BP have said they intend to reinstate storage tanks for ‘grounds fuel’ at its terminal at Buncefield, Hemmel Hemstead, UK.
BPs terminal was one of those damaged by the explosion at a neighbouring terminal at the site back in 2005, but the move back to petrol is a controversial one for nearby neighbours.
The firm has handed out information leaflets to local residents explaining the proposed plans, saying it will tackle “ongoing pressure on fuel suppliers to ensure there is enough fuel at petrol stations to meet the needs of motorists
The 2005 explosion was caused by a vapour cloud of fuel after a tank was overfilled and BP have moved to ease safety concerns and have submitted a planning application for the proposed safety guidelines.
These include extra devices to measure fuel levels in the tanks, pipes to re direct any excess fuel to a 'safe', contained area and foam blanket facilities that can cover the ground to helpprevent any fires.
A BP spokesman told a local newspaper"We have not yet received planning permission and currently we are only storing jet fuel on the site. The earliest we expect having gasoline at the Hemel Hempstead site is March 2018"
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