Author Archives: Ernie Barsamian

The Ultimate Guide to Bulk Chemical Storage Tanks: Ensuring Safety and Efficiency

March 30, 2024
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By Ernie Barsamian

Photo by GREGOR https://pixabay.com/users/GREGOR-27062/ on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/factory-storage-tank-chemistry-644982/‍ ## Introduction to Bulk Chemical Storage Tanks When it comes to storing chemicals in large quantities, bulk chemical storage tanks play a crucial role in ensuring safety and efficiency. These tanks are specifically designed to store and handle hazardous chemicals, ensuring that they are kept secure and do […]

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Unlocking the Secrets of Effective Oil Storage: How to Choose the Right Oil Storage Tank for Maximum Efficiency

March 30, 2024
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By Ernie Barsamian

Photo by makamuki0 https://pixabay.com/users/makamuki0-1102736/ on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/tank-factory-industry-oil-tank-6405867/‍ ## Importance of choosing the right oil storage tank When it comes to storing oil, choosing the right storage tank is of paramount importance. The efficiency and safety of your oil storage system depend on selecting the appropriate tank that meets your specific requirements. An oil storage tank […]

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IPC Week Recap Plus the latest on The Fed

March 29, 2024
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By Ernie Barsamian

Today, The Tank Tiger is just wrapping up our annual visit to the IPC AFPM in San Antonio. It was awesome to see that our service is really growing in the chemical space to go along with our traditional bread and butter role on the petroleum side of the biz. Speaking of chemicals, check out our newest […]

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The Importance of Crude Oil Storage Terminals: Ensuring Stability and Efficiency in the Oil Industry

March 27, 2024
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By Ernie Barsamian

Image Source: Unsplash‍ ## Introduction to Crude Oil Storage Terminals As someone who has closely followed the oil industry for many years, I have come to appreciate the pivotal role that crude oil storage terminals play in ensuring stability and efficiency. These terminals are the backbone of the oil industry, serving as strategic hubs where […]

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March Madness, Market Mayhem, and Energy Evolution: A Week in Review

March 22, 2024
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By Ernie Barsamian

March Madness is upon us. For today, at least, your brackets are perfect and it won’t be long before they are busted. If you are an alum of Wagner, Howard, Stetson or Longwood then now’s your chance to go mental. If you’re a Seton Hall fan, you’re all sad. Let us not forget that the NCAA wrestling finals will […]

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March 18, 2024
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By Ernie Barsamian

In today’s episode we outline the current Freight market with our guest Guest Michael Ryan of Sparta Commodities. Michael is the Freight Owner for Sparta Commodities. In this Episode, Michael shares his thoughts on geographical arbs, Tanker Rate outlook, and geopolitical impacts on shipping flows. Thanks for listening and feel free to check out The […]

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Dispatches from the Grapevine: AFPM Shenanigans, Economic Musings, and Oil Market Contemplations

March 15, 2024
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By Ernie Barsamian

Greetings from Grapevine, TX…..it was great to see the gaggle of midstream and downstream aficionados running around and getting lost like chickens with no heads at the Gaylord hotel. It was great to mix it up with the bent elbows as they not so humbly and endlessly wassailed about their refining and trading accomplishments of 2023. Kudos […]

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March 4, 2024
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By Ernie Barsamian

Today’s Guest on Tank Talk is Gus Vasquez with Argus. Gus is the Americas Editorial Manager for Crude and LPG at Argus. In this episode we discuss the Transmountain Pipeline opening and the ramifications on crude oil markets.

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February 26, 2024
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By Ernie Barsamian

Today’s Guest on Tank Talk is Tim Evans. Tim is a former Oil Analyst for Citi and now currently has a daily commentary service called Evans on Energy. In this episode we discuss Gasoline current’s market structure and the traditional seasonality.

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