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A respected industry publication for ILTA members, this monthly newsletter highlights legislative and regulatory activities affecting terminal facilities. It also provides news on recent business development within the terminal industry, including new construction, expansions, acquisitions and additions to ILTA's membership, as well as important information about ILTA's committee meetings, conferences and training events. ILTA also offers ILTA News Plus to members. This publication, sent on weeks that ILTA News is not published, aggregates industry and member news.

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Member Feature: Ryan Rogers, Manager, Safety & Compliance, ONEOK

Loren Eisenlohr / Thursday, November 6, 2025 0 67 Article rating: 5.0

Originally aspiring to be a firefighter, Ryan turned his passion for safety into a dynamic career in the terminal industry. After graduating from Oklahoma State University, he gained diverse experience across multiple refining facilities and discovered his interest in pipelines and terminals through a corporate rotation. Today, he leads ONEOK’s Health and Safety team, championing safety as a Core Value and fostering collaboration, innovation, and purpose across his teams.

Read the full interview to explore Ryan’s career journey, key takeaways, and his approach to fostering safety and teamwork.

ILTA Announces 2025–2026 Board of Directors and Welcomes New Leadership

Loren Eisenlohr / Friday, October 24, 2025 0 189 Article rating: No rating

TAMPA, FL (October 24, 2025) — The International Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA) is pleased to announce its 2025–2026 Board of Directors, officially voted in by the membership and approved at ILTA’s Annual Membership Meeting held October 23 in Tampa, Florida. The new Board will serve from October 2025 through Fall 2026 and will guide the Association’s strategic direction as it continues to advance the interests of the liquid terminal industry.

Member Feature: Elias Abrego Aleman, Environmental, Health and Safety Manager, VTTI

Loren Eisenlohr / Friday, October 3, 2025 0 289 Article rating: No rating

From answering a newspaper ad at age 25 to becoming a seasoned leader in terminal operations, Elias’s career has been defined by adaptability, mentorship, and a deep commitment to safety and innovation. Reflecting on the industry’s rapid transformation—from paper plans to AI-powered systems—he also highlights one of the most encouraging shifts he’s witnessed: the growing presence of women in technical and leadership roles.

Read the full interview to learn more about Elias’s journey, insights, and vision for the future of the terminal industry.

Member Feature: Scott Espey, Senior Safety Specialist of Terminals, Murphy USA

Loren Eisenlohr / Wednesday, September 3, 2025 0 551 Article rating: No rating

From crane operator on the East Coast to Senior Safety Specialist overseeing seven petroleum terminals, Scott Espey’s career journey spans nearly three decades in the terminal industry. In his interview, Scott reflects on the evolution of safety, offers advice for newcomers, and shares how AI may shape the future of operations.

Read Scott’s full interview to learn more about his path, his perspective on industry change, and why networking through ILTA has been so valuable.

ILTA Gasoline Distribution Challenge Petition Held in Abeyance Indefinitely

Jay Cruz / Wednesday, August 27, 2025 0 683 Article rating: No rating

As ILTA, API, and AFPM continue engaging the Environmental Protection Agency on their joint challenge to the 2024 final Gasoline Distribution Rule, the coalition has agreed to accept EPA and the Department of Justice’s offer to hold the combined Petitions for Judicial Review in abeyance indefinitely. While conversations with EPA remain productive, ILTA remains mindful of the rule’s impacts on capital project planning.

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