BQCIS — Tank Terminals: Shared Storage Oversight
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Multi-client tank terminals are high-value logistics hubs, storing and transferring crude oil, refined fuels, and chemicals.
Oversight of these facilities ensures equitable access, transparent allocation, and accurate reconciliation of throughput balances
across multiple stakeholders.
Daily Monitoring
BQCIS inspectors perform daily soundings and temperature log validation
to ensure product balance reflects actual volumes in shared storage.
- Independent verification of tank levels & calibration charts.
- Cross-checking operator logs against physical readings.
- Identification of variances before custody transfer.
Allocation Transparency
Multi-user facilities require clear allocation of shared capacity.
BQCIS ensures transparent usage logs and impartial reconciliation.
- Neutral validation of capacity rights across clients.
- Tracking of line-fill & ullage allocation by client.
- Transparent reporting for financial settlement accuracy.
Custody Integrity
Tamper-proof custody reconciliation underpins trust in shared storage.
Our protocols guarantee defensible results in commercial and regulatory settings.
- Custody seals on valves and critical transfer lines.
- Variance tracking with escalation to umpire labs when needed.
- Reports issued with QR-secured certificates.
Compliance & Standards References
- ISO Standards — Custody transfer & tank calibration
- ASTM Methods — Ullage, gauging & reconciliation
- IMO Guidelines — Marine-linked tank operations
- BQCIS QR Certificates — Verified reconciliation packs
- BQCIS Client Portal — Real-time custody dashboards
- Risk & Safety — HSSE alignment with ISO 45001