depend on it.’’ Wyden said: “It’s important this is a two-year bill and it includes key renewable energy incentives I’m proud to fight for. Filing season for 2018 is already underway, so the Congress should act on this quickly.” Natural-gas vehicle advocacy group NGV America, along with nearly 700 users, retailers, customers, fleet managers, utilities, and producers of alternative transportation fuels have lobbied Congress to reinstate the alternative- fuels tax credit, which allows for the offer of a 50-cent per gallon equivalent (GGE) credit on certain transportation fuels. A letter the groups have sent to the Senate and House finance committee leaders contends that extending the AFTC will bring “significant environmental benefits, improved air quality, and enhance energy independence by lowering dependence on foreign oil. Renewal of the AFTC also promotes increased private-sector investment in infrastructure and equipment, which leads to more jobs and economic output, bill supporters said. (from HDT Trucking Info.) (Fuel Credits continued from page 19) World markets racing for LNG Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is playing an increasingly important role in the global energy mix, driven by its environmentally friendly characteristics, versatility and relatively cheap price. LNG is perceived as a transition fuel that can facilitate countries’ move towards cleaner energy. The drastic change in availability, in particular the emergence of the U.S. as a major player in the space, has been the impetus for countries to shift their business model and to form new alliances in order to achieve energy security and supply diversification. The U.S. natural gas production boom has produced both commercial and strategic benefits. The abundance of natural gas offers energy security and provides the U.S. with geopolitical leverage. Energy security offers self- sufficiency and less dependence on foreign energy. In 2017, for the first time in about 60 years, the U.S. became a net natural gas exporter on an annual basis. According to an Energy Information Administration (EIA) report, net natural gas exports averaged 0.87 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d) in 2018, more than double the average daily net exports during all of 2017 (0.34 bcf/d). The U.S. is expected to be the third largest LNG producer in the world after Australia and Qatar once all its planned projects come online. In 2018, the Sabine Pass and Cove Point terminals produced about 5 bcf/d of LNG. The EIA expects that production levels will grow to 8.9 bcf/d by the end of this year as the second wave of projects become operational. In late 2018, Cheniere was ahead of schedule and expanded an additional train in the exiting Sabine Pass, Texas, terminal and kicked off the commissioning of its second terminal in Corpus Christi, Texas. Cameron LNG in Louisiana and Freeport in Texas are planned to follow while Elba Island in Georgia is scheduled for the end of year. Other projects including Magnolia LNG, Hackberry, Lake Charles, La., and Golden Pass are in different stages of approval and the Final Investment Decision process. Historically, LNG market structure has relied on long-term rigid agreements with destination restriction clauses which prohibit the buyer from reselling cargoes in a secondary market to capture any arbitrage opportunity. The rigidity of destination clauses made each bilateral transaction unique and prevented LNG from becoming a homogenous competitive commodity. However, the new wave of U.S. LNG export projects is structured around a market-based model founded on flexible agreements with destination optionality provisions. This contractual framework is revolutionary because it has induced some importers to renegotiate their existing contracts and has stimulated LNG spot trading. 1. New Geo-strategic Implications The global shift in energy supply and demand dynamics has also affected the traditional relationship between importers and exporters. Heightened environmental concerns have encouraged emerging economies such as China and South Korea to increase their LNG import volumes. Additionally, technological breakthroughs have facilitated the developments of floating storage and re-gasification units, which are cheaper substitutes for traditional capital-intensive terminals. These facilities have allowed mid-size participants such as Brazil, Argentina, Egypt and Israel to join the once-exclusive global LNG club. This new market reality and the competitiveness of U.S. LNG exports have encouraged some political rhetoric suggesting that U.S. could potentially displace Russian gas in Europe and even in Asia. Europe relies heavily on Russian gas – especially Eastern Europe and Germany. U.S. LNG export projects are economically favorable and more competitive compared with projects in the rest of the world. U.S. brownfield LNG development projects require lower capital expenditures and are coupled with inexpensive feedstock gas. U.S. LNG exports are creating a new playing field where the development of U.S. LNG exports is now a factor in negotiations. U.S. LNG production has a relative cost edge and its prices can act as a ceiling to the LNG price globally as well as offering increased supply diversification and energy security to importing countries. To face the intense competition from U.S. LNG, Russia has taken a few steps to adjust its gas strategy. For example, it has introduced a hybrid formula to its traditional oil index system and is allowing its state-owned energy company Gazprom to sell LNG at unregulated prices. Giant LNG producers such as Qatar, Nigeria and Algeria have also felt the winds of change and mounting pressure from the U.S. and Australia, and have started to invest in new capacity. On the Asian side, U.S. LNG faces a major challenge in China, the biggest LNG consumption market. The U.S.-China trade war has hammered trade volumes due to the retaliatory 10-percent tariff that China imposed on U.S. LNG. For example, China received only six cargoes from the U.S. from June 2018 to December 2018 compared with 25 during the same time frame in 2017. 2. The New Gas Order It is remarkable how the entrance of the U.S. with one export terminal has given birth to a new market paradigm in the span of just three years. As the second wave of U.S. export projects is expected to make a big splash in the next few years, the old regime is more likely to endure more erosion – marking the development of what some have termed a “a new gas order.’’ 3. Conclusion The LNG market is experiencing a profound transformation driven primarily by new developments in supply and demand fundamentals. Due to the growing importance of LNG as a key fuel for the global energy mix and its implications for energy security, LNG has begun to be viewed through a geopolitical lens in a similar way to oil. While oil and LNG may have both similarities and differences, the one common factor they both share is that both are a part of international political discourse. (from Seeking Alpha) 26 TANK TRANSPORT TRADER I APRIL 2019 www.TankTransport.com

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TRANSPORTS CLASSIFIED MARKETPLACE Ads run in both the printed version, digital version and as a separate listing on www.TankTransport.com Call 1-800-537-1320 / [email protected] Snapshot Ads: Picture with 36 words $130.00 (includes one month website adv.) / Classifieds: $1.50 per word (paper only) / Bold Type: $5 line / Logo insertion: $30 Do you have excess equipment , parts or services you wish to sell? Advertise it here! All snapshot and classified ads run for one month. Advertise unlimited listings on www.TankTransport.com along with (2) two snapshot ads per month in the classified marketplace for only $320.00 per month. New Polar Aluminum Asphalt Tank. 7500 Gallon. Aluminum Subframe. Front Pump off line. Lightweight. Aluminum 22.5 Wheels. Intraxx AANT23K A/R Suspension. Joe Frankenfield. 800-232-6535. [email protected]. New Etnyre Asphalt Trailer. 7500 Gallon. Aluminum Tank. Air Ride Suspension. Aluminum Wheels. 1-800-826-5377. [email protected]. Superior Tank. Bryon Kovalaske. 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Contact Rob Reusink (402) 212-5293 or Steve Thayer (330) 334-6752. 2019 LBT DOT 406, 9200 X 1 Single Compt. Petroleum Tank. Double Taper and Straight Frames available. Air Ride Suspension. S-cam and Disc Brake Packages available. In stock for immediate delivery.Contact Rob Reusink (402) 212-5293 or Steve Thayer (330) 334-6752. 3-2020 Model Heil 9200 4 Compartment Double Taper, DBH 3 & 4, Full Tray. Plenty of Options. Coming January. Call or Email For Full Specs. 513-874-4880. Walter Gowsell. [email protected]. Visit our website for our complete inventory. www. tristatetrailer.com. Trailer Sales, Cincinnati, OH PNEUMATIC 5-2019 Model 1040L Lightweight for Cement and 6-2019 Model Super Sanders. Call or email for full specs. Walter Gowsell. [email protected]. Visit our website for a full listing of our inventory, www.tristatetrailer.com Tri-State Trailer Sales, Inc. IV Cincinnati, OH. 2013 MAC 1050 Cube Pneumatic. Air Ride. Aluminum Wheels. 5” Bottom Drop Tee’s. Was in sand service. Randy Cissell. Semo Tank/Baker Equipment Co. 800-264-8348. [email protected]. (10) New 2020 HEIL 1040cu “CEMENT” Dry Bulk tanks. 25psi. 3-manholes. 5x4 tees. Aeration, 8” hose tube. RC Axles. Air ride. 11R22.5, Aluminum Wheels. (Arriving Mar/April 2019). Phil Klein. Stuart Tank Sales Corp. Cell: (815) 751-6431. www.stuarttank.com. (2) New 2019 HEIL/J&L 1636 cu “VACUUM” Pneumatic Tanks. Air Cooler. 5x4 tees. 8”&10” Hose Tubes. Full Walkway. 5” Load Lines. Air Ride. 11R22.5, Aluminum Wheels. (Arriving April 2019). Phil Klein. Stuart Tank Sales Corp. Cell: (815) 751-6431. www.stuarttank.com. PNEUMATIC (10) New 2020 POLAR“FERTILIZER” Tank. 30” Drop. SS to the Ground. Pump Platform. Air Ride. 11R22.5 Tires and Aluminum Wheels. (Arriving in Mar 2019). Phil Klein. Stuart Tank Sales Corp. Cell: (815) 751-6431. www.stuarttank.com. MISCELLANEOUS Level Devil® Tank Monitors & Remote Monitoring Services since 1984. Monitor any above-ground stationary tanks/fluids with your computer/smartphone. 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Final approval of the Louisiana project depends on regulatory approval. “This $220 million, along with the $635 million of equity capital we have raised to date, allows us to finalize advanced engineering, purchase equipment and commence construction activities at our Calcasieu Pass facility in the near term, reducing schedule risk for our off-take customers,” said Mike Sabel and Bob Pender, the company’s chief executives. The Calcasieu Pass facility will employ a process solution from GE Oil and Gas, part of Baker Hughes, a GE company (BHGE), and will utilize mid-scale, modular, factory- fabricated liquefaction trains. Venture Global LNG also announced it has selected Kiewit as the contractor to build its Calcasieu Pass LNG export plant. Kiewit will begin construction following receipt of all required regulatory approvals, including the final order from the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Calcasieu Pass LNG previously executed binding 20-year off-take agreements with Shell, BP, Edison, Galp, Repsol and PGNiG. Venture Global LNG is also developing the 20 MTPA Plaquemines LNG export facility in Plaquemines Parish, La., which has executed its first binding 20-year off- take agreement with PGNiG. Venture Global LNG said it expects to take formal final investment decisions on both its Calcasieu Pass and Plaquemines LNG projects this year. undermined the cost competitiveness of U.S. natural gas and stifled the prospects for U.S. LNG in China. Should similar tariffs return, Chinese investors may decide not to invest in new U.S. liquefaction capacity, instead targeting their investments into other potential LNG export projects. (LNG Consolidation continued from page 9) PNEUMATIC 5-2019 Model 1040L Lightweight for Cement and 6-2019 Model Super Sanders. Call or email for full specs. Walter Gowsell. [email protected]. 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